Why Discussion Boards?
Mood:  irritated
Now Playing: Charmane Carruthers
Topic: Class Topics
I am very angry at the fact that our entire class has to partake in these ridiculous discussion on the Internet when there is something more constructive we can be doing with out time like eating or sleeping. These discussions have absolutely nothing to do with the class. I took the class so I could receive college credit if I passed the AP exam which I probably won't because I will be too business trying to do discussion boards. It is our duty as the next generation of the United States of America to stand up for what we believe in and strike down what we don't. This is a government class and like Mr. Jacobs has said many times before the people have the right to revolution. It is time we all stand together as a class and practice our rights. This will be the last day I will slave away in front of a computer to try to talk about what is on the news. We as a class can gear the creative energy used to lie on this discussion board toward trying to pass the AP exam. This is a perfect opportunity to start to work our power as members of this society. If you won't stand up to this little injustice how will you ever stand up and make a difference in our nation. Here is a quote to live by, "If you stand for nothing, you will fall for anything,"~Somebody. Classmates I want to hear your honest opinions so reply to this comment.

Picking a new Superintendent
Mood:  chillin'
Topic: Local Gov't Muskegon
In the Chronical on October 12, 2005 there is a topic stating,"Muskegon not ready to pick new school boss." The onl candidate for this position has been Sharron Jenkins Norman. She was a Lansising administrator that the school board said no. They said that they would have to get more candidates before choosing her. The board would also like to go to her hometown to find out more about her. The Board would also like to have the vote unanimous. If Norman was to find out that the board was looking for other candidates she would drop out. Should the board look for other candidates or pick Sharron J. Norman?

Too Many Schools, Not Enough Students
Now Playing: Erica Scott
Topic: Local Gov't Muskegon
Citizens believe that there are too many schools, but not enough students to occupy them. All together, it is estimated that there are 2,500 students under capacity. Schools may have to be shut down due to the shortage of children. Because schools are basically empty, tax payers complain about where their money is going. Tehy believe their taxes should not go towards the schools and towards activities and other programs. In the years to come, about 1,000 seats are expected to be empty in the schools all around. It is up to the Board on what should take place.
Fox News @ 10

What should be taken into consideration about this issue? Where should the complaining tax payers money go now?

Capital Punishment
Now Playing: Mr. Jacobs
Topic: Hot Topics
Should teens be executed for murder or rape?

Gas tax
Now Playing: Mr. Jacobs
Topic: State Gov't Michigan
Should the State of Michigan lower the gas tax?

Katrina
Now Playing: Mr. Jacobs
Topic: U.S. Congress
What if anything should the Congress do about Katrina?

Muskegon Mall
Now Playing: Mr. Jacobs
Topic: Local Gov't Muskegon
What should they do with the Muskegon Mall area?

John Roberts
Now Playing: Mr. Jacobs
Topic: U.S. Courts
How should we select U.S Supreme Court Justices?

Democrats
Now Playing: Mr. Jacobs
Topic: Political Parties
Should the Democrats get tough with Bush on the Iraq war?

Katrina
Now Playing: Mr. Jacobs
Topic: President Bush (43)
Is President Bush doing enough for the people hit by Katrina?