Interesting comment for sure. Being a citizen of the United States it is easy to think that we are all somewhat “superior” to others. That said, I think it is inevitable that other people have more to offer. It is not racist to think that Americans are for some reason “better” than people of other countries. For some reasons, though I am sure it will be ill received, we are. I do not think it comes down to a matter of skin tone though. White Americans are not better than Black or Brown Americans. I just should not become a skin color issue.

This girl brings up a very interesting point. Definitely something I have thought about but have not directly responded to. I feel like tests will always be the most important thing, which is kind of messed up. A test will never be cancelled for any reason. At least as far as I know. But that is beside the point. We all react to things differently. If something huge in this country happened and 300,000 people died. I don’t know how I would react. I couldn’t tell you. If it were someone close tome… who knows. But I do not think it is that we don’t care…

Good question, but I don’t really know how to approach it. Personally, hard work is what it is all about. Yes, some immigrants might not have the money but they definitely have the hard work. I don’t think they need the money, at all. Come on, I feel like people always think it is about the money, but it is more than that. Especially those who are less fortunate. The people work their tail off to even enter this country and are willing to do so even further once they enter. And even if they don’t get the greatest job or cannot “afford” to become a citizen, they deserve it because of their effort. People do not need money to get a better life. Maybe I am being naïve but good for them. I respect people who work for where they are in this world. People who work hard, deserve it. That’s what it’s all about. What more can you ask. I really is not about the money. I cannot stress that enough. I can’t tell everyone enough, that I am a proponent of immigration… probably illegal immigration as well. If people care enough to leave their country to come here, I feel like we should not reject them. I am sure they have considered so many options and have finally decided to leave because it is the best viable option. I know there are some consequences but seriously… I don’t see why we aren’t accepting those who need acceptance. Everyone has to understand that people come here with the intention of starting a better life. A life better than the one that they left. I completely respect that. People who say immigrants are taking American jobs are ridiculous. First of all, it is cliché, but immigrants are sometimes willing to do the jobs that we, as Americans, are not as welling to do. I feel like many people will say that immigrants need the money to become citizens and what not, but I don’t know or can’t say if I am on the same page. It is not like everyone can afford to get into the United States legally. So what though. Money is not more important than hard work and effort. Immigrants or at least some immigrants come into this country with very little money to begin with… I don’t see how they are expected to buy their citizenship. Really… I mean come on. I understand the United States cannot accept everyone person who wants to get into this country but, there has to be some other way of evaluating potential citizens of this country. Hard work definitely plays a role in those desiring to start a new life here in the United States.

This class/lecture was actually very interesting. I do not think Sam was trying to convince everyone that Christians are actually trying to take over the world. Rather he was, yet again, putting us in the shoes of someone else, something we may not do very often considering we are talking about the people of the country we are invading, who are maybe mislabeled as the enemy. Anyway though, I came away from Thursday’s lecture with a better understanding of the Muslim perspective, as I am sure most people did, seeing how many people raised their hands when asked if they would join the insurgency if their country was being invaded. This is all meant to be provoking thought and discussion.

This class/lecture was actually very interesting. I do not think Sam was trying to convince everyone that Christians are actually trying to take over the world. Rather he was, yet again, putting us in the shoes of someone else, something we may not do very often considering we are talking about the people of the country we are invading, who are maybe mislabeled as the enemy. Anyway though, I came away from Thursday’s lecture with a better understanding of the Muslim perspective, as I am sure most people did, seeing how many people raised their hands when asked if they would join the insurgency if their country was being invaded. This is all meant to be provoking thought and discussion.

This class/lecture was actually very interesting. I do not think Sam was trying to convince everyone that Christians are actually trying to take over the world. Rather he was, yet again, putting us in the shoes of someone else, something we may not do very often considering we are talking about the people of the country we are invading, who are maybe mislabeled as the enemy. Anyway though, I came away from Thursday’s lecture with a better understanding of the Muslim perspective, as I am sure most people did, seeing how many people raised their hands when asked if they would join the insurgency if their country was being invaded. This is all meant to be provoking thought and discussion.

This class/lecture was actually very interesting. I do not think Sam was trying to convince everyone that Christians are actually trying to take over the world. Rather he was, yet again, putting us in the shoes of someone else, something we may not do very often considering we are talking about the people of the country we are invading, who are maybe mislabeled as the enemy. Anyway though, I came away from Thursday’s lecture with a better understanding of the Muslim perspective, as I am sure most people did, seeing how many people raised their hands when asked if they would join the insurgency if their country was being invaded. This is all meant to be provoking thought and discussion.

What is the end goal? Honestly, this is not really an easy question to answer. Personally, I feel as though it is simply to make us think. We have to realize and understand what is going on around us. It is important to see not only through our own lenses, but the lenses of others – more so, the big picture. I think it is unrealistic to say that the end goal is to solve every race relations related problem and for us all to get along, although that would be nice. But, then again, the end goal is different for everyone. It depends on the individual.

Good question. It’s actually pretty funny this question was posted, because I was recently thinking that all we do is talk about womanhood, being a woman and women conforming to society. We very rarely ever talk about manhood and what not. It doesn’t really bother me personally, but I am just curious why it hasn’t been talked about. I feel as though it should be discussed as it relevant. While there are the same or similar societal pressures for men to conform, it is not as intense or obvious as it is with women. It seems as though society is much quicker to judge and to point out the flaws in women or perhaps women are simply more conscientious. Men maybe do not pay as much attention to the products and what not they see on television or wherever. I mean how often do you really hear of some dude getting plastic surgery, moisturizing their skin, or going to the lengths that women do to perfect their look? But yes, men too are concerned to some extent with the way they look and if they are found attractive. Rather than the material aspects of conforming, such as clothing brands and what not, which are more prominent with women, I feel as though men are more concerned with their physical body image. Men sometimes get carried away with lifting weights and exercising, because muscular is in most cases what is seen as attractive. Men not only want to be healthy, they want to “look good,” which correlates to high self esteem. Naturally, people do not want to the outcast. Yet, as people have mentioned, it is nothing new for men to want to fit in and to prove themselves as more “manly” than or to compete with the next dude. It has happened throughout history, among almost all creatures/animals, and in many different ways. That said, the degree to which men are affected by these pressures again depends on the individual. It varies from person to person. Yet, on some level we are all conforming, even though at times we may or may not realize it. And although it is cliché, it is “human nature” – whatever that means – to want to fit in and to be liked/loved. When it comes down to it, from a biological standpoint, men are more concerned with what women want, as they simply want to attract a suitable mate. Someone also mentioned that men do not really want to admit that they are conforming to society. It is funny, because it is true that men are much more quite about doing so. And in not admitting that they are conforming, they are conforming because it is not “manly” or whatever to admit that you base your image off of someone else.

Let me just preface this by saying that having lived in Asia and in Japan particularly, I can relate to this topic on some level. The culture in Japan, especially the way sex is viewed, is different. Women are to act as objects, recipients of male desire. The perception of rape is not the same either. Rather than a violent and humiliating attack on a woman, rape is seen more so as a theft of a possession, as a woman’s sexuality is, usually, something to be stolen or bought. As you’ve seen in the video, pornographic magazines of all kinds, much of which depicts violence and degradation towards women, are easily available, as they are stocked among vending machines and convenient stores. I can also reiterate the fact that, it is not uncommon to stumble upon someone sifting through these magazines and what not on the subway. the availability of pornographic material makes female sexuality into a commodity. Even the use of prostitutes is less stigmatized. It is a different world.

Either way, weird video. In most, perhaps all, ways this game is ridiculous and clearly sends the wrong message. I don’t see how this game even hit shelves. And who even came up with the idea to create a game about raping and touching women? It is just pretty disturbing. Not that the game looked very graphic in nature, but the concept overall and the fact that the object is to rape women is messed up. This is just a whole new level. Cannot say I am really surprised though. There should be no place for a video game of this kind.

I am curious to know if this game actually sells over in Japan and is well received by the public. Would have liked to see some interviews or something.

But how is this problem going to be solved. It doesn’t seem that the Japanese government is taking much initiative in getting this game off the shelves. My prediction is that there will be no ban of this game or of the genre of virtual rape gaming altogether, as there is already a niche for this kind of material.

It might be hypocritical, but I feel this game is far worse than the addictive “shoot ‘em up” games most of us have probably played at some time or another. That said, neither genres of games send the right message. And personally, I don’t think I would pick up this game after having a couple beers or whatever. Just not the same as picking up a game like Madden or Call of Duty. Honestly, I don’t even see how anyone could get any kind of satisfaction from sitting around with their buddies and raping a virtual woman.