Inspiration for Blog

I came in contact with Blogspot through a teacher at my school. I was trying to post a comment, but I needed a Google account. I signed in the first time without a problem. The second time I actually needed a page for my account by changing my user name to my email address. That's when I found the link to Blogspot, and from there I just starting adding things. I thought, why just discuss specific things in my teacher's blog, when I can bring up anything on my own. Why just discuss it? Why not argue about it? Does everything have to be sweet and non-threatening towards other people's opinions. Of course guidance counselors would say that arguing is a put-down. But no, I think teasing is a put-down because one person is hurting someone without getting their side of the story. But an argument allows everyone to participate and can be civilized. I feel that arguing is a form of discussion when we're not under the eyes of teachers. A teacher's form of discussion is a form of an intellectual conversation. I don't just want a conversation, I want to know how people think differently. I want to know better opinions, not just elaborating on one that could stink compared to another you might find if you argued a little. Don't get me wrong, I'm not into violence and abuse, I'm into the minds of people. I don't like the concept of right or wrong when it comes to opinions. Most people think that arguments are all about finding who is right. That's not the case when it comes to the arguments I'm talking about. I'm talking about worldly issues that nobody but the officials can really do anything about. I'm not talking about your household problem as to whether you should get the hole in the wall filled or not. I'm talking about figuring out who's idea is better, while still accepting the other person's point of view. Expand your mind and consider other ideas no matter how off they might seem. Argue about everything, don't discuss and elaborate on only one topic. This isn't school, this is everything and school.Now I'm adding some detail as to how I came up with the idea for such a blog. I am currently following the blog of Mr. Alaimo who is the teacher I was addressing. I am in one of his 10-H English classes at Newington High School. He is making his classes answer questions on his blog about subjects we have learned about within the school day. I stress the word "making" because he called us his guinea pigs for other generations to use his class blog. He's testing to see if students are willing to do their homework online. Personally, I wouldn't be too happy about it. It takes forever to get the computer up and running, and I just wouldn't feel like going online that often. I'd much rather answer questions with a pencil and a piece of paper. I feel so much more comfortable that way. Plus, on a blog everyone can see what you have written. It isn't that big of a problem, except there isn't a spell check for comments, so if you leave grammar mistakes in them, guess what happens in an honors English class! They would be pointing out errors left and right! I have to admit I do it too, but I'm not one to ridicule the person about it the next day. And trust me, I know people who might do that because of their obsession with grammar. For me, it's not something to worry about unless you are finalizing a typed paper.For my readers, however, feel free to comment on this. You can argue your case all you want, that's what this blog is for, debate. You can be as mean as you want. Find a grammar mistake and tell me about it. This isn't a Socratic seminar; we aren't simply discussing things. I'm looking for an argument. Just because we're fighting, doesn't mean I can't consider what you've said. And if you agree, don't just say I agree, give another reason as to why you agree. No body's right or wrong, but you don't have to sit back and just go with the flow either. Give your opinion. I'm open to your thoughts, stupid or intelligent.