Oliver, I find your topic interesting. I guess I would agree with you in the sense that less severe drugs such as weed should be decriminalized. But any of the other class 1+ drugs should not. The way I see it is that if something is going to be legal, then all restrictions should be lifted in less serious cases. The issue with this topic is that there is always going to be different circumstances for each case which will make it hard to place an argument. Overall, I feel that you have written a great post. Here is a link to a website that would lead you to further your support. These are the states that have decriminalized pot. http://norml.org/aboutmarijuana/item/states-that-have-decriminalized

Oliver,
Great post! Your post talks about some interesting topics. I agree with your argument that less harmful drugs such as weed should be decriminalized. I also agree with your ideas about how our congressmen should represent the people’s opinions. I think that in your next post you should talk about how the prohibition of drugs increases violence in the black market because buyers and sellers can’t resolve disputes with courts, lawyers, or arbitration, so they turn to guns instead. I think you should take a look at this article for your next post: http://theweek.com/articles/445005/why-all-drugs-should-legal-yes-even-heroin

oliver,

I enjoyed reading this. There are many sides on what to do about the drugs and the problems they bring. Offering places to get clean such as rehab are very good solutions to the issue. However not all users want to get clean, so what you said about legalizing drugs is a very understandable solution but this would also make it easier for kids to have access to these drugs. Heres an article on why drugs should be legal i think you should take a look http://theweek.com/articles/445005/why-all-drugs-should-legal-yes-even-heroin

Oliver-
This is a very interesting point. I agree, I think the fact that social media is so prevalent holds a terrifying tone. One quote that really stood out to me was, “Talking on social media is like writing an essay for class. You get to proof read it as many times as you desire to make sure you say the best thing.” because this is more than true. Ultimately, I think that this the basis for our newly developed social anxiety/paralysis. Because of our time behind screens we have a hard time reacting to proper social cues in real time. If you want to read more about this topic I found this article to be interesting: https://www.psychologicalscience.org/observer/social-anxiety-in-the-age-of-social-networks

Oliver,
Good job describing how you learned what ineffable meant. I also liked how you explained why you like this word so much and your experiences with it.

Oliver,
I really like your post because it relates to my post about the word “nothing.” I agree with you that the word ineffable contradicts itself just like the word nothing. I enjoy finding new words to love, especially words that are clever and words that I have come to understand well. Ineffable will definitely be another one on my list. I agree with what you said about the word sticking in your head. Thank you for your post about the word, Ineffable.
-Thomas K.

Oliver,
I really liked how you told your own story of how you learned about the word and the explained what the word meant and why you liked it.

Oliver I really liked your post and the deep thought provoking question “do we consider it a pet or a member of the family?” I can say that I very much value my dog and look at her as a member of my family. I found the quote “Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.(Genesis 1:26, NIV)” to be very important because the Bible assume that man’s likeness to God and animals’ subservience to man implies that animals may have the “breath of life,” nephesh chay in Hebrew, but not an immortal soul in the same sense as man’s. I do believe animals can be even more.

Dear Oliver,

I am interested in your post because I belie pets can something be better than people, but I think having a child and mother bond is the best thing in the world. Having a child would be better than having a pet.
What stood out to me was: "Through the facts of Dogs or Humans it is much more beneficial to get a dog over a human, you can gain many different relationships from different types. It is very easy to take care of three dogs at once then to take care of three children that you can lose in a few minutes." I think this is interesting because I believe that dogs are easier to take care of and are cheaper, but having a child is the best bond ever.


Thanks for sharing your post!!!
Hailey

Dear Oliver,
I am intrigued by your post because of the comparison you made between having a pet and a child. The comparison of cost I found intriguing but I do not know if many people will care about the cost of having a child of their own. One thing that you said that stood out to me is: “Through the facts of Dogs or Humans it is much more beneficial to get a dog over a human, you can gain many different relationships from different types.” because you had made a generalized statement about how people will prefer a dog over their own child. I do not believe that is not entirely true for everyone. There may be a few cases where someone would prefer a dog but it should not be generalized.
Regards,
Emily

Dear Oliver,
I am interested with your post because I didn’t know whether to get a child or a dog first but judging by the fact that a child cost more so i decided to get a dog. My main concern was money since i rather have money than anything else because i want an expensive lifestyle and a child sounds like it would ruin my plan. One thing that stands out for me is “The average cost to raise a child up until the age of 18 when they can start making their own money is a little over $300,000 according to The Huffington Post. The cost of raising a large dog per year is a little over $3000 according to AKC.” because I thought having a large dog would cost more than only $3,000 per year. I always preferred a dog so this ensures me buying one in the future.

Dear Oliver,
I am satisfied with your post because I agree with you but not only that I find it funny how animals are cheaper that actual human babies. Also I love how you told the price differences between the two of them I was very shocked.
One thing you said that stands out for me is “The average cost to raise a child up until the age of 18 when they can start making their own money is a little over $300,000 according to The Huffington Post. It is also a lot of work to raise a child from age premature to eighteen. The cost of raising a large dog per year is a little over $3000 according to AKC. ” I think this is very interesting to me because thats a big price difference between one another. I was just also shocked I didn’t think that the diffrence was that much.

Lukas

i am satisfied how you put this together cause you put in the pros and cons in each way when it comes to the animal and human. one thing you said that stands out for me is “Through the facts of Dogs or Humans it is much more beneficial to get a dog over a human, you can gain many different relationships from different types.” this is intelligent because this is not a lie to be honest, people can’t deny.

Oliver, I really liked your post and how you related it back to real life stories, but when it comes down to it the cost of a pet and child wouldn’t or shouldn’t matter if they are considered a part of the family. A pet may cost less, but having a child isn’t dependent on the cost.