MIXED ECONOMY

            Imagine a world where you have to obey other people’s orders even though you do not want to. Or a world where everyone can do whatever they want to do freely, which leads to complete chaos. Sounds bad, huh? Well, mixed economy is a combination between those two worlds; it contains the positive features of both. The government gives their people the rights to decide for themselves while watching over them, therefore, it affects people’s lives positively.

            First of all, mixed economy gives their citizens freedom. Every single person has the right to decide what they need, and does not have to be forced by anyone. Although, people might not know what to do and get stuck, but it is a good idea to just let them figure it out on their own, without depending on anyone. For example, in the short story “Stop The Sun”, there was a war between Vietnam and the United States. Vietnamese people wanted to fight to protect their country when the Americans attacked, and they could, with the government approving. In the end, the Vietnamese won. This shows that they all had the rights to go up against what they hate and fight freely for what they love; and that is a positive thing.

            Second of all, it is safe. The government creates laws to protect consumers and manage produces and services. The government and the people make decisions together. All the materials that are exported and imported the country have to be examined and controlled by the government. For example, if a fisherman wants to trade his fish with someone else’s rice from another faraway country, he has to have the government’s permission. If the government finds out the rice is poisoned, the fisherman can’t trade. This proves that the government in mixed economy has good intentions of protecting their people. This is why USA has the best economy and life standard.

            Also, mixed economy is a major economy on Earth; it appears in most countries, including USA. The US has high inflation right now. The federal reserve bank just created new money to buy debt last year for the housing crisis. Their government, too, has made rules for their citizens to obey, such as the prices of the gasoline, employees, and other wages individuals earn. It has been trying to become a mixed economy. That was why the US was a very developed country.

            Mixed economy is a mixture between command economy (an strict, harsh economy ruled by the government) and market economy (a free economy where everyone has the right to decide). Mixed economy has a great effect on people’s lives by giving them freedom and protection. Everyone needs freedom to be happy, and to enjoy their lives but they also need safety; a mixed economy provides citizens with both so these benefits.

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Response To Literature- WOW :]

     Our group- Jennifer and Anna - chose the story “The Wise Old Woman” by Yoshiko Uchida. It is a short story that tells a lesson- or moral- about ageism. The theme of the story is: Don’t judge people based on their age. Treat them with honor and respect, because that’s what they truly deserve.
     “The Wise Old Woman” is a story that takes place in a village in China. There was a cruel young lord that ruled over the area. He commanded his villagers to send away all the people who are older than seventy- one years old to the mountains and let them die there. He thought that all the old women or men have no strength, and that they are useless. Years passed; soon there were no old individuals left.
     There was a young farmer who lived in that village. He had a mother who reached the age of seventy- one. The farmer loved his mother; therefore he broke the rules and kept his mother in a small room in secret. Days passed, and Lord Higa of the town beyond the hills threatened to control the land if the villagers couldn't solve the riddles he gave them. The cruel young lord told his people so solve them, but they couldn't. The farmer came to ask his mother for help; and after three tasks, she solved them all easily. The young lord found out about it when the son told him, and canceled the mean order he gave. He figured out: even though old people didn't have strength, they still have the wisdom that most young people don't.
     The theme “Don’t judge people based on their age” tells people that we shouldn’t mistreat people just because they are too young or too old. That is what ageism means: regarding aged persons as unworthy, and unsuitable for attention. Elderly people usually get treated badly because others think they’re too old to do anything useful for them. However, that is wrong. Old people have more experiences they’ve been through their whole life, and therefore, they have more wisdom. Even if they don’t have strength like young ones, but they’re smart, at least. Elderly individuals are also human beings, too, just like every other person on this planet. And remember this: someday you’re going to be like them, no matter what- well, unless you die soon. It’s not fair for them to not be accepted just because they’re aged.
     There are some parts in the story that shows that old people- even female or male- is worth taking care for. On page two hundred and twelve, the young lord complimented the old woman: “’I have been very wrong,’ he said finally. ‘Never again will I demand that the old people of our village be sent to the mountains to die. Rather, they will be treated with the respect and honor they deserve and share with us the wisdom of their years.’” There was another one on page two hundred and ten, when the farmer told his mom: “’Mother, you are wonderfully wise.’” There were some other parts when the woman solved all of the questions, when none of the villagers can and all of them were surprised by the answers.
     Old people have tried to live up and spent their whole lives helping others, so they deserve respect and honor from other people. The theme “Don’t judge people based on their age” tells you a lesson to not make others sad, hurt, and behave with disgusted eyes, especially old ones. Deal with them the way you want younger children to act in front of you when you get aged.

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Vocab words

1. Mesmerized- Percy was completely mesmerized by the beautiful ocean view. 2. Impeccably- When I see your impeccably perfect face, there's not a thing that I would change.
3. Petrified- She was petrified when she saw the ghost.
4. Stoically- He works stoically at everything.
5. Dissuade- The teacher dissuaded the student from taking a dangerous risk.
6. Chaotic- The room was messy and chaotic.
7. Negotiated- India and Pakistan negotiated with each other to share the land.
8. Acquistition- It's not good when you acquistitate something people want to have.
9. Corps- Your father is a corp; he takes place in the army.
10. Commemorate- People are usually silence to commemorate dead people.
11. Mimicking- He hates it when people mimicks or copy him.
12. Resembles- Your hair resembles his. You guys have the same blonde hair.

Gentlemen of Rio En Medio- Literaly Focus

13. This story is told from the point of view of a narrator who is a character in the story. How might this story differ if Don Anselmo were the narrator?

I think this story might be a little different. The setting, time, and some of the characters will be the same, but probably the rising/ falling action, conflict, and resolution'll be a little bit different. The story's point of view changes entirely, too. It might talk more about Don Anselmo's feelings, and the characters might be different, because there may be more or less people, based on the relationships between him and others. We can also get a chance to find out the reasons why he does things his way, like selling the house and explaining what was going on to the customer. There's a possible that he would tell the pasts, how the trees of the village- or people- connects to the plot. In my opinion, the story will change, but there will be some things that stays the same.

Vocabs for Stop The Sun & Gentlemen of Rio En Medio

Stop The Sun:
1. There was a commotion near my house in the middle of the night.
2. He didn't organize his folder, that's why it got foundered.
3. All the work the group did was ruined because she lost the paper.
4. Dad's shoulder usually get inered, probably because he works too much. =]

Gentllemen of Rio En Medio:
1. The two companies negotiated with each other to not fight over something so silly.
2. I like how there are innumerable amount of stars in the sky.
3. I'm a descendant of my granparents! :D
4. The boundaries between countries isolated them.

Stop The Sun Assessment # 7

7. Do you think Terry made the right decision about questioning his father on his experience in Vietnam? Why or why not?

From my perspective, people usually get annoyed when someone tries to figure out something by asking them questions. They might even think those people are nosy, while what they wanted to do was just trying to understand something, like Terry and his mother. People wouldn't really ask private questions often, because they think it would disturb others.
But in Terry's case, I think it might be okay. It might even be good for him to be curious. He was just worried about his father and tried to find a way to get the idea. People usually say that talking to someone about something terrible might make you feel better, in a way. That was what happened to Terry's father, too. His mother- who didn't want him to know about anything in the Vietnam war- probably told him to be quite because she thought it was best for him, and for his dad. Also because Terry asked, his father told him all about the war and his sadness. In my opinion, he might feel a bit relieved, telling someone what he's been suffering. Terry's curiousness led to something good, I think.