Business Letter

1028 Aimo Court
Chula Vista, California 91910
September 19, 2011

Congresswoman Ranka Lee
Congresswoman
Olympian High School
1925 Magdalena Ave.
Chula Vista, California 91913

Dear Congresswoman Ranka Lee:

Recently, there has been much debate over the recent Good Samaritan Law that has been proposed. However, I firmly believe that for the sake of everyone’s safety and well-being, we should definitely not implement this law.

While some believe that establishing a law that requires everyone to help those that are in need would further uphold the peace and make the nation a better place, I disagree because in reality, it is much easier said than done. This forced assistance comes with many risks to the good samaritan and the victim. The samaritan may be pulled into an extremely dangerous situation where they could get hurt as well, and also run the risk of being sued or being beguiled by a person faking that they need help. The victim may get even more hurt by half-hearted or improperly executed assistance. America is just not safe enough to establish a law like this anymore. In addition, many good people already help others out of the kindness in their hearts on a day-to-day basis. The best kind of assistance is out of moral obligation, not legal obligation.

Thank you so much for taking time out of your busy schedule to read this. I truly appreciate it, and I hope you consider my proposal.

Sincerely,

Phoebe Chan


Phoebe Chan

Business Letter

2414 Wishing Star Way

Chula Vista, California 91915

September 19 2011

Congressman Jim Barrete

Congressman

Olympian High School

1925 Magdalena Ave.

Chula Vista, California 91913

Dear Congressman Barrete:

It seems that the implementation of a Good Samaritan Law is being questioned. However, the state should not agree to this law because it can cause consequences to both the helper and the one in need.

There are many citizens in the U.S who do not have any experience with helping others. Their inexperience can worsen the problem and put the person in more danger, as well as putting themself in danger. The person trying to help may call 9-1-1, but it may already be too late when the police and ambulance finally come. Furthermore, citizens are not true good Samaritans if they are being forced and only doing it so they do not get fined or put in jail.

Thank you for taking time in your busy schedule to read about the concern of a Good Samaritan law.

Sincerely,

Veronica Ramos

Business Letter

1542 Industrial Ave.

Chula Vista, California, 91911

September 19/2011

Congressman Ben Dover

State Official

Olympian High School

1925 Magdalena Ave.

Chula Vista, California, 91913

Dear congressman Dover:

A new law about people being forced to be Good Samaritans to others is being proposed. I believe this law should not be implemented to the state. As a concerned citizen of California this law does not seem fit to our cultures, traditions, and ways of life.

This is a law that should be based on moral judgement and not forced by a states law. When people are forced to be Good Samaritans they might do it unwillingly and in a rush and do it wrong and put the person in even bigger danger that before. Then the Good Samaritan may be sued by the person in need and there will probably be money involved and make the state have a money deficit because of so many people suing because of people being forced to be Good Samaritans by law.

I appreciate you for taking your time to consider my option to not allow this new law to be made.

Sincerely,

Raul Arce

Business Letter

1676 Crossroad St.
Chula Vista, CA, 91915
September 19, 2011

Congressman Bob Lee
Congressman
Olympian High
1925 Magdalena Ave.
Chula Vista, CA, 91913

Dear Congressman Bob Lee:

I am a resident of California and I am concerned in the Good Samaritan law that the government is currently debating on. I believe we should not have a good samaritan law because everyone should know that it is their duty to help others and because helping others may hurt themselves as well.

We should not have have Samaritan law because everyone should help others without a law enforcing it. Everyday people are helping others, for example, helping elders cross the street. Another reason why this law should not be enforced is because in the person who is helping may get hurt as well. For example, someone is getting beat up and if you help them, you may get beat up as well.

Thank you for taking your time to read this and for your concern.

Sincerely,

 
Courtney Ko


Courtney Ko

Blackout

When the blackout happened, I actually didn't notice until one of my friends texted me saying that there was one. So I went to one of the lights in my house and flipped the switch and it didn't turn on. I started to do my homework since there was nothing else to do. As it grew darker I was worried that I wouldn't finish my homework since I was so distracted about the blackout. Knowing that I didn't have enough time I went out with my brother and looked at the stars. They were more clearer than usual. When we went back home we listened to the radio and heard "All Public Schools Closed Tomorrow." When I heard that, I was so relieved since I had more time to do it.

MY BLACKOUT

I had just got home when i was using the computer the light went off my first thought what did i do with the computer until a realize it was everyone who didnt have light. Then like we didnt have light we came out and be with the neighboors and do some food on the grill . Me and my sister use the bikes and went to my friend house so she could hang with us .After wild i was getting bored and want to use the computer but couldn't even though a knew there was no light i still use the switch when i came to a room and remember there was no light .We were until 11:00 night a wake , until they tild i had to go sleep even thouhg i didnt want to , so that was my blackout.

My Blackout :)

Last Thursday we had a blackout that happened throughout San Diego. I learned that there was negatives and positives that came out of this. The negatives were that people were trying to steal from stores and some didn't know what to do during the blackout without electronics. The positives of the blackout were that alot of people were able to get together with their neighbor's and learn how to go more then 2 hours without electronics in there life's. My highlight of the night was of course finding out i didn't have school the next day and also since all the lights were off i got to look at the stars and the moon which is something I rarely get to see.  I had a fun time durring the blackout and even thought its not a good thought I kinda wish that it would happen again.