Censorship

Hello and welcome again my fellow readers. For todays issue, were going to talk about censorship which is a topic that not many discuss about.

For starters, censorship is the banning of speech or other public communication that are considered harmful, sensitive or politically incorrect which is determined by the people, media or even government. Censorship is commonly used to avoid conflicts and harmful influence towards other people.

There many examples of censorship. One of the most common censorship we can see in our daily life is in film. Some film may contain violent and sexual scene which is inappropriate towards innocent children. So before movie film are released in the big screen, it must first be examine to categorise it into its category. It is divided into 18>, 13> with the accompany of one adult and general. Did u know that the popular movie, A Good Day to Die Hard was band in England. This is due to the fact that the movie was going to be released in 13 above category but it was banned because of inappropriate language use and physical violence which should have been in 18 above.

So lets turn towards a simpler example, video game. I know, many would prefer a violent and adventurous game compared to plain strategy games. However, games which include in warfare, fighting and assassination have bad influence towards children's and teenagers mindset. Because they are still in their developing stage towards adulthood, they are keen to mimic from whatever they see. They tend to be more violent and try to do dangerous stunts which may cause severe damage towards their body. One of the popular example was the Sandy Hook massacre. A video gamer called Adam Lanza under the influence of the game called "Call On Duty" had shot and killed 20 children and 6 adult staff member at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut on December 14, 2012. It is considered as the most deadly school shooting in American history. Which is why brutal and erotic games need to be censored for the benefits of the young and immature.

Music are also important factor which should be censored. With all do respect, I am really disappointed with some of the artist today that use inappropriate content in their music videos just to market their songs. I'm sure most of u have heard of madonna. She is the first ever hottest star to get a music video ( Justify My Love) rejected by MTV as it is deemed to much nudity and bisexuality. One of her music video, "Like A Prayer" had been criticised by religious group because of the burning cross and also the black painted Jesus that had shocked many which eventually caused her TV commercial deal worth $5,000,000 by pepsi cola got cancelled. Her ideology of pushing the boundaries have reached a certain point were it is deemed as gone too far. Although she had millions of fans world wide, she had also offended many in the process. Such idols brings bad influence towards others especially teenagers and children. Now, many artist have also walked the same path in controversial music entertainment such as Britney Spears, Lady Gaga and the hottest debate now which is Miley Cyrus. These kind of musics should undeniably be censored without question, as children nowadays can have excess to it with ease through internet.          

  

Gun Control

Gun Control

Since ancient times, man uses weapons for self defence in order to protect themselves from harm. Humans that lacked physical ability compared to wild beast can protect their territories by killing them using sharp wooden spears. When gun powder was discovered, weapon technology evolve from simple spears and swords to guns and rockets.   

  

Guns are important as it have may use and advantages. Guns help people in so many ways in life and almost every country around the world have them. So why is it that in some countries guns are not legalised? Some  have contradicted the use of guns as it also brings problems with it. Arguments have been made between advocates and protestors about the legalisation of guns. So lets discuss why is it such a big issue nowadays.

So first, lets talk about the advantages. Guns can level the gap between a 200 pound man and a frail person such as old people, women and children. It is better to use a gun rather than a taser which is more unlikely to be overpowered by brute force. When both side have the possession of the gun, the field is levelled. So the attacker would hesitate and think twice before attacking. Hence, guns help weaker defender than stronger attacker. When I carry a gun, you cannot deal with me by force. You have to use reason and try to persuade me, because I have a way to negate your threat or employment of force.  Safety assurance of owning a gun helps boost peoples confidence so they wont be easily subdue towards the attackers demands. In a way, guns reduces the need for physical violence. When you see hollywood movies, when a hero is attacked by a street gang, the worst possible out come is only lip cut and minor bruises. However, real life situation is a completely different story. Victims usually come out with more severe damage such as broken bones or even death. Hence, most people would prefer owning a gun when they are going out especially at night were most crimes happened.

Further more, guns are also used to protect valuable belongings and territory. In some parts of the world, rural countries such as india used guns to chase away wild animals. Wild animals like elephants and tigers sometimes wander of into inhabitant territory, so law enforcement's must use guns to safely drive them away without risking lives. Farmers are also often equipped with guns to protect their farmland from invaders and wild animals. 

Basically, it is also fair to say that owning a gun is an individual right. Polices are sometimes are overpowered by criminals as they lack gun power. Instead, normal citizen owning a gun can give contributions by helping the police to apprehend criminals. If we widen our scoop of view, if every family in a country owns at least a gun, the country will gain better protection from treats from other countries. Government will not be distracted in protecting their citizen and focus more on fighting of enemy attacks. Well armed citizen also well 

protected against government tyranny.

So now we know why guns are important in our daily life. So now we will turn our view towards the other side of the story. Although, guns are used for self defence, some may misuse it for their own selfish benefits. Guns help increase the rate of successful crime because victims that cannot fend for themselves will be forced to obediently follow the attackers will. Criminals are able to rob a bank faster with guns which allow them better chance of escaping. This situation is also similar towards rape attacks. Based on statistic, roughly 16,272 murders were committed in the United States during 2008. Of these, about 10,886 or 67% were committed with firearms (Balanced Politic Organisation). Crimes that may have been less harmful can be made more dangerous by adding a gun.

Guns are also deadly when in falls into the hand of childrens. It is reported that American schools harbor approximately 2.1 million bullies and 2.7 million of their victims. Dan Olweus, National School Safety Center. Victims of bullies undergo tremendous pressure and constant fear of getting picked on. Hence, they tend to make weak judgements when their mind are full of hatred towards the bullies. There have been many reports that bullied students brought firearms in school where they massacre the bullies and other students to get even. Further more, young innocent children are to naive to compare right or wrong. If guns are legalized, chances are, accidents are more likely to happend if it fall in to the children's hands.

Finally, guns are also a popular choice for suicide. With the world becoming more and more hectic, people suffer from all kind of stresses such as in breakups, losing a job or even losing someone they held dear the most. In extreme cases, they will want to die and keep imagining it over and over again. Suicides are more likely to happend with the availability of guns, as it's much easier to act immediately on your impulses when a gun is available. Guns are used in about half of U.S. suicides, compared with 64 percent in Kentucky. And suicides involving firearms are fatal 85 percent of the time, compared with less than 3 percent for pills, according to the Harvard Injury Control Research Center. 

So know we know why is it that is such hot social issue this time around. It is true that it have many benefits: however in my opinion, I have to appose it as the casualty is more severe. But its up to others to decide whether it is right or wrong, so think about it.   

Gangsterism

 
Gangsterism. What is it? According to Americans, its a wolf pack made by weak people to be "stronger". According to the Japanese, its a clan. A clan for the sake of "protection". For Malaysians? It's FUN. Fun to show off you're in the gang and having the ability to pick on younger kids or people who aren't in a gang. Here is what I think about gangsterism.

Gangsterism is just a way for kids to rebel and in Malaysia, this problem is getting worse. I'm not talking about fights at the back of the alley or the fights in classes where the students go home with just a bruise on their left eye, I'm talking about MURDER. The last few weeks has been a blood bath. According to a source, right now there is a war that is going on between two Indian rival gangs in our beloved/peaceful country. At least 20-30 Indian man were killed. Not just killed. The brutality of the murder was just too horrifying. 

Gangsterism is not the way to live your life. A lot of Malaysians join gangs like 36, 77, 08, 306, 24 etc. The list of gangs in Malaysia is just too long. Which is sad in a way. Gangs have their own ways

to recognize another fellow gang member. Hand signals, "poetry", tattoos and many more. A lot of the new recruits are kids. LITERALLY. It used to be just the upper forms who was in the gang but nowdays, even kids from primary school know about the gangs, the hand signals and even the tattoos. What's going on with our country? We are a cultural country and that should not change. 
Gangs are on the rise in our country and there is no way anyone can stop it from rising. Gang wars are very common between two rival gangs. These gang wars use to be because of the colour of your skin or revenge something a little more important than a stare down. " Fight for the right cause and you will succeed, fight for the wrong cause and you will get yourself killed. " 

A lot of kids sign themselves up to join a gang no matter what skin colour or what the number/name of the gang is, because of the factors in their lives. For example, bullying. Due to the stress of getting beat up or bullied everyday, they sign themselves up to become a gang member and this will prevent them from getting beat up or bullied but not murdered. Kids tend to be amazed by these

gangs when they are in high school where they find it cool/amazing to walk around with 5-10 people at the back of you. Let me tell you something, IT AIN'T COOL BRO. Just because you're walking with 5-10 people at the back of you doesn't make you big or a gangster, it just shows that you would suck in a one to one fight. There are many other ways to fight bullies. For example, Self defense. Pick up a martial art and protect yourself. Or just tell them a lie and say that you're a black belt karate kid so they wouldn't mess with you. (Might not work everytime)

Joining a gang might be a cool move but it still has consequences.  Everything has consequences. Some gangs will never let you leave the clan. This will be a problem when you finally decide to quit and change the way of your life because it will be too late then. Quoting Tupac Amaru Shakur "Live by the gun, Die by the gun." You know what bothers me the most? The people in Salvador have no home and family, so they start a gang called the Mara Salvatrucha 13 (MS13), that is a reason. To form a family, to show love to the younger ones. Eventhough, they do it with guns and machetes but its understandable. Malaysians? What problems do you have? No money to eat? So you have to sell drugs? No people to love you? So you have to join a gang for love? No home? No government? Dictators? We are definitely a more civilized and more advanced country than the Salvadorians so lets behave like it because right now, we are almost as low as them.

Introduction

Today, the number of social issues, in our country is getting worst day by day. The crime rate has increased dramatically. And at the moment, the (Malaysian) government is doing nothing about it. There are many types of social issues that are disturbing our peaceful country such as, alcoholism, gangsterism, drugs, smoking, abortion, and many many more. In this blog, we'll be focusing on 3 social issues which we believe, are considered to be very popular and definitely absolutely serious issues.

Anorexia Nervosa

Malaysia is well known for its varieties of food where it is available everywhere so only few would have guess that eating disorder are spreading among malaysian people. Based on the New Straits Times, according to statistics, anorexia cases were the highest in 2010, which was 127, then reduced to 111 in 2011. The ministry's Nutrition Division director Rokiah Don have pinpointed that anorexia is rising in urban areas.

In order to avoid of this negative situation, we must take early precautions. One of the most distinctive symptoms is that victims of anorexia have intense fear of getting over weight. They constantly tell themselves that gaining a few pounds will make them a laughing stock. They are mostly influenced by actors and models that have slim and thin bodies which ultimately cause extreme obsession. When specified into female category, they will experience loss of menstrual period.

                                                                                                             

                                                                                                                               

Furthermore, we can also distinguish anorexia patients through warning signs. The most easiest to spot as it is transparent is dramatic weight loss. This is basically due to their denial of hunger. Victims often show change in personality and behavior such as becoming less social with other people, depression and often easily outburst of anger. Other than that, they will also constantly make excuses to avoid mealtime.  

                                                                                               Take care of your body!

Anorexia nervosa are highly serious matter as they have a huge impact towards a persons health. Patients will experience low blood preassure as their heart muscles constantly getting more and more weaker. As a result, their heart rate declined and have high risk of having a heart failure. The lack of nutrient intake in body will cause osteoporosis which is the reduction of bone mass. Weak bones can fracture easily under certain impact. Patience also suffer severe dehydration that can cause them to have kidney failure and hair loss.  

In brief, anorexia nervosa is an alarming issue must be dealt with. It can cause serious harm to other people. People should not stop eating. If we want to get fit then we should retain a healthy diet and exercise daily. If it brings more harm than good, is it really that worth it?

    

Alcoholism

           Today, one of the most common social issues would definitely be alcoholism. Adults and teenagers nowadays, love to drink alcohol. Some of them drink because they want to relieve from stress (similar to smoking). However, through scientific research, there are many disadvantages of drinking alcohol. According to www.buzzfeed.com, there’s a fact stating that whiskey can cure cancer. But of course, that is 100% false.

Everybody faces stress but alcohol is not the solution!

Lung Infection

          Firstly, alcohol can affect how our internal organs work. Our lungs will be affected most by alcohol. In simple words, there’ll be permanent damage (scarring) towards the lungs because of excessive alcohol. Our lungs are very important because they help us with breathing, breaking down protein, managing sugar (glucose) level, and many more. Basically, drinking alcohol can cause infections such as lung cancer or even cystic fibrosis and these infections are usually incurable.

This is what happens when you
drink too much alcohol!

          Other than that, alcohol is known to be a stimulant. This will cause the body to become more active than usual (similar to adrenaline). However, alcohol is a type of stimulant which causes the human to have less control over the brain. This is why drinkers forget things easily. Drinkers will drink alcohol, get hyped up, and then party every day. This might sound fun but it’s very dangerous, especially for heavy drinkers. These people will be unconscious and sometimes have no idea of what they’re doing. Not only that, there have been many car accidents because they still want to drive even when they’re drunk!

Say NO to alcohol!

          Overall, this is a social issue that must be resolved in the future. There have been many deaths over the years. Some of our children are getting influenced by the alcohol commercials broadcasted on television. Therefore, it’s very important for parents to have more control over their actions in their daily activities. In my opinion, I never understood the purpose of drinking. There’s just one question that I always ask myself when it comes to alcohol, “Why should I need to drink alcohol, when there’s Pepsi?”