https://padlet.com/jeanette_e_harper/6mpzssz6lx4k Post a brief description and a link to your new PowToon here. Respond to 2 posts and rate 3. en-us 2019-01-13 19:17:16 UTC 2020-05-11 23:05:34 UTC hello@padlet.com jeanette_e_harper https://padlet.com/jeanette_e_harper/6mpzssz6lx4k/wish/428351932 I agreed with most of what was said in this article. Raising minimum wage for the lowest unskilled workers is a bad idea for both corporations and the individuals themselves. Typically there is a reason why they are at that level of work, and often times it is due to the fact they simply will not make the necessary sacrifices needed to progress their future and prosper. Giving them that extra income will only encourage them to stay in the current positions without working harder to better themselves. It also hurts consumers as well. If companies are forced to pay higher wages to the lowest level, then they will have to raise prices to cover those expenses. Not all who are poor are doing nothing though, many are trying to get out of that class, working hard and they should have the opportunity to be helped if need be. But since so many abuse the system all the money set aside to combat poverty seems like it is doing nothing at all, which really puts into perspective the amount of people who simply will not work hard to get ahead in their lives. 
This is absolutely relevant in today's society. We still have the fight for higher minimum wage, the battle over welfare, and the issue of helping those who will not help themselves. It's hard to see all this money going to those who will not do anything more for themselves and not think what a waste of time and resources. Especially in the eyes of those who have sacrificed so much, or are currently in the process, to be successful, only to watch their hard earned money and taxes paid go to that. ]]> 2020-01-07 13:16:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jeanette_e_harper/6mpzssz6lx4k/wish/428351932 mz_burbank https://padlet.com/jeanette_e_harper/6mpzssz6lx4k/wish/535100757 At first, I thought I would be reading about a religious moral people seeing a decline in its believers and how terrifying that may be. While there was a definitive religious flair to it, the article mostly touched on something I hear all the time, often by my very conservative Mother. That is the "If you don't stand for something, you will fall for everything" quote by Alexander Hamilton.  Meaning be confident in your beliefs. I agree with this is certain terms. Morality, in terms of human decency seems to be defined by very basic truths. Integrity, Kindness and Honesty. I believe in those Moral subjects with all my heart and will stand firm for them all day long. However, these days Morals such as Honesty and Integrity can have so many gray areas to consider that truth becomes subject to the viewer. 

So are we really in a Moral Stone Age? I don't think we are. I think we are redefining Morality as we redefine religion. For example, I find that when we dig through the "greatest books" as Sommers mentions, like the bible, we find many confusing stories about Morality. The same is true for our History, while we define our laws and pride in the basis of American History, we also find damning evidence of anything but moral behaviors. 

Don't get me wrong, I love our country. I find warranted beauty in Religion as well. What I don't believe is that youth in general are losing a sense of morality based on biblical knowledge and standards. I find incredible amounts of Moral youth everywhere I look. Without a fear of Heavenly Judgement, I can see how it might look like a loss. But may I suggest teaching Morals by living them.]]> 2020-04-28 02:22:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jeanette_e_harper/6mpzssz6lx4k/wish/535100757 sflopez12 https://padlet.com/jeanette_e_harper/6mpzssz6lx4k/wish/537954691 I believe in being a good person and having integrity and self-respect. We learn this from our fundamental institution in life. for certain people, religion is not how we learn to be a moral person. I have free will and a moral compass from life experiences and example I've seen. For some, yes, religion is powerful when it comes to morals but isn't being a morally conscious person what it means to be a peaceful human? As a morally conscientious person, I would never preach the Bible doesn't works on building morals because it does for many, for lots! But what kind of moral person would I be to tell another person they are immoral because they follow the word of good? Doesn't make sense. It was an interesting read, coming from the perspective of Christina Sommers. I don't quite agree with all of her beliefs, and I'm confident in that. ]]> 2020-04-29 02:18:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jeanette_e_harper/6mpzssz6lx4k/wish/537954691 https://padlet.com/jeanette_e_harper/6mpzssz6lx4k/wish/550249386 This article was very blunt in getting it’s point across. It is a point that I believe is very true. American youth are morally confused. They have trouble with knowing what is right and wrong. The mindset is that whatever works for someone is fine. When in it’s simplest form I believe is terrifying. The solution given by the author to this moral confusion is to teach the youth how to understand the great books and the great ideas. She suggests bringing back literature that was taught for hundreds of years. Such as the Bible,  Shakespeare’s works, and works by Aristotle. The idea is to teach the students of today time. Honored morals that work for all nations. Like respect for others, kindness, self sacrifice, and honesty. I think this is a good idea to a point. My biggest issue with this idea is who decided what morals are left in and what are left out. There are many morals that are believed to be the best according to many different people. Should we choose those that only Americans believe are best? Or those that are accepted by most of the western world? There are so many ideas and questions that go with this idea. I’m not sure if the school would be the best to try and shove it down students thorats. Yes, I believe today’s youth struggle with right and wrong, but I think the role of the school is to teach students academics, and by example morals. The idea behind morals should be taught by practice to students. Let the teacher be the example to their class.   ]]> 2020-05-04 18:46:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jeanette_e_harper/6mpzssz6lx4k/wish/550249386 EliseCawthon https://padlet.com/jeanette_e_harper/6mpzssz6lx4k/wish/552712898 While I didn't agree with most of the article, it was an interesting read. ]]> 2020-05-05 17:02:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jeanette_e_harper/6mpzssz6lx4k/wish/552712898 joncm10 https://padlet.com/jeanette_e_harper/6mpzssz6lx4k/wish/553245574 This article was very interesting that I did agree with pretty much everything that it had to say. This article brought up great points in minimum wage laws, housing laws and charities. The article explained that despite us believing that we are doing the best we can to help the poor, we are always hurting them as well. The article explained that charities that are built to help the poor aren't always giving the money which is raised up because who exactly would they give it to? The article brought up very good points and I couldn't have agreed more. 
https://www.powtoon.com/c/gfhcN9TWCEh/1/m]]> 2020-05-05 20:54:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jeanette_e_harper/6mpzssz6lx4k/wish/553245574 ryleedriscoll https://padlet.com/jeanette_e_harper/6mpzssz6lx4k/wish/553615233 All I have to say is wow. This video was amazing. I loved learning more about Mr. Emerson. He had an amazing view of humans and the world. There were some really amazing points about how if we lose our individualism that it could be dangerous in the future. We could all start just following each other blindly and not think for ourselves. If we do not know ourselves how can we know how to properly live, or what we exactly want for our lives. https://www.powtoon.com/c/c73ZyS7YqCL/1/m

]]> 2020-05-06 02:15:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jeanette_e_harper/6mpzssz6lx4k/wish/553615233 jennynencastillo https://padlet.com/jeanette_e_harper/6mpzssz6lx4k/wish/554906246 This article highlighted on topics such as minimum wage laws, housing laws, and welfare laws. This article talked a lot about how those things can harm the poor, and did not speak at all on how it can help them. In one section it stated that if we provide more welfare help to single mothers it can cause a "moral hazard" in which It gives the idea that because there will be financial help it is more likely to happen. 
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]]> 2020-05-06 14:29:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jeanette_e_harper/6mpzssz6lx4k/wish/554906246 jakesanders500 https://padlet.com/jeanette_e_harper/6mpzssz6lx4k/wish/555747960 I found this article really fascinating as it delved into some areas that some might deem controversial, such as suggesting that a living wage isn't the best idea, welfare hurts the poor and how single mothers who instead of marrying someone just seek welfare. Many people I know believe that people deserve a living wage but fail to realize that this would only raise the prices of everything which would only create more people in poverty. I thought this article brought up many points that people tend to gloss over with rose colored glasses and just assume people aren't going to choose whatever is easiest. That many people who are in the welfare system don't want to leave and just abuse it. I thought his arguments were very insightful and couldn't have been more right in many regards.  ]]> 2020-05-06 19:32:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jeanette_e_harper/6mpzssz6lx4k/wish/555747960 kameronerb https://padlet.com/jeanette_e_harper/6mpzssz6lx4k/wish/558832575 I thought that this was a very interesting article and I feel like the author presented her points well and made some good arguments. I agreed with some of the sentiment of the authors article, however, I do not agree with the degree to which she seemed to take moral absolutism. I did however agree with the author on her points regarding the objectivity of so information and that it is necessary to sometimes make absolute statements. 


]]> 2020-05-08 01:19:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jeanette_e_harper/6mpzssz6lx4k/wish/558832575 jenniferroland https://padlet.com/jeanette_e_harper/6mpzssz6lx4k/wish/560910659 This article was not only lengthy but it touched on so many different topics (Welfare Laws, Minimum Wage Laws, Housing Laws, and False Charities), that I found it difficult to cover all those conversations in my Powtoon. I ended up just picking a few points that had stood out to me and sharing my thoughts about those statements.]]> 2020-05-09 00:25:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jeanette_e_harper/6mpzssz6lx4k/wish/560910659 espennelson https://padlet.com/jeanette_e_harper/6mpzssz6lx4k/wish/562006706 I decided to read, "Are We Living in a Moral Stone Age?" by Christina Hoff Sommers and it was a very interesting stories. It talks about how today's generations are unaware of morality and why it is important to teach our teach its basic fundamentals. Below is the PowToon I made about the the article and the things that I learned from it.]]> 2020-05-10 00:27:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jeanette_e_harper/6mpzssz6lx4k/wish/562006706 whit5440 https://padlet.com/jeanette_e_harper/6mpzssz6lx4k/wish/562068519 The article made me think. Think about how there are so many different things that go into effect when a law or policy is put into action then what it was intended to do. The simple answer isn't always the best answer.]]> 2020-05-10 03:20:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jeanette_e_harper/6mpzssz6lx4k/wish/562068519 sanchezm650 https://padlet.com/jeanette_e_harper/6mpzssz6lx4k/wish/563752168 Todays society is very unaware of certain aspects of moral judgements. I believe that every decade there are groups of people that deal with many problems and solutions. It is very interesting the way Sommers talks about generations. 
https://www.powtoon.com/new-dashboard/#/import]]> 2020-05-11 03:02:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jeanette_e_harper/6mpzssz6lx4k/wish/563752168 brittanymariegriffith https://padlet.com/jeanette_e_harper/6mpzssz6lx4k/wish/563820274 I found this to be really interesting. Even though, I don't agree with everything the author wrote about. i do believe that he made some really good points. I enjoyed making my presentation on powtoon. 



https://www.powtoon.com/c/f4rSTuc3COm/1/m ]]> 2020-05-11 04:34:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jeanette_e_harper/6mpzssz6lx4k/wish/563820274 chadolsen208 https://padlet.com/jeanette_e_harper/6mpzssz6lx4k/wish/563895240 In this article the author talks about how kids are missing morals and are confused because they don't have the right christian and otherwise uplifting literature and morals taught to them. She uses an example of Jay Leno on the streets and young people not being able to identify any of the 10 commandments. I think that is silly because he goes and interviews hundreds of people and only keeps the funny ones or the ones for his naratives. She has a lot of good points about how to teach morals and I believe that is important, but there are a ton of youth these days who do have morals. In fact I believe that most do,. I don't like older generations bashing on younger ones or visa versa.

]]> 2020-05-11 05:56:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jeanette_e_harper/6mpzssz6lx4k/wish/563895240 runin40 https://padlet.com/jeanette_e_harper/6mpzssz6lx4k/wish/563903114 After spending a very frustrating 35 minutes trying to figure out the power toon, I gave up on creating one. I did read the article so I'm going to state what I learned. The article talked about how we injure the poor by trying to raise low wages, control rent prices, and give welfare benefits to unmarried mothers and their illegitimate children. Low paying jobs are for unskilled inexperienced workers and if we raise wages then the employer has to raise the price of goods which in hurts the consumer who has to pay for it. if the consumer doesnt pay for it then the business fails. Welfare to unmarried woman only teaches them to keep doing what they are doing they choose to marry welfare instead of the man. It teaches men to not work hard to support the family. So much money has been given to the poor in past 30 years yet poverty exists because they arent motivated to do anything else. Poverty needs to be redefined.  Lower rent means the landlord wont buy any property anymore or cant make repairs to the property. then only those that can afford it buy properties and higher rents still exist. In order to have low rent, landlords need tax breaks.  I think that in a way it makes sense what the article was saying but I dont think it's that easy. Sometimes people dont have the means to become more educated or sometimes a woman may be left to be a single mom through no fault of her own. There are many people who work very hard and still cant get ahead. 

]]> 2020-05-11 06:02:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jeanette_e_harper/6mpzssz6lx4k/wish/563903114 ginamariehickey https://padlet.com/jeanette_e_harper/6mpzssz6lx4k/wish/565144384 I found this article to be pretty interesting, and also very relevant. I feel like my generation does seem to have a very blurred line when it comes to what is right and what is wrong. However I also highly agree with the fact that my generation is also very active in community needs through volunteering and donating time and money. I believe we are a very passionate group of youth that are in need of a little more guidance, butI do believe we want to make a difference in this world.


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