We Are the 99

The Occupy Atlanta continues in the face of growing political resistance. The Occupy Movements around the country promote issues that affect all of us.

1. What is your opinion on the method the Occupy Movement is using to promote change?
2. Do you think the Occupy Movements will lead to real and lasting social change?

You can follow this link to learn more about Occupy Atlanta:
http://occupyatlanta.org

Soc Fest III

Greetings! Namaste! Chao! Saludos! Merhaba! Howdy!

What did you find most interesting about Soc Fest? Was it the display or story of a classmate, or was it information you discovered about yourself and your culture as you worked on the project?

Deviant, Disruptive or Down Right Polite

California High School teacher, Steven Cuckovich, has deducted 25 points individually and on the whole class in response to students saying, “God bless you” after a classmate sneezes.

Many of us understand using this phrase as a cultural norm. Others of us see it as polite behavior. For many, saying God bless you following a sneeze is so ingrained that it’s difficult to not to do it.

Religious connotations aside what are your opinions on a public school teacher placing a penalty for following societal and cultural norms?

You can read more by placing Cuckovick’s name in your favorite search engine or following this link:

http://www.news10.net/news/article/156829/2/Vacaville-teacher-wipes-Bless-You-from-classroom