The following response is based upon this article by Laurie Ure, CNN.
Just when America thought people could not get any crazier, they go out and surprise us again. In the past couple of months, the news has been filled with stories about the Westboro Baptists protestors, who go to military funeral services and shout a slew of indecencies. Just as we were all getting used to this horrible annoyance, as of yesterday, there is now a new component to these protests. Yesterday at Arlington Cemetery a group of 70 counter-protesters showed up to in hopes to silence the Baptists and block them from the view of the ceremony. The interesting twist is, 10 of those members claim to be apart of a branch of the KKK, the Knights of the Southern Cross. Yeah, you heard that right - the Klu Klux Klan. So while it's great that a group decided to tell the Baptists they are clearly in the wrong, this counter group also has some wrong beliefs of their own. One of the members of the KKK group commented saying he is not a racist but simply thinks that the white race is "slowly and most assuredly being denigrated." When a member of the Westboro Baptist group was asked to commented they said that they believe the counter-protestors were all about white power and white supremacy. Hold up. It's Memorial Day at Arlington Cemetery and these two groups are discussing racism?! Today is the day America is supposed to be honoring our troops and those who lost lives fighting for our country. But of course, in typical American fashion, the true purpose must be forgotten and every situation is therefore turned into a daytime soap opera.
Who: Alleged members of the KKK and the Westboro Baptists protesters
What: The KKK members were counter-protesting the Baptists in front of the cemetery
When: May 31, 2011 @ 9:00 AM
Where: Arlington Cemetery
Why: The counter-protestors did this demonstration in order to make a statement to the Baptists, and show them that they are completely wrong in their beliefs.
CBT - Social Studies - Revelation
It is so sad that these protests are diminishing the value of these military funerals. First, the Westboro Baptists showed up and upset people by yelling profanities, even at grieving families. Now, other groups show up to counter-protests, including members of the KKK, only to make the scene more chaotic. While I believe everyone has the right to their opinion and the right to freely voice it, this has truly gotten out of hand. Tolerance would be the solution in solving this problem, and would finally give peace the families and friends of the dead soldiers. All they long for is a peaceful ceremony, with NO protesters at all.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Sunday, May 22, 2011
He'll be back! ... or not
The following is a response based upon this article by Michael Martinez, CNN
Everyone knows who Arnold Schwarzenegger is, popular movie star, the Austrian body builder, former governor of California - but now, father of an illegitimate child? According to recent news reports and this article, Arnold finally admitted to having an affair 10 years and fathering a child from that affair. This news came after he and his wife announced they were getting a divorce. They seemed to be a happy couple with a great family, but of course now that these reports have come to light it all makes sense. This article specifically pinpoints how this scandal is going to effect the future of this former Governator. I would have to agree with everything the author says in this article because I believe it will be difficult for him to bounce back politically after this because it is such a horrible scandal. Plus, he's already done enough damage to California's budget and debt, so not many people trust him already. Also, this scandal will definitely put a dent not only on Arnold's personal life, but his Hollywood career. Unfortunately due to his mishaps and mistakes, Arnold's latest ambitions will have to be put on the back burner.
Who: Arnold Schwarzenegger
What: Cheating on his wife 10 years ago, and now how has a child by another women
When: The rumors were confirmed sometime last week
Where: The United States of America
Why: Why he cheated? Who knows? But this article was written to inform people of the ex-governor's personal life and how it will affect his political and Hollywood future
CBT - Social Studies - Sin
Mankind is totally depraved and his sinful nature is seen throughout history. Law and government were established to restrain this depravity in the governors as well as the governed.
Clearly, this CBT relates very well to this article and the situation at hand with Arnold. Unfortunately, not even leaders or people or high positions in the government are exempt from bad behavior. All of mankind is totally depraved and that is why there are laws and more importantly, God's law. If only Arnold had paid attention to what God's word says, then he might not be in the predicament he is in now.
Everyone knows who Arnold Schwarzenegger is, popular movie star, the Austrian body builder, former governor of California - but now, father of an illegitimate child? According to recent news reports and this article, Arnold finally admitted to having an affair 10 years and fathering a child from that affair. This news came after he and his wife announced they were getting a divorce. They seemed to be a happy couple with a great family, but of course now that these reports have come to light it all makes sense. This article specifically pinpoints how this scandal is going to effect the future of this former Governator. I would have to agree with everything the author says in this article because I believe it will be difficult for him to bounce back politically after this because it is such a horrible scandal. Plus, he's already done enough damage to California's budget and debt, so not many people trust him already. Also, this scandal will definitely put a dent not only on Arnold's personal life, but his Hollywood career. Unfortunately due to his mishaps and mistakes, Arnold's latest ambitions will have to be put on the back burner.
Who: Arnold Schwarzenegger
What: Cheating on his wife 10 years ago, and now how has a child by another women
When: The rumors were confirmed sometime last week
Where: The United States of America
Why: Why he cheated? Who knows? But this article was written to inform people of the ex-governor's personal life and how it will affect his political and Hollywood future
CBT - Social Studies - Sin
Mankind is totally depraved and his sinful nature is seen throughout history. Law and government were established to restrain this depravity in the governors as well as the governed.
Clearly, this CBT relates very well to this article and the situation at hand with Arnold. Unfortunately, not even leaders or people or high positions in the government are exempt from bad behavior. All of mankind is totally depraved and that is why there are laws and more importantly, God's law. If only Arnold had paid attention to what God's word says, then he might not be in the predicament he is in now.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
The following is based upon this article written by Shannon Travis, CNN.
In the past couple of weeks there have been several monumental events: Obama released his birth certificate, a Royal wedding, and the death of Osama Bin Laden. While the Royal wedding is basically insignificant the other two events have caused much stir and speculation in the American people. This article explains how recently, due to the death of Bin Laden, that the former "birthers" are now becoming the "deathers". First people didn’t believe that Obama was really born in the U.S. and now there are some who are not willing to accept Osama Bin Laden’s death, either. It seems that people are creating elaborate theories and conspiracies that simply don’t add up. Also, the author made sure to add while that rumors spread in the Middle East would be normal, the fact that there is such talk here in America is really surprising and almost disappointing.
Who: Obama and "deathers"
What: Many think that Osama Bin Laden's death is a conspiracy
When: In the past couple of days
Where: All over the country...?
Why: Skeptics question whether Osama bin Laden is actually dead and it seems quite pathetic.
This is journalism! Not only was the subject relevant to what is occurring in the news, it was also informative and helpful in discussing the Osama Bin Laden conspiracy theories. While it debunked how the skeptics think, it also helped me be able to form my own opinion on the situation.
CBT - Social Studies - Revelation
Maybe some people need to have a revelation that Osama Bin Laden is actually dead and that Obama was actually born in the United States... okay, just kidding... but still, the government may have made mistakes in the past, yet it may be time to let go of that. I know that very conservative Republicans don't agree with Obama's policies, but the fact that they'd go as far as creating conspiracy theories is wrong. They need to learn to except the truth for what it is.
In the past couple of weeks there have been several monumental events: Obama released his birth certificate, a Royal wedding, and the death of Osama Bin Laden. While the Royal wedding is basically insignificant the other two events have caused much stir and speculation in the American people. This article explains how recently, due to the death of Bin Laden, that the former "birthers" are now becoming the "deathers". First people didn’t believe that Obama was really born in the U.S. and now there are some who are not willing to accept Osama Bin Laden’s death, either. It seems that people are creating elaborate theories and conspiracies that simply don’t add up. Also, the author made sure to add while that rumors spread in the Middle East would be normal, the fact that there is such talk here in America is really surprising and almost disappointing.
Who: Obama and "deathers"
What: Many think that Osama Bin Laden's death is a conspiracy
When: In the past couple of days
Where: All over the country...?
Why: Skeptics question whether Osama bin Laden is actually dead and it seems quite pathetic.
This is journalism! Not only was the subject relevant to what is occurring in the news, it was also informative and helpful in discussing the Osama Bin Laden conspiracy theories. While it debunked how the skeptics think, it also helped me be able to form my own opinion on the situation.
CBT - Social Studies - Revelation
Maybe some people need to have a revelation that Osama Bin Laden is actually dead and that Obama was actually born in the United States... okay, just kidding... but still, the government may have made mistakes in the past, yet it may be time to let go of that. I know that very conservative Republicans don't agree with Obama's policies, but the fact that they'd go as far as creating conspiracy theories is wrong. They need to learn to except the truth for what it is.
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