Wednesday, 6 May 2009

Response to Alesha Dell's Euthanasia


I completely agree with your view on Euthanasia; even though it is against the law n the UK, and in the eyes of god, seen as committing a sin, I understand why people see this act as the only way to end someone's pain and suffering. The person, who has to do commit this act, has an overwhelming decision whether to help the person who may be terminal ill and unable to commit suicide to end their life. Personally I could not help a person end their life; I would feel I have committed first degree murder, even though the person I killed gave me full consent to do so. http://www.bbc.co.uk/ethics/euthanasia/
Picture From: http://breakthroughtogod.wordpress.com/2009/03/30/does-god-allow-mercy-killing/

Response to Fatima Afser - Super size vs Super skinny

I also watched the series of Super Size vs. Super Skinny on Channel 4. It is absolutely fascinating. I had a fair idea of certain eating disorders, but this series showed me an insight to what people actually go through when they are overweight or underweight. I understand that people who have weight problems is not through complete fault of their own, but have a relationship issue with food. People who are over weight tend to eat high fat and sugared foods constantly; they may eat these foods, to make them feel better, their self esteem maybe so low they see comfort eating the only way to boost their confidence. On the other hand people, who are underweight, find it difficult to eat foods. They see starving themselves or eating small amounts of food a day to be the norm. This programme proves support and gives advice to people with food disorders, to help them overcome their eating issues and live a more fulfilled life. http://www.channel4.com/programmes/supersize-vs-superskinny/

Benefit Fraud


Benefit Fraud is wrong and in my eyes. Why are people trying to scam the benefit system? Are they just being greedy?Benefit Fraud is a criminal offence that occurs when somebody knowingly receives Benefit when they are not entitled to it. People who commit fraud can be prosecuted and, if convicted, will have a criminal record. People commit benefit fraud, by working whilst claiming benefits without notifying the information to the benefit system, claiming they are a single person but actually live with a partner or people who do not give the correct information about their full income such as savings.
When people commit benefit fraud, they don't seem to realize that they are stealing money from people who genuinely need it to survive. Is benefit fraud some sort of addiction? Do people get an adrenaline rush when they get away with it the first time? People, who are thinking about commit this crime, don’t because when you start you may not want to stop.
http://www.basingstoke.gov.uk/housing/BenefitFraud/whatis.htm

Tuesday, 5 May 2009

Response to Daryl's Blog on Tattoo's


I don’t see a problem with tattoos but some people do go over board by covering their bodies in them. Within Christianity they see that tattoos are a mark of the beast, but I don’t agree with that as long you don’t have a tattoo of the devil on your body. Tattoos are pieces of art, drawn on the body to express ones personality and feeling. Whether it’s a drawing of a rose or a name of a loved one, why should people have a problem with it?; but when people have tattoos on their face arms legs and back, basically covered in them, it looks a bit weird.




Response to Daryl's Blog on Masturbation


I personally don't see masturbation as being bad; its normal, a part of human experience. It’s a pleasant sensation, which is attained through touching and rubbing of the genitals. This can result in having an orgasm. Some people believe this is wrong, it’s a personal choice, whether you do it or not is up to you. Masturbation can be a great way to release sexual tension or desire without involving anyone else or risking pregnancy and diseases. Masturbation is not harmful or dangerous, if it is done correctly. http://www.sexetc.org/faq/sex/605

Domestic Violence


Domestic Violence can involve, been beaten, verbally attacked or emotionally stressed by an intimate partner or a family relative within the home. British Crime Survey found that there were around 12.9 million incidents of domestic violence acts that constituted non-sexual threats or force against women. The Government defines domestic violence as "Any incident of threatening behavior, violence or abuse psychological, physical, sexual, financial or emotional between adults who are or have been intimate partners or family members, regardless of gender or sexuality", (Women Aid Federation 2003). The cost of domestic violence to the government is a average of 23 billion pounds per year. People shouldn't suffer in silence; this on going issue which needs to be dealt with and address adequately. http://www.womensaid.org.uk/page.asp?section=0001000100050007