“Silence=Death,”
I think this phrase is very powerful and fits well with the ACT UP organizations goals. They are trying to spread more awareness and by using this slogan it really shows people that staying silent and ignoring the problem will result in more lives being lost.
Somegovernment-fundedresearchersfocusedonwaysto“fix”gaymenorseparatethemfromtherestofsociety.
Reading this really stood out to me because it showed the true colors of the American people and the government. Money and time was put into trying to change and "fix" gay men when attention should've been put towards for research about AIDS and what they could do to try to cure and prevent.
EarlyintheAIDScrisis,AmericansignoredevidencethatinothercountriesAIDSwastransmittedprimarilythroughheterosexualintercourseand,instead,focusedongaymen’sculpabilityforthespreadoftheHIVvirusinthiscountry
After research and evidence Americans still decided to put the blame solely on gay men. This is proof that the judgement and stereotypes of gay men was prominent during this time. AIDS was an issue that the people wanted to blame a specific group for, even though it effected many outside of the gay community.
ACTUPencouragedaudiencestoseegaymenascommunitymembersratherthansacrificialscapegoats
Its very important for communities to come together during challenging times, like the AIDS epidemic. unfortunately during this time period homosexuals lives were not valued and they were not considered members of our community. Instead they were seen as objects that nobody cared if they survived or not. Its very upsetting to read the challenges they faced and how they were seen as "sacrificial scapegoats"
Douglasspausestosilencehimselfmorecompletely.
Pauses within a speech give the audience time to digest and take in the powerful words being spoken. It is important to take the time and fill the room with silence and pause so the speaker and audience to gather their thoughts.
Theblacksaremutedbecausethewhitesremainsilent
This quote really stands out to me. I think it is so important to reflect on the power some people hold over others. In this example the whites have the power to speak out and stand up for the black community. The black community stays silent because their voices are never heard and opinions are not taken into consideration. Whites had many opportunities to take a stand and fight for the rights of others, but many choice to remain silent.
tumultuousjoy”
I was not sure what this phrase meant but I now know it is a loud and excited outburst of joy.
Douglassbeginsbypresentingamodestpersona,declaringthathehasneverexperiencedagreaterdistrustofhisspeakingability,
I feel that Douglass was able to deliver a successful speech despite his feelings of distrust from the audience. It is hard to publicly speak while not feeling confident in your audiences abilities to retain the information being given. Especially in the case that he was an escaped slave speaking in front of many white people.
The anger-related words that stand out here include“evil,”“attack,”“violence,”“tragedy,”“vicious,”“triggered,”“blame,”and“turn on each other.”
I think that these words are very powerful choices for this speech. When giving such an important speech you have to be careful with your word choice, specifically in front of large audiences. Words can be taken in other ways different from the way they were intended. The word choice Obama used in his speech were very fitting to the situation.
encompas
I was unsure of what this word meant. I learned this means to surround and have or hold within.
imilarly, we conceptualizepresidents as leaders who employ verbal symbols, sound, and their bodies to guide thebehaviors of large groups of people
I agree with this quote, and feel that many people follow the ones in power when it comes to opinions on certain things. Leaders are the ones we trust to guide us in the right direction.
Bethany was stunned, sad-dened, and scared that a congresswoman was shot even though Bethany did not know Gif-fords.
This quote relates to my discussion of how Obama was able to emotionally appeal to the audience. Bethany was able to develop a personal connection to Giffords even though she didn't know her. The way Giffords was spoken about impacted the way Bethany thought about the situation.
More often than not, convention-watchers have to endure hours of mangled metaphors and twice-masticated cliches before a moment of eloquence emerges.
This reminds me of many speeches I have heard about important things that I just could not get myself to focus on. It is unfortunate that after so much talk it can appear that you don't remember a thing that was said. Sometimes there can be one quote or metaphor that sticks with you for the rest of the speech, and other times its as if you were not even present.
It was his 2016 acceptance speech in which Donald Trump described a broken America and boasted: “I alone can fix it.”
I disagree with this statement for the fact that nobody can fix this nation alone. Everyone needs to play their part in creating a more equal and civilized country. It is nice to hear the hopefulness and determination, but it is unlikely that anyone could fix our country on their own without any help. That is why it is important for everyone to come together and work together to create positive changes.
On Monday, August 17, the 47th Democratic National Convention kicks off in no particular place, on a string of video broadcasts, without a live audience or an army of journalists or a whirl of parties awaiting the delegates afterward.
Speeches can be less captivating and enjoyable when they are virtually done. The beginning of this article sounds very doubtful of the broadcast and does not sound like the author is trying to encourage people to engage and listen to it.
And in 1988, a nominating speech—so long that that delegates literally cheered when the speaker said: “in conclusion”—seemed to badly damage the hopes of the young Arkansas governor who gave it.
I think when giving an important speech it is key to keep listeners engaged. I relate to wondering when a speech is going to be over because it is boring or too long for the topic. The audience will start to tune out the important things and only wait for the conclusion to start, which then defeats the whole purpose of giving an informative speech.
But I don't choose to do that either. The citizens of America expect more. They deserve and they want more than a recital of problems.
Nobody benefits from the issues of America being spoken about repetitively, but we do benefit from action and change. I like that within her speech she did not only focus on the problems that were current, but the solution for the future.
one citizen is unwilling to participate, all of us are going to suffer. For the American idea, though it is shared by all of us, is realized in each one of us.
This quote is a perfect example of every vote counts, even if you don't think it does. One persons participation can be the set up for the future.
We do not reject our traditions, but we are willing to adapt to changing circumstances, when change we must.
This is a great quote because constantly adapting to changes and accepting changes within our society has become more present in todays world. The idea that we will not reject our traditions but are willing to adapt to new things is how we should be approaching the constant changes we face every day.
This can be accomplished only by providing each citizen with every opportunity to participate in the management of the government.
It is important for everyone to have their own beliefs and opinions, as well as involvement in our government and the way that it is run. I think that the idea of this is the key to having successful government and an equal life. I agree that this can be accomplished, but there should be more efforts to providing citizens with the resources and opportunities to take part in the management of the government.