Class Discussion, Room
#1
Date 1/14/98
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Wednesday, January 14, 1998 3:21:25 pm Virtual Park Hall time --
WendyFr has arrived.
JoeSa has arrived.
WendyFr says, "what is our assignment"
AnandVy has arrived.
AnandVy says, "hello"
WendyFr says, "hello"
MaggieCa has arrived.
AnandVy says, "Now what."
JoeSa says, "Hello Anand"
WendyFr says, "I have no idea"
MaggieCa says, "hi guys"
AnandVy says, "just type it in then put a space or comma then the number you're tring to reach"
JoeSa says, "I cant access the note"
AnandVy says, "hello joe"
MaggieCa says, "now what?"
AnandVy says, "Is everybody as lost as I am?"
MaggieCa says, "I am for sure"
JoeSa says, "Almost"
AnandVy says, "did you get that Frank"
WendyFr says, "what are we doing?"
MaggieCa says, "I'm not real sure"
AnandVy says, "Wasting time."
[Mr.Cole's Classroom] Mr.Cole says, "type 'read 1 on note'"
WendyFr says, "you got that right"
AnandVy says, "Did everyone read the note"
JoeSa says, "not yet"
[Mr.Cole's Classroom] Mr.Cole leaves for the Four.
MaggieCa says, "nope"
WendyFr says, "what are we supposed to be looking at?"
AnandVy says, "Our discussion topic."
WendyFr says, "where?"
MaggieCa says, "is that in St.Martins Handbook?"
WendyFr says, "I feel stupid!"
MaggieCa says, "you're not alone!"
AnandVy says, "type 'read 1 on note' guys"
JoeSa says, "good call"
AnandVy says, "without the apostrophe"
AnandVy says, "What is the declarations claim?"
WendyFr says, "you tell me"
JoeSa says, "its claim is that the king of Britain is a tyrant"
AnandVy says, "Yeah I guess that's the gist of it"
MaggieCa says, "is he really"
AnandVy says, "It depends on how you look at it"
JoeSa says, "Jefferson is basically saying that the American people deserve better representation and certain freedoms"
AnandVy says, "From a kings standpoint no, from a commoners standpoint yes"
MaggieCa says, "well honestly, if you don't mind telling me, how do y'all see him"
AnandVy says, "see who?"
JoeSa says, "I see him as a absolutist myself"
AnandVy says, "what are you talking about?"
AnandVy says, "I agree with Joe"
MaggieCa says, "me too"
WendyFr says, "me too"
JoeSa says, "He makes too many rules without caring for the concerns of the people"
MaggieCa says, "that's the way all of them usually work though"
AnandVy says, "Who is all of them?"
AnandVy says, "All kings?"
MaggieCa says, "yes"
AnandVy says, "Pretty bold generalization but I have to say I somewhat agree"
MaggieCa says, "maybe all rulers or of the time period..."
AnandVy says, "But much of the blame lies on us."
MaggieCa says, "why?"
AnandVy says, "We sit around and do nothing. People I mean. We complain yet most of us don't even vote."
JoeSa says, "I would have a heart if I was a king"
MaggieCa says, "that's the truth Anand"
AnandVy says, "each of us is capable of being a leader. But we don't try. So the blame lies with us."
WendyFr says, "but there are some who do things and take the time to vote"
AnandVy says, "The king is more of a by-product of our collective apathy."
[Mr.Cole's Classroom] GeraldLa has arrived.
MaggieCa says, "I agree Joe, but usually people get to wrapped up in the whole control thing"
AnandVy says, "You. Do you vote Wendy?"
JoeSa says, "Yeah I know "
AnandVy says, "I'm talking about here and now."
[Mr.Cole's Classroom] Mr.Cole has arrived.
AnandVy says, "Hello Mr. Cole"
WendyFr says, "not yet but I have not had the chance"
MaggieCa says, "hello "
[Mr.Cole's Classroom] Mr.Cole says, "Jerry, you should join the others in Room 3"
AnandVy says, "whoops he's not even here"
[Mr.Cole's Classroom] GeraldLa leaves for the Three.
JoeSa says, "Hi, Mr. Cole"
[Mr.Cole's Classroom] Mr.Cole leaves for the One.
Mr.Cole has arrived.
Mr.Cole says, "hi. How's it going?"
AnandVy says, "hello Mr. Cole"
JoeSa says, "Its going pretty well"
AnandVy says, "We are discussing kings."
MaggieCa says, "fine thank you"
Mr.Cole says, "What about kings?"
WendyFr says, "ok, i guess"
JoeSa says, "Yeah, and the rights of the people"
JoeSa says, "some kings use their power to take advantage of the people"
AnandVy says, "whether or not a tyrant of a leader is a by-product of the peoples apathy"
AnandVy says, "We complain but rarely act."
Mr.Cole says, "So J. is calling for action"
WendyFr says, "I don't think the blame should be on all the people"
Mr.Cole says, "I have to go. Carry on..."
[Mr.Cole's Classroom] MiMa has arrived.
Mr.Cole goes out.
[Mr.Cole's Classroom] Mr.Cole has arrived.
[Mr.Cole's Classroom] Mr.Cole leaves for the Four.
MaggieCa says, "How do you think we should react to their actions Anand?"
[Mr.Cole's Classroom] MiMa has disconnected.
AnandVy says, "Whose actions exactly are we talking about?"
JoeSa says, "do yall think we should answer the third question?"
AnandVy says, "kings?"
AnandVy says, "What is it Joe?"
[Mr.Cole's Classroom] Mr.Cole has arrived.
[Mr.Cole's Classroom] Mr.Cole leaves for the Two.
MaggieCa says, "rulers or leaders not necessarily kings"
JoeSa says, "What support does Jefferson offer for his claim?"
[Mr.Cole's Classroom] NickSm has arrived.
[Mr.Cole's Classroom] NickSm leaves for the Two.
JoeSa says, "Nevermind, I guess were kinda answering that already"
AnandVy says, "Everyone must find a way to become a leader in someway or another, as the people lead the leaders they will have to follow"
WendyFr says, "I agree"
JoeSa says, "me too"
MaggieCa says, "do you think we should form a conspiricy?"
JoeSa says, "if thats what it takes, then"yeah"
AnandVy says, "That a good idea. I like this grooup."
WendyFr smiles.
MaggieCa says, "go for it!D"
WendyFr says, "I like this group too"
MaggieCa laughs
JoeSa says, "yeah, the foursome"
WendyFr laughs.
MaggieCa says, "i will take no part in a foursome!"
MaggieCa says, "it's only a joke!"
JoeSa says, "Hold on, I'm learning how to smile"
WendyFr says, "sometimes you guys make me feel stupid so that is why I am quiet"
[Mr.Cole's Classroom] The housekeeper arrives to cart MiMa off to bed.
JoeSa says, "Aha!!!"
WendyFr says, "Joe, just type 'smile' without the quotes"
JoeSa says, "Go to bed"
AnandVy says, "More than a conspiracy we should form a collective. Everyone I mean. 98 is a strange year all around the world. people everywhere are ready for something for a change. People everywhere are just as disillusioned as we are with
the whole
system."
JoeSa smiles.
JoeSa says, "thanx Wendy"
WendyFr says, "you are welcomed sweety!"
MaggieCa raises her eyebrows in confusion
JoeSa says, "I like Jeffersons declaration because certain words are meant to last a lifetime"
AnandVy says, "Like which words?"
MaggieCa says, "like what?"
[Mr.Cole's Classroom] Mr.Cole has arrived.
JoeSa says, "Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of happiness"
[Mr.Cole's Classroom] NickSm has arrived.
[Mr.Cole's Classroom] JulieOw has arrived.
AnandVy says, "Right on man."
AnandVy says, "Right on."
WendyFr says, "definitely"
MaggieCa says, "I agree with you totally Joe!"
[Mr.Cole's Classroom] Mr.Cole says, "Hey everyone. We're just about out of time. Wrap it up and come out here. Don't leave yet."
[Mr.Cole's Classroom] ScottFr has arrived.
[Mr.Cole's Classroom] KurtDa has arrived.
JoeSa says, "especially the Laws of Nature and Nature's God"
[Mr.Cole's Classroom] FrankBl has arrived.
[Mr.Cole's Classroom] GeraldLa has arrived.
[Mr.Cole's Classroom] JenniferCa has arrived.
[Mr.Cole's Classroom] FrankBl says, "type out"
[Mr.Cole's Classroom] NickSm leaves for the Three.
MaggieCa says, "how do I leave here"
[Mr.Cole's Classroom] JasonOg has arrived.
AnandVy says, "Nature and the universe is God."
[Mr.Cole's Classroom] NickSm has arrived.
[Mr.Cole's Classroom] JasonOg says, "thank you"
[Mr.Cole's Classroom] ScottFr say, "Mr. Cole I mean "don't" instead of do not and so on"
JoeSa says, "everyon type "out""
WendyFr goes out.
[Mr.Cole's Classroom] WendyFr has arrived.
JoeSa goes out.
[Mr.Cole's Classroom] JoeSa has arrived.
AnandVy says, "lets go to the classroom"
MaggieCa says, "thanks"
MaggieCa goes out.
[Mr.Cole's Classroom] MaggieCa has arrived.
AnandVy says, "how do we do it"
[Mr.Cole's Classroom] NickSm leaves for the One.
NickSm has arrived.
AnandVy goes out.
[Mr.Cole's Classroom] AnandVy has arrived.
[Mr.Cole's Classroom] MaggieCa says, "type out"
[Mr.Cole's Classroom] Mr.Cole says, "Scott, it's best to avoid contractions in formal writing. It also helps avoid apostrophe problems from that end."
NickSm goes out.
End log: Wednesday, January 14, 1998 4:16:20 pm Virtual Park Hall time --