a random things i write for english (a thread)
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So, I’ve noticed that a lot of the population of [insert my high schools name] have an ad hominem problem. For context, an ad hominem is attacking a person’s character instead of their argument. This is a logical fallacy and makes your argument seem weak and can make your argument seem as it you need insults in order to win an argument. Instead of this, why don’t we try sticking to the point in an argument? Calling someone an idiot isn’t gonna make you right, and you have to take accountability for when you’re wrong. By using insults such as that, you make your argument seem weak and that often will make people question your character instead of theirs. Using ad hominems tends to have the opposite effect of what is expected. So let’s argue the proper way, using facts and evidence. Though, “yo mama” is valid evidence in any argument, why don’t we use evidence that is specific to the argument we’re making.
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“To Kill a Mockingbird” is a book that talks about a small town in the southern United States where a young girl named Scout Finch lives with her brother Jem and their father, Atticus. The story mainly focuses on Atticus defending a black man, Tom Robinson, who is wrongly accused of a crime he didn’t commit. Through Scout’s eyes, we see how people in the town react to the trial and how unfair racism can be. The book teaches us about empathy, standing up for what’s right, and seeing the world from different perspectives. It’s a book that everyone should read and the fact it is being censored from schools is outrageous. Our society is trying to censor history but in order to not relive it we must learn about it. It’s like what Voltaire said. “History never repeats itself but man always does” and by censoring what children learn in schools, this problem occurs.
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Okay smartie pants 😍❤️
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@Hexers-Angel Real
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@finneass That book is being censored? Not in my part of America, and I’d arguably say it’s an incredible book that can really open your eyes and understand conflicting perspectives and what the morality was like back then towards African-Americans.
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I believe the right of free speech is important, but I also believe that comes the idea that you need to be tactful about what you say, and say things in a kind manner. Because when you don’t you hurt peoples feelings and then “free speech” turns into bullying and harassment.
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@Bandit Where I live it was pushed back to 11th grade for “explicit content” and use of racial slurs
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@finneass I was just learning this in class, fallacies!
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@Karol We did this a couple weeks ago
