Silence Begets Violence?

When I watched on TV the news about the shooting in Newton, Connecticut, I could not believe it. It was truly the most devastating and tragic story that I had heard. Children who had the rest of their lives ahead of them died for nothing. Adults died trying to stop the shooter. I think that this act demanded a call to action because so many people are tired of violence and want to stop it. In addition, many parents felt empathy toward the victim’s parents. As a society, we should remember what happened and never forget. It is our duty as a nation to stop the terrible effects that violence can do to our country. In addition, it is our duty to give reverence to the people who died and the adults who tried to stop the attack. Catholic Social Teaching compels us to treat everyone with dignity and respect. We are called to show compassion and love towards one another. If we do not, our nation will be torn apart. From here, it is our job to stand with courage and fight against prejudice and hatred in our country. We must come together and persist in the greater-good.

Bangladesh Factory Fire

After I read this article, I could not believe that workers were treated with such brutality. It is so sad to think that 112 people from Bangladesh had to die because they were forced to work and were not allowed to leave. It is hard to imagine that Americans are oblivious to the treatments of these workers. I believe that we do have the responsibility to know where our products are made. More importantly, we should become involved in improving the situation. It is unfair that people from other countries are suffering while Americans take their clothes and things for granted. I believe that the government and corporations are responsible and need to offer better, more securing safe places for employees to work. They have the capability to help those who are treated wrongly. In addition, all workers deserve to be paid well. One of the Seven Catholic Social Teachings says that every worker deserves to have the same rights. More importantly, I believe that it is important that corporations do inspections on the factories to make sure that they are well conditioned.