Through society, we have been taught that dogs are a man’s best friend. Well, I have come to find that there is another animal that I believe to be a man’s best friend. An animal who we can closely relate to: the gorilla.
Gorillas are very intelligent and trusting species. When you look in to their eyes, you can feel the trust between you and this animal. They allow us to touch them, to come close and experience them so personally. Gorillas have been taught to trust mankind and have built up a close relationship. Unfortunately, we are slowly breaking this relationship through the killings of a very special species of gorilla.
The silverback mountain gorilla can be found in Rwanda, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. They thrive in the lush forests that surround these countries. Unfortunately for us humans, we may not be able to enjoy the company of this beautiful species for much longer. There are only about 700 left of this species. In Rwanda and Uganda gorillas continue to flourish, but In the Democratic Republic they are under protected and are slowly being killed. Gorillas have been able to survive in Rwanda and Uganda because of the protection programs and the park rangers, but in the Democratic Republic the constant fighting within the country has caused the park rangers to flee and leave these beautiful creatures to fend for themselves.
According to the U.N. Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) 10 mountain gorillas have been shot to death in the Democratic Republic, in the last year. Even if they are not killed, many of the gorillas you may come across in all of the countries are missing body parts, such as hands and feet. It is truly heart breaking to see.
Gorillas are much like humans. They travel in groups or, “families,” in which a male is the ultimate leader. There are many female gorillas and babies that are protected by this fierce male. Male silverbacks can be very intimidating. It seems as though their favorite thing to do is to stand on their hind legs and bang on their chest, a fair warning that the male is the boss.
In a sense these gorilla families are much like our human families. A father protects, a mother cares for the young, and the children love to play. There is a real sense of connection with these animals, and I believe we have no right to tear these families apart any longer. We should have more protection for them, because once they are gone, they are gone forever.
I believe that an immediate action should be taken against the poachers of these countries. How would they like it if we set out to hunt for their family? I believe everyone in this world should take some point of action to help these creatures. I know I am. In my schooling I am studying zoology, and then I will be able to become a zoologist and save these precious animals. Our world would be nothing without wildlife. We would lose millions of dollars and food sources would evaporate in to thin air. Who wants to live in a world without man’s best friend? Certainly not me.
Friday, December 21, 2007
Friday, December 7, 2007
This i believe.
This I believe.
I believe in the power of second chances. Mistakes are an inevitable part of every human being’s life and past. You can not fight it, you can not avoid it, and you can not ignore it. Embrace it; accept it. Mistakes are part of who everyone becomes. They have the power to shape a life. Two very strong pathways emerge from a mistake. One in which you can take in order to move on and learn from your mistakes, growing and developing as a person. The other takes you to a road of regret and miseries. Instead of developing on the other road, you are left here, becoming weaker and weaker. Well, I have always chosen to take action and stay on the road to happiness. I leave my past behind me and my future in front of me, just as it was always meant to be. I learn, I live and I grow. In my past relationships, a lot of mistakes were made on both parts of the friendship. In one particular relationship too many were made, and they became destructive. Unfortunately, a beautiful relationship was ruined. Well, years after it came to an abrupt and painful stop, and we decided to try and become friends again, at least. After a while it wasn’t so hard and our trust was rebuilt, because we forgave each other and learned. Now, we are back together again and going smoothly for months now. It was not so easy to rebuild that relationship, but trust and forgiveness was a key component. Without giving a second chance, we would not have the amazing relationship we have today, and I am proud of our lessons we have learned. Therefore I must say, I believe in second chances, because no one is perfect, and you should never give up on something that may be your last chance at happiness.
I believe in the power of second chances. Mistakes are an inevitable part of every human being’s life and past. You can not fight it, you can not avoid it, and you can not ignore it. Embrace it; accept it. Mistakes are part of who everyone becomes. They have the power to shape a life. Two very strong pathways emerge from a mistake. One in which you can take in order to move on and learn from your mistakes, growing and developing as a person. The other takes you to a road of regret and miseries. Instead of developing on the other road, you are left here, becoming weaker and weaker. Well, I have always chosen to take action and stay on the road to happiness. I leave my past behind me and my future in front of me, just as it was always meant to be. I learn, I live and I grow. In my past relationships, a lot of mistakes were made on both parts of the friendship. In one particular relationship too many were made, and they became destructive. Unfortunately, a beautiful relationship was ruined. Well, years after it came to an abrupt and painful stop, and we decided to try and become friends again, at least. After a while it wasn’t so hard and our trust was rebuilt, because we forgave each other and learned. Now, we are back together again and going smoothly for months now. It was not so easy to rebuild that relationship, but trust and forgiveness was a key component. Without giving a second chance, we would not have the amazing relationship we have today, and I am proud of our lessons we have learned. Therefore I must say, I believe in second chances, because no one is perfect, and you should never give up on something that may be your last chance at happiness.
Smoking on the beach.
Sarasota County Commission
December 7, 2007
Dear Commissioners:
I am addressing the issue of smoking on a beach. I believe that smoking on the beach should be banned for many different reasons. These reasons are not only because of the inconvenience, litter, and health hazards, but because as beach is our main source of economy. Ruining it is causing major damage. Therefore, I feel it is imperative that we address this situation as quickly as possible.
Smoking is very hazardous for your health. It endangers the health of not only the smoker, but of all the people around them. People go to the beach to enjoy their vacations, weekends, and just to have fun, but people don’t expect to be bombarded with litter, smoke, and inconvenience. Imagine taking your three year old daughter to the beach to build sand castles, splash in the water, and collect seashells. What if your baby girl walked up to you holding someone’s old disgusting cigarette butt? All of those germs and chemicals are now on your baby and making for a hazardous situation.
Also, smoking causes immense amounts of litter to our beaches. People want to enjoy our precious Florida sand and beaches, yet smokers are allowed to trash our shores and ruin our main source of economy. Few if not any of these beach smokers ever take responsibility to clean up our beaches either. In 2000 a control program for smoking picked up 32 pounds of butts in Sarasota beaches, and butts take 10 years to decompose.
This disgusting habit is destroying our lovely economic beaches. No tourist or local family wants to go to a beach to find litter and a mess. Smoking causes health problems, litters the sand, and causes people to turn their noses away in disgust. I believe that the safety of the children and of our families is in the hands of this law. Smoking should be banned to protect us, our future, and our amazing sunshine state.
Sincerely,
December 7, 2007
Dear Commissioners:
I am addressing the issue of smoking on a beach. I believe that smoking on the beach should be banned for many different reasons. These reasons are not only because of the inconvenience, litter, and health hazards, but because as beach is our main source of economy. Ruining it is causing major damage. Therefore, I feel it is imperative that we address this situation as quickly as possible.
Smoking is very hazardous for your health. It endangers the health of not only the smoker, but of all the people around them. People go to the beach to enjoy their vacations, weekends, and just to have fun, but people don’t expect to be bombarded with litter, smoke, and inconvenience. Imagine taking your three year old daughter to the beach to build sand castles, splash in the water, and collect seashells. What if your baby girl walked up to you holding someone’s old disgusting cigarette butt? All of those germs and chemicals are now on your baby and making for a hazardous situation.
Also, smoking causes immense amounts of litter to our beaches. People want to enjoy our precious Florida sand and beaches, yet smokers are allowed to trash our shores and ruin our main source of economy. Few if not any of these beach smokers ever take responsibility to clean up our beaches either. In 2000 a control program for smoking picked up 32 pounds of butts in Sarasota beaches, and butts take 10 years to decompose.
This disgusting habit is destroying our lovely economic beaches. No tourist or local family wants to go to a beach to find litter and a mess. Smoking causes health problems, litters the sand, and causes people to turn their noses away in disgust. I believe that the safety of the children and of our families is in the hands of this law. Smoking should be banned to protect us, our future, and our amazing sunshine state.
Sincerely,
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