Gabrielle Giffords

Schizophrenia, probably the most misunderstood mental illness there is. It has been compared and confused with multiple other mental illnesses for a long time. The interesting thing is that we still haven’t been able to decipher it completely. Like R.D. Laing said, “Schizophrenia cannot be understood without understanding despair.” Schizophrenia is a brain disorder that makes people interpret reality in an abnormal way. It may affect both genders during their teenage years to around 45 years…

Gun Control in America Guns are a large part of American culture, there are more than 260 million guns in America (Wilson). They are used for sport, hunting, and defense. Many Americans are pro-gun, while others are anti-gun. There are arguments for both sides. The anti-gun arguments often target and attack the law-abiding citizens who choose to exercise their rights as Americans and own guns. They are not the problem, the ones who are doing harm with guns are anything but a role model citizen.…

Cristian Muñoz Mr. Coffey English 12 April 29, 2014 The Death Penalty The death penalty, a practice that goes back to early civilizations, considered the ultimate and most extreme way of punishing a criminal. The act of taking someone’s life for heinous crimes such as rape, abuse, or homicide has greatly decreased in acceptance in recent years. However, depending where you live you might have a different opinion based on your religion, ethnicity, or moral ideals. Anyhow this is an issue that…