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The Covid-19 Vaccine
The Covid-19 vaccine is very concerning to me, especially if the US government decides to force people to take the vaccine. I have a pre-existing condition from birth called Cerebral Palsy, which has never responded well to the flu vaccine. It is recommended that certain people with certain types of conditions should not get certain vaccines. There is a genuine possibility that many people might fare better without the intervention of the vaccines. What if I know that the vaccine would in danger? My already somewhat compromised immune system, but the US government says I have to take it regardless of how I feel. Plus, I am terrified about the corners they have cut to roll out these vaccines in such a short timeframe. President Trump is proud of the red tape he did away with to roll out this vaccine, but what if the red tape was put in place to create a safe vaccine for most of the population. All things considered; I'd instead take my chances with the virus itself than trust the vaccine.
By Yvonne Knight5 years ago in The Swamp
Doctors speak on Donald Trump's road to recovery from COVID-19 as the US President returns to the white house
US President, Donald Trump staged a dramatic return to the White House Monday night October 5, after leaving the military hospital where he was receiving an unprecedented level of care for COVID-19.
By Purity Ezenwa5 years ago in The Swamp
What are you Listening to?
What Ideas are you listening too??? Eleanor Roosevelt said, “Great minds discuss ideas.” We must come to grips with the idea of a more civil all inclusive society. In order to promote and to sustain such an idea, domination has to be addressed. Throughout history, systems of human domination have been constructed by dominant groups to exploit and oppress the masses. These systems of domination have stood in the paths of the human march toward freedom and authentic democracy. Certain protest movements have functioned as the historic vehicle which the oppressed have challenged and at times toppled systems of domination, clearing the path for a momentous leap forward!!!
By Yunique Sincere5 years ago in The Swamp
My Ignorance
I hear it often and do not know where it comes from, “You don’t know what you don’t know.” For most of my life I have not been humble enough to acknowledge I didn’t have all the answers, or know enough to resolve, solve, or fix something. This leads to a propensity to put forth platitudes or convenient “solutions” for others (thinking that I know best).
By Cheryl Duffy5 years ago in The Swamp
My Racism
My Racism First Recollections: As a young child, we lived in the Northwest. For much of my formative years our family lived in Montana, in a community where I do not remember even knowing anyone of another skin color. Not just black, but any other racial identity that was not Caucasian (though my father was the first Non-Native American to teach courses on the Blackfoot Reservation nearby).
By Cheryl Duffy5 years ago in The Swamp
IT DOESNT MATTER IF WE CARE THAT TRUMP HAS COVID
This morning my 9-year-old, got up and opened his laptop to watch YouTube videos. I had over-slept because the kids were so quiet. I have a standing rule that the school day starts at 9 and if you have chosen not to eat breakfast, you can wait until 10:30 for a snack. He threw himself on the floor he cried and screamed at me that he needed food mind you it was 9:45; I did not deny him food for any length of time. There has to be a line somewhere, and my line is 9 a.m. This is the same child that was given a choice between a cookie and lunch at a restaurant and proudly gamed the system stating, “I choose both.”. Fast forward to an hour later when his brother and I were waiting for lunch and he was getting lunch at home, and he was screaming on the floor. The scenarios don't feel good, we don't hope that they happen, but they are necessary.
By Kelly Morris5 years ago in The Swamp
12 Expensive Things Owned By President Uhuru Kenyatta
12. Caledonia Estate Home Shrouded in secrecy and thought to be worth around $6,500,000 dollars, this large house has only ever been photographed from the top and is shrouded in mystery as to the contents of its interior.
By Vidello Productions5 years ago in The Swamp
Third in Line
There has been talk of presidential succession, which brings up an issue I have with our line of succession. Even people in government can be confused about the line of succession after the Vice President. When there was an attempted assassination of Ronald Reagan early in his term and he was rushed to the hospital, Vice President George H. W. Bush happened to be in Texas. Secretary of State Alexander Haig famously took to a lectern in the White House press room to declare “I am in control.”
By Ted Prezelski5 years ago in The Swamp
A 6-Part Story
My story is a familiar one, an American one, a rag to riches one. From leaving my native country of Haiti to immigrating to the USA with my sisters in search of a better future, working hard in school, and ultimately landing a full scholarship. Just five years ago during the peak of my high school career, I was featured on ABC’s “A+” news segment for my achievement in obtaining a stellar academic record despite facing many obstacles. For the first time, I shared a portion of my life story to a greater audience. In addition to recognizing my accomplishments, the segment afforded me the opportunity to be a role model in my community, consisting of mainly minorities, by showing that despite your hardships you can achieve what’s in your control. The segment highlights the core values and aspirations that I had developed despite the hardships that I faced while being a high school scholar. Watching myself on TV being praised as somebody who had achieved success in this country that I had only come to five years prior; created a sense of pride. But it also masked the struggles and hardship that led to my accomplishments.
By Jonathan Jironvil5 years ago in The Swamp
