CE #1

Overdue and rushed, I am finally posting my current events and senior reflections. So here it goes...An event which may shock most has occurred at the Holocaust museum where a security guard was shot and killed by a white supremacist. With the emergence of this, I feel that this hate crime is outdated and embarrassing, especially in an age where people are accepting all races and other cultures. It is surprising to find that while there is more appreciation in the world, people still live in the cloud of ignorance of hatred and bigotry. While I usually don't condone death on people, I think the shooter deserves to die the same way his victim had to, and it would be better if he died in the shame that he has caused all of America to feel. The ridiculous manner of the crime has not only made me aware of how people are in the world, but also how I should approach life myself.

FINAL CE OF THE Q!

AIG cannot catch a break. First, they need help and now that help is being used selfishly, if using bailout money for bonuses is selfish...In the editorial, a different approach to the AIG scandal was told. Yes, it is bad that AIG would use bailout money for bonuses, but on the other hand, how were those workers supposed to get the bonuses that were promised in their contracts. Yes, this is tough times and people should be especially flexible to the ever changing economy, but is it fair that they don't get the bonuses they deserve. In my opinion, which I feel has no value now, would to be just give the bonuses in incraments if they have to. That way, the employees will get their money somehow and someday and then technically their contracts will still be followed. I'm just saying...I should totally be an economist.

CE #4 I believe...

As of now we know that the schools in Fairfax Co will not be opening later. But before the decision was made, what were the benefits and or consequenses of making school open later? For once, kids could get the better reccomended amount of sleep, however, if school were to start later, than there would be the option of staying up later than usual. Maybe if I were still a freshman I would like to have school open earlier. But as a senior, with much experience in waking up awfully early, I would rather wake up early and get the school day over with, so I could have atleast some hours of realxation. Imagine if school were to start later. School would end at 3 pm at the earliest. For those kids interested in sports, practice would go well into the night. And what about homework, when would there be anytime for that? NEVER! I am glad that the board decided to keep the hours early, because if I had to do for four years, so should my predecessors...

CE #?

OKAY, so finally I am updating my blog...at the last minute. One editorial that intrigued me was one on racial gerrymandering. With all the restrictions preventing gerrymandering, I thought it would be over and done with. However, there have been reports of racial gerrymandering in the state of North Carolina, where one district was created around predominantly black neighborhoods which would influence the Democratic vote. I am a little confused to how this district even passed the restrictions, like connecting the borders and such. As recent as 1990 and beyond, there is still the argument over whether the gerrymandering should be allowed or not. In my opinion, I think it should totally be eliminated, because although it might not have to deal with racial tensions, it is just another way of isolation, which I think is unfair to voters who want to make a difference in their community than rather have the same administrations over and over again. I was very surprised with the information of gerrymandering, especially racial gerrymandering still in existence.

3QN2!

So, the last editorial I read was about the restrictions on guns. The issue at hand was not just about guns in general, but if it was logical to let past criminals who exercised domestic violence to own guns. Some opposed the criminals of having guns because they could hurt victims of domestic violence to more of an extent, possibly kill them. However, others argued that restricition of guns to those criminals will only make them find other weapons of abuse which could prolong domestic violence and lead to traumatizing abuse. Personally, I think guns should have had stricter laws years ago. But, there is some truth to those who argue against the stricter laws, because if the law allows past criminals to obatin guns, than there is nothing that I could do about that. However, there should be more of an effort for change so there could be some kind of elimination of domestic violence.

Actually missing in action...

Did anyone see MIA in her see through and polka dotted get up that was filled in by her nine month pregnant belly... well I did.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KinRqxsY_s

Incase you did not.

3QN1!

So this is really exciting, because I love editorials. Now, political ones I am not so familiar with, but fashion ones are awesome so I am just going to assume that political ones are as well. ANYWAY, the editorial I came across today was one about the power of pardoning. The editorial, which was in today's edition of the Washington Post, talked about how Bush only pardoned 189 or so criminals which is low compared to past presidents. Will Obama make the same "mistake" or will he pardon more lucky criminals? Well we won't know for a while but in relaity who cares who and how many people he pardons. I mean I would rather he pardon people based on merit and someone who has a legit case, but if its friends and colleagues it is just kind of stupid. But hey, when you have the power to pardon, use it to the fullest.

ALSO, the amazing blog IAMFashion is ending...how depressing.

Chanel