Airport Screeners Could See X-rated X-Ray

Airport Screeners Could See X-rated X-ray

In the article “Airport Screeners Could See X-rated X-rays,” Joe Sharkey states airport screeners violates personal privacy and is not really efficient against treats. Sharkey believes X-rays screeners is not and efficient method of providing security in the air port, and no matter how extensive is the security system there are always a way to violate security. I disagree.  X-rays scanners are essential and needed for the security of all air ports. X-rays screeners would bring a safer atmosphere to passengers and will eliminate possible treats against people. Although X-rays screeners would keep people safe, it would violate personal privacy.

First of all, X-rays screeners are a needed and essential tool in all airports for the protection of all people. Today, we live in a world of constant political instability. Treats and attacks had been made in all parts of the world killing thousands of innocent people. For example, The United States is a primary target for terrorist attacks which creates fear among passengers.  X-rays screeners would not only help stop terrorist trying to smuggle explosives or weapons that could kill thousands of people, but  It would create a safer atmosphere among passengers knowing that each person has to be screener. According to Homeland Security Department, X-rays screeners are necessary because normal metal detectors did a miserable job detecting explosive artifacts or weapons concealed in carry-on bags or on the bodies of undercover agents.  Also, it would help stop drug smugglers that are related with drug Cartels. For instance, I had travel several occasions in and out of the USA, and knowing that each person has to be screener and meticulous check. It makes me feel safer and protected.

On the other hand, walking through X-rays screeners violates the privacy of each passenger. Privacy and technology consultant Bill Scannell said, “Well, You’ll see basically everything.” He states screeners show a person anatomy in detail, so whoever is watching the screen is able to see you completely naked. It doesn’t matter if you agree or disagree, if you are traveling you would need to pass through the X-rays scanner, so people can be safer. Security expert, Mr.Elson argues no matter how many X-rays screener’s airport uses, terrorist or other treats would always found holes in the security system. In other words, screeners are not really necessary and efficient for the protection of people. For instance, only when I travel back to the USA I encountered long security checkpoint that takes hours to pass creating only delays. Once, you get to the checkpoint they make you take off your shoes, personal belonging and makes you walk through the X-rays scanner. It makes you feel like if you are some sort of terrorist or criminal. All personal can see you literally with clothes and without clothes with no minimal concern of your privacy. 

Today, we live in a world of constant political instability, treats, and attacks that kill thousands of innocent people each year. Unfortunately, there is nothing that we can do about past attacks. However, we can prevent it from happening with X-ray screeners. I strongly believe security systems in airport should be constantly changing and evolving for the protection of people. X-rays scanners are an essential tool of preventing future attacks or other treats that can create chaos among innocent travelers. People should learn that is more value and important to prevent an attack and to safe a live over minimal privacy issues. Again, I believe It is better to be safe than sorry.

Wonder

Wonder

Auggie is a young kid who was born with a congenital facial deformity. He goes into multiple facial reconstruction surgeries as he grows up. Even though with the love and support of his family, growing up was hard for him.  At age of 10 years old, he goes to school for the first time. Since the first day of class, he is not accepted and is bullied because of his appearance. He has big trouble fitting in. Until, he made his first friend. Unfortunately, he loses his best friend, but he makes new ones. With his determination and the help of his friends, he is able to fit in as normal kid. For the first time in his life, he is accepted, and feels normal for the first time.  

David Bowie & Spiders from Mars

David Bowie

David Bowie was a musician from London, England. Growing up he was influence by the revolutionary era of the 60’s. His interest in the cosmic, psychedelic and futuristic style help him released his most important single. In 1963, he released “Space Oddity.” Soon, he was recognized as one of the best and most influential European song writer of the time. In 1972, he released one of the best albums ever known, “The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders of Mars.” His albums catch the recognition of his music in the rest of the world.  After years of musical carrier, he was recognized as the best musician of the new era. In 2016, he lost the battle against cancer and died at the age of 69 years of age. Same year, the Rolling Stone Magazine name David Bowie, “The Greatest Rock Star Ever.” Today, his music is heard in every corner of the world.

Twilight Zone- The Eye of the Beholder

Twilight Zone- The Eye of the Beholder

We live in a society where physical beauty and appearance is more important than inner beauty. In the episode of the “Eye of the Beholder” Janet is an individual desperate to live a normal life. Throughout her live she has gone through multiple facial reconstruction surgeries to be normal. In the society she lives, people are not accepted and are segregated away from society because they are different and ugly. She is force to her last facial surgery to appear normal, but as she takes off all her bandages nothing is how she expected to be.  She sees herself as an ugly and deformed individual. She doesn’t understand why she has to be different, and why she can’t be accepted for she who really is. Today, our society is no different than the one Janet is living because we put more importance in the outer beauty than the inner beauty. People believe the answer to have a happy life and be accepted is beauty. Television is the number one source to create a false image among society. People believe a false image is what really matters. For example, fashion models portray a false image by being skinny, fashionable and using a lot of makeup.  This false image creates conflicts among the youth making them believe they are not beautiful and creating low self steam. I believe beauty is not what you see in the mirror, and everybody is beautiful in their own way.  People shouldn’t be treated different just because they look different. We live in a society where we have multiple cultures and ethnicities, but it doesn’t make us different. We should learn to love our self and accept who we really are because at the end nobody is perfect.

"Girl, Interrupted"

               

                 In the novel “Girl Interupted” the author explains in the last chapter a Vermeer painting of a young girl changed Susanna life in a blink of an eye. The first time Susanna saw the Vermeer painting at the age of seventeen she knew something was going on in her head, and saw warning to her life, but at the moment she didn’t understand it. I believe the trip to The Frick was the most valuable part in to Susanna life because she was able to portrait herself through the Vermeer painting. She saw her life was stopped like the girl in the painting. Although she didn’t know the exact meaning of the painting she was able to understand it years later. 

                When Susanna was seventeen years of age, she was visiting for the first the The Frick Art Center with his lover English teacher. Even though he was her English teacher something romantically was going between them. As she was walking through the halls of the Frick, she encountered multiple painting in the walls, but none of them catch her attention. Until, she came across paintings that stand out. It was a Vermeer painting of a young girl with deep brown eyes sitting on a chair ignoring her beefy music teacher. The painting had a dark warm winter essence, but the face of the young girl was brighter. It looked like the girl was looking directly into Susanna and warning her about something. The girl lips were open saying “Don’t!”  As Susanna stepped back to compliment the painting form a different point. The girl in the painting told her “wait! Don’t go!”

                Susanna knew it was a direct warning to her, but she didn’t understand it, and ignore it. She eventually went crazy and institutionalized.  Throughout her stance at the mental hospital, she was diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder. From the point she got in to the hospital, she knew something unclear was in her mind like if something needed explanation. Throughout her stay at the hospital she tried to comprehend what was really wrong with her.  Even though she was discharged from the hospital she still felt the need of an answer to her whole life.  Years later, she visited The Frick Art Center for a second time. For a moment, she forgot she had been at the Frick before, and remembered the Vermeer painting. Without losing time, she went directly to the painting. This time, the painting appeared different as if the years transformed it. She saw the painting in a different point of view. The girl in the painting, “She was no longer urgent,” the girl appeared sad, distracted, and her teacher was bearing down to grab her attention. The young girl was looking out and away, as she was looking for someone to see her. Susanna noticed the name of the painting “Girl Interrupted at her Music,” at that moment all her questions, emotions and concerns where answered. For the first time, she was able to see herself as the girl in the painting. Susanna knew her life was interrupted at very young age, and a big part of her life was taken away. Like the girl in the painting, she was trap in a moment that she can’t recover. Susanna with tears on hear eye said “I see you,” she saw the girl needed help and wanted to escape, but help never got to her.  The Vermeer painting closed a chapter in Susanna life, and she was finally able to comprehend and accept what happened to her.

                Through Susanna’s eyes, in “Girl, Interrupted,” I realized that a mental problem is not only a disorder, but a reality.  I learned how a person can struggle to overcome their own thoughts.  Additionally, I saw how a person can not only lose friends, and family, but they can also lose themselves as an individual. Everybody is prone to fall into some kind of mental disorder, and is something that needs our entire attention and help. I enjoy reading this novel because it helps me see mental disorder in a different prospective.  I strongly recommend this book to anyone who wants a better inside of living with mental disorder is.   

The Mayas and Me (Tattoo)

 

The idea of my tattoo came up from a vacation trip to Can  It was my first time knowing in detail about the Mayan culture and how they used to live. I was fascinated with the culture, pyramids, traditions, language, calendar and numbers. I was amused how a civilization could be so advanced. One thing in particular that grabbed my attention was how numbers used to be for them. Simple symbols like bars, dots, and figures that represent complex numbers.   From different ancient cultures of the world the Mayan culture is fascinating because it was not only a great civilization, but they are my roots as a Mexican. A tattoo of the Mayan numbers would not only represent my cultural background, but would help me remember where I came from.  Although I would never get a tattoo soon, a tattoo of Mayan numbers would represent me as an individual.

cun, Mexico two years ago.

The idea of getting a tattoo on any part of your body sounds crazy for many people, but today you can get a tattoo anywhere you want. Tattoos have been around for many centuries, and in many parts of the world they are considered part of the culture. Today, people get tattoos to represent a tribe, for ceremonial purposes, religious believes, government rebellion, prove a point, fashion, feel cool or accepted. More than just ink in your body it represents emotions and expression of an individual.  For example, many people who are passionate for music and see it as an inspiration tool for their life. They tend to get music related tattoos like instruments, lyrics, sound waves or even the name of their favorite band.  Whether we like it or not, tattoos are part of our modern culture and the popularity is increasing every day. I believe tattoos are a way of silent expression and we should appreciate the art of it. Tattoos are more than ink in people skin is the feeling and emotions of each individual.

If I ever get a tattoo, it would be a modified Mayan number ten on my right inner forearm. My tattoo would consist of one solid black two inches long bar and parallel to it three solid black three millimeters dots, and followed by two more solid black dots shaping the tattoo like a pyramid. The tattoo would represent each member of my family. The long solid black bar with the three dots parallel to it would represent my seven siblings and me. The two dots at the front would represent my parents who are the pillars of the family. Like the Mayan pyramid Chichen Itza it would represent unity, strength, love and a bond that last forever.  The tattoo would be in my right forearm because my family is always on my side and support me in any circumstances.  Also, the Mayan numbers represent my cultural background as Mexican and to never forget where I came from. I believe people around me would look into my tattoo and might just see figures of ink in my skin, but it is more than that.  I would feel proud of it because it would represent not only my family, but my Mexican culture.

Each individual has their own opinions of tattoos, but I believe tattoos are more than images in your skin. It is the reflection of somebody’s experience, thoughts, culture, and expression. I connect with the idea of getting this tattoo someday because it makes me feel like I am part of the Mayan culture and feel proud of it. The Mayan number ten in my right inner forearm is what connects me with my family, Mexican background and it is a tribute to a great culture and traditions. People should understand that no matter what cultural background you come from you should always respect and honor it. I believe tattoos are more than ink in your body to appear cool among society. It is a way of telling the whole world who you are and what you believe.

Book of My Past

Book of My Past

My book from my past is the novel “The First True Lie” by Marina Mender. I bought this book in Bars and Nobel of San Diego by the beginning of the year. I was looking for an entertaining and interested book to read in my spear time at work. After looking through the vast quantity of book Bars and Novels can offer. I encountered this book in the psychological fiction area. Initially, what grabbed my attention was the cover of the book. A young boy sitting on chair and what appears to be the living room of his home. He is sitting on a chair in a reclining position whit his arms in the back of his head just relaxing, free of stress and contemplating an easy child’s world.  Second of all, the title of the book “The First True Lie” reminded me of the first lie someone ever told me that at the end and over time was true. The novel is about a 10 year old boy who lives with his single mother. He lives a normal life like any other young kid of his age, but he is worry and obsesses what a miserable life would be without parents. His mother who is depressed for the lack of love in her life starts taking anti depressants. One morning before going to school, he noticed his mom didn’t wake up form bed like she normally does. He ignores it because he knows how exhausting her mother job could be, so he goes to school. When he comes back home from school, his mother is still in bed. At that point he got concern of her mother and goes to check on her only to found out she is dead. The young boy gets submerged in deep emotions, but doesn’t really know how to react. The first thing that pops into his head is what a people would think of him and what kind of awful life would he have now that he is orphanage. He creates a plan that no one would ever know his mom is death and he is orphanage. He starts to live his life like nothing ever happened with his decomposing mother’s death body still on bed.  One of my favorite parts of the book is when his best friend comes home to do homework. As soon he enters the house he says “it smells funny” and ask where is his mother? Without saying more he told him his mother is just sleeping on the other room and she would not bother us for the whole day.  I really enjoyed this novel because it reminds me how child’s minds are and how they see things different. I strongly recommend this novel because you can see and go into a child head in time of stress in a funny, entertain and easy way of reading.