The Dark Knight

Dark Knight!!

This is my favourite movie, not because Batman wears his underwear the wrong way out (in order to mimick his buddy Superman) but due to the action-packed film. Feverish Action? Check! Cool plot? Check! Nice costumes? Check! One thing's for certain, how can a man in a bat suit and a joker with a crooked smile and awful fashion sense relate to the dark side of our human world?

"I don't want to kill you" Heath Ledger's Lunatic Joker tells the star of the show,Christian Bale. "You complete me." Just like our world, there's gotta be good to be evil. True enough, there won't be a plot without either of the 2.

Batman is also known as Bruce Wayne - the playboy billionaire in the show. Unknown to the public, he is actually Batman ;) He is sick of having Batman known as a vigilante and has long enough been the White Knight in shining armour that saves Gotham from all evil. He would much rather have Harvey Dent (Gotham's famous District Attourney) to lay off his girlfriend Rachel Dawes - his only hope to having a normal life.

The joker on the other hand is really a...joker. The starting scene has him and a gang of other desperate, deranged people rob a bank. Its almost like a normal daily activity for this madman and his laughter when others die. His Character is warped as his takes pride and feels pleasure when he watches people suffer in agony.

I know the quality isn't too good but we can easily see how sick the Joker really is. How he wishes to savour the "little emotions" in people's "last moments". How sick he is as he makes use of those who are desperate for help and mental solace.

In a way, I do pity the Joker for not having a really great environment to grow up in, with loads of negative influences... "Why so serious..." To find out how he got the scar of a grin, you'd just have to watch the movie!


Then again, this show really exemplifies man's character. It is easy to be swayed to the dark side. As Harvey Dent puts it "You either die a hero or you live long enough to see yourself become a villain." The Joker attempts to prey on Batman and turn him into a chaotic monster just like himself but fails. Towards the end, the Batman knows that Gotham needs a White Knight, someone to look up to and realises that the Batman is not what Gotham needs. Gotham needs someone with a face, as such, he leaves Harvey Dent there to take up the position as Gotham's White Knight while becomes the Dark Knight - The silent guardian, the Watchful Protector...




If you haven't watched this movie yet, you are at a loss!

Stem Cell Research

Aren't Cartoons really effective in telling you loads about a Topic? Stem Cell Research is a hot, controversial topic that is highly debateable by professionals and Scientists around the world. It all boils down to 1 key factor, is the embryo considered a living thing?
Dear Reader, please stop to ponder over this. That little cell, does it have a mind of its own? It has no heart, no organ and no way of defending itself - is it or is it not a living thing?

Why is the Stem Cell so important? Why do so many across the world want to experiment and examine it and yearn to have it?
How did your organs come about? By Magic? Nah, far from that, stem cells are like little factories and slowly, the start specialising into becoming unique parts of the human bodies. If Man is able to manipulate it, things such as Parkinsons and Cancer can be cured since you could use the stem cell to replace any damaged organ in the long run. Did that stun you? Was it an Eye Opener? That being said, it is still a fact that Man hasn't been able to fully understand these minute cells and as such, continuous research is the only way to develop our understanding of it.

The point of controversy is, when is the Stem Cell considered a living thing? It is after all an embryo, the prelude to a baby! There are several biological markers which only occur after the fourteenth day which by then, the embryo would have been destroyed by the extraction of the stem cells. As such, no form of life would take place after the research has been complted since the cells would most likely have been harmed or even destroyed after being exposed to certain chemicals or machines. Some Scientists argue that a cell should not be given equal attention like a man walking on the road but others feel it is still a life and that Scientists are absolutely ruining all chances of it becoming a human being just like us. Is that murder? Then again, Scientists are smart people and have actually likened the stem cell to a cadaver in order to continue their pursuit for government financial assistance. However, I feel that a cadaver is a dead thing to start out with but the stem cell would lose its chance to live. That's the thing that has baffled me since Scientists feel that the stem cell is still "Raw Material" before the 14th day.

It is justifiable to say that this is just a smokescreen hiding many from seeing the big picture since being able to control stem cells would benefit an even larger pool of people. Man would have a whole new perspective and paradigm when coming across this topic and human reproduction might seem like a whole new Vending Machine. We can create Raw Material - "For the cells! Not the Baby!"


I feel that something this controversial shouldnt have concrete times as to when and where research should stop but should however be circumstantial. Cells and Babies shouldnt be deemed material less Mothers would be no different from Factories.

Medical progress is important for the world, but moral ethics also play a part. Though the cells might not have any feelings whatsoever, we must take into account that they will become living creatures later on. As such, there is a grey area. Should we sacrifice a few for the sake of millions around the world? My answer would be a resounding yes, though it would be tragic that a few would have to exterminated in the research project. As such, the government could portion of a few cells each time from donors who donate their cells. Of course, monetary rewards should not be given as people might try to take advantage of the government. We will see in due course how many around the world are kind enough to help others in the world. The benefits of being able to utilize stem cells are plenty.

For now, we will stick to the fourteen day rule. That would be equivalent to two weeks and only time will tell what Scientists can discover! Onwards, for the greater good for Mankind!

So tell me, reader, are you a Republican or are you a Democrat. Would you fight for the greater good and forego a few or will you keep everyone safe?