Gina R. Walker Professor Guirguis ENC 1102-42668 19 March 2013 Let Them Drink Soda The controversial topic of imposing a “soda tax”‚ or surcharge to sweetened beverages‚ in the US‚ is one that has been debated for many years. The purpose of the tax is to discourage people from purchasing sugary drinks in hopes that healthier alternatives would be purchased more often and therefore having a positive effect on the obesity epidemic in America and the rising healthcare costs as a
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Brent Staples clearly doesn’t like being seen as a threat to people. He seems to know why people feel this way about him‚ but wishes that they wouldn’t. I think it depresses him to think about it. He calls these run-ins with people "the language of fear." I think this very accurately describes how the people communicate with staples when they see him. The people who switch sides of the street so they don’t have to pass him‚ and the woman who got her red Doberman out when he came in to her store are
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In his article “Black Men and Public Space‚” Brent Staples argues that people change their behaviors due to their assumptions when a Black man is present and I agree with Brent Staples.For instance‚ when Brent Staples was going to work the security called on him” One day‚ rushing into the office of a magazine I was writing for a deadline story in hand‚ I was mistaken for a burglar.”(paragraph 8) I have experienced this before‚ when I and my aunt went to go get some food there was an African American
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one’s surroundings and to avoid burglary or kidnappings. At first glance Brent Staples is someone a female would put on their radar to look out for. Even though he recognizes that he does seem to have that appearance he knows who he is and feels it to be unjust because passing judgments are made about him on a day to day basis. In his essay “Black Men and Public Spaces”‚ he writes about society’s perception of a black man. Staples used another example where it strengthened an impacted his writing.
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The article‚ Mr. Bellow’s Planet by Brent Staples centers how Staples lived in Chicago as well as his inspiration to become a journalist. The article had a lot of attention grasping moments‚ however‚ I was confused about the structure and the message of the profile. For example‚ in the beginning of the article from pages 179 to 184‚ the article describes the neighborhood in which the narrator lived in as well as how many people feared him. The rest of the article‚ illustrates different characters
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of human brains about the public place and changes the reality of what it meant to what is in their thoughts. In the essay “Black men and Public Space” Brent Staples shared his personal experiences and feelings about how people react and feel when they met him in public places. He explained that when people met black men in public places people (mostly women) were scared of them and looked for ways and means to escape from them. Stereotyping of black that they are not good and they can cause
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Why were we created? I believe we were created to stand out and be different. As DR. Seuss said WHY FIT IN WHEN YOU WERE BORN TO STAND OUT. The quote by DR. Seuss means that you must always be yourself. You should not change who you are for anyone else. Everyone is unique in their own way. We were all born to stand out in our unique way. It’s very easy to fit in so we do what everyone else does and gets what everyone else gets. Standing out like someone has a standout performance. The definition
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Staples Inc. sells over 1 million products available to its retail‚ online and Advantage customers around the world such as office supplies‚ business technology products‚ facilities’ supplies and breakroom supplies‚ computers and mobility products‚ copy and print services‚ and office furniture products. Staples has a growing portfolio of more sustainable products‚ including Staples own brand and national brands‚ in order to meet customer demand. Staple’s product offering includes Staples‚ Quill‚
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were in awe of the admiration that he was bestowing upon me. Officially earning the title of “girlfriend” on November 8th led to my heart leap cheerily even more. Fortunately‚ all throughout our lives we have those who unconditionally love us and constantly feed us the truth we need to hear‚ even when we do not want it. Luckily for me‚ my parents proudly take that role. From the moment this mesmerizing boy walked into my life‚ I had been unable to see past the gaze that googly eyes give you. The impaired
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Judgement" "It was in the echo of that terrified woman’s foots.." (Staples 336) that shows the foreshadowing of the unknown. In the short story‚ "Black Men and Public Space‚" by Brent Staples‚ is a tragic story of fear and embarrassment. From the first person point of view‚ we are able to observe what the main character; a young black man‚ faces on a daily basis. Being treated and viewed as a prisoner‚ ironically‚ was not how he ended up. While experiencing constant judgement; I believe‚ the black
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