Voting for mayor of a city is usually only for the occupants of the city, and not the surrounding areas in the county. What if the largest city in a county is the city that everyone goes to to do everything. Like shopping, dining, hanging out, the movies. Then don't you think everyone in that county should be able to vote for the mayor of that big city? They are spending their hard-earned money which helps promote the city and it's businesses.
In my hometown of Manitowoc, WI the election for the mayor is coming soon. I only live about 2 minutes from the city line, and I spend all my time in Manitowoc. Yet I cannot vote for the mayor because it is only for residents of the CITY of Manitowoc, not the county. I live in Manitowoc County, and Manitowoc is the biggest city where most of the people from the outlying areas go. Even though a lot of business for the city of Manitowoc comes from the outlying areas, the people living in the outlying areas cannot vote. I think they should be able to.
The should be able to vote because they do often go to the city, and many have a job in the city. Being in the city and involved in activities within the city, you think you would have a say in what happens. Even in voting for the mayor. But, like most cities, the outlying areas have no say in what happens within the city. They can spend all their time there and spend their money, but they cannot vote.
I think something should be done about this because myself along with many others, would like to vote in this mayoral race this year. The competition is close and all the votes count, but the person most people that cannot vote would like to see in was barely in the race before. Luckily things have turned around and it looks like he will win (hopefully). Someday I wish to do something to change that rule. Especially when there is one main city in a county like Manitowoc.
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Multiple Sclerosis
“If ever a disease could be called fascinating, it would be multiple sclerosis.”
Multiple Sclerosis or MS is a disease that affects the central nervous system. It causes scars on parts of the brain and spinal cord that can actually be seen. In MS the myelin that covers the cells is damaged and therefore cannot protect again something as simple as a cold. Because of the scars on the brain it causes symptoms such as fatigue, muscle stiffness and spasms, problems with balance or coordination, numbness, pain, weakness, bowel or bladder problems, problems with memory, attention, and problem solving, sexual issues, and depression or mood swings.
There are two different types of MS too. One is gradual and symptoms occur in relapses that last for more than 24 hours. The other is more severe and sets on fast and very rarely has relapses. Treated or not, MS causes permanent damage.
As of now there is no cure for MS. All they have are a few drugs in the form of shots that help ease the symptoms for a while.
MS takes a long time to diagnose. Doctors don't look for MS. They do many tests, and make exclusions. It may take many years. They have to do this because the symptoms are so much like many other diseases.
Now for the numbers...MS affects 2.5 million people in the world (and with that number it's surprising that not many people know about it) It affects twice as many women as men. It is most common in North America and Europe. It affects young adults too and they are now thinking it may be hereditary to some extent.
MS is not one of those diseases that you can tell just by looking at someone, if they have it or not. My mom has MS, and if anyone has met her you wouldn't guess that she has it at all. She is active, goes for a walk every day, she can do everything anyone else can. But she has bad days too. There are some days that she can't even get out of bed because she is so weak. She gives herself shots every other day just so she can feel better. But her symptoms have already set on permanent damage. My mom can't feel her fingers. She can't handle money or anything small because she just can't feel it. My mom is lucky. For many other people it is much worse than that.
Jim Doyle has designated the week of March 2-8 2009 as MS awareness week in Wisconsin! So get the word out if you can and learn more! Hopefully this week will get people educated and some will donate money to help research for a cure! Also if you are interested come join my mom and I at the 2009 MS Walk in Sheboygan on April 26! If not there are many other locations too!
MS stops people from moving. The National MS Society exists to make sure it doesn’t.
If you want to know more or are just bored and looking for something to do, check this out!
www.nationalmssociety.org
Multiple Sclerosis or MS is a disease that affects the central nervous system. It causes scars on parts of the brain and spinal cord that can actually be seen. In MS the myelin that covers the cells is damaged and therefore cannot protect again something as simple as a cold. Because of the scars on the brain it causes symptoms such as fatigue, muscle stiffness and spasms, problems with balance or coordination, numbness, pain, weakness, bowel or bladder problems, problems with memory, attention, and problem solving, sexual issues, and depression or mood swings.
There are two different types of MS too. One is gradual and symptoms occur in relapses that last for more than 24 hours. The other is more severe and sets on fast and very rarely has relapses. Treated or not, MS causes permanent damage.
As of now there is no cure for MS. All they have are a few drugs in the form of shots that help ease the symptoms for a while.
MS takes a long time to diagnose. Doctors don't look for MS. They do many tests, and make exclusions. It may take many years. They have to do this because the symptoms are so much like many other diseases.
Now for the numbers...MS affects 2.5 million people in the world (and with that number it's surprising that not many people know about it) It affects twice as many women as men. It is most common in North America and Europe. It affects young adults too and they are now thinking it may be hereditary to some extent.
MS is not one of those diseases that you can tell just by looking at someone, if they have it or not. My mom has MS, and if anyone has met her you wouldn't guess that she has it at all. She is active, goes for a walk every day, she can do everything anyone else can. But she has bad days too. There are some days that she can't even get out of bed because she is so weak. She gives herself shots every other day just so she can feel better. But her symptoms have already set on permanent damage. My mom can't feel her fingers. She can't handle money or anything small because she just can't feel it. My mom is lucky. For many other people it is much worse than that.
Jim Doyle has designated the week of March 2-8 2009 as MS awareness week in Wisconsin! So get the word out if you can and learn more! Hopefully this week will get people educated and some will donate money to help research for a cure! Also if you are interested come join my mom and I at the 2009 MS Walk in Sheboygan on April 26! If not there are many other locations too!
MS stops people from moving. The National MS Society exists to make sure it doesn’t.
If you want to know more or are just bored and looking for something to do, check this out!
www.nationalmssociety.org
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