Friday, November 9, 2012

Research Paper Progress

1. My research topic is on embryo engineering and why some consider it to be immoral and unethical while others see it as beneficial.

Sources
1) Humans Have a Right To Be Born Without Genetic Manipulation. This article touches on the subject of a human's right to be free of genetic manipulation. It also mentions the damage to social justice caused by engineered embryos.

2) DON'T TRY TO ENGINEER HUMAN EMBRYOS. This article mostly deals with the social issues that would develop by embryo engineering, especially those regarding socioeconomic status. It also lightly touches the health problems that would be faced by engineered embryos.

3). Benefits of Human Genetic Engineering. This website mentions the benefits of embryo engineering. It provides examples of how embryo engineering could possibly get rid of diseases through a process called "gene therapy".

4). Genetically Enhancing Children Violates Humans Rights. This focuses on the negatives of embryo engineering those including; the dangers of embryo gene manipulation and the right to be free from genetic manipulation.

5). The Case against Perfection by Michael J. Sandel. The book;s main question is "What aspects of human freedom or human flourishing do they threaten?" The chapters then outline different aspects of embryo engineering and its effects.

Anti-gay

I don't agree with much of it, but here it is. 

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Complaint


I happily come to orchestra during third period four times a week, sit in my seat with my violin on my lap, and watch Mr. Riendeau conduct. I play the same pieces we have played since the beginning of the semester: Serenata Espanola, Overture to Lucio Silla, Simple Song, Pascaglia, and Divertimento K.12. I play these pieces that have been mastered by stand partner and me since a long time ago. I love coming to orchestra and leading my section of nine people, 6 who are newcomers or freshmen. What I dislike is coming to orchestra and playing my music successfully, while the rest of my section does not. Four years of being in orchestra has taught me a lot, but a practice still makes a difference. I wish Mr. Riendeau would stop getting angry at my stand partner and me, because we try hard to make up for the lack of practice in our section. It is a horrible feeling to know that the orchestra is being held down by my section.  As a senior, I know what it is like to be in the position of all the people in my section. I am certain that they don’t practice on a regular basis, because I didn’t either. I hope I could make Mr. Riendeau understand that it is not my stand’s faults. The lack of practice leads to insecurity and to the inability to play the pieces. Perhaps I should let my section and Mr. Riendeau know how I feel one of these days. I dislike being the blame for the lack of practice of ALL the people in my section. I do my part by leading as best as I can and my section should do their part by practicing.