Breaking silence on GLBT

     Reading Mary Lee Grants article " A&M faculty urge administration to break ‘silence’ on GLBT center controversy" on The American Independent I noticed both sides of the argument. They both have good points. I can see how the conservatives think the GLBT has things that aren't liked by both homosexuals and heterosexuals, therefore not being diversified. On the other hand I can also see the GLBT's point, that their organizations funds mainly come from students not from the government, so why should there also be an organization that instills conservative values a is funded by the government.

     The GLBT started their own organization by their selves, to be able to talk on what ever subject they would like to bring up. They started it so it would only be fair if they get to organize it and go about it as they wish. However some of their topics should be limited to not be so explicit. They have to be more considerate to all of their audience and not just to a certain sexual preference. I think that as long as they monitor what they are talking about to not make a certain group of their audience feel uncomfortable, then they should be able to carry on without also being ordered to make an opposing organization.

     The conservative is correct by pointing out that not all their topics are agreed by the entire audience. However since the GLBT did self-organize they don't have a right to be funded by the school funds. If they feel so strongly about having an organization instilling traditional values, they should seek students with the same purpose and start their own organization.

     I think the Ms. Grant did a great job in stating both sides and what they are seeking. I think she considered her audience, to not have a preference on both sides. If I were to choose the audience she was leaning towards, I would have to say she might have slightly intended to prefer on be on the gay rights side audience. I think her credibility was good seeing that she brought up both sides properly.

RE: Motorcyclists and Safety

People don't always pay to much attention to motorcycle on the road, but A. Jones kindly brought it up on her article "Motorcyclists and Safety". I agree with everything she pointed out. I believe that motorcyclists are inconsiderate if they drive around with out a helmet, because it’s a simple thing that could go a long way. My dad owns a motorcycle and has owned a couple since he was 18, and he has always worn a helmet, no exceptions. When he bought a moped to get me to start learning he told me to always wear a helmet, and make sure I didn't drive it without one. I asked him why it was such a big deal since the moped we have goes 40mph max and he went on to tell me about a close friend that died while riding a motorcycle. Even though a helmet might seam unnecessary because you might not be going fast, you have to think about other cars that could possibly run into you.

     People driving cars should be more cautious to motorcyclist because one little bump into a motorcycle and it becomes very easy to loose control of it. When I see a motorcycle I always keep my distance because as Ms. Jones stated “We must not ride the bumper of a motorcycle because they stop much faster than vehicles"  is very true. I do not mind if there are crazy drivers just be careful when driving close to a motorcyclist.

     Overall, I liked Ms. Jones article because she stated things that could be done in order to be safer on the road. Her points were very understandable and valid. We can take simple precautions to be safer, and prevent several accidents from happening. Even though I don’t know someone personally who was injured due to a motorcycle accident I think they are a little more of a risk but not as bad as some people make it seam as long as one is cautious.