Letters to Official (Week 8)
1076 words by xumed2010
Blog copies of these letters and why you thought these four were best suited to help change the problem. Later blog the responses you get. How is African American criticism a useful tool to Bible scholars?
Mayor Ray C. Nagin,
I am a student at Xavier University of New Orleans. As a sophomore majoring in biology, a recent problem in the United States, as well as around the world, has come to my attention. In my present theology class, we were required to blog what we feel are the three biggest problems in the world. I chose health disparities and am very passionate about inspiring change in this realm. As a government official, you have the power to make this difference, but I do realize that the power you hold is limited. I still hope my reasoning will appeal to your better nature.
Here in the New Orleans area, the recent Hurricane Katrina crisis was something that dealt a severe blow to New Orleanean health care. With lack of adequate resources, there are thousands of citizens without suitable health care. It has been two years since the tragic event and progress is inching by ever so slowly. What concerns me most is the state of the population that is without insurance. They are being hit the hardest, and the closing down of Charity Hospital has only made it worse. Advocates of its re-opening are being opposed by those who mistakenly feel its presence is no longer needed. But I for one can personally vouch for its contribution to the community. And by this I can reflect on my experience with the void left by its loss through my volunteer work at Tulane Community Health Center at Covenant House.
As a volunteer, my duties include the checking in of patients, filing folders as well as other odd jobs around the clinic. I’ve seen firsthand the despair caused by the lack of options in finding treatment. Citizens must choose between extreme debt or no care at all. Decisions with polars such as an ambulance bill or a waiting list at the free clinic are saddening. I’ve done exstensive research on what causes and effects this lack of availability is concerned with. Now it seems that the government has put this issue on the back burner. The last real advocated with a plan was Hilary Clinton alongside her husband. But I’ve not given up hope! I appeal to you as a student, a honorary New Orleanean, and as plainly as a human with compassion. We need to do something about this, and NOW.
Thank you for your time and I wish you the best of luck
Concerned Citizen
Jessica Isom
The next one is directed towards the following presidential candidates.
Barack Obama
Hilary Clinton
John Edwards
I am a student at Xavier University of New Orleans. As a sophomore majoring in biology, a recent problem in the United States, as well as around the world, has come to my attention. In my present theology class, we were required to blog what we feel are the three biggest problems in the world. I chose health disparities and am very passionate about inspiring change in this realm. As a government official and potential candidate for the presidency, I am contacting you concerning this problem and how you can help it to be resolved.
Here in the New Orleans area, the recent Hurricane Katrina crisis was something that dealt a severe blow to New Orleanean health care. With lack of adequate resources, there are thousands of citizens without suitable health care. It has been two years since the tragic event and progress is inching by ever so slowly. What concerns me most is the state of the population that is without insurance. They are being hit the hardest, and the closing down of Charity Hospital has only made it worse. Advocates of its re-opening are being opposed by those who mistakenly feel its presence is no longer needed. But I for one can personally vouch for its contribution to the community. And by this I can reflect on my experience with the void left by its loss through my volunteer work at Tulane Community Health Center at Covenant House.
As a volunteer, my duties include the checking in of patients, filing folders as well as other odd jobs around the clinic. I’ve seen firsthand the despair caused by the lack of options in finding treatment. Citizens must choose between extreme debt or no care at all. Decisions with polars such as an ambulance bill or a waiting list at the free clinic are saddening. I’ve done exstensive research on what causes and effects this lack of availability is concerned with. {(Hilary) As the first wife, you were a strong advocate of reformation of the health care system. I ask you now, will you continue with this as our nation’s president?} Now it seems that the government has put this issue on the back burner. But I’ve not given up hope! I appeal to you as a student, a honorary New Orleanean, and as plainly as a human with compassion. We need to do something about this, and NOW.
Thank you for your time and I wish you the best of luck
Concerned Voter
Jessica Isom
African American criticism is something I recently learned of in this class. I’ve been exposed to bits and pieces of it purpose throughout my lifetime, but its extensiveness has just come to my attention. I really liked the Bible Dude presentations this semester and that’s where I learned the most about this type of criticism. Basically it is concerned with how Africa and Africans are portrayed in the Bible. Which should be relevant anyway because many important stories and people come from this continent. In class it was brought up that this came about due to an increase in more diverse scholars. I do agree that diversity in a field will increase the diversity of opinions. This needs to be a priority when concering such an important item to so many people. The presentation goes on to say that the nations were portrayed as rich, and looked favorably upon. I’m happy to see the truth come to light and I pretty much enjoyed all the different types.