Ban in SCHOOL!

We should and have ban the teaching of religion in schools in certain countries. Another topic that also should be banned is probably adult education, for High Schoolers and under. Many teenagers now have baby when they are barely 18 or 21. Isn't that too early? What about your life rather then just staying at home and taking care of the baby. Many would argue that adult ed will actually educated high schoolers from having sex so early but I think that just encourages them more. Teenagers likes to defy things, they will tend to do the opposite what they are told. There are many other topic that should be ban but it is still controversial to many extents.

Reflect the DEBATE!

Working together was seem to be the problem in an AP or Honors class. I was kinda disappointed for my part of the speech. i was ready and everything but somehow while I was talking, my train of thoughts just left me and left me speechless. I wish I was more prepared. The one that stood out most on my side was Ryan, his speech was outstanding, he seem like a professional lawyer. Though he wasn't the only one, Tyra on the other side was also outstanding, she was able to speak comfortably and express her thoughts naturally. My thoughts on banning the book still pretty much the same for it is kinda neutral. It should be banned to an extent but to what extent is still my question.

Race Relations

Huck and Jim would think of race relation as "child play" for that is a past thing for them. They would just look back and give it a smile as they remember the experience with each other. A young white boy having an adventure with a black slaves and getting to know each other. They would probably keep that experience to themselves as whenever they can think back those memorial times. Sometimes the only way to learn is through experience and maybe race relations is one of those things. Many would never even give it a try to associate with a black person and actually have a relation with another race. And that isn't just for black but other of different colors also!

Teach!!

Whats the point of a book that can't be taught? Sure some might interpret it as racism but I think Mark Twain didn't want us to thought of his book as racism. Many would indeed interpret it as racism but it is actually supporting the blacks. Showing all the hardships that all the slaves had to endure. What is it to be a slave during that time? It would teach many student how other people wasn't as fortunate as they are so they should cherish the opportunities that were given to them such as being able to go to school and be educated.

Many Versions

In the screenplay of the film, Jim is portrayed more complicated/complex then that of the book. He shows love to his friend Huck "on the surface" rather then the books that would show Jim's traits "under the surface," where we would have to think deeper for its meaning. Time wise, would affect the characters because of racism and equality. Modern time, racism are banned in public (some people might still be racist inside). At Twain's time, it was "ok to be racist." The movie can't publish one like Twain's book or it would be sued, so it was modified to not be racism towards the black.

Banned Books, Huckleberry Finn?!?

Books are banned almost in the same ways like movie, due to their racism, sexuality, and religious. One view of banning books with these contents is to keep children from reading it and learning things which would probably be inappropriate. On the other side, I think children (of certain ages) should be exposed to these types of so they could development their own judgments and hope that it would be a good one. Most of the time, books are banned for their sexuality with explicit content. This will probably makes the reader's mind to be (un-pleasant?), even at a grown age. Keeping these types of "bad words" away from people minds would probably be better. Besides, there are many other books available for reading. One IRONY about this is, children likes to go against things, when left alone, kids will ignore it but when you say NO to something, they will find ways to get it themselves and vice-versa.

You are WRONG, Mr. Twain

What you said my be true, but without us Humans, will there be building or technology that we obtained? Even the paper and the pencil that you used to write this essay of yours. We are also "sivilize" through traditions such as religion or just simple family traditions. Though sometimes there are "un-sivilized" Humans but that is just our nature. Nothing was created perfect, even the "higher animals," some die rite away or their true nature is just to kill; sharks, snakes, wolf. Your view isn't completely wrong but it seemed that it was deeply influenced by the experiences in your life. Maybe with a different life, you can see us humans differently.

Human Nature

The Human nature is a wonderful and amazing thing, yet at the same time is also very destructive. The loving/caring of a mother to her babies is un-comparable and the violence of a man in war can never be stopped. There are good and bad "human nature" and even though there are bad nature, I think it is a "necessary evil." There must be change, evolution to human, the world would be dull like a doll if everyone is just like everyone else. Of course, everyone can't be bad natured, or else there would be nothing left on the earth. Therefore, I wouldn't change the human nature even if i could.

Satire, Irony?

So...What is a Satire?
Well the dictionary said : The use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.
Basically, satire is irony or rather one form of satire is irony.

So how are these "Onion" satire?
The "Onion" uses real politics news and exaggerate the news, criticizing or made fun of with humor rather then hurtful, personal attacks.