This is my response to this article posted on the Lone Star Government Blog that dealt with the Texas government's view on abortion and gay rights, and especially new abortion requirements.
The point about the Texas government being very conservative when it comes to abortions and gay rights is true, but isn't it wrong to say that is a bad thing just because they are trying to uphold moral standards?
Minor teens should be required to inform their parents if they are pregnant and they should make the decision on how to handle the situation together. The parents should have at least 50% of say in the matter because most likely their minor is not ready to take on the responsibilities of a child, and the parents will be the ones having to take care of it, even if they are not “legally” required to. (Maybe if teens were required to tell their parents that they were having sex at 14, 15, and 16 years of age there would be less teen pregnancies and even less abortions.)
"With the ability to conceive a child, we should also have the ability to make our own decisions, to better our lives and make the best decision for the child." Just because you have the ability to conceive a child, doesn't mean you have the ability to know what is best for that child at 16 years old.
(You had very strong opinionated points but they would be stronger if they were backed up with more statistics. Also, throw in an article or two that says the same thing you do in your blog to prove your points even more.)
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Green Again
The 21st century is not the first century to be concerned about our deteriorating environment but it is definitely the one that is taking it more seriously. We are finally at the point that our generation will be affected by it. Gas will eventually run dry, the air will be clogged with fumes and gases, and the remaining trees will stand lonely without their brothers beside them. Unless we take action now.
That action starts with the government. This blog is being written to praise the Texas government leadership and especially the City of Austin local government and their efforts to make Austin a "greener" place.
One of the programs designed to help Austin is The Green City Initiative. It is a partnership between the City of Austin and the community, with the goal of preserving and protecting Austin's environment. It has many city programs that contribute to the separate parts of the environment including clean air, land development and conservation, healthy drinking water, energy efficiency, and many more.
The City of Austin has also instated the Green Neighbor program. I've witnessed the progress of this program with my own eyes because a neighborhood connected to mine has become a "Green Neighborhood." The City of Austin’s Green Neighbor program has expanded to even more neighborhoods to provide Austinites with a comprehensive guide to environmental protection.
Overall, the local government in Austin has succeeded in making Austin a cleaner, greener place. The redevelopment of the downtown area has made the walk to restaurants, work, groceries, and shops a convenience. Also, downtown buildings are generally green and highly energy efficient. City Hall is a prime example because it has received the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification, becoming only the second City-owned building in Austin to receive this designation. This start has helped Austin become “green” and hopefully the local government can keep the programs, and the city, healthy.
That action starts with the government. This blog is being written to praise the Texas government leadership and especially the City of Austin local government and their efforts to make Austin a "greener" place.
One of the programs designed to help Austin is The Green City Initiative. It is a partnership between the City of Austin and the community, with the goal of preserving and protecting Austin's environment. It has many city programs that contribute to the separate parts of the environment including clean air, land development and conservation, healthy drinking water, energy efficiency, and many more.
The City of Austin has also instated the Green Neighbor program. I've witnessed the progress of this program with my own eyes because a neighborhood connected to mine has become a "Green Neighborhood." The City of Austin’s Green Neighbor program has expanded to even more neighborhoods to provide Austinites with a comprehensive guide to environmental protection.
Overall, the local government in Austin has succeeded in making Austin a cleaner, greener place. The redevelopment of the downtown area has made the walk to restaurants, work, groceries, and shops a convenience. Also, downtown buildings are generally green and highly energy efficient. City Hall is a prime example because it has received the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification, becoming only the second City-owned building in Austin to receive this designation. This start has helped Austin become “green” and hopefully the local government can keep the programs, and the city, healthy.
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