Mr. Corey Salva, I agree with many points made in your argument. At such young ages in high school, many teens make the mistake of being naïve and stubborn by posting such scandalous and even misinterpreted photos on Facebook. These photos from years ago can come back to “bite you in the A,” but teenagers are not aware of this, and if they are, they neglect the fact later years in life are more important than a a couple of photos of them having a good time. And I also agree with the fact that colleges and businesses know these actions and parties occur in high school, but they would rather not aknowledge, nevertheless see photos of them. I do have to say though, that partying and doing mischevious activites is not the only negative of Facebook, as you focused on. I belive there is much more than self interest matters, such as cyberbullying and hate groups. Hate groups are terrible to our future generations, especially ones that focus on small groups of kids. People are also heavily judged on Facebook, which is something that should not be taken into effect to “judge” someone. People will look at what people post and what they say on Facebook to inaccurately judge them and exclude them, which is a complete injustice to that person. Relationships can also be greatly affected on Facebook because it brings into play many outside effects to a relationship. For example, a boyfriend sees that his girlfriend has befriended someone he is not fond of and gets angry with her. This should not be a big deal, but Facebook can complicate a relationship in this way, and many others. For the most part, you are right in that photos and videos can come back to haunt one form years past, but I believe you failed ot acknowledge the effect it has on hate groups and even relationships. Good job.

Amanda, I completely agree with all facets of your argument. The perfect image sustained by Barbie gives young girls a false goal in life, one that will never be obtained. In my blog, I touched on the self esteem issues that can come from such expectations. Also, I truly agree with the accessories aspect. Barbie gives young girls another false aspect of life, one being that life is driven by fashion and cars, and the "Dream House" you mentioned. Racially, I could not agree with you more. Barbie does portray white, blonde American girls as the perfection of society. And although there are more racially diverse dolls now, Barbie still takes the spotlight at all times and is on an unreachable pedestal for all other Barbies. Being a boy that never really played with Barbies or any toy of that nature, I can only imagine the pressure growing up for girls, as they have to maintain a sense of perfection and stability at all times because their false role models do. This is completely unfair and creates a double standard for the two sexes, such as men having more social freedom than women. For example, the movie “Jackass.” Those men are highly accepted in today’s modern society, but if a group of females were to perform half of those stunts and acts, they would be highly scrutinized and banned from out society as we know it. This is so because of a perfect model portrayed by girls’ dolls, the most influential being Barbie. Barbie is able to portrays an abnormally sized and proportioned female, as you so described. Her measurements are unrealistic, yet today’s females shoot for this image, and when not obtained, their self esteem becomes an issue for the rest of their lives. With this in mind, I think you did a wonderful job of why Barbie is not at all the role model she portrays herself to be.

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Wow Zachary, I think this is absolutely fabulous that you are staying motivated throughout your final year of your high school campaign. How bout that meat pie hustle? What is the goal for this year, maybe a G or two? Also, what are your atheltic goals? 17 receiving touchdowns? That'd be nice. I also like the fact that you desire to stay in touch with your class cause we're "da shizz" and yuor da shizz, too, pal. I really hope this is 150 words, a touching, warm 150 words.

I cannot wait until the tennis season either merely because I am an avid Bishop Connolly Tennis fan who attends nearly every home game. I hope to see some nice backhands and forehands and even in between the legs. I can already feel myself breathing tennis.