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Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Monday, April 28, 2008
Political Response
Just realized that I never put this on the blog!
Although my family was not to interested in many political events, there are a few that I remember like they were yesterday.
September 11th..
I clearly remember sitting in art class where we listened to the radio, and being one of the first students to here the devastating news. Minutes later, the principle came over the intercom and explained what had happened. Then, we went into the gymnasium and watched the news and events on television. It was a horrible experience ad something that I will remember forever. Not even knowing anyone who was in New York that day, I could feel nothing but sadness towards the victims and our country.
The OJ Simpson Trial..
Being a huge football fan, I was always interested in things that surrounded players lives. This trial happened when I was pretty young, but I still remember being glued to the television with my mother yelling at me to turn it off. She was so angry because she truly believed and still believes that he is guilty and said I was wasting my time by watching it. In my own opinion, I still think he is guilty and cannot believe that he was set free.
When I was younger, political events did not seem as important to me as they do now but I realize that they did have an impact on my opinions, decisions, and ideas of the world as it is today.
Although my family was not to interested in many political events, there are a few that I remember like they were yesterday.
September 11th..
I clearly remember sitting in art class where we listened to the radio, and being one of the first students to here the devastating news. Minutes later, the principle came over the intercom and explained what had happened. Then, we went into the gymnasium and watched the news and events on television. It was a horrible experience ad something that I will remember forever. Not even knowing anyone who was in New York that day, I could feel nothing but sadness towards the victims and our country.
The OJ Simpson Trial..
Being a huge football fan, I was always interested in things that surrounded players lives. This trial happened when I was pretty young, but I still remember being glued to the television with my mother yelling at me to turn it off. She was so angry because she truly believed and still believes that he is guilty and said I was wasting my time by watching it. In my own opinion, I still think he is guilty and cannot believe that he was set free.
When I was younger, political events did not seem as important to me as they do now but I realize that they did have an impact on my opinions, decisions, and ideas of the world as it is today.
Political Events and My Lifee
Neither of my parents have adamant political agendas, and so politics have never played a huge part in my life. As I have come to know something about them from friends and high school/college, I've just strengthened my belief that our government is incredibly corrupt, and I want no part in it. However, there have been a few events that have affected me, as well as contributed to this belief.
1995- 6 years old- the O.J. Simpson Trial. This case was the first time I was introduced to how corrupt our government and judicial systems are, as well as the materialism of the majority of Americans. I knew OJ was a bad man who killed his ex-wife and her boyfriend, because I knew he had special Italian shoes (a fact I announced proudly, being 100% Italian.) When he was found not guilty, I was so angry, and I knew it was because he had a lot of money, being famous. This made me very angry and disgusted at my country.
2001- 12 years old- September 11th. I was sitting in English class when my teacher was called out of the classroom. She came back in holding back tears, and told us all that the Twin Towers had been hit. I live about 20 minutes from the city, and as I walked through the halls, kids whose parents worked there were clustered together calling to see if they were okay. Quite a number of students lost parents that day, and I for every anniversary since, it's always such a fragile time in school, and everyone gathers for those students. I got picked up early that day, and my mom was so scared that we weren't safe- my family all just held each other on our couch watching tv.
1995- 6 years old- the O.J. Simpson Trial. This case was the first time I was introduced to how corrupt our government and judicial systems are, as well as the materialism of the majority of Americans. I knew OJ was a bad man who killed his ex-wife and her boyfriend, because I knew he had special Italian shoes (a fact I announced proudly, being 100% Italian.) When he was found not guilty, I was so angry, and I knew it was because he had a lot of money, being famous. This made me very angry and disgusted at my country.
2001- 12 years old- September 11th. I was sitting in English class when my teacher was called out of the classroom. She came back in holding back tears, and told us all that the Twin Towers had been hit. I live about 20 minutes from the city, and as I walked through the halls, kids whose parents worked there were clustered together calling to see if they were okay. Quite a number of students lost parents that day, and I for every anniversary since, it's always such a fragile time in school, and everyone gathers for those students. I got picked up early that day, and my mom was so scared that we weren't safe- my family all just held each other on our couch watching tv.
Political Response
super late, i know
O.J. Simpson
1995: 6 years old
This is the first thing I remember that has to do with anything political... but all I remember is that O.J. became a bit of a punchline about getting away with something. It didn't affect me otherwise.
Columbine H.S.
1999: 10 years old
I remember this really distinctly. My parents were freaked out and I didn't really get it, but I still knew it was important and scary. The next time I was doodling, i decided to draw something related to Columbine, and I drew this picture of my brother's hat, with a bullet hole, on a table, blood dripping down to the floor where a gun layed. If I had any abilities, it would have been a pretty scary picture, but it looks like hell.
Bush's first election
2000: 11 years old
This was a pretty big deal to me... I was very much for Bush, and very much against anything that was involved with Clinton (thanks to my parents' distaste). My school did the whole mock vote thing also, and I remember being a smug little bastard when he had officially won, because my class was probably about 85% for Gore. More than feeling like I won, I felt that I was "right", and it was nice to be "smarter" than the other kids who picked the "wrong" candidate. Looking back, I think I was really just choosing who I thought would win, so that I could look smart.
9/11
2001: 12 years old
My mom came and picked me up first. I was more freaked out about it at the time because my mom was too scared to understand me when I asked if my dad was working there, because he used to get around a good amount for work. We picked up my 2 brothers, and our neighbors (one guy and one girl). We drove home, and all of the guys thought it was great; a day off of school! We went home and played Battleship as out of the corner of our eye the buildings were going down. I saw it all happen, and if I really wanted I could have seen the building's smoke from my town. My mom told me years later that she was convinced we were going to die that day.
War on Terror/Iraq
2001-present: 12-present
It has been me against everyone I know when it comes to this war. I feel that this is the kind of thing that should have happened. If you'd like to hear more, just ask, but I've had this argument too many times to think that I can fit it into one blog post.
2008 Presidential Election
2008: will be 19
This is my first election, and I'm very excited to vote in it. I feel like I have some small degree of power and I'm really pumped up to contribute to the candidate I decide to vote for. I'm undecided right now though.
O.J. Simpson
1995: 6 years old
This is the first thing I remember that has to do with anything political... but all I remember is that O.J. became a bit of a punchline about getting away with something. It didn't affect me otherwise.
Columbine H.S.
1999: 10 years old
I remember this really distinctly. My parents were freaked out and I didn't really get it, but I still knew it was important and scary. The next time I was doodling, i decided to draw something related to Columbine, and I drew this picture of my brother's hat, with a bullet hole, on a table, blood dripping down to the floor where a gun layed. If I had any abilities, it would have been a pretty scary picture, but it looks like hell.
Bush's first election
2000: 11 years old
This was a pretty big deal to me... I was very much for Bush, and very much against anything that was involved with Clinton (thanks to my parents' distaste). My school did the whole mock vote thing also, and I remember being a smug little bastard when he had officially won, because my class was probably about 85% for Gore. More than feeling like I won, I felt that I was "right", and it was nice to be "smarter" than the other kids who picked the "wrong" candidate. Looking back, I think I was really just choosing who I thought would win, so that I could look smart.
9/11
2001: 12 years old
My mom came and picked me up first. I was more freaked out about it at the time because my mom was too scared to understand me when I asked if my dad was working there, because he used to get around a good amount for work. We picked up my 2 brothers, and our neighbors (one guy and one girl). We drove home, and all of the guys thought it was great; a day off of school! We went home and played Battleship as out of the corner of our eye the buildings were going down. I saw it all happen, and if I really wanted I could have seen the building's smoke from my town. My mom told me years later that she was convinced we were going to die that day.
War on Terror/Iraq
2001-present: 12-present
It has been me against everyone I know when it comes to this war. I feel that this is the kind of thing that should have happened. If you'd like to hear more, just ask, but I've had this argument too many times to think that I can fit it into one blog post.
2008 Presidential Election
2008: will be 19
This is my first election, and I'm very excited to vote in it. I feel like I have some small degree of power and I'm really pumped up to contribute to the candidate I decide to vote for. I'm undecided right now though.
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