Is America Any Safer? (18294)

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With the insane pandemic impacting everyone worldwide, I thought this would be an interesting read. Americans have the highest sense of patriotic pride I have witnessed by far. Despite the thousands of deaths that continue to rise, so many remain in the streets protesting because they feel it is unfair for the government to close down businesses for their safety reeks of privilege. "Have we succeeded in toughening up what overnight became known as “homeland security”? Absolutely.

The Letter the Stanford Victim Read Aloud to Her Attacker (7566)

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After reading another one of Katie Baker's articles, I felt provoked to read another. However, "The Letter the Stafford Victim Read Aloud to Her Attacker" exceeded my expectations. I was expecting a heartfelt story about another woman who fell prey to toxic masculinity, but the vulnerability of said woman was heartbreaking. It angered me to read the questions that were asked to her in regards to her attacker because they seemed so ridiculous. I understand that there is a need to get accurate facts so that someone innocent will not be wrongly imprisoned, but for people to second guess her as though she was lying disgusts me.

MCJ

Katie Baker, “What Do We Do With These Men?” (New York Times, 1600 words)

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Our world seems to be changing for the better, besides the very real issue of global warming that will eventually wipe us all out. But morally speaking, we are getting better. Each day we take a step forward towards loving and accepting each other, improving equality, and punishing those who have done wrong in the past. Reading this article, however, I felt as though my optimistic bubble was burst. Baker opened my eyes on the disgusting men who I believed "get what they deserve", to realize they are actually just recycled.