Fanaile Essence's picture

Do You Check the Box for Ethnicity?

Submitted by Fanaile Essence on Mon, 12/05/2011 - 15:29
Every time, regardless of why they're asking - it don't matter to me
76% (19 votes)
Only when I believe it's going to help me, but otherwise no
12% (3 votes)
Never because I don't think it's their business
8% (2 votes)
No because I'm afraid it will give me an unfair advantage
0% (0 votes)
Never because I know that it will hold me back
4% (1 vote)
There are boxes for ethnicity?
0% (0 votes)
Total votes: 25

Before I get into this, I just want to remind everyone of one thing...

Racism is not illegal.

It is deplorable, ignorant, abhorrent, and at times even unforgivable... but it is not illegal. So as I write my opinions and ask for yours regarding this, please keep this in mind; I dislike racism, I fight against it; but I also understand a person has a right to hold onto it just as they have a right to hold onto any other bad thought in their head. It doesn't become illegal until they use this thought to hurt someone else (or a group of someone elses).

mvenus929's picture

Which is more offensive: Book Burning or Flag Burning?

Submitted by mvenus929 on Tue, 10/11/2011 - 15:05
Book Burning
61% (22 votes)
Flag Burning
39% (14 votes)
Total votes: 36

There are arguments for both sides. On one hand, book burning typically implies suppression of the written word or ideas in that word, while flag burning is more of a revolt against the government. On the other hand, the flag represents the country as a whole, and burning the flag is considered virtual treason, while books are just that... books. Which do you find more offensive?

Fanaile Essence's picture

How Would You Define Poverty?

Submitted by Fanaile Essence on Tue, 09/27/2011 - 15:10
The inability to afford adequate food, water and decent shelter
70% (16 votes)
The inability to afford certain appliances (ie., refrigerator / stove)
0% (0 votes)
The inability to afford adequate heating / electricity
9% (2 votes)
The inability to afford a phone (either landline, cell phone, or Internet-based phone)
0% (0 votes)
The inability to afford various medical needs (ie., insurance, dentistry, doctors, prenatal care)
4% (1 vote)
The inability to afford transportation (car payment, insurance and / or gasoline prices)
4% (1 vote)
The current definition based on income is just fine - if you make at least $XX you can afford the necessities
13% (3 votes)
Wait... there's poverty in the United States? Why didn't I know this!?
0% (0 votes)
Total votes: 23

Poverty seems to be one of those things that no one can truly define very well. I mean, we try to by making a blanket statement such as income level. For example, here in Minnesota "poverty level" is set to an income of just over $11,000 per year (for one person) and just over $22,000 per year (for two people). I was thinking about that today as I was reading an article saying that the number of people in Minnesota living in poverty has been increasing drastically over the past couple of years.

mvenus929's picture

The Day The World Stopped Turning

Submitted by mvenus929 on Sun, 09/11/2011 - 16:01

A friend of mine said: "A decade ago innocent lives were taken--and we remember this day to ensure it never happens again."

It's a nice sentiment. Really.

Fanaile Essence's picture

Are we Safe Yet?

Submitted by Fanaile Essence on Sun, 09/11/2011 - 06:45

Ten years ago, to the day, I was working at a local CBS station. I was nothing very special, I mean I wasn't a reporter or anything. I helped to manage the cameras on the floor, helped with some of the off-camera interviews and helped proof-read some of the stories before they were loaded into the teleprompter. Back then, my days usually started right around 5:30 AM... but that day, ten years ago, I had slept in a little bit and was running a bit late.

Pages

Subscribe to Progressive U RSS