Do you think bombing cities/civilians is a justifiable act during war time? By: Cam Hall

       I feel that bombing cities/civilians during wartime is not a fair/justifiable act, in general. Personally, I feel this way for a number of different reasons. One reason why I feel this way is because I find it extremely unholy and evil to terminate the lives of innocent people in cities and other areas of countries who have not done anything to allow themselves to deserve to die by bombs that are dropped around them. An act like this only proves that the people who have carried it out have cold and wicked hearts. Another reason why I feel this way is because there are many beautiful cities that exist in the world that have been built from the very extreme hard work of the people who live in them and it cause the people who live in these cities great turmoil if their cities were to be bombed and completely destroyed one day. As a result of bombing these cities, the people who live in them would have to spend many long years trying to rebuild their cities in an era where they would have to give away some of their money,if not all of it, to help pay to rebuild the cities and overall depression, along with many other things, too. One other reason is that there are other ways that are better than bombing another city in war time to protect your own city. An example would be attacking bad people in another country/city with machinery like army tanks that shoot out rounds. Overall and finally, bombing cities/civilians during war time is never the right way to go, in general.

Writing an Interview pg:750 #6 By: Cam Hall

     The Great Depression was the most severe economic downturn in the history of America, which occured from 1929 to 1941. A big amount of people suffered through many hardships and challenges during this time and they were all not able to properly carry out the activities of everyday life. If I was able to interview a surviver of the Great Depression on what it was like to live during the Great Depression, I would ask him or her many different questions. These questions would include how much money, on average, did the person own, how much did it cost to buy food and supplies, what social class was the person in at the time, and did the person have to live in a "Hooverville." I would also ask if the person was working/helping the family out at the time plus did the person have to be put out of school, and how their personal reation overall was towards the Great Depression. I would also ask if the person's father was put out of his job plus if the person was on the brink of starvation and finally were any friends or other family of this person stuck in the same situation (Also, was this person better off than the people around him or her, or worse). Besides asking this person these questions, I would also tell the person that I was sorry to hear about the struggles that he or she went through, as well as many other things, too. Overall and finally, the Great Depression left a big mark on the people who lived during its time and it is still greatly remembered and talked about in the world.

Homer Simpson versus the 18th Amendment By: Cam Hall

Part 1:     In my opinion, the producers of the Simpsons did a pretty fair job in portraying the 1920s/Prohibition in Springfield. My opinion is based on the fact that to me many elements from the 1920s/Prohibition era were portayed very well. These elements included the use of speakeasies to secretly give out alcohol to the people and provide hangouts for the people against the Prohibition. Moe's Pet Store was a speakeasy in disguise as portrayed in the episode. Another element was the riots and fighting that broke out between the people in Springfield. These people were fighting over the use of alcohol in the town, just like the people did in the U.S. in the 1920s. One other element was the fact that the police were involved with the drinking. Chief Wiggum was shown drunk in a speakeasy and the people who were wanting to bannish alcohol were completely disaprroving of this, just like in the 1920s. I feel as though the accuracies weighed about the same as the fictional comedy, because in the episode every accuracy had some comedic event that went along with it. For example, at the riot, a sample of an alcoholic beverage was swallowed by Bart, who then acted like he was drunk; this was a very funny scene. Overall and finally, I did enjoy watching the episode, with all its funny and realistic parts.

Part 2:     A scene that I would rewrite in the Simpsons episode, based on the idea of making it more realistic, it would be the scene where Homer and Bart were secretly sending alcoholic beverages to a speakeasy in bowling balls. In reality, people would never put alcohol in bowling balls to achieve this purpose in the 1920s. The way in which I would change this scene is that I would have Homer and Bart put the alcohol into some sort of holder/container that would be used in reality to carry out such a task. Some examples would be cups, jars, mugs, etc., each with a lid/cover on it to keep the alcohol sealed inside so that way it does not spill. This is really how people would send the alcoholic beverages around to other people in reality. In my opinion though, I still personally felt that this scene was good for the more comedic aspect of the episode. Overall and finally, I feel as though the producers of the Simpons did a very okay job on this epsiode in portraying the 1920s/Prohinition era in Springfield in the episode.

.Reflection- Should the U.S. limit civil liberties during wartime? By: Cam Hall

     The United States grants many civil liberties to its citizens. During wartime, individuals should have limits
be put upon their civil liberties. One reason why i say so is because without civil liberties, people will not be able to get through their lives very well. For example, people need the right to buy foods and other resources  to keep themselves content and happy. Another reason why is because by taking away the rights of the people, the U.S. will not live up to what it has always been known as for being a country. America is known as the land of the free, implying that people have the freedom to do whatever activities they want to do, and getting rid of this right would anger the people greatly. The U.S. should not have to enforce loyalty to itself among the citizens in its land. A major reason why is because the citizens of America praise the men and women who are in the navy and wave the America flag on small model poles above their heads, especially on the 4th of July. An individual always puts his or her right hand on his or her heart to pledge allegiance to  the U.S.A. and overall be happy to be an American. This has greatly explained the unnecessary idead to limit civil liberties and to enforce loyalty among the citizens of the U.S.A. during wartime, overall and finally.

Yellow Journalism- The Sinking of the U.S.S. Maine By: Cam Hall

          Spain says to America, "We didn't sink the U.S.S Maine," but is Spain really telling the truth.

     America is heart-broken over the sinking of the U.S.S Maine, a ship that held many of our beloved
citizens who suffered greatly. The U.S. is currently putting the blame on Spain, who we know for sure took
part in destroying the U.S.S. Maine. Spain is completely outraged over our beliefs and threatens to go to war
with us if we do not stop feeling as though they are responsible. The people who live in Spain have exhibited rude remarkes to the people of the U.S., including calling Mr. President by the name of Satin, and claiming his soul to be unholy. Americans are currently wanting a war to take place with Spain, saying that if we manage to conquer Spain, then the country itself will be eliminated of all of its evil people and we shall establish a new population there and make the land our own. Also, we have confirmed that the Spainsh people are holding several Americans for ransom and demand that we pay them a lot of money in order for their safety. We plan to trick the Spanish people into taking the money when all of our troops will be lurking nearby, ready to attack and bring them down. Now, we all need to work together to bring these awful people to an end once and for all. We encourage all Americans to "remember the Maine."
                                                                                                                 -John Andrews, The Daily News