Were parents right to fear Elvis Pressley in the 1950's?

I see no problem with him. I think that there are worse things to see. I've seen worse. I don't think that there is anything wrong with his dancing. Of course back then, the parents were scared because they had never seen anybody dance like that in public, and they didn't want their children to see that and start acting like that. In our time, parents are scared that their children might start running around naked if they see the music video for Wrecking Ball. It's kind of the same, but it's also very different. 

Is the "Resident Evil" knife and gun too realistic?

I think that the gun and knife are too realistic. I don't think that the person should have to do the actual actions of killing someone. I think that it should just be pushing the buttons on the remote. I don't think that the way the people can play it is right. The violence is no longer in the controller, but in the person who is doing the controlling. I don't think that the people who are playing it are going to become more violent, I just don't like the fact that the person has to do the actual action. 

Should the Washington Redskins change their name?

I think that the Washington Redskins should keep their name. I don't see what's wrong with it. It's been their mascot for a long time, it's not about disrespect. They think that it is offensive, but I think that it's only offensive if it's used in offensive context. Even 9 out of 10 of the Native Americans were not bothered by the name. 

Are school dress codes unfair to women?

No, I don't think so because the only time we have a problem with the dress code, is when one person wears something that goes against the dress code. Like if a girl wears a spaghetti strap tank top, the teachers or principal will tell her to put something over it or to go home and change her shirt. Sometimes the girls will make a big deal about it, but I don't see why. It's just clothes, we don't come to school to look cute. We come to school to learn. Most of the time, we don't have any problems with the dress code. Other schools might, but we don't.

Should cheerleaders be exempted from a school dress code?

I don't think so, because other people have to follow the dress code, so why should the cheerleaders be exempted? Most cheerleading uniforms fit the dress code anyways. If they can't wear it at school, they shouldn't be able to wear it at the school uniform. I think that the school should have checked out the outfits before they payed for them, this way they wouldn't have to worry about it. 

Should students be arrested for baggy pants?

I don't think that it is right for a student to be arrested for what he or she decides to wear. What if they have to wear clothes that are two sizes too big? What if that's all they can afford? I don't think it's right for someone to get in trouble because of how they choose to express themselves. I think that yeah, if it causes problems, they should do something about it. It's not that much of a problem anymore, I think that, that style has died out a bit. It still may be a problem in some places, but I think that it's not that big of deal anymore. 

Prison jumpsuit for violators of the school dress code?

I think that it is a dumb idea. That is wrong. I don’t think that dress code is that important. Plus if you are given a jumpsuit because of this, you would get made fun of which could cause bullying which can lead to the person not coming to school at all. I think that it is wrong. I think a better alternative would be to send the student home and make them change. Whoever said that they would probably end up going to jail anyways, doesn’t understand that if he says this, it will make the students feel even worse about themselves. 

Hewlett-Packard is cutting more jobs.

http://money.cnn.com/2015/09/15/investing/hp-job-cuts-hewlett-packard/index.html

HP announced on Tuesday that they are planning on cutting another 25,000 to 30,000 jobs. This is a part of HP's breakup into two separate publicly traded companies. This will happen at HP Enterprises, which focuses on hyper-growth businesses like cloud technology and cyber security, while HP inc. will sell slower-growth products such as PCs and printers. 

I think that this is important because people work there and they are losing their jobs. This will make them have to look for a different job which could take that job from someone else. The more jobs that are cut in America will affect all the people because we need the work. Our country is built on jobs and money. What do we do if we can't have either one? 

Should young children continue to be "Scared Straight?"

Beyond Scared Straight: Most Explosive Scenes (S7)
I think that it is wrong in some ways.  I think that in the first video, the person was treating the little boy like he was a criminal. I don't think it's right. Hey may have done something wrong, but he doesn't deserve being scared like that. I think it traumatized the little boy. In the second video, I changed my mind and thought that it might be okay for people who are older.

Should we end or keep solitary confinement?

Solitary Confinement: A Controversial Punishment

I think that we should keep solitary confinement, because it's like a time out for felons. If they do something bad, they need to go sit alone and think about what they did. Just like when a child does something bad. I think that if a person is crazy when alone, they should be kept in a semi-confinement, like if someone is watching them. Some people can't handle being alone, and that could cause mental disabilities which could cause more problems. Sometimes if they put a person into solitary, they might get worse. I think that there should be a set limit for the amount of time a person should be put into solitude, just to make it sure that the person is not going to go crazy. I think we should pay more attention to the physical and mental strength of the people who are convicted felons. 

Is allowing weight training in prison a good idea?

Is allowing weight training in prison a good idea? 

I believe so because it gives them something to do. When a person is in prison, they aren't able to do anything productive. Weightlifting is a type of exercise. Exercise releases endorphins. Endorphins make you happy and less likely to do something destructive. Also weightlifting might help one's self-confidence go up. It helps release aggression, which will help them learn to take their frustrations out on more constructive things. 

Should convicted criminals get a free college education?

Should convicted criminals get a free college education? 

I don't think that convicted criminals should get a free college education, but maybe a reduced college education. That way they still have to pay, because it seems a little unfair for a convicted criminal to be able to get a college education when the rest of us still have to pay. Some prisons, if not all, offer education to the criminals anyways, I think that they should just make it so if you go to the classes, you get a college credit or half of a credit. That way, they can get a college credit, and still get their required classes done during their imprisonment. After they are released, they should just have reduced college education.