Vocabulary:
- mandate /MAN-deyt/
- futile /FYOO-tahyl/
- compromise /kom-pruh-mahyz/
- stage /steyj/
- mobilize /MOH-buh-lahyz/
[verb] to make something necessary especially a rule
The president mandated a new tax reform
[adjective] achieving no result or ineffective
Unfortunately, all rescue attempts were futile during the hurricane.
[verb] to have a harmful effect on something
The investigation has been compromised by the fake news that are spread online.
[verb] to organize an event
Bus drivers are planning to stage a 24-hour strike.
[verb] to organize people or event for special a purpose
Representatives for all the main candidates are trying to mobilize voter’s support.
Marjory Stoneman Dougless School established a new security measure after the recent shooting incident in Parkland, Florida. The administrators of Marjory Stoneman Douglas are mandating students to use see-through backpacks at school. This aims to tighten security at the campus. However, some students find it futile since they see it just as a band-aid solution.
According to the students, they don’t feel comfortable and safe with the new policy. They believe that their right to privacy is being compromised. Some students also said that clear backpacks will not prevent firearms from getting in the hands of criminals. As a result, students staged a mobilization calling for a stricter gun law
True or False:
- Marjory Stoneman Douglas established a new security measure.
- Some students find the new policy ineffective.
- Students don’t believe that they are sacrificing their right to privacy with the measure.
- Marjory Stoneman Douglas does not allow students to use see-through backpacks
- Students staged a protest calling for a stricter gun law.
Discussion Questions:
- Does the use of clear backpack violate student’s right to privacy? Please explain your answer.
- Do you think imposing stricter gun laws could be a better way to strengthen security in schools? Please explain your answer.
- If you were the school administrator, what security measure would you establish?
- Do you agree that the new security measure is just a band-aid solution? Why or why not?
- What is your opinion about the recent school shootings in the US?
Express Your Opinion:
- “We have to face the fact that meaningful gun control has to be a part of homeland security.” – Jeh Johnson
- “For me, privacy and security are really important. We think about it in terms of both: You can’t have privacy without security.” – Larry Page
- There is no security on this earth; there is only opportunity – Douglas McArthur