Texas legislation

Dear members of the Texas Legislation,
I would like to convey my feelings of disgust towards your actions during the voting session. Though I have to admit, it was quite classy, it was dishonest. The thing that makes me laugh though, is that people like State Representative, Debbie Riddle, pass laws requiring American Citizens to to present their ID cards, when voting, (in the name of integrity), while she herself is going against her law. I think hypocrite is the word !!!!! I have to hand it to State Rep. Donahue and Hamilton who were so kind and voted for four of their fellow Reps. That is real friendship. If there were an award you two would surely have won it. For others like Elkins, it was so kind of you to take the time and make sure that your friends had already voted. It is such a shame that people like you are giving up your lunch and restroom breaks just to vote for your nation. I am proud to call you my fellow Americans. This is to all The State Representatives out there. You should be very proud of yourselves. You have made a great influence on my teacher and he speaks very highly of you. keep up the good work and carry a cup with you in case you miss the restroom break.
Sincerely your Friend,
Jaleh
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Man/Beast

In my opinion, man and beast can be very different, yet very similar. To me, a beast is a wild, untamed, violent, creature that always chooses violence over peace. Man on the other hand has the choice to make their own decisions unlike other animals, that follow their instincts. I think man and beast become one when man chooses to be violent. This is what I think of man and beast's similarities and differences.

Scissors

"Hurry, Jamie and don't run with scissors." Said the teacher. "You said to hurry." Replied Jamie. "Yes, but safety always comes first!" Mrs. Patterson scolded. "I want my scissors to turn red though!" Cried Jamie. "Your scissors won't turn red by running with them!" shouted Mrs. Patterson. "Anne's did, and she ran with her scissors."

VOCAB PICTURES

ACCORD- I CHOSE THIS IMAGE BECAUSE IT REPRESENTS AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN TWO MEN. IT MADE ME FEEL AS IF THERE WERE A BOND OF UNITY HOLDING THEM TOGETHER.

PRECIPITOUS- THIS PHOTO REMINDED ME OF PRECIPITOUS BECAUSE IT LOOKED LIKE THIS PERSON HAD NOT EXPECTED SOMETHING AND IT CAUSED HIM TO ACT SPONTANEOUSLY.

PARADIGM-THIS PHOTO SIGNIFIES MANKIND AND HOW WE LOOK AT ISSUES THROUGH EACH OTHERS EYES (OR A WORLDVIEW) AND TAKE IN CONSIDERATION HOW IT WILL EFFECT THE OTHER PERSON.

DEDUCT- IN THIS PHOTO I THOUGHT OF SOMEONE DEDUCTING (WITHDRAWING) MONEY FROM THEIR SAVINGS.