Wednesday, July 20, 2016
Some Shameless Self-promotion
I'm going to self-promote myself. Sorry in advance. However, for anyone who does not know I have a football blog called "Moshe Football". It has been active for almost six years now (October of 2010 if I'm not mistaken). You can find my football blog by clicking here. My Twitter handle is @Moshefootball and my Facebook page is called Moshe Football as well.
Monday, July 18, 2016
Official Endorsement
My original official endorsement was for Marco Rubio. Since he dropped out of the race, I had to choose who my vote would be going for. I do not see Gary Johnson as a legitimate candidate and feel a vote for him is a throw-away vote. I am not enthusiastic about any candidate. While I am not thrilled between having to choose between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, I feel that Clinton would be an absolute disaster. I believe a vote for Clinton is a vote to continue Barack Obama's policies for another four years. Therefore, my official endorsement is for Donald Trump. I have faith that he will not screw up this country.
Thursday, July 14, 2016
Is this the Most Diverse USA Olympics Women's Gymnastics Team Ever?
I was never interested in women's gymnastics. I'm still not. However, my wife and her sister's are die-hard women's gymnastic fans. They know everything including the history of the sport. I actually find it funny that this is their favorite sport and what they are interested in.
When people think of gymnastics, they think of rich, white, blonde girls. You don't think of people with darker skin. You don't think of the name Hernandez. Gymnastics is not the sport you think of when you talk diversity.
My wife and her sister said something interesting. They talked how this might be the most diverse US gymnastics team in history. I don't know if it's true. I haven't done the research. However, I am inclined to believe it.
It doesn't matter exactly if it is true or not. What is true, is this team comes during a time when racial tension and questions about diversity have encompassed all of our lives. These women have made the Olympic team not because the color of their skin, but because of their talent and if their skill fits the team's need (I'm looking at you Gabby Douglas). This team begs you to ask if things like affirmative action are still necessary or if we have transgressed past being a racist country.
That can be a discussion for another time. Right now, let's honor these women and talk about their diverse background.
Simone Biles - 19 year old Simone Biles is being called "the GOAT". She is African-American and was born in Ohio.
Aly Raisman - Aly Raisman is of Jewish decent. She made her second Olympic team in a row.
Laurie Hernandez - Laurie who did absolutely amazing on her floor routine during tryouts is of Hispanic decent.
Madison Kocian - Madison is a white female. She will most likely be used for the bars.
Gabby Douglas - Gabby is also African-American. She is a fan favorite who peaks under pressure.
The alternates are MyKayla Skinner and Ragan Smith, who are white, and Ashton Locklear who is Native American.
When people think of gymnastics, they think of rich, white, blonde girls. You don't think of people with darker skin. You don't think of the name Hernandez. Gymnastics is not the sport you think of when you talk diversity.
My wife and her sister said something interesting. They talked how this might be the most diverse US gymnastics team in history. I don't know if it's true. I haven't done the research. However, I am inclined to believe it.
It doesn't matter exactly if it is true or not. What is true, is this team comes during a time when racial tension and questions about diversity have encompassed all of our lives. These women have made the Olympic team not because the color of their skin, but because of their talent and if their skill fits the team's need (I'm looking at you Gabby Douglas). This team begs you to ask if things like affirmative action are still necessary or if we have transgressed past being a racist country.
That can be a discussion for another time. Right now, let's honor these women and talk about their diverse background.
Simone Biles - 19 year old Simone Biles is being called "the GOAT". She is African-American and was born in Ohio.
Aly Raisman - Aly Raisman is of Jewish decent. She made her second Olympic team in a row.
Laurie Hernandez - Laurie who did absolutely amazing on her floor routine during tryouts is of Hispanic decent.
Madison Kocian - Madison is a white female. She will most likely be used for the bars.
Gabby Douglas - Gabby is also African-American. She is a fan favorite who peaks under pressure.
The alternates are MyKayla Skinner and Ragan Smith, who are white, and Ashton Locklear who is Native American.
Monday, July 11, 2016
Where does the line stop?
I meant to write this post in May. However, I got caught up with finals and moving so I'm writing it now. I would say May was the height of the whole debate about transgenders and bathroom use.
I want to say that I don't personally care about transgenders using the same bathroom as me. However, I totally sympathize with both sides. I understand those who resist the change, scared of safety, and have issues religiously. I also understand that some people feel like they were meant to be born the opposite sex and I understand that using a bathroom with the sex they identify with is very emotional.
It is a tough issue. I'm not sure what the resolution should be. I don't think it is as black and white as many on both sides make it out to be. My personal opinion is as follows. Why are we bending over back to make such a small percent of the population feel comfortable? Transgenders are a very small percent and there is a much larger percent of religious and parents' worried about safety for their children who feel uncomfortable about someone using a bathroom opposite of their born sex. In a weird way, by bending over back we are actually giving transgenders in a way more rights.
That's not what this article is meant to be about. Actually what this article is about is "the line". To better explain, I need to give a little bit of back story. In May, a student in my class was making fun of Rachel Dolezal, the NAACP leader who identified as black. My professor in a half-joking-half-not way told her to not make fun of Rachel. She identifies as black and therefore she is black.
That's what is the issue now. Where does the line stop? Why are we okay with someone who was born a male identifying as a girl but not a person born white identifying as black? Why can't I identify as a Harvard graduate? If that's how I feel then that is how I feel.
If you say that we have to be realistic then are you not being hypocritical? If someone was born a male then they are born a male. Now unless they get a full sex change aren't they still a male? I'm looking at you Caitlyn Jenner.
I want to say that I don't personally care about transgenders using the same bathroom as me. However, I totally sympathize with both sides. I understand those who resist the change, scared of safety, and have issues religiously. I also understand that some people feel like they were meant to be born the opposite sex and I understand that using a bathroom with the sex they identify with is very emotional.
It is a tough issue. I'm not sure what the resolution should be. I don't think it is as black and white as many on both sides make it out to be. My personal opinion is as follows. Why are we bending over back to make such a small percent of the population feel comfortable? Transgenders are a very small percent and there is a much larger percent of religious and parents' worried about safety for their children who feel uncomfortable about someone using a bathroom opposite of their born sex. In a weird way, by bending over back we are actually giving transgenders in a way more rights.
That's not what this article is meant to be about. Actually what this article is about is "the line". To better explain, I need to give a little bit of back story. In May, a student in my class was making fun of Rachel Dolezal, the NAACP leader who identified as black. My professor in a half-joking-half-not way told her to not make fun of Rachel. She identifies as black and therefore she is black.
That's what is the issue now. Where does the line stop? Why are we okay with someone who was born a male identifying as a girl but not a person born white identifying as black? Why can't I identify as a Harvard graduate? If that's how I feel then that is how I feel.
If you say that we have to be realistic then are you not being hypocritical? If someone was born a male then they are born a male. Now unless they get a full sex change aren't they still a male? I'm looking at you Caitlyn Jenner.
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