The Spoils

Democracy is a government form created and run by the peoples in which occupy the area being governed. A government run by the people includes the idea that decisions are made based on the opinion of the majority. Democracy gives the people choice. The citizens have the opportunity to make choices on how their lives are run and how much involvement the government has in their their everyday life. Due to the fact that Andrew Jackson was elected through the utilization of democracy, he used his…

The Black Tax “The Black Tax” was never really on my radar, until I read Born A Crime. In Born A Crime, Trevor discusses how his mother had to “pay” the black tax and as a result, made me realize my own mother continues to pay the black tax too (Noah 66). My mom, Trevor’s mom, and millions of black mothers are determined that their children will not grow up and need to pay the black tax. People all around the world start life at zero and work their way up, but for black people in South Africa,…

both of these stories on how both of the Jennies are portrayed. One is a kids movie on one hand but the other is not so much a kid’s story but more or less a story for students in higher grades. The Jinnee is evil in one of these stories but we won’t spoil it for you now, we will be comparing Aladdin and the Fisherman and the Jinnee today. Most of us know about the story Aladdin that has been out for children for years now. The jinnee is nice and actually is aladdin's friend for a good part…

When considering the question as to whether the global movement of people, food and manufactured goods should be curtailed or reduced in order to counter the international spread of diseases, one must try to consider the big picture and consider whether the potential for a global epidemic outweighs the potential starvation and collapse of global economies if this movement were to be stopped. Unfortunately the lid is off of the metaphorical Pandora’s Box and the world’s economies have been…

Have you ever heard the saying from Leo Tolstoy: “Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.” That quote basically means, work on changing yourself before others, because you alone can make a difference, even if it's big or small. That quote could impact Marineland and SeaWorld. Maybe the people who don't like Marineland and/or SeaWorld think that they are hurting the animals, maybe they should just stop going there and inform people on what's happening. When…

The Sneaky Game In the short story “The Most Dangerous Game” by Richard Connell the author successfully uses suspense to create an understanding of the short story. Connell uses techniques like foreshadowing, cliffhangers, and imagery to develop the overall suspense of the characters and the plot. Additionally, he focuses on themes like the difference between right and wrong, coupled with the idea of violence to further develop the suspense in the story. Connell’s first technique used was…

“Please just leave me alone! Why can’t I walk in peace!” said Tony. It was a warm Wednesday afternoon. Tony and his friend Jake were walking to the gym around the block like they do every day. Jake the goofball tripped over a rock. Tony laughed at him while Jake was getting up. Jake was annoyed so he ran ahead of Tony to get back at him. Tony didn’t really care. Then, he saw someone out of the corner of his eye come out of an alley and follow him. He disregarded it at first thinking it was a…

Imagine yourself as a senior in high school and you are asked to write a personal essay to your favorite college for acceptance. Of course you want to make sure that your essay is the best of all time so that you can get accepted. Writing that essay is going to be so stressful because you want it to be perfect. Well ladies and gentlemen, that stressful senior is me. A 17 year old high school student at Selma High. Born and raised in the historic Selma, Al, I was always taught to value and…

which is the need to express my sexuality. I am a highly sexual person! Every guy’s dream girl, right? But the time I spend with outgoing, fun guys is as much for me as it is for them. I enjoy being made to feel like a woman by a man who knows how to spoil and savor every second! Treat me like a lady, and I can reward you with a mind-blowing good time!…

Children need guidance in their lives and some may go astray due to the lack of direction. Neglect from your elders and guardians has been proven to drastically affect the younger generation. In the Veldt by Ray Bradbury, children are shown to go astray due to the lack of attention from parents. In life, the human need for other people is a crucial aspect of growing up and surviving. The relationship we share with our guardians can affect you on a wider scale. Socialization is also a key point…