Jessika's blogggg

So today in class we were told to refrain from making homosexual, racist, and discriminatory comments.  Apparently, someone in class offended a few students and their way of life and thinking.  I think this was very unfair.  What ever happened to freedom of speech?  On the other hand, what if some students thought it was offensive how a presenter today was using the words "cock" and "dike"?  Would you, as the professor ask the students who speak so loosely to refrain from using foul language in the class?  What about the students who have different views from the rest such as allowing same sex marriages, abortion, religion?  What if some of the things mentioned in presentations offended others?  If you're going to request that students refrain from offering their opinion on life or any subject for that matter then you are taking away their right to freedom of speech.  I, myself have been offended by some of the topics discussed in class, especially types of language used, but I do not wish to complain because I simply expect for everyone to honor me with the same respect if and when I choose to speak as they do!  Personally, the person who posted the comment of the billboard and gays was not attacking anyone.  The individual was merely offering his/her opinion.  Not once did they insult or belittle anyone.  WE ARE ALL ENTITLED TO OUR OPINIONS AND ARE ALL ALLOWED TO EXPRESS IT AS WE SEE FIT.  People have become so sensitive to everything that they disagree with yet we have to tolerate their comments and their insults...  To each their own!!

Curious

So in class today some people gave their presentations for the CJ project.  Many were pretty interesting such as sex in the media and the vegan presentation and the most compelling to me was the vegan topic.  I consider myself to have a great sense of compassion for animals, especially dogs.  Back home, while living with my parents I would constantly pick up stray dogs and "save them".  However, when the guy was presenting his artifact it struck a chord in terms of humanity.  I wondered if he had as much compassion for the living or even the unborn as he did for chickens....