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Assignment Run Granny Run is about Doris “Granny D” Haddock. She walked over three thousand miles between January 1999 and February 2000 for political reform. She was in her late 80’s when she preformed this task. Her issue was campaign finance reform. Granny D was arrested for reading the Declaration of Independence in the Capital. She was being peaceful, but the police said it was a demonstration. I think that Granny D should not have been arrested. I think the Congressmen, Capital Police, and Clinton should have been arrested.

More people need to read the Declaration Independence, Constitution, and law in the Capital. Maybe if lawmakers spent more time doing that instead of raising money for their campaigns, the U.S. would not have as many ignorant lawmakers as there is today. Granny D had to pay a ten dollar fine and was processed as a criminal. I think the system is being twisted by criminals calling themselves politicians and lawmakers. Assignment #2: Pretend that you hug three old persons without any reason and you told them that you love them.

Explain your reaction and then explain their reactions?? It would depend on the three old persons. Some, with Alzheimer’s or feisty personalities, would probably curse or ask if I was crazy. Others would embrace me back and tell me they loved me too. The final group would not have a real reaction, but seemed confused. I would be uncomfortable, because I am not a hug type of person. My discomfort would probably be conveyed. Their reactions would depend on their personalities. Old people like young people and other ages all are unique individuals.

Some are huggers, some are not. It would depend on the person’s personalities. Just like I am not a hugger, older people would react on their individual personalities. Assignment #3: You have to go to shake your hand with five persons from the Military and tell them "Thank you for your serving" without any reason. What will be their reaction with the situation?? Some soldiers would become flustered and say ‘I was just doing my part’ or ‘I do not deserve special thanks. We did our duty.

’ Others would go into stories about their time in ‘Nam’, tours, ‘the gulf’, and other places. Funny stories about basic are normally a way for soldiers to let the civilian population get a glimpse into the military without all the gruesome details. I think especially during war times, like now, it is not unusual for soldiers to get a thank you. Some soldiers, especially those that have gotten hurt or maimed, might become emotional. It is important to understand the every soldier has a story outside and inside the military.

Every soldier is a part of something bigger, but are unique individuals. This must be kept in mind when thanking soldiers. Any reaction should be accepted and understood, especially by civilians. I like to thank soldiers for the freedoms that are possible because of their actions on foreign soils or their willingness to go into battle.