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 * 9/15/10 //__Washington DC Pentagon Child Porn__//**

After reading that article, not only am I grossed out but I am also pretty shocked. I'm shocked because I didn't know that adults (that work in the Pentagon) would be purchasing CHILD porn with gov. computers. It is gross to know that adults look at that stuff never mind kids, and that they are stupid enough to do it where they can get caught easily... At work. The article says only a handful were prosecuted, but I hope all of the offenders are prosecuted soon.


 * //9/20/10// __Roles of Women in World War II__**

World War II was a time for people in America to climb back up to the top, trying to recover from World War 1. At this time, employment was booming and even women could get decent paying job to help themselves and help their country. Most of the jobs benefited our armed forces and our country, like factory work to produce weapons (like John's mom). They also continued working jobs women usually worked, like waitressing and such, but also took over a lot of jobs that were mainly held by men at the time because of all the men off to war. Jobs like bank teller or shoe salesperson. This was very surprising to see, yet good to see women helping out and filling big shoes in a time of need. Women, surprisingly, also served in the Air force. Also known as WASP (The women Air Force Service Pilots), these women were hired to fly military aircraft under the direction of the US Army Air forces. These women had a crucial impact on the war during these gender sensitive days. I say this because now that women are flying these war based airplanes, it allows the men that used to fly these planes to get out of the air and onto the front lines. These women were brave, and helped us out a lot during this war. So in conclusion, the women of the 1940s were not only brave, but they were exceeding expectations of every man in America. These Women started the "Rosie the Riveter" phenomenon, and gave it a great name. They volunteered, helped out when needed, and was there for their husbands, sons, brothers, and fiances were drafted and sent far away. A lot of these women were so committed, they up and relocated to get as close as possible to their loved ones, and to help out during this dull yet ironically uplifting time. We should all be very thankful for these women, and appreciate the women in your life today, because you now what they say; //behind every great king, there is a great queen.//


 * //9/22/10 __The world at a glance..__// (weekly writing)**

My writing is going to be on "Take that, Borat". I find it funny that Kazakhstan people took offense to the movie __Borat__. Although the movie did show Kazakhstan as a run down and racist country, the movie didn't portray their country as badly as the Kazakhstan people make it seem. Borat did act like a fool, but there is no reason for Kazakh film maker Erkin Rakishev to retaliate with a movie pretty much contradicting everything in the movie __Borat__. I, personally, didn't like the movie __Borat__. It had no point to it, was very racist, awkward to watch with your parents (thankfully i didn't) because there were so many unnecessarily sexual scenes, and a waste of time. I can understand the Kazakhstan people being upset about this, but there is no need to retaliate by making a movie about a "dumb American" visiting Kazakhstan.


 * P= You provided great detail in your writing.**
 * C= Instead of telling us what you are going to be writing about, just start giving us details as if you are telling us the story.**

//**10/7/10 __The U.S at a glance..__**// **(weekly writing)**

In Los Angeles, the city's teachers union this week called for a boycott of the "Lost Angeles Times," because the paper published the teacher rankings. They didn't boycott it JUST because of that, they boycotted it because they believe that the publication of the teacher rankings drove thirty nine year old Rigoberto Ruelas Jr. to suicide because of his poor ranking. His suicidal thoughts were driven by the fact that he was ranked a "less effective teacher." The weird part is, even after all of this, the Times claims that the parents and public have the right to judge data, therefore, they will continue publishing teacher rankings. I find that very shallow of the Times newspaper to say that. Because of their rankings, they forced the hand of an innocent man to kill himself by jumping off a bridge. And although the Times is right in a way to say that, it's still something you shouldn't say, and if you are going to say it, don't say it like that. I feel really bad for that man, it's really a sad story.


 * I liked your summary. But, sometimes your sentences can get a little wordy (ie: the 2nd to last sentence). Tell us more why you feel the way you do. They shouldn't publish it? Well, tell us why. Tell us what you think. More detail!**