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We have finished our first two units and aren't we learning? Gotta admit AP is alot of work. I hope you are enjoying the class. I'm having the time of my life. How about some easy extra credit...
Let's tackle Yali's question. 10 points for the first one to tell me what Yali's question is. Then I'll give you 5 points each for every intelligent response (up to 20 points). Have fun!
Friday, November 14, 2008
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Cortney's Article
GENGHIS KAHN- INNOCENT?
Last Friday, a jury made the final decision for notorious conqueror and ruler Genghis Kahn. The verdict: Innocent. “He’s a monster!” says the last emperor of Khwarizmi, Jalal Ad-Dinmingu. And yet… this ‘monster’ has just had his record cleared of all criminal acts!
The court room was alive with witnesses who told of the great crimes of Genghis Kahn. People whose faces were nearly crimson from anger, and people who looked as if they would burst into tears at any moment. With a resentful look upon his face, Jalal stated, “because of him [Genghis Kahn], my dad had to leave…and he died.”
Genghis Kahn’s crimes happened mainly during 1206-1227, while he ruled of the Mongols. He and his brutish men were nomadic until they conquered China. Then, they settled there to rule over their newfound territory. Genghis Kahn was widely speculated to be a man who craved power, which was proven when he conquered many of the lands around China to enlarge his empire. The great man obviously must have developed a greatly overstuffed head, because he did some terrible things and according to him, never felt any regret.
I believe that this jury was much too lenient on him. So what if he influenced history? Doesn’t anyone care about the lives he ruined while he did it?!
Take, for example, the unnamed Persian general who so kindly spoke to me after the trial. He stated, with a very firm voice, “There is nothing in my mind that makes me thing Genghis Kahn is a good person. He’s a brutal warrior and he’s unfair. He is…” A that point the man paused to gather his thoughts and then spoke with a renewed strength: “he has done so much to our troops. He has murdered, he has raped our women, and I don’t think this is right!” Now, what kind of perfectly innocent 9as defined by the court) ruler would act in such a manner? An evil one, I say.
Of course, there were a few people who felt as the jury did, and believed Genghis Kahn was innocent. People like his favorite wife, Borle. “He sacrificed many things to have a good empire!” says Borle, confidently. “I supported him 100%!” But, you see, isn’t a wife almost required to support her husband in everything he does? Not to mention the wife of a ruler. Even if she had any reservations, she obviously wouldn’t speak them in public for fear of Genghis Kahn’s wrath! His crimes definitely outweighed the minor good he did for his Mongols!
I predict that in five years or less, Genghis Kahn will have already returned to his killing and raping sprees and will have tried to conquer nearby countries. His lack of regret for his actions is appalling. His defense did not seem to take note of this. When asked if they truly believed in his innocence, personally, one of the lawyers, a sharp-dressed one, stated, “His intentions were good!”- A meek defense, but yet, still a hint at his innocence, according to his lawyers.
The prosecution did not approach me with any opinion, and as I approached them, a strange tone coming from a loudspeaker nearby compelled me to leave the room and eat lunch (some kind of magic?).
Illegal Courtroom Magic aside, Genghis Kahn’s newfound clean record may prompt him to dirty it up again! Already his conquests have affected our life! What do you suppose could happen if he were to carry on like this for 50 years?! Mass chaos, an empire governed by a ruthless tyrant, murder and rape abundant… What kind of lives would we lead?!
Genghis Kahn innocent? Feh. Tomorrow, we’ll look up in the sky and see a wild boar soaring overhead. Better go buy yourself a lottery ticket.
- Cortney Chapman
Last Friday, a jury made the final decision for notorious conqueror and ruler Genghis Kahn. The verdict: Innocent. “He’s a monster!” says the last emperor of Khwarizmi, Jalal Ad-Dinmingu. And yet… this ‘monster’ has just had his record cleared of all criminal acts!
The court room was alive with witnesses who told of the great crimes of Genghis Kahn. People whose faces were nearly crimson from anger, and people who looked as if they would burst into tears at any moment. With a resentful look upon his face, Jalal stated, “because of him [Genghis Kahn], my dad had to leave…and he died.”
Genghis Kahn’s crimes happened mainly during 1206-1227, while he ruled of the Mongols. He and his brutish men were nomadic until they conquered China. Then, they settled there to rule over their newfound territory. Genghis Kahn was widely speculated to be a man who craved power, which was proven when he conquered many of the lands around China to enlarge his empire. The great man obviously must have developed a greatly overstuffed head, because he did some terrible things and according to him, never felt any regret.
I believe that this jury was much too lenient on him. So what if he influenced history? Doesn’t anyone care about the lives he ruined while he did it?!
Take, for example, the unnamed Persian general who so kindly spoke to me after the trial. He stated, with a very firm voice, “There is nothing in my mind that makes me thing Genghis Kahn is a good person. He’s a brutal warrior and he’s unfair. He is…” A that point the man paused to gather his thoughts and then spoke with a renewed strength: “he has done so much to our troops. He has murdered, he has raped our women, and I don’t think this is right!” Now, what kind of perfectly innocent 9as defined by the court) ruler would act in such a manner? An evil one, I say.
Of course, there were a few people who felt as the jury did, and believed Genghis Kahn was innocent. People like his favorite wife, Borle. “He sacrificed many things to have a good empire!” says Borle, confidently. “I supported him 100%!” But, you see, isn’t a wife almost required to support her husband in everything he does? Not to mention the wife of a ruler. Even if she had any reservations, she obviously wouldn’t speak them in public for fear of Genghis Kahn’s wrath! His crimes definitely outweighed the minor good he did for his Mongols!
I predict that in five years or less, Genghis Kahn will have already returned to his killing and raping sprees and will have tried to conquer nearby countries. His lack of regret for his actions is appalling. His defense did not seem to take note of this. When asked if they truly believed in his innocence, personally, one of the lawyers, a sharp-dressed one, stated, “His intentions were good!”- A meek defense, but yet, still a hint at his innocence, according to his lawyers.
The prosecution did not approach me with any opinion, and as I approached them, a strange tone coming from a loudspeaker nearby compelled me to leave the room and eat lunch (some kind of magic?).
Illegal Courtroom Magic aside, Genghis Kahn’s newfound clean record may prompt him to dirty it up again! Already his conquests have affected our life! What do you suppose could happen if he were to carry on like this for 50 years?! Mass chaos, an empire governed by a ruthless tyrant, murder and rape abundant… What kind of lives would we lead?!
Genghis Kahn innocent? Feh. Tomorrow, we’ll look up in the sky and see a wild boar soaring overhead. Better go buy yourself a lottery ticket.
- Cortney Chapman
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