Final Reflection

Looking back at this quarter in English Comp. 2 I have learned where I am really standing with my writing abilities.  I have learned how to break down my paper into separate parts which makes the task of writing a research paper a lot easier.  This class has also taught me to be very active with my participation because of the use of the discussion board and the blog posts.  These tools have also taught me to work with my classmates because we all have the common goal of doing well in the class.  I am glad I have taken this class early in my college career because it has challenged me and prepared me for the next stages.

Osama's Death

This week has been one that is full of opinions and emotions from the whole world.  Everyone has been speaking on the recent death of Osama Bin Laden, which has caused many American's to celebrate.  This event has really made me think of how long ago the tragedies of September 11th actually were.  One thing that has bothered me though was many people we're saying how we should not celebrate any man's death because it says that in the bible.  My way of thinking for this circumstance is that Bin Laden was such an horrid individual and he caused such great pain and evil, that the fact he is gone off the face of the earth is a reason to celebrate.  I do understand how we should not get into the habit of running to the streets every time someone passes on, but Bin Laden did nothing good that I saw in my lifetime.  Now that he is gone this may spark some issues.  I feel as if the terrorists groups will be enraged by the way we buried him at sea and how America is celebrating the death and this may cause them to attack us again.  I hope that all of the hate that our two cultures have for each other will pass on because religion should not cause death.

Playlist 2

Gotta Get Up - Asher Roth
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pdq9XyXhuk - Motivates me to get this paper done.

Anti-Freeze - Pac Div
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-IWe949aFQ - Gets me hyped to write.

How Ya Live- NaS and AZ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFFpFeTZXFA- Calms my mind down and the beat helps me think.

5000- Fly. Union
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsIXrx8rE28- Gets me in a positive state of mind.

Yonkers- Tyler, The Creator
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSbZidsgMfw- His wordplay makes my vocabulary grow.

Literature Review

I do not understand the concept of the Lit Review.  I feel like I should just begin to write the rough drafts of my paper.  I hope that writing this will somehow improve the quality of my research paper.  With the last couple of weeks being so stressful and full of work, my time is now more valuable than ever.  I do not like to waste time or do things that may not be as important as others.  I hope that this Literature Review will prove me wrong after I have completed it.

Hemp Vs. America's Obesity Issue

America has been the fattest country in the world for a while now and there has not been a lot of progress to solve this issue.  Many are not aware that Hemp foods are great sources of natural fatty acids which promote the body's health.  Breads, cereals, oils, and many other food products can be made from Hemp.  Also hemp product's are packed with vitamin E, protein, GLA, and Omega-3.  If Americans took the time to realize that the Hemp plant has so much to add to culture, then maybe our issue with obesity would be solved.

Mood Playlist

Jetlife by Curren$y
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=keJrJBxFgeE

Fillmore Slim by Raz Fresco
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbgj540CahE

Concorde Rollin by P. Blackk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6v4farPbSBE

Long Run by Fly. Union
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4dGisSbGYw

Cut You Off by Kendrick Lamar
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgASe3CIw9E

I was not really able to find any sings about the production of industrial hemp, but these are the songs I researched to, and I also write to these songs very often.

Hemp Proposal

Mark Bricker
English Composistion 2
April 7, 2011

                    Proposal
    The United States of America has an obvious problem with our economy and we need to accept to new ideas on how to improve this situation.  I believe that if America began to produce industrial hemp, again, then it could add a lot of positives to help mend our broken economy.  When i say “again” I mean that the United States used to produce industrial hemp, but that was before 1937 when Marijuana was outlawed also with hemp.  The problem that people have with Hemp production is the fact that Hemp comes from the same plant as Marijuana (Cannabis).  Though many are unknowing that the THC levels in Hemp are far to low to get any sort of high from smoking.  The leading producer of Hemp in the world is China, and with all the competition and possible money to be made off this crop I do not see why the American government has not jumped on this opportunity. 
    The first postive aspect that Hemp would bring would be the fact that hemp nutritional products may help the American obesity issue be greatly reduced.  Hemp seeds contain amino acids and fatty acids that increase health in the human body.  This could greatly help our overall state of health in America.  Also foods like waffles, cereal and even Hemp milk can be made.
    My second reason would be the fact that  hemp produces fibres which grow very quickly and they are very strong.  It produces 10% more fibres than cotton.  With things such as Hemp clothing it would increase the durability of clothes making the American people gain their sense of getting what they pay for.
    My third and my most important reason would be the fact that Hemp is possibly the most availible biofuel in the world.  This is obviously important because of the recent  great increase of gas prices.  Hemp biofuel is clean burning and non-toxic, so it would not do any hurt to our already damaged atmosphere.
    I’m sure that if many Americans knew how valuable this crop is, they’re would be now question to whether or not this should be able to be grown in our country.  The only thing that is in the way of Hemp legalization is the pure ignorance of the American people.  This is an obvious issue that needs to be brought to the citizens attention.