Pepsi Refresh

I voted for the $250,000 option of converting an abandoned building to a community performing arts center. I chose this for a number of reasons. The main reason is because I do the shows at my high school and the experience truly has changed my life. It has taught me to be dedicated, disciplined, patient, and outgoing. It has also introduced me to many people that I never would have met. Along with this, the audiences will come together to see the show every couple of times a year. This will create a sense of unity in the community because everyone will have something in common. Also, like my high school, they can try and get big name comedians or singers to perform there as fundraisers. Our theater has had people such as Bill Cosby, Frankie Valli, Linda Eder, Joe Conklin and many, many more. It has greatly benefitted me and my community as a whole.

Used Cars

Being a teenager is tough. There's a lot of things going on in our lives. But the most important one right now is my search for a high quality used car. I keep looking on craigslist.com and nothing of quality shows up. The only decent cars are way too much money or have too many miles on them. Yet another stress put on the life of an average teenager.

Sexting

This blog is in response to http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/21/us/21sexting.html?pagewanted=1.

"Sexting" has recently become a very controversial topic. Sexting is sending pornographic materials via text message. In many places, it is even considered child pornography and the sender and/or the recipient can be charged as an adult. These people can possibly be registered as sex offenders for the rest of their life. The sexters will be on a list with people who have molested children and much worse offenses than sexting. I feel that the penalty is too strong. Although sexting is completely wrong, I feel like there should be little to no penalty because the penalty of embarassment is enough. People should understand the risks involved when sexting. As the article said, a man sent a nude picture of his girlfriend to many people, including her parents. I feel like that is punishment enough. As wrong and as stupid as sexting is, they should not be outcast for the rest of their lives because of it.