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    (464). King was an activist for civil rights during this time, and came to Alabama to help out his fellow brothers that were facing opposition. He was concerned with the monologue rather than dialogue that was going on during this time in Alabama; where each side would talk about the problem but never get together to negotiate and seek a solution. The clergymen’s editorial along with the unjust circumstances for Negroes at the time in Alabama was King’s driving force in writing this letter from his jail cell, and created an outline of a strong argument for many years to come. I have found through engaging in arguments with friends and in classes that a personal point comes across more clearly when you just present your point of view without condemning the other party. People are more likely to listen to a personal opinion or an opposing view of argument when there is no tension. Also, to the audience the argument becomes more credible when one is not attacking the opposing side. King knows that he is speaking to not only the white clergymen, but to the white moderates on a much larger scale. King addresses these moderates, saying that they are often times the most dangerous of his opposition, for at least the extremists know where they stand. He states: I have reached the conclusion that the Negro’s greatest stumbling block in the stride towards freedom is not the White Citizen’s Councilor or the Klu Klux Klanner, but the white moderate who is more devoted…

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    teacher on the existence of Pluto. This student and teacher clashed due to the beliefs that the student was raised with, and interacted with, where now all of a sudden wrong. The authors also noted that there may be some intellectual conflict within small group work, saying that it only helps to reinforce current beliefs and does not allow for critical thinking to happen. Secondly, the authors pressed on, saying there is a major difference between an opinion and informed knowledge. They said…

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    This movie shows how groups vary in communication skills. Larger groups tend to have a more complex way of communicating. Members in larger groups usually have less opportunities to voice their thoughts and opinions. Throughout this movie I observed how a group of jurors, 12 men, communicated with each other to determine the fate of an 18 year old accused young man. This movie perfectly portrayed the different stages of group development: forming, storming, norming, and performing. In the…

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    When a person develops a belief or even an opinion about something specific, they normally keep that opinion the length of their life. They stand up for it, debate others about it, and hold it as a higher opinion than other people's points of view. Oftentimes, opinions are based off what we grew up around, such as what our parents liked or disliked. For example, if your parents were religious, taught you about it, and took you to church, you most likely will end up living the same lifestyles as…

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    Everyone is entitled to their own opinions and beliefs. Whether it is religion or personal preference, people like to have their opinions. People often force their opinion on others and think they should have the same opinions because they think their opinion is “fact.” Some people do not have an open mind to listen to or accept that others can have their own views on things. I had a terrible experience once where a normal jog around the neighbor turned into a heated argument. This story…

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    multiple people, even if you are meaning it in a positive way, somebody will try to look at it in a different way to make you look like the bad person. Some people are more open with being able to complain about something they don’t like while others will wait until someone else takes care of it for them. It can be hard for some people to be comfortable to speak their minds because they are afraid that they will be wrong. What some people don’t understand is the difference between being…

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    To me, they mean that I determine what I’m worth and I have the power to make my own decisions as well as the strength to not listen to the people that don’t believe in me. They are a reminder to look at myself and what I value and remember what I stand for. At the same time, these words speak to my insecurities of relying too heavily on other people’s opinions and letting the fear of other people’s opinions dictate my own actions. Every time I think back to Peggy Carter’s words, I try and use…

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    The mid 1900’s consisted of ideas revolving around discrimination and women in the house. The Help depicts many of these by showing its antagonist’s, Hilly Holbrook, opinions. Her most dominant opinions are that women should be in charge of the house while the men work, everyone must see eye to eye with her, and she is against African Americans. With the expression of all her opinions throughout the story, Hilly gets led down numerous destructive paths while bringing the other characters with…

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    The unprejudiced observer is a concept described by Hahnemann in the “Organon” in the aphorism six and constituted an important foundation of homeopathic practice. Hahnemann describes the unprejudiced observer as someone whose view of reality is not influence, control or cloud by any personal beliefs, opinions or any other theories. For him, the unprejudiced observer is free from biases when dealing with sickness and notice only perceptible signs and symptoms that are the only true…

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    Nursing in its essence is not simply a career as a medical care-giver but also a counselor, nutritionist, friend, psychiatrist, and so much more. A good nurse, in my opinion, helps their patients not just when they are physically hurting but also when they need mental help as well. They support their patients, listen to them even if just for a moment, so that they feel like they are more than just a person in a hospital bed but a human being. It is my belief that a good nurse holds both their…

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