Last Post of MENA Class

Last blog post of this class. However, I hope to continue to blog as this has become something that I enjoy tremendously.

One thing I wanted to mention to our class; I thought that the past few discussions we’ve had have been the best of the class. We got to hear many different opinions and I feel that is something we haven’t done very much over this semester. Of course we are commenting on people’s blogs and that is great and all. However, I believe that there is much more significance in talking with people, one on one or in a group forum. I urge people, however, to keep in mind that when making an argument, make sure not to talk just for the sake of talking. You can make your points much stronger when you are succinct and to the point. Of course it is important to make sure that your voice is heard; however, make sure you don’t add too much outside information that is not relevant. I am being quite critical here but I think that for future Dickinsonians this is important. Thanks for a great class.

Dickinson Riots?

Really, these were riots? What constitutes a riot? Dictionary.com says that a riot, is a "a noisy, violent public disorder caused by a group or crowd of persons, as by a crowd protesting against another group, a government policy, etc., in the streets." Violent? I don't think this crowd of people at Dickinson was violent. And this WAS NOT A PUBLIC DISORDER. People were celebrating the death of a terrible criminal who helped plan a killing of thousands of innocent Americans. Dickinson administration and anybody who had a problem with this "riot", let us be happy for this. Don't come at us with all your BS about how we should not celebrate someone's death. This gave some people who lost loved ones on Sept. 11 a chance to feel like there was some sort of justice. If you want to disagree with things, bark up another branch. Because I do not think that there is ANYTHING wrong with celebrating Osama Bin Laden's death. I also will never change my point of view on this. Above is the supposed "Riot." People really seem to be angry!! That is sarcasm.