Major flooding occurred in Semarang. Do students deserve a holiday?

Thesis

A flood is an excessive volume of water that hits a large area of land. Floods usually occur due to heavy rain over a long period of time. Schools should be cancelled during floods because flood conditions interfere with the safety and well-being of students and teaching staff. This condition must have undergone prior consideration. 

**Artumentative Paragraph 1:**

Floods often cause roads to become waterlogged, making it difficult for students and school staff to travel safely. Stagnant water can be a hazard for those who have to walk or use public transport to reach school. In addition, swift water currents can also threaten the safety of students trying to cross the road. 

**Argumentative Paragraph 2:**

If the main purpose of the school holiday was to reduce the risk of flooding on the way to school, it would not have had any effect on students who had already left earlier. The announcement of the school holiday was very sudden. Students have already struggled through the floods to get to school. This distress multiplied when they arrived at school, the school was cancelled. Students were very disappointed and wary of having to pass through the streets again. This can happen because of the lack of communication between teachers and the office. The office is not quick enough in terms of this policy.

**Argumentative Paragraph 3:**

The school is not closed, but is doing online learning. Students are given assignments from school to do within a certain time limit. This policy has created pros and cons. Those who agree argue that this assignment is very effective to make up for the lack of learning time. Those who disagree argue that the assignment is very burdensome for students whose homes are directly affected by the flood. Moreover, there is an unreasonable time limit, such as it must be collected as soon as possible, if it is late to collect it, the grade will be deducted. Very selfish I guess. Students are also not explained in advance the material suddenly given a question assignment and told to answer it. Automatically makes students confused. 

**Conclusion:**

Taking into account the dangers posed by flooding to the safety, infrastructure and health of students and staff, it is a wise decision to close the school during periods of flooding. This will not only protect them from potential physical harm, but also ensure a safe and conducive learning environment once the flood conditions subside. This learning must also be prepared in such a way that learning can run comfortably, safely and conducively.

It's already 2024, you're still fanatical

The general election held on February 14, 2024 is over. Two weeks have passed. All Indonesian people have fulfilled their voting rights. The presidential and vice presidential candidates have accepted whatever the results of the vote count. However, riots began to occur in various regions. They did not accept the results of the quick election count. Many supporters were emotional because their mainstay candidate lost. The supporters feel that only their chosen candidate deserves to win the election.

The phenomenon of political fanaticism is still rife in this beloved country. Political fanaticism often creates tension and imbalance in the political process. According to sociologists, political fanaticism can lead to increased polarization or reject different views or values. These different views often lead to the division of the nation. Even an intimate brotherhood, friendship or closeness is bound to break down if one or both have fanaticism.

This conflict between political supporters is getting bigger and can lead to crime. One form of crime due to political fanaticism is the 2014 election conflict. This protest culminated in riots in several areas, including Jakarta, which took place on May 21-22, 2019. The riots involved clashes between demonstrators and security forces, with a series of anarchic acts, burning of vehicles, and looting. The existence of political fanatics can also create a hostile political environment.

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In dealing with the phenomenon of political bigotry, there is a need for an educative approach that promotes tolerance, dialogue and openness. Adequate political education can help people understand the diversity of political views and appreciate differences as part of a healthy democracy. Therefore, an emphasis on critical and inclusive political literacy is key in overcoming political bigotry and building a society that is more mature and responsive to political dynamics.