More Thoughts In My Head...

*Paulette Arquer- http://www.imagineaheartshapedbox.blogspot.com/

Many people violate the elderly’s rights. Even though they are old and are put in retirement homes doesn’t make them any less human. They have more knowledge and experience than anyone else and should be treated fairly and equally.

*Alysha Idel- http://www.alyidel.blogspot.com/

There are so many disabled people in this world that go through so many hardships in life. It’s bad enough that they are physically disabled and have to work harder than anyone else, but when they get their rights neglected, it just makes it tougher on them. People should really led a hand to those who need it the most.

*Jan Paul Perez- http://jpah11.blogspot.com/

Veterans should be given certain rights after they have finished serving the army. These people sacrificed their lives for their country and the people in it and it’s only fair to give them the rights they deserve after they return from their service.

*Stephanie Ruiz- http://www.tefiruiz01.blogspot.com/

No human being deserves to be abused physically or emotionally. They should have the right to protest against this injustice and the right to take legal actions against the offender, even if there isn’t a law supporting it.

*Arshad Khalil- http://arshad-ah11a.blogspot.com/

Not everyone is the same; therefore Muslims should not all be judged for what others did a few years ago. Just because you have the same religion and ethnicity does not mean you think and act alike. They should be able to live their lives normally without facing any prejudice.

*Mykaella Morales- http://shoutneversaynever.blogspot.com/

Even if you don’t accept homosexuality you should at least respect it. Even if you think it’s wrong, you do not have the right to make them feel inferior and resort to physical and emotional pain. They are still humans and deserve to be treated equally and fairly, regardless of whom they love.

*Ligny Lugo- http://www.screamyoullnevergiveup.blogspot.com/

Even though there are rights supporting African Americans, many people still discriminate them. They should stop viewing them differently because of their skin color and stop thinking they are invading their land. America is melting pot filled with many different cultures and ethnicity. People should just accept that and live equally.

*Andres Rivera-  http://andres06-andy.blogspot.com/

There are many different religions out there and everyone deserves the right to freedom of religion. They shouldn’t be treated differently just because there religion is different. You shouldn’t be judged for your beliefs; you can’t tell someone that what they believe is wrong and what you believe is right. They have the right to have their religion respected.

*Yaidy Santiago- http://www.yaidyitalianimmigrants.blogspot.com/

Employers don’t have the right to discriminate their employees because of their background. Everyone should be given equal rights in the work field regardless of sex, nationality, age, etc. People have the right to have jobs and earn money for living without anyone discriminating them.

*Hector Porrata- http://sayhellogoodbyeoutloud.blogspot.com/

Everyone has the right to vote and chose the future candidate that will lead their country. Regardless of age, gender, and ethnicity you have the right to raise your voice and speak your mind. If you are mentally prepared for life, why can’t you help choose the future leader of your country?

A New Beginning

           

             Japanese Americans have struggled to achieve equal rights. They are citizens of the United States and deserve equal rights like every other American. The Civil Rights doesn’t offer much to minorities even though it states that all citizens are to be treated equally.

            Prejudice and racism should not be permitted towards another citizen. As part of the same country we all have equal rights and no one should be looked down on as an unworthy person. Anyone who denies another individual the right to a job or doesn’t give out equal payments for the hard work done shall accept the punishment assigned to her/him. It is prohibited to discriminate against a minority, especially if that person works harder than anyone else.

            It doesn’t matter what your ethnicity is, everyone should be treated equally especially if they are citizens from the same country. No one has the right to look down someone just because they are different. We’re all different and that’s what makes us who we are. If we can’t accept someone for who he or she is, how can we expect to succeed in life as a whole?

Life Goes On...

               Japanese Americans went through a lot throughout their lives in America. They have been mistreated and not offered many rights.  They’ve had to work hard from the bottom to gain success. Many still struggle to achieve success today.

              Japanese Americans started out as laborers that came from Japan and settled in Hawaii and the West Coast. They came too American in search for what almost all immigrants in America come for… a better life. Even though they started at out as laborers, throughout the years they’ve become successful by owning farms, restaurants, small businesses, etc. Some even persuaded congress to try to approve legislation providing an official apology towards the Japanese Americans.

`            Since Japanese Americans were released from the internment camps after the war, the government provided them with money so they could start their lives again. Unfortunately, they didn’t provide enough money that could repair all the damages that had been done. In 1988, Japanese American citizens finally took control of the issues going on. They deserve equal rights just like every other American citizen. Being a minority is no excuse to be treated differently.

            Going through many hardships in life and grant you a lot of knowledge that could help you succeed more in life. Being a minority is always difficult, but that doesn’t mean you can’t end up on top in the end. Even though the Japanese Americans have gone through a lot, they have managed to succeed in many great things today and will be continuing to achieve great things in the future. 

Bibliography:

http://www.pbs.org/thewar/at_home_civil_rights_japanese_american.htm

Discriminating Success...

              Japanese Americans faced discrimination before World War II (along the mid- 1800’s). All Asians were treated kindly at first by the Americans, since they were only seen as laborers. When they started gaining more success, the Americans stared treating them badly.

             Americans passed discriminatory laws against the Japanese Americans prohibiting them from to become citizens, marry outside of their own race, and own land. During the time Japan bombed Pearl Harbor, the U.S. government found proof that Japanese Americans had nothing to do with the attack. Even though they knew they were innocent, they still sent them to Internment Camps and gave them little time to prepare and sell their valuables. The Japanese Americans were defenseless against these accusations since they were a minority and were discriminated for their background.

           Asians in America have been discriminated by Americans because of their ability to succeed in life. Envious Americans made sure to make laws prohibiting Japanese Americans to have certain rights like: becoming citizens, marrying outside of their race, and owning land. Having the disadvantage of being minorities, Japanese Americans were not able to fight back and protect their rights, especially when their mother country was going through much greater hardships and could not help them.

Bibliography:

http://caamedia.org/jainternment/ww2/prewar.html

http://caamedia.org/jainternment/ww2/pearl.html


Article:
http://www.freeinfosociety.com/article.php?id=10

Stolen Rights...

             

            The Japanese have had to face discrimination since they arrived to the United States. After the attack on Pearl Harbor, all the Japanese in American were forced to leave their home and taken to Internment Camps. Some died because of poor medical conditions, or because they could not take the stress.

            Before the WWII, Japanese people had to face many hardships and discrimination because of their ethnicity. Since they arrived they had to work as laborers and had very little chances of advancing into higher positions. When they were sent to internment camps, they were given only 48 hours to gather whatever they could carry and leave their home. The Nisei (Japanese that were born in America) were given more rights in the camps than the Issei (Japanese that immigrated to the U.S.). The Americans were afraid the Issei would be in ally with their mother country and try something against them. The Japanese were not given the freedom to speak and were denied their liberty.

            The Japanese have always been a minority in the U.S. with few rights and a lot of discrimination. They were forced to go to internment camps that were in poor conditions. Many suffered through this injustice while some unfortunate ones even died. They have never been offered many rights. 

Bibliography:

http://family.jrank.org/pages/106/Asian-American-Families-Effects-Oppression-on-Family-Life.html

Videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yb6zgtBVMhI&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNn-Y_UMJUY&feature=related