Editorials

I'm not sure how I feel about op/eds. Do I really want to read another persons biased work. I guess I could say the same thing about this blog. In “Tips for Aspiring Op-Ed Writers ,“  Bret Stephens argues, “the purpose of an op-ed is to offer an opinion. It is not a news analysis or a weighing up of alternative views.”  Sure opinions can be important but I have a problem with not at least in part focusing on different or opposing views. Focusing on opposing views and breaking them down can help us understand and relate to others. It can help us change peoples minds. If we don’t understand where they’re coming from how are we supposed to show them the right path? I know this guy who refuses to read. I think that’s a huge mistake. I feel like if I can fully understand his side I’ll be able to change him. So far my efforts have led to nothing but I refuse to give up or I’ll give up when I get bored. What I do like about writing this op-ed is that I’ll probably get to develop a firmer grasp on a certain issue that’s at least in part important to me. Then perhaps I’ll know enough to defend my position the next time someone annoys me with their ignorant opinion. 

There are so many themes to choose from. In “No, Mr. President, I am not Obstructing Justice,”  Libby Scaff writes about how her tweet warning of an ICE raid was in defense of justice. In it she uses simple strategies such as loaded language and repetition to get her point across. I’d like to try mimicking this.  There’s always so much going on in our country and really everywhere else. I was thinking about writing about immigration, refugees, stuff like that because of my family. They’re from Venezuela. Many have left Venezuela because life there isn’t sustainable. There’s no money, the governments a wreck. There’s no future for the people. So many have gone to other countries in Latin America. Unfortunately it isn’t very easy to get here. To the US. It would be nice to have family around. One cousins a dentist, another is a doctor, another is a chemist. These people are educated but also who gives a shit if they’re doctors. Everyone deserves a chance at living a good life. And we can all contribute to this country regardless of our degree. Immigrations relevant. It’s still in the news so my position will definitely seem relevant.  I could also write about global warming. That’s also quite relevant and will continue to be until the planet dies and we die.  I could also discuss eating right and learning how to cook. Thats an issue at school. I’m very disgusted by what people eat. It seems like common sense to me but that’s probably because I was raised right. But I guess if I had a mother who made me fend for myself at a young age I might not be as enlightened.