Class Blogs to Read

I recommend reading:

Education in Public Schools
It was very informative about the current education system in public schools. It provided me with some knowledge that I did not have before reading this blog. I tend to develop my own opinions about things before I know enough about them. I've always believed that education is the most important thing. I was brought up that way. It was drilled into my head that without a college degree I would not have a very successful life. This blog raised more points for me to consider my public school education compared to those who went to private schools. Since her blog was very unbiased I feel like I have received an accurate representation of the education in public schools topic. She included a lot of useful information that let me develop my own opinions without trying to steer me to believe one thing over another.

The Border: Where Immigration and Race Meet
I found this blog interesting for a few reasons. I am in a sociology class about immigration so I have a background knowledge for this subject already. Also, my father owns a landscaping business and has mostly Hispanics working for him. He always tells me stories about them that I find so interesting. This blog was good at providing information about illegal immigrants into our country. I agree with his view that America should work on trying to keep more illegal immigrants out than trying to get rid of the ones that are already in. I've always been really passionate about this issue, maybe too passionate, and I've always felt sorry for immigrants. I think he did a great job not bringing in much emotion and giving facts and unbiased information.


Affirmative Action or Inaction
I had heard of affirmative action in schools and knew what it meant but I had never given it much thought before this blog. I think she did a very good job presenting both sides of the argument and not seeming biased. She made her point clear at the end which was good so it didn't leave us wondering what she thought was best. She didn't try to steer us in one direction. I agree with her argument that affirmative action must end. Since many people are opposed to affirmative action, it should be taken away because there is conflict as to why it is still an issue.