Original Editorial 2 (Trump Protestors)

          I chose to talk about the incident with Donald Trump’s rally and protesters acting like animals, for lack of a better word. The logical part of me says we cannot act like this as a society, as a nation of young people who oppose this man both vocally and quietly, our only option is to protest this idiot of a man. But then there’s the part of me that is so fed up with these acts of blatant racism and outlandish comments, that feels yes we should do whatever it is we can to get him out of this running. Everything in life should be thought through logistically but in this case I’m not so sure we can put any sense of reasoning into this man or get him to change his views, so why is it that we should be so rational when this man has done nothing that would lead me to believe he’s sane.

            Logically speaking I think we shouldn’t have to stoop to Trump’s level in order to gain attention and be heard. We as a society should have more common sense than to break through barricades or shove police officers. With everything we’ve seen in the media lately I still do not think it is completely right to hate all cops or all form of author because personally that’s not how I was raised and I’m sure my classmates or many other young minds. We cannot act as vigilantes, taking authority and justice into our own hands, there is a system in place for a reason and if we do not like the system than we should do more to change it without resorting to violence. We as clear minded young people should rise above this man’s petty hate and continue to pursue justice in our own way without being violent but productive.

            Now with logic in mind is the reason I cannot sit here and say being passive is the complete answer. How can we sit out here and protest when all the media wants is for protesters to act out so they can get attention but why is it that quiet protesters do not get the same acknowledgement? I am not saying that acting like savages will get us any further in our endeavors of getting Trump out of the race and may very well be fuel to the fire but in the same sense can you honestly say that if protesters stay quiet that this man is just going to give up? He is an evil, tyrannical, occult-leading, hatemonger that is gaining attention from all those who could not openly say the things he has without being hanged. How can we say that the protesters cannot act out when this entire time at Trump’s rallies his supporters have been openly abusing people without any fear of being reprimanded, in this case I say we have to fight fire with fire. I do know that two wrongs do not make a right but what have we seen Mr Trump do that is any type of right? 

Classmate Critique

  I chose to critique my classmate Quintin Buxton's, "Don't be so hard on your big brother, he tries" in this editorial he asks a simple question that many of us have asked before, whether it be in class or elsewhere. Why is it that who we vote for doesn't necessarily win even if they have the majority? This very perplexing question is not even necessarily a theory, we have seen it happen on more than one occasion just as Mr. Buxton explains, the only thing I would have liked to see here is maybe going into some detail about these past debacles. 

      Overall I like the short and sweet style in which the editorial is written. While he is not over complicating things by adding big words or over explaining the system of the electoral college, I can't help but feel that there should be at least a small mention about the electoral college with that being the main issue here. This is most definitely a "Hot" topic that any one of us could be asking at any point; the truth is that "we" as the American people should know more about this process with the Electoral College and all of its intricacies. I agree with Mr. Buxton's argument that we most definitely deserve more answers regarding this issue and answers that actually give us valuable information to further expand our understanding of this complex system. 

Original Opinion Editorial

     The issue I will be arguing for is that Hillary Clinton should be the next president and my opinions why. I will explain my reasons for why she should be elected, please keep in mind that this is only my personal opinion. I don’t know too much about politics and feel this might be what a fellow Hillary supporter may think or argue. I believe she will be a great president because she has been there before as a first lady. In my opinion she has seen firsthand what it’s like to be a successful president (in her husband) and what it takes to get to get the job done.  As Secretary of State she has worked very closely with President Obama and I’m sure will keep up the work he’s done and even make improvements. People want improvements, for more to be done and I believe she can make it happen, I believe she has made the connections in government needed to achieve her goals in the long run. Personally I don’t think Bernie Sanders will make a good president, not too be nit picky but he is a bit old to be running. I’m not saying that he’s incredibly old but it makes me feel a bit more comfortable with Hillary being younger. Just as our professor says, “This is not a Presidential race for this term but for the next one as well.” I also feel that Bernie Sanders is making a lot of promises that he will not be able to follow up with, he’s promising free or lower college tuition, taxing the rich and giving back to the poor, I personally don’t think Bernie has that kind of pull in government yet to make these things happen. Most of all I know Hillary will do a better job than Trump.