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Authority and Obedience

I teach Research Methods to Social Work Students. Last night the topic of discussion was ethics in research. I looked for a video of the Stanly Milgram experiment from 1960s to show to my class. I remember seeing a film about these experiments in the early 80s in my intro to psychology class. I still have a vivid memory of watching this film. One of the most unethical experiments on human subjects. I like using the experiment as one of the reasons that protections on human subjects has evolved since that time. Before class, I searched google to see if I could find a short video of what I witnessed when I was a student. I found the link below and when I watched it, it not just taught me and the class about human subjects, but it also discussed topic of authority and becoming a dictator. The description was scary because some of the elements parallel President Trumps actions since his inauguration. President Trump has signed executive order after executive order. I have not heard from ma...
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Entitlement

Employee fired after making comments to Shelton store customer about her being deported | kvue.com Texas teacher accused of asking student about immigration status during class | kvue.com One definition of entitlement is the belief that one is inherently deserving of privileges or special treatment. After our recent election and executive orders, particularly the order on immigration, how are people coping with this order. For some it is fear of being deported, which includes United States Citizens that might be targeted because they belong to the targeted Ethnic group. For United States Citizens that do not belong to the targeted ethnic group, is there a sense of entitlement? The two stories that I share makes me wonder if there is a sense of entitlement for some United States Citizens. The worker asking of the customer needs boxes does not sound so sincere. Is it possible that she was offering boxes out of concern or was there underlying sarcasm in her remarks with her offer? I...
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Executive Orders, executive orders… Changes!

  In the past we have witnessed Executive Order after Executive Order signed by the President. Order regarding DEI, Immigration, Federal funding, Pardons among others. I can understand that a President wants to make a mark in his first 90 days in office. With this President, it has been one thing then another thing then another. It is so much to keep up with. I read the news each day and there is a new story to read regarding the president and his orders. We are only a week and a half into his term. What is next? is a prevailing thought for many. Some people are uneasy. For me, it is witnessing the country that I grew up in change in this week and a half. How long can we keep up this rate of change? I am just scratching the surface as I gather my own thoughts each day. So much to think about and its effects in the short term and the long term.  Most of the time change can be good. Right now, it feels like this change may not be good for all. Back to considering all points of v...
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  Immigration The immigration crackdown began last night with raids in sanctuary cites including New York City. Over 500 undocumented migrants wanted for outstanding crimes were arrested. This would be the beginning of the immigration policy under the Trump administration. I wonder what took so long with arresting these migrants that have committed crimes. It is an interesting system. It is important to consider the percentage of migrants that commit crimes is low compared to those migrants that come to this country to work for their families. Migrants from Mexico can make $10-15 dollar an hour for a day’s work. Compared to making $10 a day for similar work in their country. In a month they can earn enough money to help their family in Mexico buy a car. This is one reason to come to the United States to work. The immigration system needs to be overhauled. This should include pathways for guest workers and other migrants that are hard working. This should also include pathwa...
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Over 4 years ago, our US Capital was stormed by a group of US Citizens to stop a vote. The vote was to confirm President Elect Biden. The group was motivated to believe that the presidential election was rigged by outgoing President Trump. In the melee, many people were injured and some work killed. The group did not respect law enforcement and hurt and killed some. Over time 1500 were arrested and convicted for their planning and actions taken place. This event put the United States on a level has not seen before since the Civil War. In my opinion, this was an embarrassment to our country. The world was confused and some laughed. Fast forward to the first day of his second term as President. Donald Trump pardoned these 1500 individuals. People that disrespected law enforcement. People that assaulted law enforcement. I think this is embarrassing. What does this say about our country? What does this say about law enforcement? What does this say about the voters that re-elected Donald Tr...
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 So Donald Trump is now the 47th President of the United States. What will he accomplish? Who will benefit from his administration? These are just a few questions on my mind. Will honor what he promised his constituents? Will that make the United States a better country? My hope is that we are all better in the next four years. Talks soon
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Happy Birthday to MTV!!!

  Happy Birthday to MTV!!! Music Television began August 1, 1981. I was in high school and getting to watch music videos changed music and changed the culture of young people. Not sure how my generation would be without it. I Want My MTV! Happy Birthday To The Music Video Network (963kklz.com)
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