BISP Test Question

If you disagree with a rule, law, or public policy, it is better to remain silent than to speak out and risk punishment. Do you agree?

I disagree!

Think back to all the great heroes and leaders in history. For example, Mahatma Gandhi, or Rosa Parks. What did they do to make them such big names in history? There was injustice in their society, and they were not okay with that, so they spoke out, took action, and changed the world. They knew the consequences, yet they decided that risking punishment for a good cause was worth it. They were shunned and hated, but that did not stop them from doing what they thought was right. Without them, their society probably still would have been the way it was before, cruel and unfair. I think what they had the strength to do is admirable . I have always thought so, and since reading The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, and I still do. I still think that you should have the courage and bravery to stand up for what you believe in and what is right, no matter what the punishments are, if there is something against humanity, and there is social injustice. You don't have to be someone of importance to know that you can help make this world a better place. A quality that you have to have is perseverance. You can't start something like this, and back out halfway. Once you decide to stand up, you can't sit back down no matter what the consequences are. But if you think that you have the perseverance, strength, courage, and determination to make a change, then stand up and let your voice be heard. Chances are, there is probably someone else who is thinking the same thing.

"It does not require a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority keen to set brush fires in people's minds."

- Samuel Adams

What is a 'good' life?

Each and every person has a unique life, in the sense that nobody else has had the same experiences as you have, even if the person is a twin. But an interesting question is whether of not your life is good. Different experiences shape different lives, and the way we look at our lives defines whether or not it is good.The good life is when you are happy with what you have, and aren't upset constantly about small things. I was in community service last year, and we went to visit the chin refugees. For example, you may have all the basic needs in life, such as food, water, shelter, and education, yet you may be always complaining about some material item that you don't have. If you look at some that are not as fortunate, you will see that they're still happy. I think the reason is because they know not to expect as much as we do. We noticed that though they are not as well off as we are, they are always happy and enjoying what they have. I used to think that famous people had a good life, but there are always stories that you hear about stars who make silly demands and throw fits when they don't get what they want. I think that if they want a good life, then they should take an example from the Chins, who are the ones that really know how to make a good life with what you've got.