Response to Bullying

Does being mean make you a bully? Some people would say so, but I for one disagree. There are key differences between being mean and being a bully. 

Being mean is not something you want to be known for, but it is not as bad as bullying. Sometimes people can be mean because of their mood, or things that are going on in their lives. It could be an outlet of frustrations. People that bully are mean, but not all mean people are bullies. Being mean is isolated and not necessarily malicious. It is not done for entertainment or for personal gain.

Bullying is much different. When you constantly pick on the same person(s), it becomes bullying. When you are mean to make yourself look cooler or better, that is bullying. When you are mean to make someone's life miserable to their breaking point, that is bullying. Bullying is purely malicious, whereas being mean is not necessarily so. You can be mean without being a bully, but just don't go too far.

Miss America Thoughts

Nina Davuluri, 24, was recently crowned Miss America in the annual Miss America pageant. She was born in Syracuse, NY, and has since lived in Oklahoma, Michigan, and now resides back in Syracuse. She went to college at the University of Michigan, and received various accolades for merit (Dean's List, Michigan Merit Award, National Honor Society Award). She is an aspiring cardiologist. Before winning the Miss America pageant, she also was the runner up in Miss Teen America.
Because Davuluri is not a white American, it has spurred racist comments on social media sites. Comments were made accusing her of being a terrorist, a member of al Qaeda. Some people dreaded the fact that Miss USA was not white. Despite all of the negative comments, even more were made in support of Davuluri. Many people told her to stay strong, and that no matter what people said about her she was beautiful.
I for one agree with the people who support Davuluri. The people who accused her of being a terrorist are ignorant and hateful. Davuluri is beautiful no matter how many hateful comments are made. To all those who think it's okay to spew hateful words over the internet should think twice. They only made her stronger.

Post Introduction

My name is Joe. I am a junior at Bishop Kearney High School. I run Cross Country and I play hockey. My favorite things to do are lift weights, eat, and write poetry. I want to pursue a career in engineering, and I enjoy traveling. My favorite subjects in school are Physics and Pre-Calculus. I believe in hard work, perseverance, and determination. I am Roman Catholic.