pearl harbor

        WW2 was a very horrible war, in which many American soldiers were killed. Recently, our softball team went to Hawaii to the ocean battlefield of Pearl Harbor. It was absolutely amazing to be able to go see where so many soldiers and innocent civilians were caught of guard and attacked. As soon as you set foot onto the boat that takes you out to sea where the monument of Pearl Harbor floats, you feel a sense of sorrow. Giant boats line the seas, just like the ones that were bombed that day. Once the boat docked onto the Pear Harbor monument they asked for complete silence for those who lost their lives. All you could hear were the waves as they gently hit the walls of the monument and the whispers of the wind. The Monument that floats in the water is for the USS Arizona. The Arizona is the only ship they left in the water, as a reminder of that dreadful day. Parts of the massive ship peek above the top of the water. The rest of the ship is seen through the clear ocean water. As i looked at the ship from the monument, i noticed that oil still pumps out and makes a drop of color as the sun's rays shine upon it. It amazes me how the oil still seeps out from the boat after it has sat there for over 50 years. To me with every different drop of oil i saw spit out from the depths of the ocean, it was like a soldier who lost their life was trying to remind me to never forget them. As I starred at the wall with hundreds of names of the fallen soldiers written on it, I choked up. Everyone in that room was silent. I saw an elderly man walk up to the wall and take a picture of a name. As i saw his face it was filled with great sorrow and I wondered who that person was to him. Thought raced through my mind, maybe his dad, or grandfather, or brother. I found myself reading through every single name. As people began to board back onto the ship that took us out there the mood was heavy. People were changed and moved by this monument. I truly believe that no one will forget the fallen soldiers of Peal Harbor. Like the drops of oil that keep spouting onto the surface of the ocean, they will never be forgotten.

picture on page 600

I attempted to find the picture on the internet but i didn't find it. The picture though, is very brutal and offensive. I can't believe that someone would seriously do that to little children that have nothing to do with a situation. It bothers me that mankind could torture children. I don't agree with any type of torture of a person to another, but it is one thing to do it to an adult that is involved with the situation. Than a child who is only involved by their family. In the picture on page 600 it is a photo of two young  boys who had their hands cut off when they or their families couldn't produce enough wild rubber to the white men. Their faces just look so sad. It bothers me a lot. I don't understand why someone would do that. Now they will struggle with everyday things, when they were born and blessed with both working hands. It is unfair to decide to take someones life, or body parts like that. In that section it also says if not enough wild rubber was found many were killed and shot in the head. It bothers me how evil humane kind can really be. I just hope that people have learned and grown as humanists to never allow such torture to be acceptable ever again!

I agree with KC

I agree with you KC. I think it is repulsive how these poor young women are forced to do these type of jobs; even by their own families! I can't imagine my parents ever believing money is more important then the well being and safety of me. I think part of the problem is the parent. In no sense should they allow their young children to be used for sex in exchange for money. Even if the family is told their children are being sent to work someplace instead of a sex slavery, they should try and get better information and what not on where their children will really be going. I know my family would rather be broke, and even homeless before ever selling me into something so horrible. These parents need to be taught a lesson for allowing their children into such harm. Even if they were promised to not harm their children, they are still being used for sex. And in any sense you look at that situation, it ill always be unacceptable. Goes to show how much money and material things really matter in peoples lives.

America all grown up :)

Also, about what you wrote Mary about how far America has grown, is completely true! I think that it is just amazing how far we have come in becoming better humanists. I can't imagine myself or my sister working in a small space at such a young age, and for that long. It is mind boggling how this was allowed for as long as it was. People should not be treated that way, ever. This isn't and wasn't the caveman era. The government should have had better morals and ethics to ever believe that should be acceptable. Thankfully, now we have better wages and much more appropriate hours. The law that doesn't allow people to work that are under 15 is way better too. I realize the goal in life is to make money and become successful, but life is about much more serious, and enjoyable things than all materialistic things.

NDNU softball

YEAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH! We beat Stanislaus! I am sorry if we are not supposed to talk about thing like this, but i believe this is important information for people of NDNU. The NDNU softball team is kicking butt! Here is a list of our home games, I hope some of you guys can make them.

3/18 against AAU
3/23 against BYU
3/25 against HPU
3/26 against Chaminade
3/28 against Hilo
4/7 against SFSU
4/16 against Dominican
4/30 against Dominican

Come support Softball!!!

I agree with Shaylja

I agree with you. Did men really think women would be pleased with cooking and cleaning for the rest of time? It was bound to happen eventually. I wonder what this world would be like today if the women didn't stand up for what they believed in. Would women be in school, let alone college? Would women even be allowed to have some of the jobs we do today? It makes me feel so very lucky to be able to prove to all, that as a woman I can be just as good as a man. I cant imagine myself without sports, or schooling, or even the jobs I was able to have. This movement was one in my eyes a HUGE society changer. To imagine if the Women rights movement was never passed, is an eye opener for me. I am very thankful and appreciative of those daring women who stood up for the future.