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=Fences:= Local & Global Definitions Local Metaphorical Definitions

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Desmond Kennard Chris Brunetto  We put fences up for one of two reasons, to keep things in or the more likely to keep intruders out.  Someone can put a figurative fence for their own beliefs and feelings. This is to say that a person chooses to block certain aspects of life, such as; religious beliefs or political ideas, out of their own beliefs or feelings. Who is to say that someone is wrong for keeping idea’s, feelings, and negative influences out of their pure mind? There are also literal fences. A literal fence is a barrier that allows some in and out of an enclosure; it helps protect ones privacy. We have fenc//e //s to keep intruders out and also have fences for a sense of security

The United States passed the Secure Fence Act of 2006, the act allows for construction of a 700 mi fence along the Mexican border. This act calls for an increase lighting, border patrol, and an increase of technology to protect America’s boarder. As a citizen this is very comforting, and by doing this we are protecting the well being of our “home”. It is the same reason we have locks on our doors or fences in our yards; Americans need a sense of security that no one will come into our country illegally. It’s a world where people can’t be trusted, and we all take measures to protect ourselves. Living in the city, most houses have fences for a sense of privacy. Having a fence around your property puts you in the state of mind that no one could trespass on your property, but also not allowing anything out. A fence keeps out the thing you wouldn’t want intruding on your property like burglars and unknown people but it could also be a sort of safety because the fence create a barrier that you can’t get out of unless you have a gate, the fence fences in little children, and pets from leaving. Sometimes we would like to put up fences to protect those who we want to stay in but do not want to block others out. Fortunately today there is technology that lets us do that. My family has decided to put up an electric fence to keep my dog Rusty in our property and away from dangerous cars. This fence is invincible to everyone else including my family but the dog has been trained to always know where it is. Rusty will not even dare to go near the border of out yard which keeps him protected while still maintaining the open inviting look our house has always had. Someone who is not open to other ideas is someone who will never really know the truth. Having a solid concrete impassable wall will most defiantly keep all in and all else out. This in my opinion is not a good fence. A good fence according to my belief is passable but at the same time is an obstacle. This leaves the option of change open. Without being exposed to new thoughts and ideas a person can be considered arrogant, and someone who lets all people or ideas change them is considered easily persuaded. Putting up fences can determine the person you are too and how you are with people. If you’re the type of person who doesn’t talk to anyone, it could be because you have set up fences and you’re not allowing any one else to enter, so you just isolate away from others.

=Fences: Local Metaphorical Definitions=

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Working Definition: Metaphorically Buffalo has two types of fences that can be either positive or negative; all of which affect the people in the Western New York region. These positive or negative aspects are intended to prevent escape or intrusion or to mark a boundary. These aspects are not necessarily a literal fence. ======




__Local Metaphorical Fences in Buffalo__

 <span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13); font-family: 'Georgia','serif';">Metaphorically Buffalo has two types of fences that are either positive or negative; all of which affect the people in the Western New York region. These positive or negative aspects are intended <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif';"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">to prevent escape or intrusion or to mark a boundary. These aspects are not necessarily a literal fence. Everyone has their different opinions as to what they see as a positive or negative fence. Based off of our views, these are what we came up with dealing with the positive and negative fences. <span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13); font-family: 'Georgia','serif';"> Although many cities have sport teams, there are many loyal and supporting sports fans. Whether you are at the HSBC arena, for a [|hockey] game or at Ralph Wilson Stadium for a [|football] game, there are a large number of fans cheering on the teams. Buffalo has had its hard ships of going all the way and losing but the fans have stuck though it all. As many say, “Buffalo is a sports town, with a drinking problem.” It’s hard to go from one town to another and be such a diehard fan, once you have been in Buffalo. <span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13); font-family: 'Georgia','serif';"> The people in Buffalo have such loyalty to our hometown teams that once you move out of the Western New York region you still have that Buffalo pride. Even when people are moving in the region, you have to share the common knowledge of the local sports teams that we have in the city. If you are coming from a small town that does not have sports teams, you may be cast as an outsider but that is when you have to be willing to expand you knowledge of local teams. <span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13); font-family: 'Georgia','serif';"> The [|education] rate in New York is higher among the other states in our nation. Even though education is fairly expensive we still come out on top. Education in America is a major key to success. There is a policy called the No Child Left Behind Act, it is exactly how it sounds. New York strives to make sure everyone has a plan and make sure they further their education. Buffalo being included in New York, although having a low job rate; include some of the major colleges that New York State has to offer. People from around the world come to New York State to get an education because they know that New York is known for having a high education rate. This can be seen as a positive fence because it brings people to the state and people who live in the state, stay. <span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13); font-family: 'Georgia','serif';">Although the education is a key part to our city and state, the education in Buffalo’s city schools is not the best. It shows that mainly the private schools in the city as well as the schools not located in the city are thriving. It isn’t until number 60 that <span style="font-size: 11.5pt; color: rgb(17, 17, 17); font-family: 'Georgia','serif';">Hutchinson Central Technical HS, is ranked, that is a high school located in the city. The inner-city schools are starting to make comebacks and many of the city schools, have contracts with the local colleges to make the student teaching process enhanced. <span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13); font-family: 'Georgia','serif';"> <span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13); font-family: 'Georgia','serif';"> Along with our thriving education and sport teams and fans, [|Buffalo] is at a key location in the United States. We do not suffer from hurricanes, tornados or volcanoes but we do get snow. People learn how to manage though. It’s a beautiful thing to us Western New Yorkers. Also we also have the Erie Canal which is at key location, right in the city. Buffalo is also located near one of the Seven Wonders of the World, Niagara Falls. We share a love for the falls and everything that is brings. There is a power source that is run by the falls located on the Niagara River; also the falls brings great amounts of tourism to our city. <span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13); font-family: 'Georgia','serif';"> Buffalo is ranked number 2 of the [|poorest] big cities of the country. We have a lack of jobs, which hurt our economy. Buffalo’s median of income is 3rd lowest in the United States falling at $27,850. Buffalo also has one of the highest rates for unemployed African American males. Although we have the title of being a poor city, it does not stop our people from coming together. <span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13); font-family: 'Georgia','serif';"> In conclusion, Buffalo has the tools to connect with the many different people in the region. Though people have their differences based on the region, we are all brought together by the many fences that are all around us. Positive and negative fences have different impacts on different people and as a group we believe this is what makes Buffalo such a great place. If there is no knowledge that you are willing to explore before you come to Buffalo, the people here may be reluctant to talk to you. Although we are the city of good neighbors, it's not that we're not open to new comers, we leave it to the people to find and locate the fences. It's up to the people who're coming here to figure out what the fences are and to find that gate that let's them in. Once you figure out where that gate is, we're more than happy to welcome you in and show you around. <span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13); font-family: 'Georgia','serif';">Buffalo expects the new people to find the gate because of all the hardships that the city has encountered over the past 50 years and more. We take pride in how our city is evolving. It’s the people who have been here, through it all, that have the city bond.



Medaille students who have published papers about Fences on this wiki are:

Ashley Hyla Brittany Anderson Emilee Yormick Kenneth Lindberg Chris Brunetto Desmond Kennard

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