Whose Justice Is It?

 Self-defense is protecting yourself, loved ones, or property from an immediate threat. Vigilantes, from the Spanish word for "guards", catch and punish suspected criminals without going through the legal system. Vigilante justice is often more about revenge than self-defense.

What do you know about vigilante justice, or taking the law into your own hands?



In order to receive full credit you must write at least 5 complete sentences with correct capitalization. You must also respond to a classmate's post using one of the following sentence starters:
I agree because...
I disagree because...
I don't understand...
That reminds me of...

Riding the Waves

How much are people in charge of what happens to them? Read the following statements:

• You may not be able to change your circumstances, but you can change how you react to them.
• Your attitude has no effect on the things that can happen to you.
• People can overcome just about anything if they try hard enough.

Write in response to the above statements.  Do you agree or disagree with them? Why?

In order to receive full credit you must write at least 5 complete and coherent sentences. You must also respond to a classmate's post in a thoughtful manner.

As Long As They Can Play

Have you ever wondered why professional athletes tend to retire from their sports at relatively young ages? What are some of the pros and cons of older athletes' staying in the game?

In order to receive full credit you must write at least 5 complete sentences with correct capitalization. You must also respond to a classmate's post using one of the following sentence starters:

I agree because...

I disagree because...

I don't understand...

That reminds me of...