Mother Tongue

Before reading this I honestly could not understand why people could not learn and speak our language, if they are coming to live and work here. It really bothered me, especially when I would be out shopping and the person behind the desk can't understand me or vise versa. I knew before reading this that it was wrong to think that, but it was hard for me when I would have to face it and I would get really frustrated. After reading this I have come to the conclusion that it is a part of their culture and they want to keep it in their life, and I totally understand that. Anyone can see that it makes sense for them to want to keep their culture in their lives today and as a society it should be accepted.

What is a Blog

After reading the information on Nick's blog I have come to the conclusion that a blog is basically just a place for people to talk about what is going on in their lives or their feelings like a journal except open for other people to view it. I honestly don't think blogs are a great idea for some purposes that others may use it for. For example, while I was in high school there was a person who used their blog to vent about how they felt about certain people and things they were going through in their life. Yes it might be an easy way to vent, but when the wrong person sees it can take a turn for the worst. This person wrote about how they were thinking about committing suicide however were just venting not intending for anyone else to read it or take action. A teacher from the school came across it and made a huge deal about it the next week at school. He had to go to counseling and had also written about a teacher and had to write an apology and had to drop the class. I honestly think the whole situation was blown way out of proportion. Teenagers that may use these sites could be serious but at the same time just looking for a way to express them selfs to get it off their chests. This student was just looking for a way to get their thoughts out. I just don't think it is a good idea because anything you post can be seen by anyone. These thoughts are something that should be written somewhere where others can't see it if you don't want something to come out of it. Maybe if these kids want attention or don't know how to ask for help. Another thing is that it could also be good because if someone is considering suicide they can get help before its to late. However, most use it as a journal and if something is said about another person and they saw it they could take it the wrong way or get offended. I also don't think people should discriminate religions or people of the different race and there should be some kind of sensor on what is said or posted to cut down hate crimes or causing unsafe situations for the person posting the blog. I guess what I am trying to say is that blogging is that it isn't a good thing. I just don't agree with it and don't think it is a great idea. Anyone could read it and get information about you that you might not want others to see.

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