Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Less Privacy Is Good for Us (and You)

In this article written by Amitai Etzioni, privacy is viewed from a "less is more" standpoint. Etzioni states that the less privacy we have, the safer we are. Although this may be true, privacy is something everyone is entitled to. I believe privacy is something that should be balanced in a way that people are safe going on with their day-to-day activities, but shouldn't be worried that just anyone can track them at any given moment. The Fourth Amendment is prohibiting unreasonable searches and seizures, and Etzioni thinks this is the way privacy should be limited. It;s obvious that no one should be allowed to ransack your house for no reason and this Amendment supports that. When it comes to safety and health, Enzioni feels privacy comes second. I can't say that I disagree or agree exactly. I like my privacy as much as the next guy, but my safety does come first.

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Imokaleeeeee

When people first started settling in Imokalee, their focus was on hunting and farming. It was an ideal place for families who wanted ample land to grow food and raise cattle. Today cattle is still raised there, and has retained it simplistic ways of life in comparison to cities around it like Fort Myers.

Imokalee is definitely a place of the Old American Dream. People moved there in the 1800’s to raise families, farm and live the simple life. It’s not as populated or developed as other areas in Florida, but I definitely could see it becoming more developed in the future.

Where I grew up in Davie, FL it’s really nothing like Imokalee, except for the small town feel. Davie is very developed and populated even though it’s small in size. I have no doubt that Imokalee will continue to develop and flourish.