I've heard that kids can be cruel, but I never knew it could ever reach this point. 11 year old Carl Walker hung himself in April of 2009 because kids at school were bullying him, constantly saying gay comments about Walker. The mother has pleaded with the school to put a stop to this for over six months, but unfortunately not much was done. Kids at school would tell him "You're gay, you have to be gay. You act like a girl". Carl knew exactly who was taunting him, but he didn't want to give up the names because he was afraid he'd be labeled as a a rat, or a snitch. Even after the struggles that his mom (Sirdeaner Walker) has been through throughout her life, nothing compares to watch she went through with losing her son.
Teasing, making fun of one another, bullying, and the name calling isn't right. Even adults are victims of bullying, and sometimes don't know what to do just like how Carl Walker didn't want to mention any names. Words are as hurtful as a punch or a kick. It sickens me, it even gives me goosebumps to read such a story. This young boy ended his life because some kids were constantly picking on him, and the saddest part is the fact that he was so young, he didn't even start really living yet. Jamey Rodemeyer, 14 years old, also committed suicide for the same reason Carl Walker took his life. Rodemeyers bullying went on for years, and intensified in middle school. Another victim was Seth Walsh who took his life because he was being bullied because of sexuality. Thats when they approved Seth's Law in California which updates anti harassment and anti-discrimination policies, but this should be passed worldwide. Kids are constantly being bullied EVERYWHERE. I wouldn't call myself a victim of bullying, but in middle school I was teased and made fun, not because of sexuality, but just because of how I looked. So I kind of know what these children went through, and its heartbreaking. Anyone can stop bullying, even if your not the one who's doing it. If you know someone who has a tendency to pass snide or mean comments, talk to them. Words hurt, people think its harmless, but its words that lead these kids to their death. Even Lady Gaga is against bullying, and even paid tribute at the iHeart radio concert by dedicating her song "Hair" to Rodemeyer. She even wants to talk to President Obama to try and make bullying is a crime, which I think is in fact a good idea because words were the main cause of these deaths. Bullying isn't OK! People should learn to be better then that, and maybe we would all get along a little better.
Since September 17Th, members of society have been protesting against politics, the government and have been voicing there opinion on the economies current situation. Protesters say they represent the 99 percent of the population that isn't wealthy, which is a shy one percent away from being 100%, which is pretty scary. These people chose to put there lives on hold to camp out in Zucotti park trying to send a message to the government, but it seems to me that they haven't been heard. Also, Obama has spoken about the issue (video below) and he's said that he wants a consumer watchdog, hes wants businesses and other money resources to change how they function, and they should be fair with peoples money.
And i think its a good idea to protest and to present to people with power what were going through and how we feel about the situation. But i think some people have been abusing the protesting "ways". I've seen stories on protesters going crazy in the streets, not acting in a proper manner, which causes law enforcement to come in and take control of the crowd. This protest is probably exactly what we need so that the government can think seriously on how to fix this problem. But if people can be in control, what message are we sending really? The government knows that society is frustrated because of the status of the economy, but the people need to protest in a well manner so no laws are being broken, and so that we can send a clear message so things can change. This protest has caused a world wide wake up call, and everyone sees the problem, but to seek change, i think everyone should go about it in a better more civilized manner.
Another issue concerning the Occupy Wall Street movement is the police. Police duties are to deter crime, crowd control, and to punish anyone who is breaking the law. With OWS protesters, law enforcement has been working overtime to try and keep everything under control. According to ABC news, New York City alone has spent over 6 billion dollars on costs related to Occupy Wall Street. Everyone on Wall Street is complaining that there's no money, jobs, or whatever it is that they're fighting for to change, yet they're contributing to the problem as well, making law enforcement do more than what they should. I do support occupy wall street because I'm not that 1% of wealthy people, i am also part of the 99%. I still don't know the exact message, but i do know that society is frustrated because of the economy. If they went about it in a more civilized manner, a more orderly manner, maybe they're message can be clearly understood and some change can come about, because i haven't seen or heard of any change yet.
Teasing, making fun of one another, bullying, and the name calling isn't right. Even adults are victims of bullying, and sometimes don't know what to do just like how Carl Walker didn't want to mention any names. Words are as hurtful as a punch or a kick. It sickens me, it even gives me goosebumps to read such a story. This young boy ended his life because some kids were constantly picking on him, and the saddest part is the fact that he was so young, he didn't even start really living yet. Jamey Rodemeyer, 14 years old, also committed suicide for the same reason Carl Walker took his life. Rodemeyers bullying went on for years, and intensified in middle school. Another victim was Seth Walsh who took his life because he was being bullied because of sexuality. Thats when they approved Seth's Law in California which updates anti harassment and anti-discrimination policies, but this should be passed worldwide. Kids are constantly being bullied EVERYWHERE. I wouldn't call myself a victim of bullying, but in middle school I was teased and made fun, not because of sexuality, but just because of how I looked. So I kind of know what these children went through, and its heartbreaking. Anyone can stop bullying, even if your not the one who's doing it. If you know someone who has a tendency to pass snide or mean comments, talk to them. Words hurt, people think its harmless, but its words that lead these kids to their death. Even Lady Gaga is against bullying, and even paid tribute at the iHeart radio concert by dedicating her song "Hair" to Rodemeyer. She even wants to talk to President Obama to try and make bullying is a crime, which I think is in fact a good idea because words were the main cause of these deaths. Bullying isn't OK! People should learn to be better then that, and maybe we would all get along a little better.
