en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/2398458 Comments by kiiera22 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/04/21/for-what-purpose/#IDComment145221332 Even though you had done something wrong in your life I still believe that you have a purpose. In philosophy, people think that the death penalty should continue to go on because they believe that the t criminal doesn’t have any worth anymore. They feel that the criminal gives up their rights and purpose in life when they commit the crime. I know that you guys have done something wrong in life but I don’t think you all are worthless once this happens. Don’t get me wrong some of you need to be locked away for a very long time and needs to be very much rehabilitated. But some people like you know what you have done were wrong and now needs something purposeful to do while serving your time. Yes, you di have purpose and I think you need to remember that to stay sane. part2 Fri, 22 Apr 2011 21:37:43 +0000 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/04/21/for-what-purpose/#IDComment145221332 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/04/21/for-what-purpose/#IDComment145221264 I can not say that I know exactly how you feel. I mean I cannot imagine sitting in a room and knowing that this will be the last place I will be for the rest of my life. The only thing I suggest is that you stay strong. I mean I know you may hear this a lot but you have to find things to entertain yourself. If you just sit and think about your situation then it will get to you. I know this isn’t too comparable but if I’m bored at home the more I keep repeating the statement the more depressed I become. But I think someone in your situation should always try and entertain themselves. I think it is very good that you try to find a hobby that will entertain you and may be even help to keep you out of trouble. I also agree that whatever you do does not have to be grand but if it serves a purpose and keeps you happy then nothing else matters. If you find happiness in crocheting then I think you should do it. I think you should find as hobby or an activity that you really, really like and makes you happy. part 1 Fri, 22 Apr 2011 21:37:22 +0000 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/04/21/for-what-purpose/#IDComment145221264 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/04/11/lifer/#IDComment143282535 I think that everybody’s feelings should be taken into consideration because everybody is human. I think people get to thinking that you guys do not feelings but we need to remember that just because you are in jail does not mean you are hard stone cold people. I also can kind of bet on it that after about five minutes you guys were fine. You probably weren’t even nervous anymore after you started talking to each other. People have to remember that no matter who the person is meeting new people is difficult. I know I do not like to meet new people or be taken out of my comfort zone. When I join new clubs organizations it takes a while for me to get to know different people. But I like the quote that you out at the end. When people are just cool things will go smoothly. If people just let things flow then a lot of things will be okay. I am glad the people got to know each other in the class and I hope it’s going well. Sat, 16 Apr 2011 02:36:06 +0000 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/04/11/lifer/#IDComment143282535 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/04/11/lifer/#IDComment143282444 I would feel the same way if I was in your situation. I mean you think you will be okay with the situation but then when you actually get there it is a different story. You play the encounter over and over in your head but It’s not the same when the time actually comes. You try and tell yourself you will be okay but I think it is just natural to be afraid or have second thoughts about something like that. I understand the teacher’s mechanism of speech words as well. Everybody has things that may push their buttons and everybody deserves to be respected. I also agree with the fact that words are powerful. Words can have an effect on people’s feelings and emotions. People should not judge people and label them as something before they get to know them. Everyone deserves the respect of someone getting to know them before judging you. You guys have to remember that the other group was afraid to meet you guys as well. They had different thoughts that were running through their minds as well. part1 Sat, 16 Apr 2011 02:35:31 +0000 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/04/11/lifer/#IDComment143282444 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/04/03/what-a-man-is/#IDComment141065463 I have no idea the kind of person you used to be, but that is the past and all that matters is that you recognize your wrongdoing. Yes, you may have hurt some people in the past but, it is a very big step that you vow to not hurt anyone else like that in the future. I think some people both men and women feel that sowing love is a sign of weakness. I think men think that women will look at them at a fag or something. I am glad that you have looked past this ridiculous phase and I hope you find someone to love you as much as you will love them.. part 3 Fri, 8 Apr 2011 19:09:01 +0000 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/04/03/what-a-man-is/#IDComment141065463 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/04/03/what-a-man-is/#IDComment141065403 I think that a man and women should know their roles and know how to be in a healthy relationship. Nowadays most people think a healthy relationship is just one with good sex. But, if you can’t talk to to your spouse then why would you be with them? Why would you be around someone who is not making you a better person. I am really glad that you came to this conclusion and understand this. I think today’s generation should get a wakeup call. They don’t understand the damage that their actions good or bad can have a huge effect on someone else. part 2 Fri, 8 Apr 2011 19:08:43 +0000 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/04/03/what-a-man-is/#IDComment141065403 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/04/03/what-a-man-is/#IDComment141065324 I think this blog post is very necessary. Some of the guys in this generation seem not to know what it means to be a man. Some guys feel that the only thing that is important in a relationship is good sex. I think guys should understand and know how to treat women. If a guy put as much work into a relationship as much as women did I don’t think they would cheat. They wouldn’t look elsewhere for happiness. I think men along with women need to know what it means to be a man or woman and what a healthy relationship is. I think it is not just men who need to know how to treat the other sex but women as well. Some women were treated so bad all their life they don’t know how to be a wife, a mother, or even a friend. part 1 Fri, 8 Apr 2011 19:08:19 +0000 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/04/03/what-a-man-is/#IDComment141065324 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/03/23/fear-2/#IDComment139176036 I also agree with you when you say you can get used to living in fear because people have fears everyday that they continue to live with. I just feel that you should take your story and put it out there. Its not known why your parents did that to you and who cares, but I think you should try and make sure kids in the same situation don’t end up the same way you did. I understand that you live in fear in the place you are and I think you should because only a crazy person would actually feel safe everywhere they went. I think your fear keeps you on your toes, like I said before. Keep you r head up and live life. part 3 Fri, 1 Apr 2011 19:06:32 +0000 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/03/23/fear-2/#IDComment139176036 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/03/23/fear-2/#IDComment139175972 I really can’t fathom why your parents would do such a thing. People are sick and it’s a shame that you had to suffer because of them. i really do think that if you were able to get help then maybe your situation would have been better, but that’s not even something to think about. Another thing that comes to mind is if you were actually your father or mother’s son. I don’t mean to be rude or anything but I jus can’t seem to think how someone can do this to their own child. How could your siblings not help you? I think your father put fear into your family’s mind that caused them to continue to help abuse you. part2 Fri, 1 Apr 2011 19:06:07 +0000 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/03/23/fear-2/#IDComment139175972 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/03/23/fear-2/#IDComment139175833 I think fear is instilled in the hearts of everyone. I also would like to say there is nothing wrong with being afraid of something. Having a fear of something may keep you from doing bad things or even the wrong thing. I am very sorry for what your father did to you and I understand that your fear stopped you from being able to tell someone what was happening to you. I think your father knew that you were afraid of him and used that to his advantage. Another thing that I think your father was afraid of was jail, or being ashamed that’s why he threatened you. part 1 Fri, 1 Apr 2011 19:05:17 +0000 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/03/23/fear-2/#IDComment139175833 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/03/24/b-s-response/#IDComment137549607 I also believe that the life sentence in Pennsylvania should not be life without the possibility of parole. I think it should be different pertaining to every different case. I also feel that it is horrible that the state of Pennsylvania will actually give a minor a sentence of life without the possibility of parole. I mean I can see if they are 17 or so because most people at that age are very capable of knowing the difference between right and wrong and the consequences of a crime. But a 13 year old? I mean come on. part 2 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 19:06:20 +0000 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/03/24/b-s-response/#IDComment137549607 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/03/24/b-s-response/#IDComment137549568 I think you are right when you say that people think that anyone with life must have killed someone. I mean that’s the only reason why I believe someone should even think ti give someone life. I believe killing is wrong and in philosophy we learned about sometimes acting in regards to the whole society. Even though you didn’t kill someone it could be that the judge felt you were a danger to the society. I even think someone should go to jail for a long time if they play a leading role in the killing of someone, or many. I know they may not be the one who killed them but without that factor the people would still be there. We also learned in philosophy that sometimes it is just as bad to let someone die as to kill them. I also think that some people just may be caught up in a situation where they are in the wrong place at the wrong time. part1 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 19:06:03 +0000 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/03/24/b-s-response/#IDComment137549568 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/03/14/kids-getting-life-how-is-this-serving-us-really/#IDComment135887972 I think Pennsylvania should see that there is something wrong with how many juveniles they have serving life. The numbers are proof that they should make a change in their system. They should see that maybe kids are in need of help and maybe even a short time of incarceration to get better. In class we see that some of the men are really reformed and they really are better people now. Some people have come to terms with their crime. Some people are actually not evil and have used jail to get better and become a better person. Like Sam’s wife said I am all for a life sentence because some people just cannot be reformed. Like I said before some people deserve to be in jail for life and some don’t part2 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 19:02:56 +0000 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/03/14/kids-getting-life-how-is-this-serving-us-really/#IDComment135887972 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/03/14/kids-getting-life-how-is-this-serving-us-really/#IDComment135887905 I feel that its sad that anyone would even think about giving a kid life in prison at the age of 13. At that age I do think that kids have some type of common sense but to send them to jail without the possibility of parole. At that age yes people should be punished for what they did that is wrong, but I don’t think they are old enough to really be put in that position. In class I learned that in Pennsylvania that if you get life you can’t get out at all, which I think is crazy. Like in class when someone is like 80 years old and they still keep them in jail, which is really absurd. I don’t think that anyone should be pardoned for their wrongful actions but I think that each case should be taken into account. I know that the government is trying to prove a point and let people know that when they commit a crime they are going to be punished but I think they are going too far. Like Sam’s wife in class said some people deserve to go to jail and be there for the rest of their life, but some don’t. Everyone has a story and the judges and jury should listen to each one specifically. part 1 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 19:02:40 +0000 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/03/14/kids-getting-life-how-is-this-serving-us-really/#IDComment135887905 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/02/28/the-lottery-as-a-blessing-or-a-curse/#IDComment134230858 A lot of people do associate money with happiness. When people are poor or just don’t have as much money as they want they think if they just had some money they would be happy. I don’t think they think about the people who are depressed and suicidal that actually have money. There are a lot of problems that come with having a lot of money. People become very paranoid, afraid to walk down the street, life can become very stressful. I saw the show that the E made and it showed the ups and down of winning the lottery. But it also showed that people made really dumb decisions with their money searching for happiness. Some people think money brings happiness, and some don’t. I really don’t know how I feel I just hope people make good decisions with their lives, and money part2 Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:49:33 +0000 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/02/28/the-lottery-as-a-blessing-or-a-curse/#IDComment134230858 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/02/28/the-lottery-as-a-blessing-or-a-curse/#IDComment134230779 I think that it is difficult for a person to move from one social class to another. If someone moves from a lower class to a higher I think they will feel they have to have a certain personality or act a certain way. They may think that they have to dress like the people who were born money. I think this comes with the term “ new vo riche” I think people who suddenly get into a large sum of money blow all of it, or a good amount, because they splurge and buy unneeded things just to fit in. I think they themselves think it will make them happy. I also think it’s very hard for someone who has been in the upper class their whole life to suddenly become broke and have to adapt to living as a regular person. There is actually a show by the name of “cut off” where it shows people who have been cut off by their parents and have to live as middle class working people. They really have a hard time working for money and doing things like chores. The women could no even handle the small jobs given to them. I bring this up because as soon as they were told they were cutoff you would think the world had come to an end. part 1 Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:49:08 +0000 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/02/28/the-lottery-as-a-blessing-or-a-curse/#IDComment134230779 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/02/21/stranger-kidnapping/#IDComment130647280 Even though the video shows that it is very rare that a stranger will hurt your child I still think it is dangerous to talk to strangers because you are putting yourself in the position of something happening. I mean some people are crazy and think just because you talk to them that you may even sort of like them. This goes with what we were saying in class. The point that maybe not talking to strangers can in fact get you into deeper trouble. If you are lost and decide to keep going the wrong way rather than talking to a stranger you may miss something very important. The likelihood of a stranger doing anything to you is slim but that fear that has been embedded in your brain is still there. I think that people should act in the best way that they think. If they don’t feel comfortable letting their child walk to school then they shouldn’t let them. life is full of surprises and you never know what’s gonna happen. Fri, 25 Feb 2011 18:02:30 +0000 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/02/21/stranger-kidnapping/#IDComment130647280 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/02/21/stranger-kidnapping/#IDComment130647226 I think that it is so common that most people are afraid of strangers is because that is what has been taught since anyone can remember. The one thing that all of us remember being taught is not talk to talk to strangers, don’t take anything from them, try talk to anyone who looks creepy, and if they try to get you in their cars to scream and run away. I saw that one of the students said we are afraid of the unknown, and I feel that is true. When someone dresses in all black and has tattoos we tell our children to stay away because they are different and scary. But, what may surprise people is that some people who look like that are the nicest people I know. I think it is hard for parents to get it thru there head that strangers will not hurt there children, even though that’s what the facts show. I mean look how long it took people to see that black people were nice and just like everyone else after science showed that we were all the same. I mean people still think we are different. part 1 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 18:02:13 +0000 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/02/21/stranger-kidnapping/#IDComment130647226 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/02/16/reflections/#IDComment128470802 I do understand that your wanting of sex and the things that you did for it is what you’re saying got you into jail but what exactly is it? I feel like you are trying to scare people into not having sex but the actual sex is not what landed you in jail. It is actually the decisions you made surrounding them. I think it is good that you are trying to apologize with the people you have hurt. I do agree that it will make you stronger and help you to cope with your feelings. I also think it is a good idea that you are trying to help the younger people as well. I think it is good that you are not just wasting your time and that you are trying to do something good. I hope you are actually getting responses back from the people you are trying to reach. All I want to say is I hope you are relaying the right message. I’m saying this because the sex is what got you into jail part of you r statement rubbed me the wrong way. I know that sex at a young age is very dangerous but people who are older can become addicted to sex and throw their life away. Thu, 17 Feb 2011 04:30:03 +0000 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/02/16/reflections/#IDComment128470802 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/02/16/reflections/#IDComment128470764 I think that everyone asks themselves that same question, even when it is just something little like baking a cake wrong. But in your situation I think is a lot worse though. I know you probably hope you should have thought of this before you actually did what you did but now it has happened and you have to do things to keep yourself sane. I also think it is good that you have given up your search to find the cause. I do not understand the part where you talk about your sexual life. I understand that you did a lot of things that got you into trouble but I don’t understand how being sexually promiscuous got you into trouble. Maybe I don’t understand because I do not know the whole nature of your crime but I am really confused. There are a lot of people male and female who did or do the things that you did but yet they still aren’t in prison. part 1 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 04:29:45 +0000 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/02/16/reflections/#IDComment128470764