Democracy A Necessary Evil

I like to believe that people are inherently good. I also believe, however, that power can corrupt even the best of us. What makes democracy such an effective form of government is that no individual is in complete power. A democratic society has certain inherent checks and balances which limit any one person or branch's power and therefore limits the chance for corruption. This is an ideal situation, however, and obviously is not always true.

Immigration

Immigration is keeping loved ones apart. In this case, less than a year ago a man was separated from his girlfriend who was deported back to China. Instead of bringing our nation together laws are separating us still to this day. The only way she would be able to stay is if he proposed in order for her to get a green card. A green card is the only way she would be able to permanently live in our nation. Even though in some cases marriage may not be a problem others shouldn't be forced to marry in order to permanently live somewhere else.

Democracy

The agree with the quote "The capacity of people for good makes democracy desirable; their capacity for evil makes democracy necessary". People in an ultimately ideal society would always put others wants and needs before their own. This would mean that selfishness would be nonexistant. In the real world, most peoples' intent is not to harm others, yet in the process of advancing their own desires, society often puts other people at risk. Democracy is necessary in the sense that the majority of people will be pleased if the majority of people are listened to.

This article from the New York Times relates to the "democracy rules" in the United States decision to form a democracy in Iraq.

The Link Between Internet and Television

In this day and age, the Internet is one of societies main forms of connection. Although radio and television may have once played a large roll in American traditions, the Internet is beginning to take over. Not only are people signing on to chat rooms and posting blogs about their day-to-day events and emotions, but they are also writing about what they view on television. The connection between television and the Internet are being more strongly linked. People are now watching television shows such as American Idol, the Olympics, the Superbowl, and various award shows and blogging about them. Humans are naturally inclined to want contact with other humans in order to feel that they are being heard. This feeling of importance also gives many people an outlet to vent to others. Connection amongst other people is very important in personal growth and understanding of other peoples' views.

This article from the New York Times show the strong link that Internet and television has.

Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence can happen to anyone. Just in the past 10 years or so, the laws have gotten a lot tighter. People now that commit this horrible crime are getting a lot more time in jail. Domestic violence can make families, friends, and the people that it happen to, shut down. Connections with other people can end up being very hard to make. A lot of the time the person who the domestic violence has happen to don't know what to do, so they end up just keeping everything to themselves. They are embarrassed, don't know where to go, or even feel like it was there fault. I have done a lot of research on this topic for many reasons. If any one is interested in reading more about this subject or know someone that is going through this problem here are a few websites to check out. One being my personal blog that has lots of info on this subject (click here). The next one being a website that I found very useful for information (click here). If you just remember one thing about this post that should be that no one should ever have to go through this. It changes people who have been through this. If you know this is happening to someone please speak up. They may not at the time think you are helping them, but really you are saving their lives.