In the Deborah A. Miranda reading one particular part that stood out to me was the section about the argument that she had in class with another student that wasn’t one of the only four colored people in the class about a scholarship where only native American’s were eligible. At first I found myself siding with the white student and as she went on I found that my opinion was completely reversed. For her to be able to stand up and voice her opinion when having the minority opinion takes courage
I chose the name doogiewolf for the name of my blog for two reasons. The doogie comes from a lot of my friends calling me doogie because I share Neil Patrick Harris’s (doogie howser) first name and because of the role he plays in Harold and Kumar go to White Castle. The wolf is because that is the animal I chose. I picked a wolf because wolfs to me symbolize freedom, being out in the wild traveling in packs and run around the arctic with no fear.
Reading a one-sided story can easily force you to agree with that one side. I cannot lie; sometimes I do this. But in order for people to see the other side, they have to think about the other side also. Read both sides to the story is the best way to not assume negative things about others. Changing subject; I like your name a lot and how you were able to put two important words, that are significant to you, together. Very creative.
ReplyDeleteI agree that the author had courage to stand up for what she believed in. What I admire more is that she responded in a very civilized manner. I think if I would be in that argument I would have told them what was on my mind, but it does take courage and patience to stop and analyze the situation.
ReplyDeleteWhen I was reading the story I also found myself on the white students side but hearing the other side of the story hepled me understand where both students are coming from. I also agree she responded in a civilized manner and that made it more admirable. If she would have said it rudely then it could have gone in the opposite direction and the other students in the class would probably not have sided with her.
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