Kids often toss the apple from their lunch trays and dive straight into the cookies. But, now cafeteria cameras can track what they’re really eating. Health officials are using a $2 million federal grant to install cameras that will track eating habits at five San Antonio, Texas elementary schools. The camera program will analyze the food on the trays for kids whose parents give permission. Parents can get reports about what their kids ate in school. The cameras will record what the students put on their lunch tray. A computer program analyzes the food to calculate the amount of food and calories. Then it will also take an image of the students’ trays when they are done – this will enable calculation of the nutrition that the children consumed. I think it seems a little unfair to the kid's privacy and their choice of food. I don't think they would want their parents telling them what to eat at school because it takes away their freedom. On the other hand, it is also benificial to stopping diabetes and over weight in America. Overall, I say this camera method should be allowed even if it seems ridiculous.
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Fit Friday: Cafeteria cams measure kids' calories
http://thechart.blogs.cnn.com/2011/05/13/fit-friday-cafeteria-cams-measure-kids-calories/
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Conservative group sues over bin Laden death photos
http://www.cnn.com/2011/POLITICS/05/13/bin.laden.photos.lawsuit/index.html?hpt=T2
A conservative legal watchdog group has filed the first lawsuit seeking public release of video and photographs of the U.S. military raid and aftermath that left al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden dead. A conservative legal watchdog group has filed the first lawsuit seeking public release of video and photographs of the U.S. military raid and aftermath that left al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden dead. "The American people have a right to know, by law, basic information about the killing of Osama bin Laden," Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton said. Obama had barred any public release of photos or video, telling CBS News, "It is important to make sure that very graphic photos of somebody who was shot in the head are not floating around as an incitement to additional violence or as a propaganda tool." He added, "We don't trot this stuff out as trophies. We don't need to spike the football." I think both sides make a good point. Like Trevor said in class, it's like "cheating". But even if the pictures are released, would it change anything? Except for the fact that it might cause more issues as adressed by the president Barrack Obama.
Mears, Bill. "Conservative Group Sues over Bin Laden Death Photos - CNN.com." CNN.com - Breaking News, U.S., World, Weather, Entertainment & Video News. Web. 14 May
A conservative legal watchdog group has filed the first lawsuit seeking public release of video and photographs of the U.S. military raid and aftermath that left al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden dead. A conservative legal watchdog group has filed the first lawsuit seeking public release of video and photographs of the U.S. military raid and aftermath that left al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden dead. "The American people have a right to know, by law, basic information about the killing of Osama bin Laden," Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton said. Obama had barred any public release of photos or video, telling CBS News, "It is important to make sure that very graphic photos of somebody who was shot in the head are not floating around as an incitement to additional violence or as a propaganda tool." He added, "We don't trot this stuff out as trophies. We don't need to spike the football." I think both sides make a good point. Like Trevor said in class, it's like "cheating". But even if the pictures are released, would it change anything? Except for the fact that it might cause more issues as adressed by the president Barrack Obama.
Mears, Bill. "Conservative Group Sues over Bin Laden Death Photos - CNN.com." CNN.com - Breaking News, U.S., World, Weather, Entertainment & Video News. Web. 14 May
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
U.S. was prepared to fight Pakistani forces
http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/asiapcf/05/10/pakistan.us.military.fight/index.html?hpt=T2
The two U.S. officials also told CNN about the plan if bin Laden had been captured alive, which included taking him to Afghanistan and then out to the USS Carl Vinson in the Arabian Sea. All of the senior U.S. officials in the White House Situation Room during the assault were prepared to call their Pakistani counterparts if fighting between U.S. and Pakistani forces appeared imminent, one of the officials told CNN. The SEALs at all times retained the right of self-defense, and they could have fired at the Pakistanis to defend themselves. As the assault on bin Laden's compound commenced, the United States had a number of aircraft flying protective missions. None of the aircraft entered Pakistani airspace, but they were prepared to do so if needed. These included fixed wing fighter jets that would have provided firepower if the team came under opposition fire it could not handle. Additionally, the Air Force had a full team of combat search and rescue helicopters including MH-53 Pave Low and HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopters flying. The plan was for bin Laden to be flown back to Afghanistan aboard U.S. military helicopters and then flown out to the USS Carl Vinson in the north Arabian Sea. There was a team of lawyers, medical personnel, interrogators and translators standing by to deal with bin Laden if that was the scenario that unfolded. A major concern was to immediately "preserve evidence" and put bin Laden into a legal framework that would ensure he could be charged and tried some day, the official said. "We didn't want to have some case thrown out on a technicality."
Starr, Barbara. "U.S. Was Prepared to Fight Pakistani Forces, Officials Say - CNN.com."CNN.com - Breaking News, U.S., World, Weather, Entertainment & Video News. Web. 11 May 2011.
The two U.S. officials also told CNN about the plan if bin Laden had been captured alive, which included taking him to Afghanistan and then out to the USS Carl Vinson in the Arabian Sea. All of the senior U.S. officials in the White House Situation Room during the assault were prepared to call their Pakistani counterparts if fighting between U.S. and Pakistani forces appeared imminent, one of the officials told CNN. The SEALs at all times retained the right of self-defense, and they could have fired at the Pakistanis to defend themselves. As the assault on bin Laden's compound commenced, the United States had a number of aircraft flying protective missions. None of the aircraft entered Pakistani airspace, but they were prepared to do so if needed. These included fixed wing fighter jets that would have provided firepower if the team came under opposition fire it could not handle. Additionally, the Air Force had a full team of combat search and rescue helicopters including MH-53 Pave Low and HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopters flying. The plan was for bin Laden to be flown back to Afghanistan aboard U.S. military helicopters and then flown out to the USS Carl Vinson in the north Arabian Sea. There was a team of lawyers, medical personnel, interrogators and translators standing by to deal with bin Laden if that was the scenario that unfolded. A major concern was to immediately "preserve evidence" and put bin Laden into a legal framework that would ensure he could be charged and tried some day, the official said. "We didn't want to have some case thrown out on a technicality."
Starr, Barbara. "U.S. Was Prepared to Fight Pakistani Forces, Officials Say - CNN.com."CNN.com - Breaking News, U.S., World, Weather, Entertainment & Video News. Web. 11 May 2011.
Monday, May 9, 2011
Source: U.S. needs permission to interview bin Laden wives
http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/asiapcf/05/09/pakistan.bin.laden/index.html?hpt=T2
Pakistan will allow the United States to question or take into custody the apparent wives of Osama bin Laden only if their "country of origin has been asked for permission," a senior Pakistani intelligence source told CNN on Monday. The 29-year-old Yemeni wife, Amal Ahmed Abdulfattah, was wounded during the raid. The U.S. official identified the other two women as Khairiah Sabar, also known as "Umm Hamza," and Siham Sabar, or "Umm Khalid." The official identified the other men killed in the raid as bin Laden's son Khalid; two couriers, known around the town of Abbottabad by the aliases Arshad Khan and Tariq Khan. The official would not provide their real names. Bin Laden was found in a compound in Abbottabad, a city with a heavy military presence about 50 km (31 miles) from Islamabad. That has led several U.S. officials to question whether some within the Pakistani government or military helped shield bin Laden or failed to look for him. In an interview with CBS' "60 Minutes" that aired Sunday night, Obama said, "We think that there had to be some sort of support network for bin Laden inside of Pakistan. But we don't know who or what that support network was." The president said U.S. officials "don't know whether there might have been some people inside of government (or) people outside of government, and that's something that we have to investigate.""More importantly," he added, "the Pakistani government has to investigate."
Pakistan will allow the United States to question or take into custody the apparent wives of Osama bin Laden only if their "country of origin has been asked for permission," a senior Pakistani intelligence source told CNN on Monday. The 29-year-old Yemeni wife, Amal Ahmed Abdulfattah, was wounded during the raid. The U.S. official identified the other two women as Khairiah Sabar, also known as "Umm Hamza," and Siham Sabar, or "Umm Khalid." The official identified the other men killed in the raid as bin Laden's son Khalid; two couriers, known around the town of Abbottabad by the aliases Arshad Khan and Tariq Khan. The official would not provide their real names. Bin Laden was found in a compound in Abbottabad, a city with a heavy military presence about 50 km (31 miles) from Islamabad. That has led several U.S. officials to question whether some within the Pakistani government or military helped shield bin Laden or failed to look for him. In an interview with CBS' "60 Minutes" that aired Sunday night, Obama said, "We think that there had to be some sort of support network for bin Laden inside of Pakistan. But we don't know who or what that support network was." The president said U.S. officials "don't know whether there might have been some people inside of government (or) people outside of government, and that's something that we have to investigate.""More importantly," he added, "the Pakistani government has to investigate."
"Source: U.S. Needs Permission to Interview Bin Laden Wives - CNN.com." CNN.com - Breaking News, U.S., World, Weather, Entertainment & Video News. Web. 09 May 2011.
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Obama says bin Laden had 'support network' in Pakistan
http://www.cnn.com/2011/POLITICS/05/08/pakistan.us.relations/index.html?hpt=T1
President Barack Obama says Osama bin Laden had a group of supporters within Pakistan helping to keep the al Qaeda leader secure for years. Top U.S. officials insist Pakistan remains a critical U.S. ally in the fight against terrorism, but are demanding answers to troubling about questions bin Laden's presence in that country over the course of the last six years. Pakistani authorities have "indicated they have a profound interest in finding out what kinds of support networks bin Laden might have had," Obama noted. "But these are questions that we're not going to be able to answer" immediately after the raid on bin Laden's compound.
Pakistani leaders insist they didn't take part in either the establishment or the maintenance of bin Laden's safe haven, and have promised a full examination of the circumstances that allowed him spend years in Abbottabad, a city with a heavy military presence located a mere 30 miles north of the country's capital.
But if evidence is discovered that is "highly disturbing, we'll certainly press that," he said. Donilon's comments came amid calls in Congress and elsewhere to cut U.S. financial assistance in Pakistan, which currently receives roughly $1.5 billion in annual aid.
President Barack Obama says Osama bin Laden had a group of supporters within Pakistan helping to keep the al Qaeda leader secure for years. Top U.S. officials insist Pakistan remains a critical U.S. ally in the fight against terrorism, but are demanding answers to troubling about questions bin Laden's presence in that country over the course of the last six years. Pakistani authorities have "indicated they have a profound interest in finding out what kinds of support networks bin Laden might have had," Obama noted. "But these are questions that we're not going to be able to answer" immediately after the raid on bin Laden's compound.
Pakistani leaders insist they didn't take part in either the establishment or the maintenance of bin Laden's safe haven, and have promised a full examination of the circumstances that allowed him spend years in Abbottabad, a city with a heavy military presence located a mere 30 miles north of the country's capital.
But if evidence is discovered that is "highly disturbing, we'll certainly press that," he said. Donilon's comments came amid calls in Congress and elsewhere to cut U.S. financial assistance in Pakistan, which currently receives roughly $1.5 billion in annual aid.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
The killing of bin Laden: Was it legal?
http://edition.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/asiapcf/05/04/bin.laden.legal/index.html
Argument saying that it’s legal of killing Bin Laden was that the head of al Qaeda, an organization that had conducted the attacks of September the 11th," Holder said. "It's lawful to target an enemy commander in the field." "there is simply no question that this operation was lawful. ... (Bin Laden) had continued to plot attacks against the United States." Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Barack Obama had all issued orders to kill or capture the al Qaeda leader. Arguments against it were "Obviously, under the rules of engagement, if he had in fact thrown up his hands, surrendered, and didn't appear to be representing any kind of threat, then they were to capture him. But they had full authority to kill him." "If a person has his hands in the air, you're not supposed to kill him," said Steven Groves, a fellow at the conservative Heritage Foundation. U.S. officials have revised their account of the assault on the compound in Pakistan. Bin Laden was not armed during the 40-minute raid, they now say, but he put up resistance to U.S. forces.
Silverleib, Alan. "The Killing of Bin Laden: Was It Legal? - CNN.com." CNN.com International - Breaking, World, Business, Sports, Entertainment and Video News. Web. 05 May 2011. <http://edition.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/asiapcf/05/04/bin.laden.legal/index.html>.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Official: 5 troops killed in Afghanistan bombing are all Americans
Five troops killed in a suicide bombing this weekend at a military base in eastern Afghanistan were members of the U.S. Army's 101st Airborne Division, a senior U.S. military official said Sunday.
Earlier, authorities had said only that five members of NATO-led International Security Assistance Force, which includes troops from the United States and other nations, were killed in the Saturday incident.
The families of all five have been notified of the deaths, and a formal announcement from the Army is forthcoming, said the official, who declined to be identified pending the announcement.
Monday, May 2, 2011
Is the U.S. safer today than before the 9/11 attacks?
http://www.cnn.com/2011/US/05/02/bin.laden.is.us.safer/index.html?hpt=T1
Much talk about Osama Bin ladins death causing more harm to America than before 9/11. Over a billion dollars spent in Afghanistan and Iraq. Also on passenger security for travelers. New threats are created as argued by Thomas Kein. Others say that it's the right movement on America's part but we should always be on alert of any danger. There has been several attempts of bombing after 9/11. Like a year ago in Time Square. There has been also successful attacks upon America such as the Nov. 2009 shooting in Ford Hood. Since 9/11 and his death America's security and intelligence capablility are much stronger since. Is America still at war? yes, but it is a a huge stepping stone in doing so. Will there still be threats? Aboutely. I would say that we are not safe because this will give a reason for the al Qaeda to be more agressive, even with more security.
Hayes, Ashley. "Is the U.S. Safer Today than before the 9/11 Attacks? - CNN.com." CNN.com - Breaking News, U.S., World, Weather, Entertainment & Video News. Web. 03 May 2011. <http://www.cnn.com/2011/US/05/02/bin.laden.is.us.safer/index.html?hpt=T1>.
Much talk about Osama Bin ladins death causing more harm to America than before 9/11. Over a billion dollars spent in Afghanistan and Iraq. Also on passenger security for travelers. New threats are created as argued by Thomas Kein. Others say that it's the right movement on America's part but we should always be on alert of any danger. There has been several attempts of bombing after 9/11. Like a year ago in Time Square. There has been also successful attacks upon America such as the Nov. 2009 shooting in Ford Hood. Since 9/11 and his death America's security and intelligence capablility are much stronger since. Is America still at war? yes, but it is a a huge stepping stone in doing so. Will there still be threats? Aboutely. I would say that we are not safe because this will give a reason for the al Qaeda to be more agressive, even with more security.
Hayes, Ashley. "Is the U.S. Safer Today than before the 9/11 Attacks? - CNN.com." CNN.com - Breaking News, U.S., World, Weather, Entertainment & Video News. Web. 03 May 2011. <http://www.cnn.com/2011/US/05/02/bin.laden.is.us.safer/index.html?hpt=T1>.
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Osama bin Laden is dead, Obama says
http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/asiapcf/05/02/bin.laden.dead/index.html?npt=NP1
The leader of the 9/11 attack, Osama Bin Laden is dead today. He was killed by U.S. forces in a mansion outside the Pakistani capital with other family members. Obama said this is one of the most significant events in defeating the Al Qeada. Fear is brought up to American citizen though, maybe due to another terrorist attack. 9/11 families are relieved that the head leader of such evil is gone. Obama made clear that we are not at war with Islam though. I think this is one of those significant events that may cause another huge chain reaction. Sure we are celebrating now but this could turn out worse. They may want revenge upon the U.S.
"U.S. Forces Kill Elusive Terror Figure Osama Bin Laden in Pakistan - CNN.com." CNN.com - Breaking News, U.S., World, Weather, Entertainment & Video News. Web. 02 May 2011. <http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/asiapcf/05/02/bin.laden.dead/index.html?npt=NP1>
The leader of the 9/11 attack, Osama Bin Laden is dead today. He was killed by U.S. forces in a mansion outside the Pakistani capital with other family members. Obama said this is one of the most significant events in defeating the Al Qeada. Fear is brought up to American citizen though, maybe due to another terrorist attack. 9/11 families are relieved that the head leader of such evil is gone. Obama made clear that we are not at war with Islam though. I think this is one of those significant events that may cause another huge chain reaction. Sure we are celebrating now but this could turn out worse. They may want revenge upon the U.S.
"U.S. Forces Kill Elusive Terror Figure Osama Bin Laden in Pakistan - CNN.com." CNN.com - Breaking News, U.S., World, Weather, Entertainment & Video News. Web. 02 May 2011. <http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/asiapcf/05/02/bin.laden.dead/index.html?npt=NP1>
Reflection On Immigration Reform
Immigration is obviously a problem that America struggle with. We need a solution and even though we didn't come up with a solution, I got a better understanding of the problem. Lots of people gave good points during the discussion and everyone contributed. I liked Alex idea of trying to solve immigration. He said instead of trying to fix it in America, we should tackle it in the actual country. I thought that was an interesting point. I also think that everyone agreed that the Dream Act should be passed because it's a good bill allowing educated immigrants to obtain citizenship. I think we need to establish a mean of allowing certain immigrants and making overs leave. We do need immigrants but certain ones. We should make a system of picking out who we want in America. But overall, like you said Palo, we can argue about this topic but in the end, not everyone will be satisfied.
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Obama appears to rule out acting on his own on immigration
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/04/29/obama-appears-to-rule-out-acting-on-his-own-on-immigration/?iref=allsearch
President Barrack Obama argues to make changes to grant citizenship to children immigrates. For example, Rep. Luis Gutierrez, D-Illinois, a leading supporter of immigration reform, told a March 31 news conference that Obama "has a number of avenues available to him under existing law with which he can instruct the U.S. government to prioritize the deportation of criminals and threats to our community and provide relief in pursuing the deportation of the vast majority of immigrants who are assets to our communities." They are blaming Obama for deporting Immigrants back to there country. Personally I think that Obama is trying to grant citizenship to younger immigrants through the Dream Act.
Cohen, Tom. "Obama Appears to Rule out Acting on His Own on Immigration - CNN.com."CNN.com - Breaking News, U.S., World, Weather, Entertainment & Video News. Web. 01 May 2011. <http://www.cnn.com/2011/POLITICS/04/28/obama.immigration/index.html>
President Barrack Obama argues to make changes to grant citizenship to children immigrates. For example, Rep. Luis Gutierrez, D-Illinois, a leading supporter of immigration reform, told a March 31 news conference that Obama "has a number of avenues available to him under existing law with which he can instruct the U.S. government to prioritize the deportation of criminals and threats to our community and provide relief in pursuing the deportation of the vast majority of immigrants who are assets to our communities." They are blaming Obama for deporting Immigrants back to there country. Personally I think that Obama is trying to grant citizenship to younger immigrants through the Dream Act.
Cohen, Tom. "Obama Appears to Rule out Acting on His Own on Immigration - CNN.com."CNN.com - Breaking News, U.S., World, Weather, Entertainment & Video News. Web. 01 May 2011. <http://www.cnn.com/2011/POLITICS/04/28/obama.immigration/index.html>
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Poker players protest government seizure
http://www.cnn.com/2011/US/04/27/online.poker.protest/index.html
So I chose this article because I have an interest in poker. This guy named Shaun is an online poker player that is trying to get people to get involved in government issue. Such as health care concerns for himself. Now he is everywhere, on facebook, president Obama townhall and youtube. Justice Department cancelled three major online poker sites and argues that it should be a freedom to play online. This Shaun Poland guy is online 60hours to 70hours a week. He makes web designs for poker. "Just because it's not important to many people, doesn't mean it's not important to some, and not extremely important as a matter of principle," says Charles Nesson. But there's no federal law that bans people from playing online poker. And while the Justice Department takes the view that Internet gambling is illegal, no court has settled the question of what is illegal and what is not. He sometimes win real money online. I think the government should allow gambling.
Lewis, By Libby. "Poker Players Protest Government Seizure - CNN.com." CNN.com - Breaking News, U.S., World, Weather, Entertainment & Video News. Web. 28 Apr. 2011. <http://www.cnn.com/2011/US/04/27/online.poker.protest/index.html>.
So I chose this article because I have an interest in poker. This guy named Shaun is an online poker player that is trying to get people to get involved in government issue. Such as health care concerns for himself. Now he is everywhere, on facebook, president Obama townhall and youtube. Justice Department cancelled three major online poker sites and argues that it should be a freedom to play online. This Shaun Poland guy is online 60hours to 70hours a week. He makes web designs for poker. "Just because it's not important to many people, doesn't mean it's not important to some, and not extremely important as a matter of principle," says Charles Nesson. But there's no federal law that bans people from playing online poker. And while the Justice Department takes the view that Internet gambling is illegal, no court has settled the question of what is illegal and what is not. He sometimes win real money online. I think the government should allow gambling.
Lewis, By Libby. "Poker Players Protest Government Seizure - CNN.com." CNN.com - Breaking News, U.S., World, Weather, Entertainment & Video News. Web. 28 Apr. 2011. <http://www.cnn.com/2011/US/04/27/online.poker.protest/index.html>.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Gamers fuming over PlayStation hack
http://www.cnn.com/2011/TECH/gaming.gadgets/04/27/sony.playstation.hack.reaction/index.html?hpt=T2
So I chose this article because my friend wanted to come over to play on my playstation 3, but I told him no because I would much rather do Mr. Palo's homework and blog. I also explained to him that right now even if he wanted to play online, it is not possible because the playstation network is down. They have shut down the online system for seven days because of a hacker. They are afraid that the hackers will steal credit card information. The playstation network says it might take another week for the it to be back online. That is why I much rather blog then play games. Nobody would ever hack a blog, and I'm glad the Ps3 system is down because personally I think xbox 360 is better.
Sutter, John D. "Gamers Fuming over PlayStation Hack - CNN.com." CNN.com - Breaking News, U.S., World, Weather, Entertainment & Video News. Web. 27 Apr. 2011. <http://www.cnn.com/2011/TECH/gaming.gadgets/04/27/sony.playstation.hack.reaction/index.html?hpt=T2>.
So I chose this article because my friend wanted to come over to play on my playstation 3, but I told him no because I would much rather do Mr. Palo's homework and blog. I also explained to him that right now even if he wanted to play online, it is not possible because the playstation network is down. They have shut down the online system for seven days because of a hacker. They are afraid that the hackers will steal credit card information. The playstation network says it might take another week for the it to be back online. That is why I much rather blog then play games. Nobody would ever hack a blog, and I'm glad the Ps3 system is down because personally I think xbox 360 is better.
Sutter, John D. "Gamers Fuming over PlayStation Hack - CNN.com." CNN.com - Breaking News, U.S., World, Weather, Entertainment & Video News. Web. 27 Apr. 2011. <http://www.cnn.com/2011/TECH/gaming.gadgets/04/27/sony.playstation.hack.reaction/index.html?hpt=T2>.
Monday, April 25, 2011
More than 40 dead in protests as violence erupts across Syria
http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2011/04/22/more-than-40-dead-in-protests-as-violence-erupts-across-syria/?iref=allsearch
On friday, 43 people died in Syria due to confrontation between an demostrators calling for political change and the government. About a thousand Syrian protesters marched after Muslim's weekly prayers in display. Human rights group had a different perspective on the situation stating that the kidnapping and injuring people. This act of violence prompt international condemnation saying Syrian people should have the rights to a peaceful protest. I chose this article because I want to relate it to the term amnesty which I learned today in class. Will this happen in America if we allow all immigrants to be legal? Will Americans hate the fact that we are going to go against our own constitution and corrupt American culture? If there was protesting due to the amnesty becoming reality, will our government act in the same violent ways? Or maybe the citizens of America would never allow amnesty and start be violent towards the former immigrants. I think the amnesty card is way to risky to play and that we don't know if the result will have a bigger negative or positive impact. But I think what had happen in Syria is possible to happen in America if the amnesty did come into truth.
"More than 40 Dead in Protests as Violence Erupts across Syria - CNN.com." CNN.com - Breaking News, U.S., World, Weather, Entertainment & Video News. Web. 26 Apr. 2011. <http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/meast/04/22/syria.unrest/index.html>.
On friday, 43 people died in Syria due to confrontation between an demostrators calling for political change and the government. About a thousand Syrian protesters marched after Muslim's weekly prayers in display. Human rights group had a different perspective on the situation stating that the kidnapping and injuring people. This act of violence prompt international condemnation saying Syrian people should have the rights to a peaceful protest. I chose this article because I want to relate it to the term amnesty which I learned today in class. Will this happen in America if we allow all immigrants to be legal? Will Americans hate the fact that we are going to go against our own constitution and corrupt American culture? If there was protesting due to the amnesty becoming reality, will our government act in the same violent ways? Or maybe the citizens of America would never allow amnesty and start be violent towards the former immigrants. I think the amnesty card is way to risky to play and that we don't know if the result will have a bigger negative or positive impact. But I think what had happen in Syria is possible to happen in America if the amnesty did come into truth.
"More than 40 Dead in Protests as Violence Erupts across Syria - CNN.com." CNN.com - Breaking News, U.S., World, Weather, Entertainment & Video News. Web. 26 Apr. 2011. <http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/meast/04/22/syria.unrest/index.html>.
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Obama holds White House meeting on immigration reform
http://www.cnn.com/2011/POLITICS/04/19/obama.immigration/index.html
On tuesday several people met with Barrack Obama to discuss about immigration reform. The presidents told members that he is committed to finding a solution to the stregthen security at the borders while restoring the broken immgration system. As of now the democratic are controlling the white house so Obama has power to make changes. Before his bills were denied such as the Dream Act. It would offer citizenship to illegal children under the age of 16, who lived in America for at least 5 years. There is other requirement such as graduating high school or obtaining a general education development diploma. Even so, only six year conditional status is rewarded then the next phase is attending college or serving in the military for at least two years. Opposing arguements towards this bill is that it would signal to the world that the U.S. is not serious about enforcing its law or its borders. Personally, I think the Dream Act is a brilliant idea and there should be no shame put on America for allowing educated immigrants to be a part of U.S. America is only as good as the people that live here. I rather have a bunch of educated hard working immigrants in America than lazy non working Americans.
On tuesday several people met with Barrack Obama to discuss about immigration reform. The presidents told members that he is committed to finding a solution to the stregthen security at the borders while restoring the broken immgration system. As of now the democratic are controlling the white house so Obama has power to make changes. Before his bills were denied such as the Dream Act. It would offer citizenship to illegal children under the age of 16, who lived in America for at least 5 years. There is other requirement such as graduating high school or obtaining a general education development diploma. Even so, only six year conditional status is rewarded then the next phase is attending college or serving in the military for at least two years. Opposing arguements towards this bill is that it would signal to the world that the U.S. is not serious about enforcing its law or its borders. Personally, I think the Dream Act is a brilliant idea and there should be no shame put on America for allowing educated immigrants to be a part of U.S. America is only as good as the people that live here. I rather have a bunch of educated hard working immigrants in America than lazy non working Americans.
"Obama Holds White House Meeting on Immigration Reform - CNN.com." CNN.com - Breaking News, U.S., World, Weather, Entertainment & Video News. Web. 24 Apr. 2011. <http://www.cnn.com/2011/POLITICS/04/19/obama.immigration/index.html>.
Saturday, April 23, 2011
immigration debate
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhEl6HdfqWM
So this basic cartoon of the indians and pilgrims show that we are once immigrates. But it's ironic because the indians to me represent the modern America today. We as a nation today is struggling with immigration and are trying to fight it like the indians. Should we allow immigration to happen? or should we make tons of laws to keep them out? In the video, the indians began making laws and a protest happened from the pilgrims. Same can be said in our situation. In the end the eagles from the video said that the pilgrims left England to find a better life and that the indians should welcome them. It said that both lived happily ever after, but I would disagree because from history shows that the pilgrims eventually over raided the indians and made them move. Not saying the same would happen if we allow immigrants today to come in but it's a possibility. We as a nation should stand together because America is becoming a bilingual country and that not okay. English should be the most spoken language in America and it only makes sense. I say allow immigrates but never lose our American culture.
"YouTube - The Immigration Debate: SuperNews!" YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. Web. 23 Apr. 2011. <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhEl6HdfqWM>
So this basic cartoon of the indians and pilgrims show that we are once immigrates. But it's ironic because the indians to me represent the modern America today. We as a nation today is struggling with immigration and are trying to fight it like the indians. Should we allow immigration to happen? or should we make tons of laws to keep them out? In the video, the indians began making laws and a protest happened from the pilgrims. Same can be said in our situation. In the end the eagles from the video said that the pilgrims left England to find a better life and that the indians should welcome them. It said that both lived happily ever after, but I would disagree because from history shows that the pilgrims eventually over raided the indians and made them move. Not saying the same would happen if we allow immigrants today to come in but it's a possibility. We as a nation should stand together because America is becoming a bilingual country and that not okay. English should be the most spoken language in America and it only makes sense. I say allow immigrates but never lose our American culture.
"YouTube - The Immigration Debate: SuperNews!" YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. Web. 23 Apr. 2011. <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhEl6HdfqWM>
Friday, April 22, 2011
Rapper The Game denied entry to Canada on alleged gang ties
http://marquee.blogs.cnn.com/2011/04/22/rapper-the-game-denied-entry-to-canada-on-alleged-gang-ties/?iref=allsearch
“The Game" an American rapper was denied entry to Canada going on a tour to "red nation" because they claim it's because he is associated with gang ties. Canadians tried to prove that he part of the bloods. Canadian customs declined him entry into Canada,” his reps explain, clarifying that “past criminal history of The Game was never addressed in conversation with Canadian officials and at no point was that the issue for his denied entry.” Canadian judge will At that point the judge will decide to either deport me or give me a sentence for violating Canada's immigrant entry laws. I think this is ridiculous that they do not trust a well known American celebrity. It’s not he is coming over to hurt anyone, he is a performer. Immigration law is Canada is strict compared to America. But seeing how America is made out of immigrants, certainly we live in a culturally diverse country and personally I think, is better. Canada should be glad that he is performing in their country, but instead is giving him a hard time like making him fly all the way from LA to be denied and detained.
"Rapper The Game Denied Entry to Canada on Alleged Gang Ties – The Marquee Blog - CNN.com Blogs." The Marquee Blog Watch Showbiz Tonight Live at 5pm ET and 11pm ET/PT on HLN - CNN.com Blogs. Web. 22 Apr. 2011. <http://marquee.blogs.cnn.com/2011/04/22/rapper-the-game-denied-entry-to-canada-on-alleged-gang-ties/?iref=allsearch>.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Mexican mass grave yields 26 bodies
http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/americas/04/21/mexico.durango.mass.grave/index.html?iref=allsearch
In the Mexican north-central state of Durango have confirmed the discovery of 26 bodies in a mass grave. The bodies were found in a lot apparently belonging to an auto shop located in the residential area known as "Las Fuentes." Martin Omar Estrada Luna, an alleged drug kingpin nicknamed "El Kilo" was captured last Saturday in connection with the mass graves. According to officials, Estrada is a presumed leader of Los Zetas. The Mexican drug cartel has operated for years in the area of San Fernando. Another 72 bodies were found in San Fernando last August. They were identified as the remains Central and South American immigrants on their way to the United States. This is another reason we should not allow immigrants to come to America. Or at the least not the criminals from Mexico. I think we do need immigrants and that they are benificial to America but not drug dealers. This is probably why Americans are afraid of having immigrants in the U.S. because of stories like this.
Romo, Rafael. "Mexican Mass Grave Yields 26 Bodies - CNN.com." CNN.com - Breaking News, U.S., World, Weather, Entertainment & Video News. Web. 21 Apr. 2011. <http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/americas/04/21/mexico.durango.mass.grave/index.html?iref=allsearch>.
In the Mexican north-central state of Durango have confirmed the discovery of 26 bodies in a mass grave. The bodies were found in a lot apparently belonging to an auto shop located in the residential area known as "Las Fuentes." Martin Omar Estrada Luna, an alleged drug kingpin nicknamed "El Kilo" was captured last Saturday in connection with the mass graves. According to officials, Estrada is a presumed leader of Los Zetas. The Mexican drug cartel has operated for years in the area of San Fernando. Another 72 bodies were found in San Fernando last August. They were identified as the remains Central and South American immigrants on their way to the United States. This is another reason we should not allow immigrants to come to America. Or at the least not the criminals from Mexico. I think we do need immigrants and that they are benificial to America but not drug dealers. This is probably why Americans are afraid of having immigrants in the U.S. because of stories like this.
Romo, Rafael. "Mexican Mass Grave Yields 26 Bodies - CNN.com." CNN.com - Breaking News, U.S., World, Weather, Entertainment & Video News. Web. 21 Apr. 2011. <http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/americas/04/21/mexico.durango.mass.grave/index.html?iref=allsearch>.
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Georgia governor to sign law targeting illegal immigration
http://www.cnn.com/2011/POLITICS/04/15/georgia.legislature/index.html
On thursday night, Gerogia's legislature passed the tough law. This says that police has the rights to ask about immigration status when questioning suspects in certain criminal investigations. It punishes people who transport illegal immigrants during the commission of a crime and imposes hefty prison sentences on those who use fake documents to get jobs. Opponents argued that the bill could encourage racial profiling and discrimination. Republican state Rep. Matt Ramsey, declared, "We have done the job that we were sent to do." I think that this bill does go a little beyond the privacy of citizenship but it's for a good cause. I'm still confused of how a immigrate would look like though, do law inforcement judge by your race? People are going to be offended, but this is a solution to stopping immigrants so I say they made a right choice of passing it.
On thursday night, Gerogia's legislature passed the tough law. This says that police has the rights to ask about immigration status when questioning suspects in certain criminal investigations. It punishes people who transport illegal immigrants during the commission of a crime and imposes hefty prison sentences on those who use fake documents to get jobs. Opponents argued that the bill could encourage racial profiling and discrimination. Republican state Rep. Matt Ramsey, declared, "We have done the job that we were sent to do." I think that this bill does go a little beyond the privacy of citizenship but it's for a good cause. I'm still confused of how a immigrate would look like though, do law inforcement judge by your race? People are going to be offended, but this is a solution to stopping immigrants so I say they made a right choice of passing it.
Valdes, Gustavo. "Georgia Governor to Sign Law Targeting Illegal Immigration - CNN.com." CNN.com - Breaking News, U.S., World, Weather, Entertainment & Video News. Web. 17 Apr. 2011. <http://www.cnn.com/2011/POLITICS/04/15/georgia.legislature/index.html>.
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Iraqi immigrant gets 34 years for killing 'too Westernized' daughter
http://www.cnn.com/2011/CRIME/04/15/arizona.honor.killing/index.html?iref=allsearch
An Arizona judge sentenced an Iraqi immigrant on to more than 34 years in prison. His crime was running over his 20-year-old daughter because he claimed she'd become "too Westernized." The family moved to the Phoenix area in the mid-1990s, and Almaleki was unhappy with his daughter's style of dress and her resistance to his rules, according to police. Almaleki made no effort to stop before she and Noor Almaleki were struck. After the incident, Almaleki drove to Mexico, abandoning his vehicle in Nogales, police said. To me this is an action of cowardness and self pity. He needs to open his mind that if he lives in America, his daughter has a high chance of becoming westernized. I can understand that he wants her to obey traditions but killing your own daughter goes beyond the cause. He deserves more than 34 years because he tried to run away from his crime. I know not all immigrants are like this but if your coming to America and living here, you should at least appricate the culture. If he didn't want her daughter to become American, then why come live in a nation you hate.
"Iraqi Immigrant Gets 34 Years for Killing 'too Westernized' Daughter - CNN.com." CNN.com - Breaking News, U.S., World, Weather, Entertainment & Video News. Web. 17 Apr. 2011.
An Arizona judge sentenced an Iraqi immigrant on to more than 34 years in prison. His crime was running over his 20-year-old daughter because he claimed she'd become "too Westernized." The family moved to the Phoenix area in the mid-1990s, and Almaleki was unhappy with his daughter's style of dress and her resistance to his rules, according to police. Almaleki made no effort to stop before she and Noor Almaleki were struck. After the incident, Almaleki drove to Mexico, abandoning his vehicle in Nogales, police said. To me this is an action of cowardness and self pity. He needs to open his mind that if he lives in America, his daughter has a high chance of becoming westernized. I can understand that he wants her to obey traditions but killing your own daughter goes beyond the cause. He deserves more than 34 years because he tried to run away from his crime. I know not all immigrants are like this but if your coming to America and living here, you should at least appricate the culture. If he didn't want her daughter to become American, then why come live in a nation you hate.
"Iraqi Immigrant Gets 34 Years for Killing 'too Westernized' Daughter - CNN.com." CNN.com - Breaking News, U.S., World, Weather, Entertainment & Video News. Web. 17 Apr. 2011.
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