Aaron Haddon #26

Violent video games do not need to be banned. I understand that for the purpose of this project, we stand the side of non violence, but I think it is up to the parents of the child to determine what their child is playing and be more involved with their live. You can't blame the video game maker for making a voilent game. You don't have to buy it. Just like tv, if something comes on you dont like, no one is forcing you to watch it. Unless you are of age to make your own decisions, the parent should be more involved and determine what is ok to play and watch

Aaron Haddon #25

When reading the bible the other day I came across a verse. "Love is patient, Love is kind." Although this is talking about love, the love is kind thing really stood out, especially with the idea of ahimsa. When you are "loving" you are in turn being kind. You dont think and do anything that is unkind and dont do anything that is violent toward anyone. If we could all learn to be more kind, it would do the world some good.

Aaron Haddon #24

I'm sure everyone one hear has seen or at least heard of the show UFC. That show has got to be one of the most voilent shows I have ever seen. It is very brutal, fist on fist fighting. I'm pretty sure anything goes, within reason. Pretty much they just beat the crap out of each other until the other is hurt and cant fight anymore or unconscious. It is just very brutal and violent, and has a lot of people who watch it on a regular basis. Just goes to show all people want to see is something violent.

Aaron Haddon #23

Parents should really watch what their kids play on a video game. Maybe instead of them buying some violent game, and then the parent getting mad at the said retailer for selling somethign to their child, maybe they should be more involved in their childs life and see what they are doing and playing. Maybe instead of letting them get whatever they want, get them a game that is good all around and not voilent like grand theft auto or something else like that.

Aaron Haddon #22

I have taken martial art for a couple years. During this semester I would still go but not spar anyone while this ahimsa practice was going on. This did give me a new perspective on martial arts, it became more of an exercise than it did self defense. I have never thought of martial arts other than a way to learn self defense so it was definitely a new experience for me.

Aaron Haddon #21

The other day I found out that one of my friends is coming home from iraq on medical leave. Apparently he hurt his leg pretty bad when a grenade exploded near him. The docs told him that he may be able to walk again with extensive therapy. I guess its just different over there, but im not sure I could throw a live grenade into a room knowing full well that when it explodes it could hurt or possibly kill someone or both. This is sure not practicing Ahimsa, but then again war in general is not ahimsa.

Caitlin Bush 30 (final post!)

I saved this story for last because I think it sums up my experience with Ahimsa quite well.
A few weeks ago, the apartment that I live in and that is shared by four girls including myself, reached a point of high agitation. There is one particular girl that can not take any sort of criticism without becoming instantly defensive. As friends and as roommates we try and keep each other on our feet and let each other know when something is amiss.
We all got into such a heated argument that I had to stop everyone.
So, I begun a discussion with them about Ahimsa and aspects we have learned in this class. Needless to say, the issues were resolved when I suggested that no negative words can be used to resolve the issue.
The issue has remained resolved and we continue to use this technique... which we are all pretty awesome so luckily we do not have to resort to this often at all.

Thank you all for your blogs. I have enjoyed reading them and sharing with you all.
Good luck in your lives and your futures.
Namaste.