Wednesday, October 17, 2012

"Last Stand Of 300"

We watched this movie because it is the topic in our Social Studies subject. Our topic is about the two polis of Greece, the Athens and Sparta. Sparta consists of people that are war-freak because even in young age they are teaching the children how to fight against their rival. What is the history of the Spartans fighting against the Athenians? In 480 B.C, during the Greco-Persian Wars the Persian Empire led by Xerxes I of Persia fought the Greek city-states forces at the pass of Thermopylae in central Greece. This battle was to become known as the Battle of Thermopylae. The only thing stopping the Persians, was an army led by King Leonidas I & his 300 Spartans; the greatest soldiers the world has ever known. Vastly outnumbered, the Greek Spartans held up the Persians advance for three days, until they were overrun by Persian forces. The film also focuses on the lead up to the Battle of Thermopylae revealing that the Greeks might have played a part in the Ionian Revolts in Asia Minor in 499 to 493 B.C. It brings its viewers into understanding ancient warfare when the documentary focuses on the naval battle around Thermopylae, strategic & tactical considerations, and the aftermath of the battle which lead to the burning of Athens and Greek victories in battles such as Plataea. It also reveals to those unaware that the Spartans didn't fight alone.

"My Reaction About The Cyber Crime Law : R.A 10175"

We all know that the new law that our government implemented was the "Cyber Crime Law" or "R.A 10175". It's nice that they are paying attention to those things about the sites that we are using through internet. All I can say is that i'm in neutral side. Why? Because it can help those people who are being bullied in social networking sites without them knowing and for those people who are imitating other people just to gain popularity. It can also help those children who are using it without their parents approval. Even though there are lots of things that can help us by that law, there are also a lot of things that will affect our everyday life. For example, those people who wants to download songs, movies and blogs for their education, and for those who want to share the things that they are thinking everyday. It's hard to deny that we don't like our freedom of speech today but if this law will take effect, let's all accept it and live according to what our government says.