Questioning the Holocaust

As high school students, we're asked to reflect and learn things about the Holocaust a lot. We do this in many classes, not just in History. But there's a lot to know about the Holocaust. Why somebody would set out to kill million and millions of people. How they could do that for so long, without being questioned. The Holocaust has to be one of, if not the most impacting historical event to happen in the 20th century. Along with the Holocaust was World War II. But, in it's own way, the Holocaust had a domino effect into the United States involvement with Iraq and Al Qaeda. After World War II and the Holocaust, it was to be determined where the Jews would be able to live, peacefully. It was decided and reinforced by the United States that they could move to the land of Palestine and create Israel. However, this land was already controlled by the Muslims. Taking this land in this manner is believed to have angered them into the terrorist attacks on September 11th, 2001. Of course, these acts led to war of 10+ years. So, as my reflection, do you think that Hitler, when he originally expressed his hatred, thought all these effects would occur?

Parental Pride

My Parents have done different things to surprise and amaze me. For example, I am proud of how involved my dad is with me and my brother. He helps a lot with our schooling and sports. He especially helps with coaching and helping in wrestling. There really hasn't been any extra significant thing that he's done to make me realize this, because he's just always been there and always helped.

To Kill A Mockingbird Characters in your Neighborhood

If I could transfer the adventures of Scout and her adventures to my neighborhood, it would be similar in ways, but also different. Mine would also contain being with my brother (Although he is my younger brother, not my older brother like Jem is to Scout) and with a friend or cousin (Like Dill). Also, rather than trying to walk up to unknown houses to see who lived inside of them, it would be more of going on bike-rides to see what all unknown places we could ride to and discover for ourselves. I guess that, If Scout, Jem, and Dill lived in my neighborhood, I'd be friends with them, if we were the same age. We could do similar things as they do in the book, like exploring and making new exciting adventures.

Pay Attention. Be Astonished. Tell about it.

I think these 3 statements are things to live by. Pay attention. Learn about new things and new experiences. Be astonished. Have fun and enjoy what you do, everybody likes a surprise. Be excited about things. Tell about it. This means to live your experiences and be happy to, not exactly 'brag', but to share your prided experiences and fun times.

Constitutional Amendment

If I had the opportunity to add and amendment to the Constitution, I would want to change the driving age. Right now the age is 16. I believe the age should be lowered to 15. But the exception, is that you must be in High School, and maintain a  GPA of at least 3.5. This way, people who need to be able to drive, for things like school transportation, sports, etc. would be able to. But it would be justified through having a 3.5 GPA, because then the kids would have a decent common sense, and would give the students something to work towards, and a better reason to work hard and earn that 3.5 GPA. Of Course, they'd still have to pass the regulation driving test, so the driver would still have to be taught and be able to drive properly.

What do you wish you could believe in again?

"There is a great deal of difference in believing something still, and believing it again." -W. H. Auden
There are many things I used to believe in that I don't believe in anymore, like the Tooth Fairy or Santa. Things were a lot different then though. Kids always seem to be a lot more excited for Christmas, because they actually write letters to Santa and get more hyped-up about Christmas or about losing a tooth, but when you know about Santa its a little different, because you know its your parents getting the presents for you.

Big vs Small Apearences

Do you know anyone who looks 'big' but acts 'small'? Or vice-versea? Its kinda like saying someones "Bark is more than their bite". They may seem big and tough, but on the inside, they're actually soft and not as intimidating as they seem. It goes the same the other way around; some people that look small could actually be 'tougher' or more than they seem. This also ties into the saying of  "Don't judge a book by it's cover". I think that sometimes physical appearances are related to their personalities, because they could change their appearance to match their personality, but there's also many times where its the opposite. Often times, people that may originally look big, aren't really. Once you actually meet them and find out who they are, you learn that they're different than they seem.