en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/2421631 Comments by aabaarez http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/04/19/were-you-surprised-to-find-that-business-is-the-factor-that-shapes-immigration-policies-119-blog/#IDComment145268684 I was surprised to learn that businesses are the major factor that shape immigration policies. I never really thought businesses actually had control over the government and its policies. It is unsettling that the government actually feels such pressure from businesses that they are inclined to put together guidelines about immigration that ultimately benefit the businesses solely. The businesses are intent on making a profit and are willing to pay immigrants low wages so that they can have cheap labor to reach their intended supply. It is not fair to the people that come here seeking a better life for themselves. Only when the businesses need more labor does the government open for increased immigration. Businesses hold the control over the government, therefore the politicians listen to the corporations. Immigrants are allowed in to the country once businesses give the government the okay. If businesses are capable of influencing immigration policy then they must be able to influence the government regarding plenty of other decisions. Immigration is a tough topic to decide and when it is being based off the greedy interests of big corporations. The fact is that immigrants do many of the jobs that Americans will not do. If immigrants were to stop doing the jobs that they now currently do then the out put of American industry and companies would reach an all time low. Immigrants are necessary to run this country. At the same time, the United States cannot have an excessive amount of immigrants coming into the country because of overpopulation. Businesses control the amount of immigrants that come into the country when they need more cheap labor. Cheap labor is provided by the immigrants. The government allows immigrants to come to the United States whenever the businesses need more workers for their companies and factories. The businesses are intent on making a profit and are willing to pay immigrants low wages so that they can have cheap labor to reach their intended supply. It is not fair to the people that come here seeking a better life for themselves. Only when the businesses need more labor does the government open for increased immigration. Businesses hold the control over the government, therefore the politicians listen to the corporations. 
 The government needs to be able to take a stand against these businesses so that they can come up with an efficient policy in determining immigrations to the United States. Sat, 23 Apr 2011 02:00:54 +0000 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/04/19/were-you-surprised-to-find-that-business-is-the-factor-that-shapes-immigration-policies-119-blog/#IDComment145268684 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/04/05/did-putting-yourself-in-the-shoes-of-the-middle-easterners-change-your-views-on-the-war-in-iraq-119-blog/#IDComment143188095 By putting myself into the shoes of the Middle Easterners, I was able to view the war from a completely different perspective. That lecture was by far the best class of the year because it truly did open my eyes to a subject I never really gave much thought. When I previously thought of Iraq and Afghanistan I never considered that middle class people were living there. I knew there were civilians but for some reason I never made the connection that there were regular people like me who called those places home. These people have homes, families, and jobs. They work hard, go to school, and have fun on the weekends. The difference from these Middle Easterners and me however is that they live in fear for their lives while there are literally bombings and explosions occurring all around them. They are dealing with the loss of about twenty nine innocent civilians to simply kill one bad guy. I could not even imagine the way in which these people go about their day all while afraid for their lives. I cannot imagine living that way and up until Sam’s lecture, I never even wondered about it. 
 Sam forced me to step outside of myself and instead view situation from a totally different angle. As I was continuously reminded that I was a Middle Easterner for the lecture, I became more aware of how the war is affecting Middle Easterners. War is good for no one but to understand the affects it has on the people whose land it is being fought on was enlightening. Even more interesting was to see that the war is basically being fought over oil, a resource that exists on Middle Eastern land. The oil that everyone is fighting for sits on someone else’s land. America is essentially fighting for a resource that does not belong to them. Of course then Middle Easterners would view Americans in a certain way. It is understandable to see the way they view us only by putting ourselves in their shoes. We both have narrowed views of each other which can only be broadened by taking the time to understand all sides of the given situation. Just as we are fed certain images of the war, the Middles Easterners are as well. They form judgments about Americans the same way Americans form judgments about them, It is interesting to think that we as Americans can live safely away from the war and form certain judgments about Middle Easterners and what we think we’re owed, while Middle Easterners but live amongst war. Fri, 15 Apr 2011 18:52:26 +0000 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/04/05/did-putting-yourself-in-the-shoes-of-the-middle-easterners-change-your-views-on-the-war-in-iraq-119-blog/#IDComment143188095 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/04/03/women-and-war/#IDComment141049663 The speaker gives a talk about how war is commonly looked at in a certain trivializing way. Quantitative data is discussed when referring to the number of causalities as a result of war. People talk about the loss of civilian life so simply in terms of number while they forget a very important side of war. Most people forget that there a people, specifically women, who are helping to maintain the war torn societies that they live in. These women are helping to run schools and hospitals and they are allowing for people to remain hopeful. They believe in peace, but the men who are fighting the war leave women out of the negotiating table. The speaker argues that these women who are pushed into the back line discussion are assets to their countries, yet they are not given the same equality as men when it comes to discussing peace agreements. Furthermore, women and children make up the majority of innocent civilians that are killed from the war. The speaker grew up during war and understands the life that comes with living in a war torn society. She has firsthand experience with the “silence of humanity.” She knows just how terrible the fear of losing one’s identity and very being is. People living amongst war fear dying, fear losing loved ones, fear the discontinuation of life. Yet when discussing war, people casually discuss casualties. Women are being raped and only become numbers that people refer to. The importance of those women who continue to live their lives to keep their friends and family strong are unfortunately forgotten. Women are not fighting a physical violent fight, but rather they are presenting a meaningful resistance to war. They keep life going. The women are focused on “winning life.” It is unfortunate that these strong women are being left out of the discussion. Peace can only be understood from the women are the amazing peacemakers. Even with all their hardship and loss of relatives these women of war are resisting the violence. They are not fighting violence with violence; they are sustaining life and peace. These women should be allowed to contribute their ideas to peace agreements. Therefore it is extremely important for the world to invest in women because they are bringing change to hopeless situations. Women are important for the future and they are important for spreading peace and understanding. Women need to be invested in because they ensure the rehabilitation of war. Fri, 8 Apr 2011 17:47:31 +0000 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/04/03/women-and-war/#IDComment141049663 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/03/31/has-the-class-on-the-needy-penis-made-you-uncomfortable-and-why-119-blog/#IDComment139185901 The class about the "needy" penis did not make me uncomfortable at all. Over all, I enjoyed everything that Sam and Laurie had to say. I always understood that men and women have very different bodies and often view sex in different ways, but the ways in which Sam and Laurie stressed the importance of fully understanding both body types made it clearer to me just how different men and women really are. In addition, I think they did a great job at presenting the information in a humorous and truthful way with out bashing the men. It was interesting to hear that most of what we view in the world is done so through the man’s scope. Sex is always depicted in the media and talked about from the man’s point of view, which lead’s many women to often feel like there is something wrong with them if they view sex the same way. The fact is that men remain the same way sexually more or less for their whole lives, while women inevitably experience changes from giving birth and menopause. Men and women are usually on two different levels involving sex, but because our culture is so used to the male association with sex, the women perspective is often overlooked. I can fully admit to not completely acknowledging the woman’s actions in sex. It is so obvious that the man’s action is usually stressed and talked about more often, but to hear this so bluntly brought to my attention was like a lightbulb moment. I have often stuck with the idea that women are pretty equal, but it was amazing to have my eyes opened to the fact that the very way in which the majority views the world around them has actually been adopted from the dominant male perspective. Though women are incredibly independent and more equal than they have ever been in the United States it is unfortunate to hear that women are being forced to take on the male perspective of sex and the body. Women may feel a certain way, but they are shaped to think that there must be something wrong with them if they think differently. Most men can become aroused and ready to have sex in a short amount of time, while women need more time. Knowing this, it was pretty interesting how Sam and Laurie tied in the idea that sexual assault is not necessarily the women’s fault but it is their responsibility to understand the situation they put a man in by getting them heated up and then saying no to having sex. It is not as easy for the man to just say no and stop as it is for the women. Fri, 1 Apr 2011 19:58:18 +0000 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/03/31/has-the-class-on-the-needy-penis-made-you-uncomfortable-and-why-119-blog/#IDComment139185901 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/03/22/what-factors-in-your-race-make-it-difficult-to-date-outside-your-race-119-blog/#IDComment137533071 It is not difficult for me to date someone of a different race from myself. I myself am of mixed race with very open minded parents. Any decisions I make, my parents usually support me wholeheartedly. They are only concerned of my happiness, and if someone who is of different race makes me happy than they would be accepting of my decision. There is really nothing holding my back from dating someone of a different race. I do not believe that I would opt out of something simply because of the judgments of other people. Though I am racially mixed I am not well informed about the two cultures that make up my background so even if there is some preconceived notion about interracial couples I was never raised with that idea. The decision about who one should date should be based off of the other person’s personality. Of course one must be physically attracted to the other person as well. Having a preference is not bad and it does not make someone a racist, but it should not be the ruling factor that guides one’s decision about whom to date. If someone is truly openminded about meeting new people and forming relationships then ultimately, he or she will be attracted to another person because of his or her personality. Whatever race someone may be will simply be the other factor that comes after personality. I am lucky to have an openminded family who does not look negatively at people of different race. However, I can only imagine how difficult it must be to want to start a relationship with someone of a different race because of the negative feedback they would receive from parents and family. If someone is faced with such a narrow minded family then that person should ultimately ignore the negative remarks and do what makes him or her happy. Though it may be hard at first, that person could ultimately end up educating his or her family and breaking down the barriers of race that were set by the family. People have to do what makes them happy and if that means upsetting some other people in process then so be it. Everyone needs to understand that race should not be a deciding factor in a relationship. It is ridiculous to assume that one should stick to their own race when dating. It is almost as ridiculous as the concept of having a soul mate. Fri, 25 Mar 2011 17:35:06 +0000 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/03/22/what-factors-in-your-race-make-it-difficult-to-date-outside-your-race-119-blog/#IDComment137533071 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/03/15/lgbt-families-theres-a-lot-of-fear-out-there/#IDComment135851631 This video is truly inspiring because it brings to light an issue that some people do not fully understand. Zach Wahls speaks about how he was raised by a gay couple. With their love and support he has become an accomplished and intelligent young man. Just from his speech, one can discern that Wahls is “normal.” His gay parents had no negative affect on him as a child because being gay does not influence the way one can raise a child. Zach Wahls gives a powerful and persuasive speech in order to stand up for the rights of homosexual people. Ultimately, raising a child is not influenced by one’s sexual orientation. Whether or not you can successfully raise a child has to do with the individual person, not if one is gay or straight. Clearly Zach Wahls turned out more than fine. He came from a loving household and grew up understanding that all people should be treated equally with the same rights as everyone else. Character is what defines a parent, not sexual orientation. I feel like as though I should not have to state such an obvious fact, but people are defined by their life experiences, personality, the way in which they interact with other people, and the decisions they make. Whether one is straight or gay does distinguish someone by their relationship preferences it does not dictate the way one will raise a child. Being straight does not mean that one is better suited to raise a child. There are plenty of straight couples who vary in the ways they raise their children, and some even do a pretty terrible job. Of course, there is always the possibility that a certain gay couple will not be able to handle the tough task of raising a child but their failure has absolutely nothing to do with being gay. It is ridiculous to think that being gay is some how an impediment. Straight and gay people all share the similarities of being people who go to work, owning a home, having friends and family, and paying taxes. Actually these two groups of people both share more similarities than differences. It is unfair and discriminatory to think that gay people are ill-suited to raise a child. Zach Wahls gets this point across wonderfully by using himself as an example of a person who grew up under the guidance of a gay couple. Clearly his gay parents had no negative effect on Wahls’ character and achievements. Fri, 18 Mar 2011 15:49:09 +0000 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/03/15/lgbt-families-theres-a-lot-of-fear-out-there/#IDComment135851631 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/03/01/lighting-our-way/#IDComment134260242 This video shows the city of Helsinki, and how the people only receive five hours of sunlight during its darkest winter months. As a result of the ominous darkness, many of the people suffer from a disease called seasonal effective disorder. This apparent disease causes increased appetite, weight gain, and long sleep. Many of the people of Helsinki say that they become very depressed, especially when there is no snow on the ground because the darkness really hits them. There is black everywhere and the desire for sunlight can become unbearable. What is so interesting about this video is its presentation of how even through all the darkness the people of Helsinki still find ways to adapt to these disheartening circumstances. For example, three years ago the city started an annual tradition called the Season of Light. “The art of light is used to illuminate the city.” People are taken on tours through out the city to see landmarks brightened up by light. People become more aware of how much light actually affects them and the festival helps to brighten up the long dark winter months. In addition to the Season of Light, ways in which people can provide themselves with light is by having their very own bright lights that they can use at home. These lights raise people’s energy levels and do not make them as sleepy. Some cafes have light boxes at each table which allow for people to come from the darkness outside to enjoy a cup of coffee and sit in front of bright lights. Other ways in which people escape the depression of the long dark winter months is to simply go on vacation somewhere with a lot of sun. Some people participate in sports to keep their minds off of the darkness. The reporter says at the end that there is only so much the city can do and if you are going to live in Helsinki then you better get used to the darkness. But it is pretty amazing that the city has been able to implement the things that it has already. People’s ability to adapt to any given situation is pretty remarkable. Even with outside forces that seem unalterable, those very forces can be dealt within in different ways that help people to continue living. It is true that the weather cannot be changed in Helsinki, but instead of letting the darkness take over, the people have become resourceful in bringing their own light to the city. Fri, 11 Mar 2011 18:58:36 +0000 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/03/01/lighting-our-way/#IDComment134260242 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/02/23/why-do-we-think-of-people-from-other-countries-as-so-different-from-us-119-blog/#IDComment130714513 We tend to think that people from other countries are so different from us because since these people are out of sight we tend to form our own notions of how these people act an think. It is hard to imagine that there are so many more people on Earth outside of the United States if one has never traveled outside of the country before. While most people are obviously aware that there are billions people out there it can be hard to identify with someone who is not physically available to us. It may be the fear of the unknown that causes people to view others of different countries as different. While everyone is different, we are also very similar. Most people all over the world are all striving to live a fulfilled life that will ultimately better themselves. People of different countries have families, go to school, making a living, and work hard to provide for their children and relatives. Many people on one side of the globe experience the same emotions of happiness, sadness, anger, disappointment, and embarrassment as the opposite side. Some how people over look these blatant similarities that clearly make us relatable to one another. We are all human beings regardless of where we are from. Each one of us can learn something valuable from each other. Most people are all striving to understand what life has handed them and usually the perspectives of others help one to understand the truth more clearly. Probably a lot of people think that people from other countries have a strange culture compared to one’s own, but the similarity between the two would be that the other person probably harbors the same feelings. Two people of differing countries are ignorant of the other’s beliefs and ways, but that does not mean that they are completely different. They are very much the same in this respect. The two people should become aware of the common ground they both stand on, which is unsureness and ignorance of the other’s culture, and then teach each other. They could come to understand one another and break barriers that would otherwise cloud their vision of how a like the really are. The only way for people to see how similar people from other countries are to themselves is to ask questions and get know all different kinds of people. Eventually all the differences will transform into valuable knowledge and understanding. Fri, 25 Feb 2011 23:31:25 +0000 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/02/23/why-do-we-think-of-people-from-other-countries-as-so-different-from-us-119-blog/#IDComment130714513 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/02/13/whats-the-sociological-message-here/#IDComment128717037 This witty video conveys the message that there are tons of people in the world who are just as likely to fill the role of significant other as much as the last guy. Tim Minchin sings about how he and his wife have been together since he was seventeen years old, but if they had never met, someone else would probably fill his wife’s position just as well. Granted he says “your love is one in a million,” but he still states that he could have had the love of another if he and his wife never shared the experiences they have shared together. It is because of the experiences and times that they have shared together, their love has strengthened. Affection for someone grows over time, and according to Minchin that someone could be anyone. Minchin humorously expresses the idea that no one actually has a soulmate, and if we do then the chances of meeting that one person is highly unlikely. There are billions of people in the world; it is more likely that people settle on someone who fulfills the job of boyfriend or girlfriend well enough that eventually they keep them around. Love undoubtedly exists, but people are not restricted to the love of only one person in their entire lifetime. Choosing someone to love as a significant other is a personal choice. Though there are factors in life that bring two people together, the work and passion that is needed to strengthen a relationship is ultimately left up to the individuals. If one person in a couple loves the other more than the other does, then that person has the choice to move on and find someone else. Someone else would surely do after all. This theory about love and soul mates is not meant to be pessimistic but rather realistic. People fall in love and hold on to that one person, and just as Tim Minchin sings, that person’s love is one in a million. This message is actually optimistic now that I think about it. There are tons of people out there who all possess the ability to show others some loving. There is love that lasts for only a short period of time, and there can be love that lasts a lifetime. But for the fleeting loves that eventually come to an end, it is not the end of the world. There are plenty of other chances for love out there. It is wonderful that there is not solely one person for each individual because that means there is always a chance for the love of another to touch our lives. Fri, 18 Feb 2011 02:45:43 +0000 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/02/13/whats-the-sociological-message-here/#IDComment128717037 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/02/06/empathy-might-be-our-natural-drive/#IDComment127461819 The video’s explanation of empathy and how human beings have gone from empathy and blood ties, to empathy and religious ties, and now to empathy and national ties is really interesting and forces me to think that human nature perhaps is not as bad some of us think. Rather, the idea that humans are generally good natured is enforced. Though human beings have evolved from having empathy for certain groups that they can relate to either through blood, religion, and country, it still shows that human beings have been making steps to broader empathy and acceptance of one another. The video raises the question about whether or not it is ridiculous to assume that technology can make it possible to stretch our empathy across the whole world. I do not think it is ridiculous. In fact it seems like the obvious next step, especially if people are being allowed access to information from all over the world. It will take changes in the way people live and treat each other, which can only be accomplished through understanding and compassion. The only way this can be done is to take advantage of the information that is so easily accessible. The internet allows for human beings to be educated in a way that has never before existed. It all comes down to the decision of whether we choose to be more openminded and aware of others. The possibility of empathizing with others is innate within us as conveyed by the video. We have to be more willing to bring forth our compassion and act upon it. Sat, 12 Feb 2011 03:00:28 +0000 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/02/06/empathy-might-be-our-natural-drive/#IDComment127461819 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/01/30/conformity-rules-the-day/#IDComment125960511 This video is an awesome example of how people conform to the actions of the people around them, sometimes with out even realizing what they are doing. It is a funny representation of how the most basic circumstances, such as riding in an elevator, force people to want to fit in and conform to the people around them. Seeing how each individual in the elevator eventually turned all the way around to face the same way as the others, shows that people do not enjoy drawing attention to themselves. What is interesting is how some prolonged the moment of fully conforming while others jumped right on board. The first guy was by far the funniest because he amplified the awkwardness of the elevator ride in his attempt to subtly conform to the others. As the announcer stated, he was attempting to maintain what little individuality he had left by casually checking his watch and then slowly turning around. This guy was at least aware that by turning all the way around he would be following what everyone else was doing and maybe he didn’t want give in so quickly. Sooner or later, however, he realized the awkwardness of the situation and gave in. Just the concept of awkward is interesting in and of itself. Awkward is just another word that human beings have defined as “causing difficulty or feeling of embarrassment.” What we perceive as awkward has to do with the socialization we have undergone and what is generally accepted by society as something out of the norm. People have created rules and expectations for one another, and as soon as someone acts differently they are focused on. But according to this video, it is clear that most people fear being called out on being different so they will do just about anything to fit in. Even more intriguing is the idea that when all the rules suddenly change, people are quick to adapt to them if everyone else is following them. Mostly, people do not even follow one another consciously, rather the desire to fit in is something that people only act on from their subconscious. For whatever reason, people fear standing out. They do not want to upset the typical order of society, nor do they want to be regarded as out of the ordinary. Subconsciously, human beings observe the way others act, and they apply those actions to their own lives. They observe what is “considered” socially acceptable and try to live up to those expectations to the best of their ability. If the majority agrees to act a certain way the rest will follow their lead out of fear. No one wants to be left behind or left out of the loop. Fri, 4 Feb 2011 18:15:46 +0000 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/01/30/conformity-rules-the-day/#IDComment125960511 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/01/24/life-without-parole-001-blog/#IDComment124412968 Reading this letter definitely made me think about a topic that I otherwise would have just ignored. It is not that I don’t care; it is more that I do not have a direct connection to anyone facing life in prison. It is interesting and both sad to think that this guy M was sent to prison at fourteen years old. He never tells us the crime that he committed but he does acknowledge that what he did was wrong and he deserves to be serving time for it. Just the fact that he is so honest and accepting of his crime deserves respect. However, he also raises a good point about whether or not he would have examined his “moral self” so fully if he lead a normal life outside of prison. This is a valid statement because most people do not spend much time analyzing whether or not the choices they make are morally right. People just live, which is acceptable to a certain degree. No one has a perfect moral compass. Actually no one even knows what a perfect moral compass would be. Each individual person’s morals are formed from experience. M clearly has not gone through the normal life experiences most people do, yet he has had the experience of living twenty-two years of his life as a prisoner and coming up with his own code of behavior. Some people can say that they consider most of what M listed as similar to their own idea of what morals are. But there are even people that choose to leave some of M’s ideas out. Morals seem to be a thing that people pick and choose according to their circumstances. No one can be sure of his or her own morals. People’s morals are always changing because of the challenges and various types of people they come in contact with. Then there is the factor of growing up in a society where the morals may be different from that of a society on the other side of the world. There are basic rules of right and wrong that seem to be universal amongst human beings but a different group of people may consider a certain action to be wrong while another considers it perfectly acceptable. So really, it all comes down to people having to answer to themselves. It depends on whether or not they can continue living the way they do based on how their actions affect him or her and other people. It all comes down to the individual. At the end of the day, people ultimately only answer to themselves. People cannot change who you are and what you hold to be true and right. Just like M said, maybe just living is enough. Fri, 28 Jan 2011 21:24:30 +0000 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/01/24/life-without-parole-001-blog/#IDComment124412968 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/01/18/what-do-you-think-blog-2/#IDComment122809703 When witnessing the two girls in class separate their classmates into different categories based on their race I was both excited to see the results as well as nervous for them. Faced with such a provocative task of dividing people based on how they look would have been extremely nerve-wracking for me since I am usually way off about people’s backgrounds. This exercise undoubtedly served its purpose of opening our eyes to the fact that it is impossible to distinguish someone’s race simply based on their physical features. We as human beings do not have all the answers and can only make assumptions based on our experiences and circumstances, which often fall short of the truth. For example if one grew up in a community of mainly Italians then one would assume that they knew exactly what all Italians look like. Of course that is not the case as discussed in class. Most people are a mixture of various races, which account for some of their physical features while some do not even show up as visible traits. Even further, this exercise was meant to pose the concept that race really does not matter. However what made this exercise so intriguing was that there was always a chance of offending someone. Whether we admit to it or not most of us are proud of who we are; we like saying that we are of Italian, Greek, Spanish, African, Dutch and so on descent. Maybe not all of us take offense at being mixed up with another race, but rather take offense at simply not being distinguished as the race they are. It does not so much mean that we dislike the race we were accidentally assumed as being, but we are rather upset that our Irish features which are so apparent to us are not noticeable by others. Yet this exercise was meant to convey the blatant truth that most people have no idea what race another is. They size up a person and take into account their features but even then our perception is blurred. DNA tells the truth, but really what does it matter? For whatever reason, people were and still are fascinated with their roots which I do not believe to be a bad thing. As discussed in last class, people of certain races possess certain features because of the way their ancestors adapted to whatever region they inhabited at the time. Now that is interesting! However there comes a time when people have to be comfortable with the fact that everyone is an individual. We all hold certain values to be more important than others and most of what we believe does not even have to do with our race. It is the experiences we go through that shape our character, but it can even be argued that in a culture that still focuses on race our experiences can indeed be affected by race even though it should not. Personally, this topic is a confusing concept that goes in a continuous cycle. While I believe that can say I look past race, it is well known that some people do not. So yes, that exercise was provocative and it surely achieved the objective of forcing people to mull over the idea that we are all people no matter our skin tone and physical features. Can it be said that race does not matter for all people? I’m guessing no. That is unfortunate but nonetheless realistic. Fri, 21 Jan 2011 17:29:49 +0000 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/01/18/what-do-you-think-blog-2/#IDComment122809703 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/01/10/last-name-%e2%80%9ca%e2%80%9d-%e2%80%93-intense-debate/#IDComment122179132 Soc 119 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 01:20:34 +0000 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/01/10/last-name-%e2%80%9ca%e2%80%9d-%e2%80%93-intense-debate/#IDComment122179132