Nixon

President Nixon did both positive and negative things during his presidency. Even though there were some positive aspects, I think overall he had a negative impact on our country. First off, Nixon produced a list of enemies which consisted of people who didn't support his administration. A good president wouldn't have a list and this does not set a good example for the people. Also, Nixon sabotaged Edmund Muskie, who was a Democratic candidate running for president against Nixon. A president who is willing to ruin someones chances for president is not a good role model for America. The biggest negative thing Nixon did was the incident with the Watergate Scandal. Five of Nixon's "plumbers" were caught wiretapping apartments at Watergate where Democrats were staying. Nixon was caught spying on other people and listening to their personal conversations. He then paid people to keep quiet about the situation so he wouldn't get in trouble. This goes to show that Nixon was not trustworthy and was lying to many people. A president who is in charge of the country should be honest and set good examples. Therefore, Nixon had an overall negative impact on America.

ERA

I agree with the ideas of the ERA and that everyone, including men and women, should be treated equally. I don't think it's fair that women are looked at as inferior to men. Although there are differences between the two, that does not mean they should be treated differently. I believe each have they're own qualities which make them better than the other but still equal. However, I do not think the ERA should be brought back. I think it would just cause a lot of violence and protest around the world. In most aspects, women are looked at as equal to men, but there are some instances where men are looked at to be more powerful. Therefore, I think the ERA should not be brought back and tried again.

Jackie Robinson

I feel that Jackie Robinson should be ranked as one of the greatest civil rights figures in American History but not the greatest. There were many other people in American History who had more acheivements and did more things but, in athletics, I think he is the greatest figure. Robinson was the first African American to play in the major leagues. He didn't let the criticism and racial slurs he got affect him. Others were inspired by him and followed what he did. Soon people began to respect him because they realized he was a very good player and the color of his skin didn't matter. Robinson created more opportunities for African Americans to become apart of what whites did. I think Jackie Robinson was a great influence and could be ranked as one of the greatest civil rights figures in American History.

The Butter Battle Book

The Yooks and the Zooks are in a stalemate,
and realize they both do not want to wait.
Each sitting on the wall with each other in sight,
they both no longer want to fight.
They make up their mind
and decide to be kind.
They set their differences aside
and hold their heads with great pride.
They knock down the wall
and become friends after all.