Response to J.R.Holle's Post: Arizona's New Immigration Law

J.R.Holle's blog was about the new immigration law in Arizona. She gave clear and concise summary of two articles from reputable sources which argued against the passing of the law. After providing such clear evidence, she states that "it is important for America to become stricter with illegal immigrants." I agree with her position in that the process of become a U.S. citizen should be made easier so that illegal immigration is greatly reduced.

Her first article stated that the new law would just increases the amount of obstacles the immigrants would have to over come before they arrived to America. It would not stop the illegal immigration activities. The other article states: “Arizona's law violates due-process rights by allowing suspected illegal immigrants to be detained before they're convicted." It is evident that both articles argue against the passing of this law.

Illegal immigration presents problems for both the immigrants and the inhabitants of America. The immigrants have to go through long duration of hardships to try to pass the border. Once they get past, they are still not safe. They need to be in hiding; therefore, they cannot have insurance, find good work, or register for any form of help from the government. As a result they are in a very risky position. It can also affect the Americans in that money could be spent on a better cause instead of regulating laws such as these that won't work anyways. In conclusion, I agree with J.R.Holle's position that the immigration process should be easier in order to reduce the number of illegal immigrants.

Organic Food: Is it Worth the Price?

Organic food is a controversial topic affecting all of us today. There are countless claims that advocate for the benefits of organic food, but there are also numerous arguments against it. For this blog I reviewed two opposing articles on the topic of organic food.
The first article, Organic food: worth the price?, advocates for the use of organic food. It says "If you eat food, you eat pesticides." It states that the increased use of organic food is good news for the plants, animals, and the soil which have been constantly abused by the use of pesticides. There is a question of pesticides in food items and their result on human health. The relation between them is not clear, but it is evident that if you are exposed to high amount of pesticides, many health conditions such as cancers, neurological degenerative diseases, and birth defects will arise. Consumers are becoming more aware of the effect of pesticides on health and the ecosystem; therefore, steps are being taken to make organic food the primary form of food intake.
The second article, Organic Food Offers Little More Than Peace of Mind, Critics Say, states that the only pro of organic food is that it offers peace to the consumers. They are satisfied by knowing that they are not poisoning themselves or the ecosystem. The writer says that there is no evidence proving that non organic food is linked to diseases. They also state that USDA regulates how usual crops are grown but organic food is not regulated; therefore, there are more chances for diseases when consuming organic food. They claim that spending increased amount of money for something of equal value makes no sense.
I believe that both articles supported their arguments very well with numbers, facts, and quotes, but I was more convinced with the first article, Organic food: worth the price?. I believe that pesticides cause negative reactions in our bodies; therefore, their use should be minimized. Think about it, pesticides are used to kill tiny organisms so why won't they kill the cells in our bodies. Even though there aren't many studies showing the connection between pesticides and diseases, it is common sense to assume their negative impact on the human body. Also use of organic food will lead to a healthier ecosystem as pesticides will no longer pollute soil and water. As the number of people using organic food increases, the prices will definitely decrease. Nonetheless, human health and ecosystem take priority over money.

Response 3 to Lebron James is "Lovin' It"

The author applauds Lebron James new endorsement with McDonalds. He is at the position he is today due to the continuous amount of help he received when he was young. As a result, now he is giving back to the community by giving back. The author mentions that it is apparent that Lebron James is doing it because he cares and not for the money involved with it. He receives internal satisfaction by being a part of this endorsement deal as both McDonalds and him share a passion for giving back to the community. The author's sincere support for James Lebron's endorsement is quite clear and vivid in her post.

I applaud James Lebron in his willingness to help the community, but I also feel that it is bad for him to get his name associated with McDonalds. And I firmly beleive that McDonalds will never have a completely healthy menu. There are always going to be those greasy heart-attack causers on the menu. It is kind of ironic that they have such unhealthy menu and they also have Ronald McDonald Houses around hospitals? The fast food chain is supporting two different extremities. I feel that James Lebron should work with some other organization to give back to the community.

Reggie Bush for Got Milk?

Reggie Bush is the new endorser for Got Milk? Who wouldn't want to drink milk after seeing this New Orleans running back drinking it? He is a great athlete and he looks good drinking it! Reggie bush says explains that “You want to be as lean as possible, but still strong.” Of course who wouldn't believe his claim after seeing his advertisement? Bush flaunts his lean and defined body in his commercial to promote milk! He is pretty convincing that milk needs to be a part of a healthy diet. I feel that the endorser is a very good choice for Got Milk? as he is an athlete who is part of the NFL. He is a healthy individual who takes care of his body in order to be a good football player. As many in the US have grown up with football, they can probably relate to Reggie Bush well.

As this is a fairly new endorsement, I predict that this campaign will be pretty successful as Reggie Bush is convincing in making milk an essential part of everyone's diet. He is already a popular figure due to his relationship with Kim Kardashian. As I am not sure about his football skills, I checked him out on the web, and it seems that he isn't that great of a player. There is an article that asks "Will Milk Help Reggie Bush Win the Super Bowl?" Though this ad may not get great amount of attention due to his football skills as he seems to be an average, it will certainly get attention from a great number of audiences due to his good looks and the ongoing relationship with Kim Kardashian.