Dennis Flores
LCS-101FF-WB
Interview: Kenneth
Fitzgerald
I decided
to interview a close friend of mine named Kenneth. His political identity has
been molded by several factors. He was a raised by a single parent his father.
He lived in Florida before he
moved to Boston. This gave him a
broader view of what life can be like in different places. He is part of the
middle class and as such has to struggle with many of the problems all
Americans face.
Kenny
considers himself independent he feels that people should make decisions based
on there own thoughts and opinions. He feels one's choices should be made with
out the influence of an out force trying to sway you. One of the issue he feels
strongly about is America's
economy. He believes that the government is squandering opportunities to create
more jobs and income. Another is his stance on abortion which he believes woman
have the right to do as they wish. Kenny hopes that the next person in line for
the presidency will be able to lead America
back into stability and out of debt.
I feel my
own political identity was helped formed by the family I was raised by. Seeing
the struggle my mother went through raising me and my brothers helped me
realize the importance of government benefits. I certainly wouldn't be where I
am now with out my mother and my mother would not have pulled through with out
welfare. My family is very religious and believes all life is sacred and so do
I which makes me pro-life. Most of my views have been shaped by my upbringing.
I believe a leader should be strong willed and willing to do what ever it takes
to improve the lives of those he leads. I feel a leader should be able to look
at a problem from multiple angles and choose what is best for every one. Also a
leader should never neglect the minority.
I learned
more about the political views of my friend and how they differ from my own. I
feel that people vote for liberals or conservatives in order to see there point
of view represented. They feel their ideas are right and the solutions they
have will bring about change. The Change they want that will improve their
quality of life. Change is also what drives a voter's interest. At the end of
all this my views were questioned by my friend who has vastly different
opinions on many things. From him I've learned a different way of looking at
things.
Interview
Questions
- Who would you like to see run for president next election?
- Why do you think they would make a good president?
- What do you think is the greatest problem America is facing right now?
- What do you think about the NSA?
- Are you happy with the Obama Administration?
- Who did you vote for last election?
- Who will you vote for next election?
- Do you consider your a liberal, conservative, or independent?
- Do you think America should take action against ICIS?
- Was Obama right to pull our troops out of Iran?
Hi Kenny, I am one of your classmates from our History in the Making course. I really like your interview questions, which made your post even more interesting. I, too, come from a family that is very committed to religion. Even though I might have more liberal opinions than conservative ones, abortion might be one thing that I might look through a conservative point of view. Great job on your post; I look forward to reading your next one.
ReplyDeleteDennis,
ReplyDeleteGood post. It seems like you chose a very interesting person to interview - someone with diverse opinions and from a diverse background.
This article seems to be a good start, but it could use a little more meat. What were the answers to the questions that you listed at the bottom? I'd be curious to hear his and your response to the NSA question. Also, did you feel like your friend is generally more liberal or conservative?
Don't forget to be super specific about all the details that come up in the conversation. Jot them down. That's the meat. Be careful of being too general in the posts.
Where are your images? These are very important to the design and marketability of your post. Don't forget to include them each week. There should be 3-4 images.
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