Sunday, April 12, 2015
Nature
I am born and raised in the city of Los Angeles, California. A sun-soaked concrete jungle filled to brim with diverse people from all background. Nothing is more interesting than that, but i have to write about a once in a lifetime trip with nature. As mentioned before, i'm a self proclaimed "city boy" and my experiences with nature are few and far between. I would like to visit Yellowstone National Park and stray away from the tourist friendly path. To get to Yellowstone, i'd prefer to hitchhike, only because of the interesting people i will meet along the way. Once I arrive at Yellowstone, I'd purchase a map and any other supplies I would need, even in the event of an emergency, so as to avoid having my Yellowstone adventure turn into a Chris McCandless train wreck. It would be nice to look at all the wonders this beautiful piece of American land has to offer. I honestly would not know what to do because I have never been in a forest before, so it would be an interesting, probably regrettable and life threatening adventure i will remember for the rest of my life if i survive, which I assume I would because I would not stray THAT far from the tour path.
Execution looms over Boston bomber
"What's net for Dzhokhar Tsarnaev"
By: Dana Ford and Ann O'Neill
Source: CNN
http://www.cnn.com/2015/04/08/us/dzhokhar-tsarnaev-next/
iid=ob_article_topstories_pool&iref=obnetwork
Dzhokar Tsarnaev, one of the two perpetrator behind the Boston Marathon Bombing was found guilty of all thirty charges against him. Seventeen of those charges were capital offenses meaning young terrorist, Tsarnaev meets the requirements for the death penalty. When the trial arrives at the next phase, jurors will be expected to render a decision as to whether or not 21 year old Dzhokhar will be executed for terrorism. Tsarnaev's defense attorney, Judy Clarke, whom is famous for representing a number of notorious criminals and successfully getting them off of the death penalty, has been trying to persuade the jury that Dzhokhar was not worthy of the death penalty because he was only following his older 26 year old brothers lead, whom was killed in a shootout with the police shortly after the Boston Marathon Bombing. According to CNN political analyst, Paul Callan, prosecution will argue that Tsarnaev was acting on behalf of a military organization attacking the United States, fueled by radical Islamist beliefs, and the attack was so carefully planned that civilians would die. The date of the next phase of the trial has not been announced yet.
What happened during the Boston Bombing was truly tragic. I trust the American Justice System and the jury appointed to the case will make the right decision in regards to the State executing Tsarnaev. If the two options are going to prison for the rest of your life, quite possibly in solitary confinement, or execution, the latter would be preferable.
By: Dana Ford and Ann O'Neill
Source: CNN
http://www.cnn.com/2015/04/08/us/dzhokhar-tsarnaev-next/
iid=ob_article_topstories_pool&iref=obnetwork
Dzhokar Tsarnaev, one of the two perpetrator behind the Boston Marathon Bombing was found guilty of all thirty charges against him. Seventeen of those charges were capital offenses meaning young terrorist, Tsarnaev meets the requirements for the death penalty. When the trial arrives at the next phase, jurors will be expected to render a decision as to whether or not 21 year old Dzhokhar will be executed for terrorism. Tsarnaev's defense attorney, Judy Clarke, whom is famous for representing a number of notorious criminals and successfully getting them off of the death penalty, has been trying to persuade the jury that Dzhokhar was not worthy of the death penalty because he was only following his older 26 year old brothers lead, whom was killed in a shootout with the police shortly after the Boston Marathon Bombing. According to CNN political analyst, Paul Callan, prosecution will argue that Tsarnaev was acting on behalf of a military organization attacking the United States, fueled by radical Islamist beliefs, and the attack was so carefully planned that civilians would die. The date of the next phase of the trial has not been announced yet.
What happened during the Boston Bombing was truly tragic. I trust the American Justice System and the jury appointed to the case will make the right decision in regards to the State executing Tsarnaev. If the two options are going to prison for the rest of your life, quite possibly in solitary confinement, or execution, the latter would be preferable.
Sunday, March 22, 2015
Pregnant woman horribly attacked
"Police praise pregnant woman in Craigslist attack"
By: Andreas Preuss and Ed Payne
Source: CNN
http://www.cnn.com/2015/03/22/us/colorado-police-stabbed-woman-response/index.html
In a recent gruesome attack, seven months pregnant Longmont, Colorado woman Michelle Wilkins was stabbed and had her fetus ripped from her stomach. Responding officers, Billy Sawyer and Phil Piotrowski were completely unprepared for what they saw. Wilkins was covered from head to toe in blood. The attack took place after Wilkins replied to a Craigslist ad selling used baby clothes. After she was stabbed, Wilkins dialed 911 for help. The scene was too overwhelming for Officer Piotrowski whom had to step out for a minute to collect himself. The officer was impressed by Wilkins endurance, saying "she is probably one of the most strongest people I've ever had the pleasure to meet." The suspect was 34 year old former nurse aide, Dynel Lane. She has been arrested, under $2 million dollar bail. There is a pending murder charge on her, depending on if her killing the seven month old female fetus constituted murder. Wilkins family thanks the brave first responders whom saved Michelle's life.
What happened in Longmont, Colorado and to the Wilkins family was an absolute tragedy. The unnecessary taking of life is unfathomable and it is hard to imagine what the Wilkins family, and especially Michelle are going through right now. I believe the American justice system will dispense a fair punishment on Dynel Lane for the crime she committed. I hope, that with time, Michelle Wilkins will be able to cope with what happened on that day.
Sunday, March 8, 2015
Gender roles in society
Today's world is more open minded than it used to be. For the most part, the issue of gay and lesbian rights has been tackled in most developed countries, but gender is still a controversial topic. In the world today, men are usually the more dominant sex. Men are expected to be both the protector and provider while women are expected to rear children and take care of the household. This mentality dates back to when males and females were defined as hunters and gatherers. One consequence of today's world being more open minded is that many people are speaking out about their feelings and what gender they define themselves as. One may be born in a male body, but considers himself a female, or vice versa. Society dictates that men are the strong protectors, while females take care of the home. Any deviation from this perceived stereotype will result in pain and ridicule. Instead of being more accepting, people who identify themselves as the opposite gender or maybe ambiguous are forced to conform to society's idea of gender. Biologically there are only two sexes; male and female. Mentally there many. People and society should understand that there are seven billion identical people on this planet. The world does not have to cater to every single person's beliefs or identity, but instead, at the very least, be understanding or tolerant of it. This is a new world. Only 20 years ago people were forced to hide the fact that they were homosexual. Today people have to be careful of what gender they identify themselves as, and this should change.
Another fatal shooting
"Wisconsin man killed by officer was not armed, police say"
By: Ralph Ellis, Joe Sutton, and Greg Bothelo
Source: CNN
http://www.cnn.com/2015/03/08/us/wisconsin-protests/index.html
Another African American has been shot and killed by police, this time in the university town of Madison, Wisconsin. The victim was unarmed nineteen year old Tony Robinson. The responding officer, Matt Kenny was a 12 year veteran of the force with one other incident of lethal force on his record in which he killed a man in 2007. According to officials, Officer Kenny was responding to a disturbance call out of a Madison residence. At the scene, it was reported that Robinson attacked Kenny forcing him to use lethal force. Officer Kenny had a blow to the head. Responding paramedics attempted to use CPR on the dying Robinson, but to no avail. Nineteen year old Tony Robinson died a few short hours later at the hospital. Upon learning of the fatal shooting, protesters hit the streets chanting "Black lives matter". Madison Police Chief Mike Koval urged protesters to remain calm, while also acknowledging that Robinson's death and following protests were reminiscent to the Ferguson and Staten Island events. The town of Madison is devastated and continues to mourn the loss of Tony Robinson.
This shooting was an unfortunate event. Tony Robinson was only nineteen years old and most importantly, he was unarmed throughout the entire encounter. Him attacking the officer was wrong in every way, but did his actions constitute lethal force on the officer's part? There is no footage of the altercation so it is impossible to tell the severity of Robinson's attack. Officer Kenny did have a blow to the head, but was killing an unarmed teen necessary?
By: Ralph Ellis, Joe Sutton, and Greg Bothelo
Source: CNN
http://www.cnn.com/2015/03/08/us/wisconsin-protests/index.html
Another African American has been shot and killed by police, this time in the university town of Madison, Wisconsin. The victim was unarmed nineteen year old Tony Robinson. The responding officer, Matt Kenny was a 12 year veteran of the force with one other incident of lethal force on his record in which he killed a man in 2007. According to officials, Officer Kenny was responding to a disturbance call out of a Madison residence. At the scene, it was reported that Robinson attacked Kenny forcing him to use lethal force. Officer Kenny had a blow to the head. Responding paramedics attempted to use CPR on the dying Robinson, but to no avail. Nineteen year old Tony Robinson died a few short hours later at the hospital. Upon learning of the fatal shooting, protesters hit the streets chanting "Black lives matter". Madison Police Chief Mike Koval urged protesters to remain calm, while also acknowledging that Robinson's death and following protests were reminiscent to the Ferguson and Staten Island events. The town of Madison is devastated and continues to mourn the loss of Tony Robinson.
This shooting was an unfortunate event. Tony Robinson was only nineteen years old and most importantly, he was unarmed throughout the entire encounter. Him attacking the officer was wrong in every way, but did his actions constitute lethal force on the officer's part? There is no footage of the altercation so it is impossible to tell the severity of Robinson's attack. Officer Kenny did have a blow to the head, but was killing an unarmed teen necessary?
Sunday, February 22, 2015
Satire Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfq7mF9-ndA
In this satirical video, Stephen Colbert makes fun of the GOP for their short sighted and ignorant views on climate change. Although the cause of climate change is being debated, whether it is caused by man or forces of nature, the rapid warming of the globe is a fact. The GOP's denial of this environmental crisis detrimental of the nation's environmental policy and extremely counter productive. Stephen Colbert uses much irony and satire to make fun of the Republican's point of view by discussing multiple perspectives, and including videos from several sources, for example the Fox news program, Fox With Friends. Stephen Colbert's intelligent and witty humor convince people to join his side and battle the GOP on their ignorant outdated point of view. Even today, many Republicans still believe that Climate Change is a lie made by the government, and others believe that the Earth is actually becoming colder. Nonetheless Global Warming is a real issue, and Stephen Colbert understands this by satirizing the ignorant GOP member's. Even if Global warming was a lie, which is unlikely, what is wrong with cleaning the world to make it a better place to live? The logic of the GOP makes no sense, and they have to change their point of view, as subtly suggested by Colbert's humor.
In this satirical video, Stephen Colbert makes fun of the GOP for their short sighted and ignorant views on climate change. Although the cause of climate change is being debated, whether it is caused by man or forces of nature, the rapid warming of the globe is a fact. The GOP's denial of this environmental crisis detrimental of the nation's environmental policy and extremely counter productive. Stephen Colbert uses much irony and satire to make fun of the Republican's point of view by discussing multiple perspectives, and including videos from several sources, for example the Fox news program, Fox With Friends. Stephen Colbert's intelligent and witty humor convince people to join his side and battle the GOP on their ignorant outdated point of view. Even today, many Republicans still believe that Climate Change is a lie made by the government, and others believe that the Earth is actually becoming colder. Nonetheless Global Warming is a real issue, and Stephen Colbert understands this by satirizing the ignorant GOP member's. Even if Global warming was a lie, which is unlikely, what is wrong with cleaning the world to make it a better place to live? The logic of the GOP makes no sense, and they have to change their point of view, as subtly suggested by Colbert's humor.
News
"The Pros and Cons of Vaccinating Children"
Source: The Onion
http://www.theonion.com/articles/the-pros-and-cons-of-vaccinating-children,35731/
The war on vaccinating and immunizing young children from deadly and contagious diseases continues to rage on as the anti-vaccination movement grows larger day-by-day. Countless organizations and known public figures are trying to convince parents of the danger of vaccinating. The pros of vaccinating your children include helping out the pharmaceutical industry and the small mom and pop syringe stores, the opportunity to puncture a child with a sharp needle, children become used to the pain of existence, healthier children will become future friendly Chili's waiters, and most importantly, vaccinating children could save a few million children's lives. Cons of vaccinating children include having to go to a place for the process, 100% chance of developing autism, vaccinating children against deadly diseases means they will not suffer them making them into pampered softies, the free lollipops afterwards make unhealthy eating habits, and parents are forced into conforming with research backed actions.
This article is mocking the ridiculous arguments made by supporters of the anti-vaccination movement. The article emphasizes it satire by placing ridiculous arguments in both the pros and con section. The con section truly shows the ignorance of those who are against the vaccinating their children against extremely dangerous diseases. Anti-vaccination is counter productive and dangerous to everyone involved.
The war on vaccinating and immunizing young children from deadly and contagious diseases continues to rage on as the anti-vaccination movement grows larger day-by-day. Countless organizations and known public figures are trying to convince parents of the danger of vaccinating. The pros of vaccinating your children include helping out the pharmaceutical industry and the small mom and pop syringe stores, the opportunity to puncture a child with a sharp needle, children become used to the pain of existence, healthier children will become future friendly Chili's waiters, and most importantly, vaccinating children could save a few million children's lives. Cons of vaccinating children include having to go to a place for the process, 100% chance of developing autism, vaccinating children against deadly diseases means they will not suffer them making them into pampered softies, the free lollipops afterwards make unhealthy eating habits, and parents are forced into conforming with research backed actions.
This article is mocking the ridiculous arguments made by supporters of the anti-vaccination movement. The article emphasizes it satire by placing ridiculous arguments in both the pros and con section. The con section truly shows the ignorance of those who are against the vaccinating their children against extremely dangerous diseases. Anti-vaccination is counter productive and dangerous to everyone involved.
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