Should Sex and Violence On Television Or In the Movies Be Restricted?

It is in this writers opinion that it is up to parents to monitor what their children are viewing.


What message does it send a youngster to see sex and violence in movies and on television? I'll tell you, it sends the wrong message. It tells our children that sex and violence is acceptable in our American society.



In the early movies sex was restricted. If a man and woman were lying on a bed the man had to keep one foot on the ground. This shows limits. Today there are no limits. This tells our children that there are no limits. WRONG MESSAGE GUYS!!!!


The days of innocence are lost. However, It is not up to producers, directors, writers and the law to restrict what is seen in movies and on television. That is the job of a parent. Remember, a Mom and a Dad. The television has become a baby sitter for kids. On computers kids can view rawnchy sex until the cows come home. Parents need to restrict what children view. Parents need to monitor what children do on the computer. We have all heard of parental blocks for television and computers. It would be wise if you have children to  invest in this product. Kids grow up fast enough the way it is. Let's stop sending the wrong messages to our children!



Todd Marciniak

Should Juvenile Offenders Be Tried And Punished As Adults?

Wow, this is a tough one. Or is it? My opinion on this matter is that if you are a juvenile and have been involved in three violent crimes you should be sent to prison.



When I was growing up in the 1960's you heard of that one or two juveniles that were "trouble makers". It may have been skipping school, smoking dope, and or drinking alcohol. Now, we are in the year 2011. I cannot believe the horrible crimes that children are committing. Children are robbing, stealing, and murdering. In my opinion, if a child is charged with robbery or theft more that two times they need to go to juvenile detention until they are 18 years of age. No questions asked.



If a child or young adult under 18 years of age is charged with a violent crime three time, they should go to prison for the number of years applicable to the crime. No questions asked, it's prison!!!!



These young offenders can cry all they want. If you act like an adult you should be treated like an adult. We are pumping out drug using, sex offending, murdering children. We need to stop the madness.



This young man may look innocent or did he murder your grandmother. Well, if a young person murders your grandmother it should be off to prison for a life term. Period!!!!



If you can't do the time, don't do the crime. We need to wake up in America to this situation. It is absolutely out of control and it is absolutely unacceptable to put up with this crap.



Todd Marciniak

Where Should Sex Education Be Conducted?

                                          Where and How, If  At All Should Sex Education Be Conducted?

This is an age old question. When I was growing up, sex education was taught in the classroom. However, there were always a few students whose parents did not want them being taught sex education in the classroom. When we were having our sex education lessons, these students were excused to the library. These students always seemed a little embarrassed that they could not particiapate. It always seemed to be Catholic students that were excused.


It is in my opinion that both parents and schools should teach sex education. I fully understand if a parent does not want their child learning in the classroom if they are willing to teach them at home. My fear is that the parents won't discuss sex with them at home.

It is very important to know about sex. It is not something to fear or be ashamed of. The way the world is now, it seems that sex is a free for all for teens. Hell, even elementary students are having sex now.



Sex education is not about learning what positions to use and the best sex you can have, it is about learning about your sexual identity. Most importantly, it is about learning about the consequences of sex. There is pregnancy, rape, and sexually transmitted diseases. Children need to know these consequences.


Hiv/AIDS is on the rise among young people in America. We need these children to know the consequences of their sexual behavior.




In  my opinion sex education should ultimately be taught in the classroom so that we know that children are getting the message about sex. It is not a bad thing to be sexual, the problem comes in when a child is sexually active at a young age and does not know the consequences. They must be informed. This is one persons opinion.





Todd Marciniak
Dayton, Minnesota

Gays in the Military. Should Homosexuals be permitted to serve in the armed forces?

                                                                              Gays in the Military, Oh My!

This may come as a shock to many people, but gays have been serving in the military since the United States has had a military. I don't understand why many people in America see gays using the military as a dating service. There are many gay men and women that are dedicated to their coutry and choose to serve in the armed forces. Why do we think that every gay man is a limp wristed sissy. Why do we think that every gay woman is butch and manly. The last time I checked the military is a very regimented and strict occupation. I
don't see much time for dating and "fooling around" if you know what I mean. I have heard several stories of heterosexuals having sexual escapades in the armed forces. Yes, men shower and bunk with men and women shower and bunk with women. This does not mean that the military is a placefor gays to get laid.








Since the repeal of don't ask don't tell the straight world has been in a tail spin. This does not mean that afghanistan is going to become one big gay night club or bath house. This does not mean that Iraq is going to become the new gay Mecca. I think that gays that are willing to serve are doing it because of their love of country. Gays are equally qualified to serve in the military as staights.


Why do gays have to chain themselves to the White House gate to get attention? This seems a little extreme but it got people to pay attention. I think that people and soldiers need to settle down. Gays can kill just like straights. Gays can be loyal to America just like straights. Gays love their country just as much as straights.




As a country we need to settle down about this issue. If you are gay you should be able to serve in the military. If a gay person or a straight person is inappropriate the armed forces have courts to deal with these issues.


Todd Marciniak

Should donors or their families be compensated for organ donations? How should people be selected to receice donor organs?

                                                       Organ Donation Should Donors Be Paid?

It is in my opinion that  a person should not be compensated financially for organ donation. I think if we start compensating donors for organs we are going to open a door that we don't want opened. In my opinion this will lead to selling organs on the black market. If you can't make your mortgage payment what are you going to do, sell a kidney. This is a very slippery slope.

                                                     

My fear is that there would be new sections on ebay or craigslist to sell organs. The way the system is set up right now that it is a gift and it is anonymous. If it isn't broken, don't fix it.



The way in which a person receives an organ is set up quite well. You have to go through much testing and be put on the donor list. This should remain as it is. If we go to purchasing organs, only the rich would get organs. This is not fair. The system is set up to be fair and it is fair. Again, if it is not broken, don't fix it.


And please, become a donor. It saves lives.

Todd Marciniak


                                

Republican Political Cartoons

This cartoon is great. The republicans see Ronald Reagan as their Messiah.



If Sarah Palin isn't shooting a moose, she's shooting herself in the foot.



From past to present it seems that "all is well with us". Never a problem in the republican party.


President Bush sure had a lot on that torch when he passed it to President Obama.


Finally, why on earth do the republicans identify with this loud mouthed idiot?


I chose republican cartoons because they seem to always be in hot water. They seem to not care about the little guy. They always seem to set themselves up for a good joke or cartoon.

Todd Marciniak