Condoms should be free for all students
December 10, 2010 • Bladimir Antonio Flores Ruiz
Filed under Commentary, Editorials
In order to prevent and reduce teenage pregnancy and STDS, condoms should be available at all schools. Dr. Kevin J. Minch said, “The suggestion that condoms be actively promoted as a solution to unwanted pregnancies, the spread of STDS and the proliferation of HIV infection has been controversial.... Read more »
Legalize Assisted Suicide, End Suffering?
December 10, 2010 • Isaiah Benavidez
Filed under Commentary, Editorials
I believe assisted suicide should be legalized for the terminally ill and elderly. “If my husband goes with Dignitas [organization in Canada that assists in assisted suicide] I would go at the same time as him,” said Betty Coumbias. Betty is a healthy senior citizen who is seeking the right... Read more »
Sexting… a felony!
December 10, 2010 • Amelia Palma-Valle
Filed under Commentary, Editorials
“Sexting” is a new teenage trend in which the sender and receiver exchange nude or semi-nude pictures/videos. Teens who engage in sexting don’t realize the severity of their actions. Parental prevention is necessary. “Teens are being charged with the possession of child pornography,... Read more »
Don’t drink and drive!!!
December 9, 2010 • Cristopher Abeyta
Filed under Commentary, Editorials
There should be more measures to stop drinking and driving because it kills innocent people. As an example, there was this guy that was down at the ski resort and got drunk. He took an ambulance with the keys in it and took it for a joy ride and didn’t notice people in the back. There were... Read more »
The gun control in America needs to increase
December 9, 2010 • Quinton Maes
Filed under Commentary, Editorials
Gun control in America needs to increase due to the fact that youths in gangs are getting a hold of deadly weapons. These weapons range from handguns to assault firearms. And, even though the government allows people with clean records to purchase these weapons, it doesn’t mean they won’t... Read more »
Limits on Alcohol
December 9, 2010 • Eddy Hernandez
Filed under Commentary, Editorials
I think places that serve alcohol should limit the amount they give to each person. In 2008 drunk drivers caused 11,733 deaths. If the bars or clubs they were in would of cut them off there would of been a lot of more lives saved. Research showed that 34 percent of those drunk drivers were from the... Read more »
Considering Adoption for Kids with No Future Home
December 8, 2010 • Ivonn Romero
Filed under Commentary, Editorials
Because there are many children needing homes, more people should consider adopting. A study funded by the National Institute of Mental Health and conducted by the Search Institute found that, “Because of their desire to raise children, those who adopt make excellent parents.” Now a... Read more »
Drunk Driving… Not Worth It!
December 8, 2010 • Armando Ballesteros
Filed under Commentary, Editorials, JHS Writes
Throughout the world drunk driving is a major issue and takes plenty of lives. In recent reseach over 1.4 million people were arrested for being under the influence while driving a motorized vehicle. Since 2008 drivers under the influence have caused over eleven thousand deaths. Also writer Christopher... Read more »
Adoption should be more available to gay parents
December 8, 2010 • Kassie Simpson
Filed under Commentary, Editorials
Adoption should be more available to gay parents. In “Gay Parents,” from Opposing Viewpoints it said, “Lesbians and gay parents and their childeren share the same experiences that childless peers do.” If we share the same experiences then whats the problem with gay parents... Read more »
Violence in Media has a Negative Effect on Children
December 8, 2010 • Christian Fernandez
Filed under Commentary, Editorials
Violence in media should not be allowed; there is no question that it has an adverse effect on children. Monkey see monkey do, right? According to a study by the American Psychological Association, kids who play violent video games are most likely to have aggressive thoughts. Violence from video games... Read more »
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