Opinion

However, most of America’s political culture has been formed by the individual political opinions of each American citizen and a common political culture is not defined by all Americans thinking in the same way. Although tracking trends of political culture can be difficult, it is important to realize that there is no “typical American” or the same beliefs for every citizens. Different aspects of human life such as family, gender, and religion have had a significant effect on the overall themes…

is not valid as there is also going to be bias in a NYT or Wall Street Journal article and we can see differences in information even between left wing CNN and the conservative FOX. The Washington Post has even noted that since April, the media’s opinion of both candidates has fallen significantly. In relation to ad hominem, this election has proven that candidates are no longer hiding behind a computer screen to attack each other. We all need to be informed voters and I believe that having…

Davis nor Atticus allow other’s opinions to affect theirs, knowing that there are always multiple stories and perspectives for every event. Both Atticus and Davis share similar morals when it comes to equality, individuality, and patience. Both stories are set in…

personal opinion is very bland and boring, despite the beautiful scenery and clips, which I must add can get a bit repetitive. The love story is cute, but it is not strong enough to carry a continuing focus for the, often times I was easily distracted, which is why I can’t quite say that I like the film. Nevertheless, the films artwork and scenery are fantastic and should be praised for that factor solely in my opinion. On that note, Days of heaven hold five important features in my opinion,…

All of us have opinions from whether we like our coffee hot or iced to who we want to be president. We often try to persuade others that our opinions are superior to theirs. But how far would you go to convince someone that your opinion is the right one to have? Would you burn someone’s opinion in a furnace? That is what Charles McCarthy did to a book that he did not want students in his school district to be reading. In response, the author, Kurt Vonnegut, wrote a letter titled, I Am Very Real…

Should religion be taught in schools. Religion in Schools have been recognized to be a very controversial matter as of lately. Even though learning about religion is permitted in public schools it still sits on very shaky ground. There is a very fine line on what is appropriate to talk about in school, and what is not appropriate. The first amendment to the United States Constitution says that 'congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise…

majority rules. When voting, the option with the greatest vote wins; it seems like common sense in Middle School. However, as I have progressed through the educational system, I have realized that the majority doesn’t always have the best or “correct” opinion; history provides evidence for my claim. Remember when the majority thought that the Earth was flat? Sometimes, going along with the common thought of the period can be detrimental to society; sometimes, going against existing ideas due to…

Freedom of speech is the right to express an individual’s ideas and opinions. A person is free to speak or write their opinions. In colleges there is a protection of individual’s rights, when it comes to debates and open forums. Though this article addresses issues of how colleges/universities try to hinder students’ rights and freedoms concerning their speech. Liberal ideal is part of campus life, being free as a human being and having a strong sense of values and ethics. According…

public issues, and the making of public policies which are events and issues that concern the people at large. They could participate by being involved in political parties, voters and voter behavior, the electoral process, mass media and public opinion, interest groups and many others. Political parties are groups of people who try to control government through the winning of elections and the holding of public office. Political parties make sure the government is held responsible to the…

What is hate speech? In today’s society, many people struggle to distinguish whether or not hate speech is an opinion or a crime. While the freedom of speech is protected by many democratic societies, many argue that hate speech is a criminal activity that leads to discrimination and violence. In the article “Argument – Should Hate Speech Be a Crime?” authors Joyce Arthur and Peter Tatchell use different rhetorical techniques in order to debate whether or not hate speech should be considered a…