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fandomhigh2014-04-06 10:34 pm
throughaphase) wrote in fandomhigh2014-04-06 10:34 pm
Entry tags:
Self-Expression- Monday- 4th period
Kitty was at least in a better mood today than she had been last week, which was probably good since she was planning on making everyone argue today, basically.
"A couple weeks ago, before things went even more insane than usual, we were talking about being able to argue without being a jerk about it. Which is one thing when you're on the internet. Sure, people are more likely to be terrible when there's some anonymity there, but you have the ability to look over what you're going to say and edit it before you hit post and put it out there. In real life, you don't get that time to plot out what you're going to say, and their reaction is more immediate because you can see it.
"So today, you're going to debate some topics. I want you to come up with a cause that means a lot to you, and talk about why it means a lot to you. And then everyone else gets to give their opinion on it, especially if it's different. You can talk about any cause, whether it's mental health or mutant rights or something specific to your home, and you can feel free to ask any questions you need to to form a real argument. Just try to be as civil as possible."
"A couple weeks ago, before things went even more insane than usual, we were talking about being able to argue without being a jerk about it. Which is one thing when you're on the internet. Sure, people are more likely to be terrible when there's some anonymity there, but you have the ability to look over what you're going to say and edit it before you hit post and put it out there. In real life, you don't get that time to plot out what you're going to say, and their reaction is more immediate because you can see it.
"So today, you're going to debate some topics. I want you to come up with a cause that means a lot to you, and talk about why it means a lot to you. And then everyone else gets to give their opinion on it, especially if it's different. You can talk about any cause, whether it's mental health or mutant rights or something specific to your home, and you can feel free to ask any questions you need to to form a real argument. Just try to be as civil as possible."
Re: Debate
"I think doctors are horrible people," she announced calmly. "I think that they claim to be altruists who care about healing and helping, but it's a facade. If you gave them the right incentive -- money, fame -- and promised them they wouldn't get caught, those so-called ethics would fly out the window. They'd make patients into guinea pigs faster than you can blink."
If anyone wanted to debate, good. If someone could actually convince her that she was wrong, so much the better.
(as for me, I'm fleeing for work, so AFK for a few hours BUT I WILL BE BACK FOR PINGS)