We're all red, white, AND blue.

Last night held the vice-presidential debate. I didn't see it ... yet. But all day today, I've been hearing about how Biden was disrespectful towards Ryan, laughing at him and interrupting him, apparently 82 times, according to The Washington Examiner. I do plan on catching the broadcast sometime soon to see what all the hoo-ha was about and form my own opinion but for now I have another sentiment I'd like to share ... in case you were interested.

On the many social media platforms that I waste a lot of time on, lately there's enough people posting their views and judgement of the matters involving the upcoming election. Some of them can get very heated, as is expected. Personally, for the sake of argument, I stay neutral. I'm very cautious about what I may post in response to any of these convictions, if I even chose to do so; posting to any of these threads can get you caught up like Tiger Woods and his female trysts. I'm also never one-sided. I have an opinion and I know who I'm voting for but I'll never reveal it ... you'd never know. I'm mysterious like that.

Politics has never been something I've ever been interested in. I graduated high school in '95 but the '08 election was the first time I ever voted. I had a hard time choosing at that election. Which is why, I guess, I never voted before then. Honestly, I don't really believe ANY of these politicians. I think they're all full of it but I do believe that as my God-given, Constitutional right, I must make a decision.

EVERYONE WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE, MUST VOTE!

I keep reading about folks saying they're not going to vote because they don't believe in anything any of the candidates stand for. Really, c'mon?! Not voting is as ignorant as a moth drifting into an open fire. We were all given a freedom to vote, one that should not be taken lightly. I get it. I didn't vote for years but I was tired of getting burned. This whole "who should I vote for" thing can be overwhelming so let me break it down for you ...

... Think of one topic or subject that you whole-heartedly believe in; Now, which candidate supports this?

BINGO! There you go! That's who you vote for. Don't make it too complicated.

And don't be a wuss and not vote, then when the country's gone in the can you're like "I would've never voted for that douche bag,"  (in Napoleon Dynamite impression).

Take a stand. Take responsibility. Do your part. If anything, at least your vote can keep the lessor of two evils out of the highest position in the country. Ha, you never thought of it that way, did you?

It's not about what side you're on - if you're red or blue. At the end of the day, we're ALL red, white, AND blue! I take that seriously. So should you. ---> VOTE!

Who Wants to See Your Underwear Anyway?

 I had to write a summary for my Eng 102 class, for the article, "No More Mr. Saggypants", by Andy Guess. You can find the original article here . This is my finished product ...

 In “No More Mr. Saggypants” by Andy Guess, B.A. of Information Science from Cornell University, documents universities and colleges enforcing a dress code for students while on campus and the reaction it gave. Some students can be regarded as fairly ignorant to how they should dress in certain circumstances often mimicking the popular culture of hip-hop and its counterparts (pants so low, underwear is shown) or they’re just plain lazy (wearing their pajamas) . “I don’t think they know how to dress”, said Richard Holland, President of the University of West Alabama. Therefore, it becomes relevant that a dress code become enforced to ensure that the students know what’s appropriate to wear in any given environment. Practice of such dress codes will give students more confidence when they begin their journey as a post-grad and later as a career-minded individual.

Guess goes on to prove how the President at Paul Quinn College in southern Dallas, enlisted a dress code policy everyday of the week with the exception of Fridays; ISU’s College of Business made it a requirement to wear “business casual” in specific business majors. These policies were met with luke-warm-to-warm reception from the students who had to adhere to them. Richard Holland continues by saying, “We’re not trying to be punitive at all, we’re trying to give them guidance.”

However, if there’s going to be a dress policy that the students are expected to stick to then there must be authority on campus to enforce the rules also. But according to Donmonique Gracie, vice president of the student government of West Alabama, “the professors haven’t really been enforcing [the dress code].”  Therefore it stands that the professors who see the students daily should be held accountable also by their superiors in making sure the dress code is enforced.

In conclusion, students are not always directed properly on how they should dress. Therefore, dress codes within the campus, so long as they’re consistently enforced, can give students the ability to learn that how they dress can affect their overall success, whether in a classroom environment or a professional one. These policies will give them a better understanding of what’s appropriate and save them from future embarrassment.