One day while driving around town an old song came on the radio called “Why Can’t We All Just Get A Long Neck” and it made me think. I don’t think I’ll see the day when everyone in the world will get along, but there are some groups who should make the extra effort.
Republicans and Democrats have been in a constant fuss since the creation of either party. It especially shows up now when they are trying to compromise to keep the government from shutting down. I think they have a duty to compromise, so bills will be passed into laws. Politicians getting along would save time and money.
There always seems to be a disagreement between families-- some funny and some serious, from your Aunt Sally hating your cousin Bob for decades because one time when they were 12 he got the wish bone and it was her turn to the Capulet and Montuges fighting for centuries for no apparent reason. Apparently fighting families are such an entertaining subject that you can find it on almost every TV channel these days. The intelligent thing in my opinion would be for families to agree to disagree on many subjects, it would save death glares at the Thanksgiving table and disagreeing families would most likely be friends. Family members will always have disagreements in my opinion, but family is another group that has an obligation to make an effort to get along.
Sometimes fighting is a good thing when it is for
a good cause, but other times it just gets in the way of the common goal. Life would be so much easier if we could all just get along.
Song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZ-5qYmdyWk
Friday, July 29, 2011
Friday, July 15, 2011
Talk, Text ... Tumor?
The word invention usually provokes thoughts of ingenuity, resourcefulness, or progress. But are there inventions that do more harm than good? Could this include the invention that most of us don’t think we could live without – cellphones? Despite heated discussions with my dad regarding the risk of cancer associated with cell phones, I believe that cellphones are a great invention and worth the risk.
My father has gone on and on for years about the reports linking cell phones to brain tumors. He insists we use speakerphone all the time. An article I saw while cruising on Google one day concerning the topic naturally caught my attention. It seems my dad was partially correct. Cellphones are listed as a carcinogenic hazard; under the same category as gasoline exhaust, lead, and chloroform. When I made this point to my dad he said, “Well I don’t go around all day with those things held up to my head do you?” Strike one, back to the research, still bound to prove my point. As I read on I did find that the World Health Organization has issued a warning the people should take cautions with their cell phones even though experts agree there is no direct link between phones and cancer. My dad and I finally reached an agreement about cell phone use. I use speakerphone when it is appropriate and text as much as possible. That sure beats walking around Wal-Mart with my friends yelling into the speakerphone when he calls.
Despite the potential risk, I think cellphones are a great invention and have helped many people over the years. When people have car trouble, the help they need is just a call away. Parents are able to check on their children and have peace of mind.
Perhaps cellphones are like most things in life. They need to be used with common sense and as the old saying goes—whatever you do, do it in moderation.
Article: http://news.cnet.com/8301-30686_3-20067593-266.html
My father has gone on and on for years about the reports linking cell phones to brain tumors. He insists we use speakerphone all the time. An article I saw while cruising on Google one day concerning the topic naturally caught my attention. It seems my dad was partially correct. Cellphones are listed as a carcinogenic hazard; under the same category as gasoline exhaust, lead, and chloroform. When I made this point to my dad he said, “Well I don’t go around all day with those things held up to my head do you?” Strike one, back to the research, still bound to prove my point. As I read on I did find that the World Health Organization has issued a warning the people should take cautions with their cell phones even though experts agree there is no direct link between phones and cancer. My dad and I finally reached an agreement about cell phone use. I use speakerphone when it is appropriate and text as much as possible. That sure beats walking around Wal-Mart with my friends yelling into the speakerphone when he calls.
Despite the potential risk, I think cellphones are a great invention and have helped many people over the years. When people have car trouble, the help they need is just a call away. Parents are able to check on their children and have peace of mind.
Perhaps cellphones are like most things in life. They need to be used with common sense and as the old saying goes—whatever you do, do it in moderation.
Article: http://news.cnet.com/8301-30686_3-20067593-266.html
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