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Debate: Which type of endeavor is better, a personal pursuit or advancing the common good?
Side: Personal Pursuit

I would have to say having a personal pursuit is better, your life is your life and what you choose to make out of it is your deciscion. I belive in the quote "Good things happen to good people." I can have a billion dollars and feel happy and very weathly, but if I can use some of it to help someone who really needs it like a unweathly family or even my own family who is stuggling then I would be even more happier and feel like I made a difference. Yes, at times I can be selfish, but I believe that everyone is every now and then. My personal pursuit is to graduate and go to community college first for my basics then attend PCI for a nursing asstitant so that way I can help other people in need.
Debate: Which type of endeavor is better, a personal pursuit or advancing the common good?
Side: Personal Pursuit

I feel like it is better to do both, but in order to help others you need to help yourself. It all starts with your personal goals before you can help others.
Debate: Which type of endeavor is better, a personal pursuit or advancing the common good?
Side: Personal Pursuit

A personal pursuit of mine has always been to be the best pole vaulter that I can be, or the best at anything you do. I have learned that while trying to achieve this personal goal I have learned so much about trying to be a more responsible and more obedient. I believe in pursuing personal pursuit and personal goals is a better endeavor simply because if you strive to be good at something, it will help you grow as a person. From my personal experience, pursuing a personal goal has helped other people in this world.
Debate: Which type of endeavor is better, a personal pursuit or advancing the common good?
Side: Personal Pursuit

it is better to help yourself before you can help others. for instance, if you don't have your life together how are you going to help someone else with theirs. if your still living at home with your mother and you don't have a job and one want to help out by giving to an organization you couldn't do it. so basically you have to help yourself before you can help others.
Debate: Which type of endeavor is better, a personal pursuit or advancing the common good?
Side: Personal Pursuit

I feel that your own personal goals are more important. To make to world a better place you have to become a better person. It has to start with something small like yourself to move to something bigger like the world. Even then no matter how much one tries, one person can't change the whole world.
Debate: Who had the more enduring vision of the United States? Hamilton or Jefferson?
Side: Thomas Jefferson

Margaret WirickGorman 7th1/11/14Thomas Jefferson is the right match for America rather than Alexander Hamilton because of his views on equality, individual liberties, and his writings in the Declaration of independence. I believe that even though Jefferson had some negative things about him, he was a better fit for America than Hamilton. He was always for the people and he never let race, gender, or social status stand in the way of fighting for his people. Jefferson wanted equality in the states. He had written in the Declaration of Independence that “all men are created equal…” and stood by that for the rest of his life. He understood that no man, black or white, rich or poor, were no better than the other. Although he had come from a wealthy family, his parents taught him to treat people fairly and to not discriminate. Jefferson had a vision of slave free states where no man was discriminated because of his race or wealth. Jefferson also helped with the common people and did not ignore them just because they were not rich like other people. He had, “a deep faith in the common people especially farmers and he distrust special privilege.” This means he depended on the common people as much as he did the rich and did not give the rich more power, unlike Hamilton who only trusted the rich and did not want anything to do with the common people.  In the Declaration of Independence, Jefferson wrote that all men should have, “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” Although Jefferson did not mean to put this in the Declaration, it made a lasting impression of the kind of person that he was. Putting these three ideas in the Declaration made him an icon to the American people because he shaped America to be the way it is today. If he had not included that statement, we may not have all the rights and freedom that we have today. He impacted the way we live today and that can never be outdone by anything Hamilton ever did. Also, Jefferson wanted to protect our individual rights whereas Hamilton wanted to limit them. Jefferson was more for the people than Hamilton and that’s why he was a better match for America. One of the most influential documents of America was the Declaration of Independence. It includes the ideas of equality, and freedom. This document had shaped America to what it is today. If he hadn’t written this document, we would be so different from what we are today. In this document, Jefferson wrote about all men being created equal and religious freedom. He created an environment that everyone has rights and no one is judged by their race or wealth. Jefferson wrote the Declaration for his country because he knew that things had to change. He changed the world and its views on slavery, freedom and equality. This is why I chose Thomas Jefferson as a better fit for America than Alexander Hamilton.
Debate: Who had the more enduring vision of the United States? Hamilton or Jefferson?
Side: Alexander Hamilton

I disagree when you say that Jefferson was for the people regardless of race because in the debate we saw in class, we learned that Jefferson was a harsh slave owner.
Debate: Who had the more enduring vision of the United States? Hamilton or Jefferson?
Side: Alexander Hamilton

it also said that while other slave-owners freed their slaves upon death, he didn't. You can clearly find evidence that Hamilton was a strong abolitionist, while Jefferson wasn't.
Debate: Who had the more enduring vision of the United States? Hamilton or Jefferson?
Side: Alexander Hamilton

I stand with Evanns on this, Margaret, you wrote that Jefferson didn't let things like race and gender get in the way of fighting for his people, but in my eyes it seems he did. An owner of more than 200 African American slaves, his view of equality relating to race seems hazy, I mean, can you trust the guy who SAYS it don't matter if your black or white, when you go to his house and you see him with his whip, putting some tough love into the backs of his slaves... yeah if I'm not so sure if that's equal or not, I'll just go ask the slaves. But besides that screaming controversy, he also seemed to favor a few (slaves) and set them free for an exceptional reason. That reason being they were his unlawful children, and were set loose at adulthood. So there is my reasoning for not trusting someone who keeps his children as slaves for part of their lives. Blatantly, Gradioactive Destroyer
Debate: Who had the more enduring vision of the United States? Hamilton or Jefferson?
Side: Thomas Jefferson

I agree Margaret that Jefferson had a bigger and better effect on America
Debate: Who had the more enduring vision of the United States? Hamilton or Jefferson?
Side: Thomas Jefferson

Maragret, I like how you admitted that Jefferson had flaws. I agree that he did, but despite this his views on equality and freedom still made the greater impact on this nation
Debate: Who had the more enduring vision of the United States? Hamilton or Jefferson?
Side: Thomas Jefferson

Yes, I like how you brought that up. Both Hamilton and Jefferson had things that were disagreeable. I agree with the fact that Jefferson was just overall a better fit and had a better vision for America. I think he was kind of like America in human form, with a few mistakes.
Debate: Who had the more enduring vision of the United States? Hamilton or Jefferson?
Side: Thomas Jefferson

i like how you pointed out his negatives but said how he still had a better impact on America
Debate: Who had the more enduring vision of the United States? Hamilton or Jefferson?
Side: Thomas Jefferson

I agree that Jefferson had some negative things about him.
Debate: Who had the more enduring vision of the United States? Hamilton or Jefferson?
Side: Thomas Jefferson

I agree whole-heartedly with each of these reasons! Jefferson would make a likelier candidate.
Debate: Who had the more enduring vision of the United States? Hamilton or Jefferson?
Side: Thomas Jefferson

I agree with you completely Margaret his words and promises he has stated in the Declaration of Independence are why I think his vision is much better than Hamiltons. I also agree though with one of the comments from earlier. It was very confusing about how he thought all men were created equal yet he still had slaves...but you have to think about also that he set them free, I think in the debate we saw in class it said 7 or 8? But he set them free over time meaning after he had slaves he let them go.
Debate: Who had the more enduring vision of the United States? Hamilton or Jefferson?
Side: Thomas Jefferson

I like how you wrote what he stood for and included his background
Debate: Who had the more enduring vision of the United States? Hamilton or Jefferson?
Side: Alexander Hamilton

I think that while Jefferson's achievements are notable, his views on government, economy, and industrialism aren't even close to how good Hamiltons were.
Debate: Who had the more enduring vision of the United States? Hamilton or Jefferson?
Side: Alexander Hamilton

i disagree when you say he wanted equality in the states because he owned like 200 slaves and never let them free when he died.
Debate: Who had the more enduring vision of the United States? Hamilton or Jefferson?
Side: Thomas Jefferson

I agree with Ms.Gorman, education is very important and helps people make well informed choices.
Debate: Who had the more enduring vision of the United States? Hamilton or Jefferson?
Side: Thomas Jefferson

In my opinion, Thomas Jefferson had a bigger impact on America rather than Alexander Hamilton. Whether or not he had negatives that took away from his impact I support Jefferson because he made the bigger impact due to his ideas about inalienable rights, his strict interpretation of the Constitution, and his favoring of a more Democratic government rather than following the British model.Even though Thomas Jefferson grew up in a rather wealthy family he was always in support of equality and inalienable rights. To him it did not matter whether the individual was black or white, but rather the fact that he was a citizen of this great nation and deserved the same rights as anyone else. In the Declaration of Independence Thomas Jefferson wrote all men are endowed to the inalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. He also favored slave free states and didn't discriminate against anyone in the states. With his dependency on the common people and his distrust in special privilege he showed that he relied on the common people to do what was right and that he didn't give the richer people any more power than the common people. Due to this we can surmise that Thomas Jefferson had a well-developed character, respected everyone equally, and was more of a social figurehead rather than Hamilton.Unlike Hamilton, Jefferson favored a more Democratic government rather than a British styled government. This meant that Jefferson wanted more power to be put in the people and not the government officials. He also wanted the common people to have as equal of a vote as the rich and wealthy would. Jefferson wanted a Democratic government in order to restore power to the people and let them elect their officials rather than the officials have an “Entitlement” to their position. He didn't want a wealthy politician deciding what to do with the country, but rather he wanted the people to decide. Jefferson also favored a strict interpretation of the Constitution. I agree with this because our country’s political system was based off of the Constitution and it is what we should rule ourselves by. Even George Washington once said, “The Constitution is the guide which I never will abandon.” This was because it was written for us to follow it and not stray from.Thomas Jefferson made a lasting impact on our nation that we will never forget. He wrote the Declaration of Independence, established the ideas of inalienable rights and equality, wanted a more Democratic government, and wanted to have a stricter interpretation of the Constitution. He also made a lasting impression on the world because other countries model themselves after us. Many immigrants leave their nation because they would rather live in a nation in which everyone is equal and free. I support Thomas Jefferson because he helped us become who we are as a nation to this day.
Debate: Who had the more enduring vision of the United States? Hamilton or Jefferson?
Side: Thomas Jefferson

I agree with you completely when you ralk about his principle of equality.
Debate: Who had the more enduring vision of the United States? Hamilton or Jefferson?
Side: Thomas Jefferson

I agree with Tommy, having a strong state government makes a lot of sense because of the past pains the colonists had experienced with the British.
Debate: Who had the more enduring vision of the United States? Hamilton or Jefferson?
Side: Alexander Hamilton

I think of Jefferson as a hypocrite because he said that he believed all men to be equal, but his actions contradicted that.
Debate: Who had the more enduring vision of the United States? Hamilton or Jefferson?
Side: Thomas Jefferson

Between Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson, it is in my opinion that Thomas Jefferson left the better and more enduring vision for America. He was a powerful advocate for the people, while Hamilton cared more for creating an economy. Hamilton may have created the backbone for the country, but Jefferson made the country possible. He also expanded the country with the Louisiana Purchase. In all, Jefferson had a better view on human rights, on how the government should be run, and who could vote. In the Declaration of Independence, Jefferson stated that "...all men are created equal", and while he may have been a bit of a hypocrite in the fact that he himself owned slaves, he still helped free them in many states, and create rights for them, when the rest of the country was reluctant to give them. He was also wanted to keep their rights free of any government interference in case of tyranny, and wanted them protected by laws. He supported the people, and he was very down-to-earth, even though he came from a wealthy background. Hamilton, however, cared more for establishing a sound economy and National Bank then for the people, even though he himself was raised poor as dirt. Jefferson believed that there should be a strict interpretation with the constitution, unlike Jefferson, who wanted a looser interpretation. Jefferson wrote that "all men had the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Jefferson wanted to protect the 'unalienable' rights of the people by law in case of tyranny. Hamilton wanted to restrict some of the human rights, the basic rights that we as humans, and citizens of the United States take for granted.  He believed in a more Democratic government, a government run by the people. He knew that the best government would be one in which the people made their own decisions, because who knows better than the people who actually live in the country? The wealthier classes might have a better education in politics and government, but they don't fact the same challenges and hardships that the ordinary man or woman might. Therefore, they are the only ones who are qualified to actually make those decisions for the well-being of the country.  He also wanted to lower the voting qualifications, which would allow more of the actual people to be able to vote, not just the rich and wealthy classes. If Hamilton had his way, only the richest would be able to vote, which wouldn't be very productive since they would only be voting in the interest of their money and the economy, most likely. The poorer farmers and merchants, however, know what changes would need to be made.  I support Jefferson, because he was for the people. He wanted them to be able to make their own decisions, not some wealthy politician. He supported their rights, and he wanted an economy that helped them.
Debate: Who had the more enduring vision of the United States? Hamilton or Jefferson?
Side: Thomas Jefferson

Noelle, in your introduction I agree that he was the more powerful advocate for the people and that he had a better view on human rights.
Debate: Who had the more enduring vision of the United States? Hamilton or Jefferson?
Side: Thomas Jefferson

I agree with your explanation on why he wanted to lower voting qualifications.
Debate: Who had the more enduring vision of the United States? Hamilton or Jefferson?
Side: Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson inspired those around him and those who followed in his footsteps and thats why I believe that he left a more lasting effect on America then Alexander Hamilton did. Other than being the writer of the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson wanted to lower the voting qualifications, protect individual rights, and help the French in their war against the British. To lower the voting qualifications means to allow everyone, no matter who you are, to vote if you're over a certain age. This would make everyone equal and create more of a democratic government, run by the people. Thomas Jefferson also trusted the people and valued their opinion, other than Alexander Hamilton who believed that common people acted foolishly and that the government should be run by the wealthy, in more of a British system of government. Even though Thomas Jefferson distrusted the wealthy, he still believed in the common people and that everyone one should have the right to vote which is an important thing in our society today. Thomas Jefferson also wanted to protect the individual rights of the citizens. This is important because if he did not do this, then we might not have the same rights that we do today. He accomplished this by writing the Declaration of Independence and having input on the Bill of Rights. This has left an everlasting effect on America and is one of Thomas Jefferson's biggest achievements. As Jefferson says, "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness". Jefferson also believed that America should support the French in their war against Britain. This is good because the French helped us in the revolutionary war, so we should help them back. By helping the French we could have also gained other international allies. Jefferson was remembered for his caring attitude and how he treated others with respect and love. I believe that Jefferson left an everlasting impact on America because he was an ingenious man who believed in lowering the voting qualifications, protecting America's individual rights, and helping the French win their war against the British.
Debate: Who had the more enduring vision of the United States? Hamilton or Jefferson?
Side: Thomas Jefferson

I like how you added a major quote by Thomas Jefferson. I also like how you added the part where we helped the French which helped us gain other international allies.
Debate: Who had the more enduring vision of the United States? Hamilton or Jefferson?
Side: Thomas Jefferson

I like how you start out your argument by talking about how inspiring Thomas Jefferson was to the people rather than Alexander Hamilton. This personally makes me feel more confident in my choice with Jefferson. I also like how you quote his three beliefs on life, liberty, and the persuit of happiness. well done!
Debate: Who had the more enduring vision of the United States? Hamilton or Jefferson?
Side: Thomas Jefferson

Jaycee, I really agree with your conclusion about how he inspired the American mind and how he helped create our identity.
Debate: Who had the more enduring vision of the United States? Hamilton or Jefferson?
Side: Thomas Jefferson

I think Jefferson made a bigger on America. His family was rich, but he didn’t let that change his mind about other people. He supported equal rights and human rights. He wrote the Declaration of Independence, and he introduced the ideas of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Unalienable rights were rights that could not be taken away from an individual no matter what, are thanks to him. He believed all men were created equal.Thomas Jefferson also created the bill for religious freedom. It gave all citizens of Virginia religious freedom, and it also explained about separation of church and state. Many people hadn't thought of this and had just assumed that there would be a national religion and that it would be part of the new government of America. The ideas Jefferson explores in this bill are in the the Bill of Rights in the 1st Amendment. These are some of the reasons that I think Thomas Jefferson had a bigger impact on America than Alexander Hamilton
Debate: Who had the more enduring vision of the United States? Hamilton or Jefferson?
Side: Thomas Jefferson

yes I agree and I like how you focused on his role in equality and how it was a bigger impact on America than hamiltons
Debate: Who had the more enduring vision of the United States? Hamilton or Jefferson?
Side: Alexander Hamilton

Yes Jefferson did have those views on unalienable rights, but he was completely controversial to his own writings because he owned slaves, and wasn't exactly a nice slave owner either