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As most of us know, Rand Paul has announced his bid for the presidency. In his announcement, Paul called Washington broken and stated many libertarian (good) ideas such as lesser prison sentences for non-violent criminals, congressional term limits, limiting government surveillance, ending most foreign aid, emphasizing individual liberty, closing Guantanamo Bay, and ending the Federal Reserve. But he also wants to increase military spending, which I view as stupid. The language of the BBC article surprises me too, as it contains a lot of negative language. This bad language, which is probably found in American media too, combined with John McCain saying Paul would be a "bad candidate" means he's probably not going to get elected. Oh well.....:(
Personally I like this candidate the best because he is the most libertarian and holds many of the same views and his libertarian father, Ron Paul. But because of his political views, he will most likely be opposed by both Democrats and Republicans.
Thursday, April 23, 2015
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
Many Americans believe that lower income Americans pay too much in taxes
been a while since I've done one of these...
In a recent poll, 45% of Americans think that the lower class pays too much in taxes, while 21% say that they don't pay enough in taxes, and 30% saying they pay the right amount. I really don't know what else to say, cause there's the numbers so....
Personally, I believe that the lower class, and, well, everybody, pays way too much in taxes. We pay too much in taxes because of things like welfare, a massive military, and social security, things that I believe all need to be eliminated, reduced, and privatized, respectively. So, that's that, comment what you think I guess.
In a recent poll, 45% of Americans think that the lower class pays too much in taxes, while 21% say that they don't pay enough in taxes, and 30% saying they pay the right amount. I really don't know what else to say, cause there's the numbers so....
Personally, I believe that the lower class, and, well, everybody, pays way too much in taxes. We pay too much in taxes because of things like welfare, a massive military, and social security, things that I believe all need to be eliminated, reduced, and privatized, respectively. So, that's that, comment what you think I guess.
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
My Heart is Broken...
Why.....
This has nothing to do with America or the government, but this is still a global crisis that needs to be addressed.
Yesterday, Jeremy Clarkson, the head presenter of BBC 2's Top Gear, has been suspended following a fight he had with a BBC producer where he is alleged to have punched someone in the face. As a result, Top Gear will not be shown this Monday on BBC America and the three remaining episodes will be dropped as well. As of now, an online petition calling for the reinstatement of Clarkson has already reached 500,000.
I AM PISSED. Top Gear is my favorite TV show and now BBC has decided to ruin my Monday nights with this suspension. I think this is the stupidest thing BBC could do, considering Top Gear is the most widely watched factual TV show in the world with over 350 million regular viewers and is one of BBC's most profitable programs. As one can imagine, many of those 350 million people are quite upset over this, which gives me comfort and hope that Clarkson may be reinstated. I also think that they overreacted too. I mean, how hard can a fat old man punch anyway? When I got into fights at school, I was suspended for a day and that was it, with this they've suspended him and punished the viewers by dropping episodes.
Petition to reinstate Jeremy Clarkson: https://www.change.org/p/bbc-reinstate-jeremy-clarkson
This has nothing to do with America or the government, but this is still a global crisis that needs to be addressed.
Yesterday, Jeremy Clarkson, the head presenter of BBC 2's Top Gear, has been suspended following a fight he had with a BBC producer where he is alleged to have punched someone in the face. As a result, Top Gear will not be shown this Monday on BBC America and the three remaining episodes will be dropped as well. As of now, an online petition calling for the reinstatement of Clarkson has already reached 500,000.
I AM PISSED. Top Gear is my favorite TV show and now BBC has decided to ruin my Monday nights with this suspension. I think this is the stupidest thing BBC could do, considering Top Gear is the most widely watched factual TV show in the world with over 350 million regular viewers and is one of BBC's most profitable programs. As one can imagine, many of those 350 million people are quite upset over this, which gives me comfort and hope that Clarkson may be reinstated. I also think that they overreacted too. I mean, how hard can a fat old man punch anyway? When I got into fights at school, I was suspended for a day and that was it, with this they've suspended him and punished the viewers by dropping episodes.
Petition to reinstate Jeremy Clarkson: https://www.change.org/p/bbc-reinstate-jeremy-clarkson
Thursday, February 26, 2015
ATF Attempting to Ban Common AR-15 (M-16) Ammo
Why am I blue?
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) wants to ban “5.56mm constituent projectiles of SS109 and M855 cartridges." This type of ammunition is commonly used by hunters and target shooters. The ATF says that they want to ban this type of ammo because it has armor-piercing capabilities.
I do not think that the ATF has the right to ban this ammunition. One of the main reasons we have the 2nd amendment is to prevent government tyranny of the people. How are the people suppose to defend themselves when you take away the ammo necessary for the defense of our rights?
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) wants to ban “5.56mm constituent projectiles of SS109 and M855 cartridges." This type of ammunition is commonly used by hunters and target shooters. The ATF says that they want to ban this type of ammo because it has armor-piercing capabilities.
I do not think that the ATF has the right to ban this ammunition. One of the main reasons we have the 2nd amendment is to prevent government tyranny of the people. How are the people suppose to defend themselves when you take away the ammo necessary for the defense of our rights?
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Critical Summit over the fate of Ukraine
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Today, the leaders of France, Germany, Russia, and Ukraine met in Minsk, Belarus to talk about the future of Ukraine. According to an unnamed source, the four leaders will be signing several documents, including a declaration of Ukrainian independence and sovereignty and an agreement affirming the leaders' commitment to the peace plan that was drawn up in September. Here is what each side would like to see at the summit: Russia wants legal rights for Russian speaking Ukrainians, full autonomy for rebel held regions, withdraw of government troops from the war zone, and no return of Crimea to Ukraine; Ukraine wants control over rebel held regions, withdrawal of Russian troops, a secure border, and full prisoner exchange; Pro-Russian rebels want independence; The EU and US wants democracy, withdrawal of Russian troops, and a demilitarized border in Eastern Ukraine along with Ukrainian territorial integrity. President Obama also has said that if diplomacy fails, he may begin sending arms to Ukraine.
I hope some real good comes out of this summit. All sides have reasonable demands so diplomacy and compromise may be easier. What I personally would like to see most closely resembles Russia's demands. I think that the rebel held regions should have greater autonomy because from what I've read, most people in the region want that.
Today, the leaders of France, Germany, Russia, and Ukraine met in Minsk, Belarus to talk about the future of Ukraine. According to an unnamed source, the four leaders will be signing several documents, including a declaration of Ukrainian independence and sovereignty and an agreement affirming the leaders' commitment to the peace plan that was drawn up in September. Here is what each side would like to see at the summit: Russia wants legal rights for Russian speaking Ukrainians, full autonomy for rebel held regions, withdraw of government troops from the war zone, and no return of Crimea to Ukraine; Ukraine wants control over rebel held regions, withdrawal of Russian troops, a secure border, and full prisoner exchange; Pro-Russian rebels want independence; The EU and US wants democracy, withdrawal of Russian troops, and a demilitarized border in Eastern Ukraine along with Ukrainian territorial integrity. President Obama also has said that if diplomacy fails, he may begin sending arms to Ukraine.
I hope some real good comes out of this summit. All sides have reasonable demands so diplomacy and compromise may be easier. What I personally would like to see most closely resembles Russia's demands. I think that the rebel held regions should have greater autonomy because from what I've read, most people in the region want that.
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
US wants to arm Ukraine to fight Russia
BBC World News
Secretary of Defense nominee Ashton Carter announced that he would want to send weapons and other "lethal aid" to Ukraine in order to counter Russian aggression in the Donetsk region of Eastern Ukraine. President Obama has also stated that he is considering sending lethal aid to the Ukrainians and later the President will make the final decision regarding these weapons. It is also reported that the White House fears that sending weapons to Ukraine could further escalate the crisis.
I hate our foreign policy. We intervene in conflicts that have nothing to do with the nation and do not threaten us in anyway. Ukraine is not a U.S. ally and therefore should not be any of our concern, let Ukraine's allies and Ukraine take care of Ukraine, it is none of our concern. If we do end up sending weapons to Ukraine, which we most likely will, it will only further escalate this crisis. Once Russia sees that their rebels are losing, they will most likely up their support and maybe even send in ground forces, thus turning this relatively small conflict into a proxy war between the U.S. and Russia. With both sides increasing aid to their faction, the war will undoubtedly escalate more and may even turn into a full fledged war between NATO and Russia, a very scary, Cold War like scenario. All of this is just hypothetical of course. Nonetheless, hopefully the U.S. will make the right decision and not intervene, but knowing how we react to these things, we'll make the wrong one.
Secretary of Defense nominee Ashton Carter announced that he would want to send weapons and other "lethal aid" to Ukraine in order to counter Russian aggression in the Donetsk region of Eastern Ukraine. President Obama has also stated that he is considering sending lethal aid to the Ukrainians and later the President will make the final decision regarding these weapons. It is also reported that the White House fears that sending weapons to Ukraine could further escalate the crisis.
I hate our foreign policy. We intervene in conflicts that have nothing to do with the nation and do not threaten us in anyway. Ukraine is not a U.S. ally and therefore should not be any of our concern, let Ukraine's allies and Ukraine take care of Ukraine, it is none of our concern. If we do end up sending weapons to Ukraine, which we most likely will, it will only further escalate this crisis. Once Russia sees that their rebels are losing, they will most likely up their support and maybe even send in ground forces, thus turning this relatively small conflict into a proxy war between the U.S. and Russia. With both sides increasing aid to their faction, the war will undoubtedly escalate more and may even turn into a full fledged war between NATO and Russia, a very scary, Cold War like scenario. All of this is just hypothetical of course. Nonetheless, hopefully the U.S. will make the right decision and not intervene, but knowing how we react to these things, we'll make the wrong one.
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Courts to Review Lethal Injection
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Last week, the Supreme Court announced that it will review the use of lethal injections for executions. This was brought to the attention of the Court by four Death Row inmates, one of which has since been executed. The irony in his execution is that he was executed using the very same drugs he and his fellow inmates were challenging before the Supreme Court. His death was also reported as being excruciating, even saying that his body "felt like it was on fire" and that the injections "felt like acid." Until the case is heard, though, executions by lethal injection will be halted.
Overall, I think it's a good thing that the Supreme Court is reviewing the inmates' case because no one, no matter how evil they seem, should have to suffer that much before they die. With that said, I think that we should abolish the death penalty all together. Sure most criminals on death row seem to be the spawn of Satan, but how is killing them going to solve anything and how is killing them even constitutional? Shouldn't everyone have the right to life and isn't death considered a "cruel or unusual punishment"? If we are going to have capital punishment, we might as well give the inmate a choice which method they want to be executed whether it be firing squad, electric chair, hanging, lethal injection, or the classic bullet to the head.
Last week, the Supreme Court announced that it will review the use of lethal injections for executions. This was brought to the attention of the Court by four Death Row inmates, one of which has since been executed. The irony in his execution is that he was executed using the very same drugs he and his fellow inmates were challenging before the Supreme Court. His death was also reported as being excruciating, even saying that his body "felt like it was on fire" and that the injections "felt like acid." Until the case is heard, though, executions by lethal injection will be halted.
Overall, I think it's a good thing that the Supreme Court is reviewing the inmates' case because no one, no matter how evil they seem, should have to suffer that much before they die. With that said, I think that we should abolish the death penalty all together. Sure most criminals on death row seem to be the spawn of Satan, but how is killing them going to solve anything and how is killing them even constitutional? Shouldn't everyone have the right to life and isn't death considered a "cruel or unusual punishment"? If we are going to have capital punishment, we might as well give the inmate a choice which method they want to be executed whether it be firing squad, electric chair, hanging, lethal injection, or the classic bullet to the head.
Thursday, January 22, 2015
Obama wants authorization to make war with ISIS
Link
In President Obama's State of the Union Address on Tuesday, he stated that he wanted authorization to combat ISIS but sources say that he is unlikely to send any language to Congress to get full approval to do so. Many Congressmen are saying that him not sending language to Congress is a sign that his administration just does not know what their strategy is and how they will combat the militants. What will happen if Obama gets authorization from Congress to combat ISIS? What will it look like? Well, judging from the fact that in just the five months we have been bombing them we have spent more than a billion dollars, done more than 1,700 airstrikes, and sent more than 2,000 U.S. troops to Iraq, it will probably look a lot like the situation in Afghanistan a year or two ago, resulting in the deaths of thousands of U.S. servicemen and thousands of Iraqi civilians, not to mention economic devastation for Iraq.
I think the way that the U.S. is handling the ISIS threat is reckless and unnecessary. If we want to create a permanent peace in the Middle East, we should not invade Iraq or any other Middle Eastern nation for that matter. When we invade any nation, it results in thousands of civilian deaths. When these innocent civilians die, it just creates more anti-American sentiment and thus more people are likely to join the ISIS cause to combat what they see as violent occupying force. If a foreign power invaded the United States to combat a few thousand terrorists, killing thousands of innocent Americans in the process, would you not be outraged? Would you not be tempted to join the terrorists to try and defend your families and friends? It's the same situation in the Middle East right now, except we are the invading force. The point is, invasion and increased troops numbers in Iraq is not the solution to achieve peace. If we want peace, we need to try something else.
In President Obama's State of the Union Address on Tuesday, he stated that he wanted authorization to combat ISIS but sources say that he is unlikely to send any language to Congress to get full approval to do so. Many Congressmen are saying that him not sending language to Congress is a sign that his administration just does not know what their strategy is and how they will combat the militants. What will happen if Obama gets authorization from Congress to combat ISIS? What will it look like? Well, judging from the fact that in just the five months we have been bombing them we have spent more than a billion dollars, done more than 1,700 airstrikes, and sent more than 2,000 U.S. troops to Iraq, it will probably look a lot like the situation in Afghanistan a year or two ago, resulting in the deaths of thousands of U.S. servicemen and thousands of Iraqi civilians, not to mention economic devastation for Iraq.
I think the way that the U.S. is handling the ISIS threat is reckless and unnecessary. If we want to create a permanent peace in the Middle East, we should not invade Iraq or any other Middle Eastern nation for that matter. When we invade any nation, it results in thousands of civilian deaths. When these innocent civilians die, it just creates more anti-American sentiment and thus more people are likely to join the ISIS cause to combat what they see as violent occupying force. If a foreign power invaded the United States to combat a few thousand terrorists, killing thousands of innocent Americans in the process, would you not be outraged? Would you not be tempted to join the terrorists to try and defend your families and friends? It's the same situation in the Middle East right now, except we are the invading force. The point is, invasion and increased troops numbers in Iraq is not the solution to achieve peace. If we want peace, we need to try something else.
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Cheney says torture report is "full of crap"
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Recently, Dick Cheney has gone public about his true feelings on the newly released "torture report." Earlier this week, Senate Democrats have published a report about the "enhanced" interrogations that were authorized during the Bush administration. Apparently, Cheney does not agree with the Democrats' findings, calling it "full of crap." Cheney states that the Democrats did not interview any CIA officials that were in office at the time and that the program was designed "to catch the bastards" and "that's exactly what they did."
Personally, I have mixed feelings about the whole report and enhanced interrogation. On one hand, it could be a useful tool for extracting information that could potentially save lives but on the other hand, it's morally wrong. So we face a dilemma. Should we follow our moral compasses and do the right thing, or should we do whatever is necessary to protect the country and its people?
Recently, Dick Cheney has gone public about his true feelings on the newly released "torture report." Earlier this week, Senate Democrats have published a report about the "enhanced" interrogations that were authorized during the Bush administration. Apparently, Cheney does not agree with the Democrats' findings, calling it "full of crap." Cheney states that the Democrats did not interview any CIA officials that were in office at the time and that the program was designed "to catch the bastards" and "that's exactly what they did."
Personally, I have mixed feelings about the whole report and enhanced interrogation. On one hand, it could be a useful tool for extracting information that could potentially save lives but on the other hand, it's morally wrong. So we face a dilemma. Should we follow our moral compasses and do the right thing, or should we do whatever is necessary to protect the country and its people?
"Torture is an impermissible evil. Except under two circumstances. The first is the ticking time bomb. An innocent's life is at stake. The bad guy you have captured possesses information that could save this life. He refuses to divulge. In such a case, the choice is easy."~Charles Krauthammer
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Canadian Family Attempts to Resurrect Husband.....For Six Months.....
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Recently, a Canadian family held onto the head of the family for six months and prayed for his resurrection daily. The only way authorities found the dead 52 year old man was after police came to the house to evict them for not making house payments. To prevent the smell from alerting neighbors, the family sealed the house. The deceased husband was a very religious man and his wife even more so. She was given a suspended sentence and told to go to counselling.
Well.... this story definitely got my attention. I get that losing a loved one is a very hard thing to go though, but I didn't think it would drive people to try and resurrect them six months after death. I mean, how would you even put up with a decomposing body in the place where you live? Why would you even want to resurrect a 6 month old zombie-like corpse?
Recently, a Canadian family held onto the head of the family for six months and prayed for his resurrection daily. The only way authorities found the dead 52 year old man was after police came to the house to evict them for not making house payments. To prevent the smell from alerting neighbors, the family sealed the house. The deceased husband was a very religious man and his wife even more so. She was given a suspended sentence and told to go to counselling.
Well.... this story definitely got my attention. I get that losing a loved one is a very hard thing to go though, but I didn't think it would drive people to try and resurrect them six months after death. I mean, how would you even put up with a decomposing body in the place where you live? Why would you even want to resurrect a 6 month old zombie-like corpse?
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Laura Ingraham calls to end birthright citizenship
http://www.salon.com/2014/11/17/laura_ingraham_wants_to_change_constitution_to_strip_immigrants_children_of_citizenship/
Conservative radio host Laura Ingraham has criticized the GOP on not taking a stronger stance on citizenship and immigration. She went even further and said on radio that she thinks that the 14th amendment's citizenship clause should be repealed in order to prevent illegal immigrants from illegally crossing into the U.S. and having children on American soil, thus automatically making them U.S. citizens.
Personally, I believe that the citizenship clause should be modified in order to deal with the illegal immigration in this country. I believe that only children of U.S. citizens should be granted citizenship, not just anyone who has a child in this country just so that they can live here. If people want to live in this country, they should go through the proper immigration process and then become naturalized.
Conservative radio host Laura Ingraham has criticized the GOP on not taking a stronger stance on citizenship and immigration. She went even further and said on radio that she thinks that the 14th amendment's citizenship clause should be repealed in order to prevent illegal immigrants from illegally crossing into the U.S. and having children on American soil, thus automatically making them U.S. citizens.
Personally, I believe that the citizenship clause should be modified in order to deal with the illegal immigration in this country. I believe that only children of U.S. citizens should be granted citizenship, not just anyone who has a child in this country just so that they can live here. If people want to live in this country, they should go through the proper immigration process and then become naturalized.
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
Young Black Senators Make History
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2014/2014/11/05/black-senators-make-history/18481235/
After the Midterm elections, two black senators from both the Democratic and Republican parties have been elected. Since 1870, only 9 senators have served in the Senate and hopefully with the election of these two men that number will increase. Many also believe that the traditional Senate demographic of old white men will also begin to bend and that maybe a new trend will start.
I think that it is good to have minorities represented in the Senate so that they have their voices heard too. I think it is even better that one of the men is from the deep south because that might mean that racism is waning in the traditional racist hot spot. I also think that USA Today is making too big of a deal out of this too because, in the words of Morgan Freeman (God), "The only way to stop racism is to stop talking about it." (it went something like that I think).
After the Midterm elections, two black senators from both the Democratic and Republican parties have been elected. Since 1870, only 9 senators have served in the Senate and hopefully with the election of these two men that number will increase. Many also believe that the traditional Senate demographic of old white men will also begin to bend and that maybe a new trend will start.
I think that it is good to have minorities represented in the Senate so that they have their voices heard too. I think it is even better that one of the men is from the deep south because that might mean that racism is waning in the traditional racist hot spot. I also think that USA Today is making too big of a deal out of this too because, in the words of Morgan Freeman (God), "The only way to stop racism is to stop talking about it." (it went something like that I think).
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
South Dakota may be turning Democrat
http://www.npr.org/2014/10/16/356728087/in-south-dakota-a-three-way-senate-race-draws-national-attention
For many years, South Dakota has been strongly Republican, but in this year's elections, Democrat Rick Weiland is gaining support. And now a third candidate, Larry Pressler, is running as an independent, making it even harder for the other two candidates. As the fight for the Senate ensues, South Dakota is getting a lot of attention, because what happens in our state may have a drastic impact in the Senate and the future of the country.
Although I support Rounds, I think that it's good that there's more competition now because now more people have their voices heard and it looks more like a democracy rather than a single-party dictatorship.
For many years, South Dakota has been strongly Republican, but in this year's elections, Democrat Rick Weiland is gaining support. And now a third candidate, Larry Pressler, is running as an independent, making it even harder for the other two candidates. As the fight for the Senate ensues, South Dakota is getting a lot of attention, because what happens in our state may have a drastic impact in the Senate and the future of the country.
Although I support Rounds, I think that it's good that there's more competition now because now more people have their voices heard and it looks more like a democracy rather than a single-party dictatorship.
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
$4 billion price tag for midterm elections
http://onpolitics.usatoday.com/2014/10/22/analysis-midterm-election-will-cost-nearly-4-billion/
Midterm elections this year are going to cost about $4 billion dollars, making this year the most expensive midterm ever. This expensive election means more annoying political TV ads, radio ads, phone calls, and more junk mail for everybody. The non-partisan center for Responsive Politics says that political groups are spending about $19.4 million dollars a day.
I think that $4 billion is a ridiculous amount of money used for campaigning. Political candidates should actually use that money to help people instead of just furthering their own interests. They should really make a law limiting the amount of money spent on campaigning.
Midterm elections this year are going to cost about $4 billion dollars, making this year the most expensive midterm ever. This expensive election means more annoying political TV ads, radio ads, phone calls, and more junk mail for everybody. The non-partisan center for Responsive Politics says that political groups are spending about $19.4 million dollars a day.
I think that $4 billion is a ridiculous amount of money used for campaigning. Political candidates should actually use that money to help people instead of just furthering their own interests. They should really make a law limiting the amount of money spent on campaigning.
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Hitler was a meth head
Link: http://usat.ly/1xOrEQ9
Studies and historical reports say that hitler was on a cocktail of drugs, including crystal meth. Hitlers cocktail of drugs include meth, barbiturate tranquilizers, morphine, bull semen, and other drugs. According to the report, hitlers doctor was theodor morell, a "doctor" who was know for his odd treatments and was considered by many to be a quack. This means that hitler ruled the third riech and directed ww2 while high on drugs.
Personally, I think this explains a lot about what hitler did and I also believe that this is the reason that he made many terrible choices toward the end of the war in terms of military decisions. So I guess you could say that meth started ww2 and ended it.
Studies and historical reports say that hitler was on a cocktail of drugs, including crystal meth. Hitlers cocktail of drugs include meth, barbiturate tranquilizers, morphine, bull semen, and other drugs. According to the report, hitlers doctor was theodor morell, a "doctor" who was know for his odd treatments and was considered by many to be a quack. This means that hitler ruled the third riech and directed ww2 while high on drugs.
Personally, I think this explains a lot about what hitler did and I also believe that this is the reason that he made many terrible choices toward the end of the war in terms of military decisions. So I guess you could say that meth started ww2 and ended it.
Friday, October 10, 2014
Supreme Court Stops Voter ID Law
Link: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2014/10/09/supreme-court-wisconsin-voter-id/16985963/
Recently, the Supreme Court has blocked a Wisconsin law that would have required voters to present government issued identification. Reasons given by the Court include that it would discriminate minorities like Blacks and Hispanics, the elderly, students, and people with disablilites. The Court also said that it would "create a mess at the polls." The state said that the reason for the law was to crack down on voter fraud and illegal voters.
I believe that it is dumb for the Supreme Court to strike this down. If people really wanted to vote, they should have to provide the proper ID. And discriminating against minorities? That is preposterous, minorities can get an ID just as easily as any white person. Although there were virtously no negatives about this law, the Courts still struck it down for no real good reason. This event has really made me lose faith in our court system.
Recently, the Supreme Court has blocked a Wisconsin law that would have required voters to present government issued identification. Reasons given by the Court include that it would discriminate minorities like Blacks and Hispanics, the elderly, students, and people with disablilites. The Court also said that it would "create a mess at the polls." The state said that the reason for the law was to crack down on voter fraud and illegal voters.
I believe that it is dumb for the Supreme Court to strike this down. If people really wanted to vote, they should have to provide the proper ID. And discriminating against minorities? That is preposterous, minorities can get an ID just as easily as any white person. Although there were virtously no negatives about this law, the Courts still struck it down for no real good reason. This event has really made me lose faith in our court system.
Wednesday, October 1, 2014
Hong Kong Protesters turn back to flag during National Day
Today marks National Day in the People's Republic of China. As many of you know, there are thousands of people in Hong Kong demanding democratic reform in the semi-autonomous territory. The protests, led mainly by students, are almost entirely peaceful, as they have only been occupying places like streets and other public places. The Chinese government have said that these protests are illegal but they have yet to break them up, except for one instance when police used tear gas on a group of protesters. Today, during the flag raising, many of the protesters turned their backs to the flag and jeered. No one is certain how this will end, as neither the protesters or the government is showing signs of backing down.
Personally, I think that it is good and right for the people to protest against the tyranny that exists in China. Although I fully support the protesters, I also believe that it's risky for them to protest, especially when you look at what happened during the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests, which ended with the deaths of between 240 and 1,000 protesters. Many of the protesters in Hong Kong may not even be aware of what happened in 1989, since the Chinese have censored all mentions of what happened back then.
Link: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2014/10/01/hong-kong-pro-democracy-protests-china-national-day/16520315/
Personally, I think that it is good and right for the people to protest against the tyranny that exists in China. Although I fully support the protesters, I also believe that it's risky for them to protest, especially when you look at what happened during the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests, which ended with the deaths of between 240 and 1,000 protesters. Many of the protesters in Hong Kong may not even be aware of what happened in 1989, since the Chinese have censored all mentions of what happened back then.
Link: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2014/10/01/hong-kong-pro-democracy-protests-china-national-day/16520315/
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
ISIL offshoot takes another Western life
In the article titled "Jihadist video claims beheading of French hostage", Frenchman Hervé Gourdel was reportedly beheaded in Algeria after the ISIL offshoot demanded a stop to French airstrikes in the Middle East. After the French president refused to back down, the terrorists released a video of Gourdel being beheaded. This, if the video is real (which I'm sure it is), will be the fourth time that terrorists have beheaded Western hostages and ISIL threatens to behead another man, a Brit by the name Alan Henning.
Like many of us, I am sickened by the events happening in the Middle East. I think that France or the US could have done more to try and save the hostages instead of just sitting around until they are dead. If we could have done a rescue mission and successfully brought back at least some of the hostages, I believe that it would send ISIL a powerful message that we will do anything to protect American lives. Furthermore, I believe that we should step up airstrikes in the Middle East and even expand them to Northern Africa, since it seems that a lot of terrorists take refuge in the countries there. Although it would violate those nation's sovereignty, I believe that it would be totally worth it in the end and besides, we already are conducting airstrikes in Syria without their permission.
Article: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2014/09/24/algeria-islamic-state-beheading-video-french-hostage/16149609/
Like many of us, I am sickened by the events happening in the Middle East. I think that France or the US could have done more to try and save the hostages instead of just sitting around until they are dead. If we could have done a rescue mission and successfully brought back at least some of the hostages, I believe that it would send ISIL a powerful message that we will do anything to protect American lives. Furthermore, I believe that we should step up airstrikes in the Middle East and even expand them to Northern Africa, since it seems that a lot of terrorists take refuge in the countries there. Although it would violate those nation's sovereignty, I believe that it would be totally worth it in the end and besides, we already are conducting airstrikes in Syria without their permission.
Article: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2014/09/24/algeria-islamic-state-beheading-video-french-hostage/16149609/
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Dishonest media
The article written in the Journal a few weeks ago was extremely disappointing and misrepresenting. When I first read the article, the quotes seemed out of character for our school and our class. Back at school, I learned the truth behind what had happened. The journalist quoted people out of context and only put comments in that fit her article. The journalist purposely smeared our school's image just to fit her thoughts and beliefs. This is truely disheartening for me because now I see that even our own local media twists facts and just to get attention.
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