Blog #5- Rant on

A topic that is controversial, but it bothers me. Gay marriages. So what? What about gay marriages?  Why does it matter if people of the same sex love each other. There's no difference between gay and straight love when it comes down to loving each other. If they love each other, let them be.

I believe if gay marriages were allowed, then the world would take a giant step forward. Although, it may not like much, but it will make an impact for sure, even if it's the slightest. It will allow people to stop being afraid of what people call a sin or "evil". Perhaps it may not be the right time, as change is always scary. But it's happening, slowly but surely. One state at a time until the world accepts it.

There are many reasons for why and why not. I will go over the one that bothers me the most on why it's not allowed. Family values. It's said that children needs a father and mother figure role, but what about those who are a single parent? Some families are raised without a mother or father and still raised successful children. There are people out there who are abusive in family matters, mother or father.  Kevin Durant, for example grew up without a father and still managed to be successful. I don't believe there has to be a father and a mother figure. As long as the parents love their children and can guide them. Gay people has the same rights as straight people in raising a family.

Blog #4

Obama Addresses the Limits of Using Power in Syria and Nigeria

                   In this article, Obama talks about using America's military powers as an assistance for global crisis.  Even though there are always bad and evil things happening, America may not always be there for a full on war support. However, America will be able to lend help, just not the fullest. 

 The author, Michael S. Schmidt intent was to show what is Obama's and America's role in these global crisis, such as the kidnapping in Nigeria. Their audience would be for everyone in the world who are paying attention to this issue. Mostly America and Nigeria as the main audience and other countries as minor audience. This article shows where America stands and how America will approach this problem.

I understand why Obama said that we can only support them to a certain extent. Sure, we have our own problems to worry about, but that doesn't mean we can't lend a hand. Other countries can lend a helping hand to, and if that happens then it can show the world can unite together. Rather than letting America take on the whole problem,  it's better if everyone can show support.