My teacher gave us an essay topic a couple weeks ago that some jerk posed for all high school students (stupid people like these give us these retarded topics deserve to be put in jail), it is \n"What lessons can we learn from WWII to elp us overcome today's challenges?"\nI thought of; People should never discriminate others by their race, looks, or belief, and even if someone isn't effecting you, you should not let them bismirch other's lives.\n\nI really hate this topic, and i am in a mental block, can someone help me elaborate on these two topics, or a new topic that you believe is better?\n\nP.S. WWII is the war with Hitler, and no one post idiotic comments or suggestions. Also, dont say things such as: Dont try to take over the world, it has to be an ethical lesson that is thought out
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Aparently we haven't learned anything, because we are still fighting in a war overseas.( the bible does say there will be rumors and rumors of wars ).
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We don't agree on everything-but oh well\n\nThis site I saw on Oprah--everyone should bookmark it. I don't care what race they are. It has a purpose.\n\nAnd yes I see what your getting at. And it goes all ways depending on you county. \n\nThis post could benfit someone no matter what the reason for putting it here  . Good for you\nIs that your dog?\n\nThanks for the input.
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It's not that easy...history is history...the only way that people would stop hating would be if everyone had a sudden case of acute amnesia. I wish everyday that everyone would get along. Sometimes people are nice but other times you don't have the energy to deal with it.
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When I was in school  and everytime I was being asked to write an essay like this, I usually wrote about someone who has a nice\nheart, sometimes it is my grandpa, sometimes a man and sometimes an old fat lady. Whoever it is, hell! it's not important. The story is simple. I walked alongside a stream or a brook one day and saw someone repairing a wooden little bridge across the stream. I asked why he or she did it and said " just called police or some authorities " and that one said why we have to be helped when we can do it by ourselves. And that it was a small one and not so hard to repair and he made it since he didn't wanna waste someone's time and did want some merit to see people running and walking across the little bridge he repaired. From that lesson, we got the conclusion that we don't want to get helped for something we can handle and able to do it by ourselves and to have some good mind, u know
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was this sort of on, sort of not on, the news tonight?  All I saw was them talking about an "incident" and not saying what it was.  \n\nWhat you describe is a horrific crime and brings shame on those men's families, combrades, country, and flag.   But the answer to the question is that everyone is capable of their very own acts of evil.  \n\nThe question here may be partly one of respect.   If you think you're part of the best nation on earth, what is everyone else?   If you can dehumanise the "others", regarding them as less than you, you can justify anything. That is not a uniquely American problem - aggressor nations very often commit horrible violations, with attitudes like that never far away from the action.\n\nBut it's also about self-respect.   If that were you doing that, could you look yourself in the eye afterwards?   Of course not.   So how can they?   People who have pride in their good qualities are less likely to descend to such horrible depths.\n\nNot much of an answer, more of just a train of thought.   Not much shocks me these days, but that does.   If I believed in hell, I reckon I would believe in it for that.
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At it again are you? I'm not saying that the reasons we are there are right or wrong or any war for that matter but I do realize that someone, somewhere, must try to stop dictators and third rate nations that try to become first rate to fast. When talking fails and turning the other cheek doesn't work... all that is left is war, no matter what scale. So... it takes a lot of dedicated young people to try and straighten things out with weapons and I know of nothing more dangerous in the military's arsenal than a pissed off nineteen(+) year old with a weapon. The sad thing is... someone has to lose. Be it us or them is yet to be determined. One of life's facts is that everybody has to pay. To what cost? I don't know but I've seen enough to know that this is sometimes the only way to deal with zealots and fanatics. Oh, I have my own thoughts(and ways) of dealing with terroists but then the American people would be really taken aback! I'm amazed that most people can't comprehend war or what happens in war. I guess that's why our military does its utmost best to keep it away from our shores. By the way, I've eaten crow(Roasted) Once I got past the worms and maggots and almost cooked it black it's not to bad. I won't recommend it though. Only if you're extremely hungry.I've also talked crow (called them in). That's how I got to eat one. Having a weapon would have made it a lot easier.
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You might be interested to check out a website that does research on topics such as this-- It's called Project Implicit, and it's an ongoing Harvard study. I found out about it while reading the book, "Blink", by Malcom Gladwell. (Great book, by the way-- I enjoyed it more than his other one, "The Tipping Point") You can register (it's free and quick) and participate, and/or see results of past studies. It has things that are race-related, gender related, and sooo much more-- really interesting stuff!! -- I'm going to post it as a new topic, for those who might find it of use-- I hope you're getting the answers you were looking for! -- Also, my thoughts on all of the above are pretty standard, as I have some Aboriginal blood in me- (MicMac) -- I'm curious as to why you posted the question, though, as there may be those who answer with the stereotypical racist comments-- Anyway, I hope the site gives you more information to satisfy your curiosity-- I have to say, it does make you THINK, and can challenge what you thought you knew about yourself!-- Bye for now, have a great week!\n\nhttps://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/research/
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How is it you were able to write that qusetion without it being censored? You definately get points for that.\n\nAs for your question, I agree.  Unfortunately we can't control other people or make them be nice.  The only thing we can do is forgive them.  Forgiving someone doesn't make them any less wrong, and it doesn't mean we have to start liking the person, but it does set us free so that we don't have to walk around pi$$ed off all of the time.  So basically we have a choice.  We could forgive and be happy, or not forgive and let the bastards get us down.
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Can you be more specific? What question are you asking? If it is about a son who is 23, but is living on welfare and food stamps, while many young men are fighting for their country, remember he learned from the people who raised him, his values, his morals and his actions were taught.... \nNo where in any piece of literature does it say that life is fair. We all have to make choices. Instead of judging other peoples choices, perhaps we need to judge our own in order to better understand someone else's choice.
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I am a HS English teacher. This year my students had to do debateable topics on their research papers. Here are some of the topics my students did that I enjoyed most:\n1. Is surrogate parenting a good idea?\n2. Is there a truly such a thing as Christian "Rock"\n3.  Illegal immigration, do we send them back?\n4. Why are we in Iraq?\n5.  Child abuse or Biblical "Spare the Rod"\n6.  Is Cosmetic Surgery a Sin?\n7. Overseas Adoptions, should we stay in America for our  Babies?\n8.  Interracial Dating, who does it benefit?\n9. Cloning, How many more of YOU can we stand?\nJust ideas. Hope they help!
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How old is she? Its kind of hard to reason logically with younger kids...but pretty easy to give a persusive emotional rather than logical arguement. Have her watch some movies...if she is old enough....like "Family Stone", "Boys Don't Cry", and "Bound" to show her that generalizations just don't work.  Show her some of the newpaper articles pointing out that hatred like hers can lead to violence. Impress upon her that her prejudices border on racism...and that is intolerable in today's world.\n\nUsually prejudice and racism come from ignorance. The more knowledge and personal experience someone has with a subject matter, the less a person tends to make sweeping generalizations about that subject matter.
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I could dictate paragraphs on racism, as a topic - but you simply asked if it was "Ok for any race to hate any other race". \n\nI will give you a simple answer.  No.  It isn't "Ok".  Knowing that doesn't change anything.  \n\nI am a woman of a medium "pigment" (to quote a previous answerer) and this I know - I have no control over how someone acts, speaks or conducts themselves in my presence or toward me specifically.  \n\nThe only thing I can control is how I choose to respond.
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Hey dude! Chill!\nYou can write on someone else's aim.\nConfused!\nSee, you can make an issue of this subject, you can tell everyone that in our education scenario why one's aims are asked.\nThe primary aim should be the same for younger generation to toil for the betterment of the nation.\nPutting such subjects in declamaitions and debates, the education scenario is feeding in the feeling of self indulgence and selfness in individuals. That may progressivebut full of self. At the initial level the topic for this essay or debate should be "How could my aim for life help my nation."\nSo with this you can prove that the topic is inappropriate and should be mended.\nBest of Luck.
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"I can't help what I believe in"? I know you did not mean this the way it came out, but come on- YOU are in charge of your own beliefs.\n\nDid you see Numbers last week? The one professor (not the math genius) said he would love to tell high school kids one piece of advice, and I agree with him totally on this...\n\nHigh school is ephemeral. It may seem like a big deal and a long time, but it is not.\n\nIgnore your mockers as long as you have the courage of your convictions. If they want to have a real dialog, great. Otherwise, take away their fun by just pretending to not be bothered by them. Smile and nod and go on. Politely point out their more stupid errors in what they say about you if you feel like it, but do not get drawn into conflicts, shouting matches, 'he said, they said' pointless debates, etc.\n\nEven the Bible warns against pointless arguements and debates. Not bad for a book that many people here say is 'full of lies'.\n\nIt will take a lot of work at first, but after a while the tormentors will find a new target, someone who feeds into their games. (Assuming you are not egging them on somehow, such as a big bumper sticker posted on your locker or something. Rethink anything like that if you want the **** to stop!)\n\nBy the way- this is the same advice I'd give pretty near ANY student being tormented for being 'different'.
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Did I just read what I thought I read?\ndrizztbabe\nyou can't generalize a group of ppl by a few bad ones...their are good and bad ppl in all races. it is ignorant to generalize an entire group of ppl...there is no way you could meet every single person in a certain race. \n\nok so NOW you can't generalize a whole group of ppl.I see....interesting.
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Do you know what? I was just sat outside in the gorgeous sun shine thinking to myself.... I wonder why there are so many ignorant people who could still think inside their own tiny little mind that is it OK and even right, to think that another person could be worthless or somehow lower than themselves just because of the colour of their skin? It is absolutely crazy and so I have the same question as yourself..... why are these small-minded bigots allowed to post these offensive questions? They should in my opinion be banned from the site for life (or until the realise what an utter fool they are! However unlikely this outcome may be!!).\n\nTo all those who say - Oh it's all a matter of free speech - well yes you're right to a certain extent, it's just that I would rather be able to answer a question that's worth asking in the first place!
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I think that it is a good question and that you are going to be totally trashed for asking it.  You will also find that many people won't answer but will instead tell you about some white guy they saw doing the same thing.  I would answer but I am really tired of being trashed today for my opinions (which I'm obvioulsy not allowed to have unless it agrees with the PC freaks).  Good luck!