Obama Flexes Anti-Iraq War Credentials
November 20, 2006
ABC News
http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalradar/2006/11/obama_flexes_an.html
There has been many opinions about the war in Iraq since the very beginning. There has been lots of people that have criticized Bush’s decision to go to war. Senator Barack Obama also gave his opinion, that he publicly opposed the Iraq war before it began. Knowing that he could possibly be a Presidential candidate in 2008, Obama made it clear to potential voters what he thought of the war. He stated that, "Month after month, and then year after year. I’ve watched with a heavy heart as my deepest suspicions about this war’s conception have been confirmed and exacerbated in its disastrous implementation." It is interesting that all the other potential Democractic presidential candidates all voted to authorize the use of force. This is something that is making Obama different from all the other potential candidates. I wonder if this will help or hurt him when running for President in 2008? Obama also went farther to criticize those who have "proposed escalating this war by adding thousands of more troops." He said, "we would only be putting more of our soldiers in the crossfire of a civil war." I do agree that we do not need to put more of our troops in the line of fire. We have clearly sacrificed to many of our men for the country of Iraq. But was it a mistake that we went to war to begin with? I wonder if this question will ever be answered.
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Short Writing Assignment #4: Blog 3
U.S. TO Unveil New Citizenship Test
November 19, 2006
CBS News
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/11/17/national/main2194503.shtml
The question of who should be let into our country has been debatable for some time. Should we let anyone live in our country? Should they have certain qualifications? What is the right way to decided who can become an American citizen? Our government has had a test that is required by all people applying for U.S. Citizenship. The U.S. government has recently decide to create a new test that immigrants have to pass to become a citizen. The content will consist of being able to recall simple historical facts about America, among other things. There are critics that say these changes will make it to hard. Ali Noorani of the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition said, "The administration is putting up another wall to citizenship for immigrants between a longer application process, higher fees, and what may very well be a more difficult test." Officials are saying that the test is an effort to make the process a more teachable moment. But is this unfair to people who are coming to America for political or religious freedom, and that come from a society that is completely different from our government? They may not be able to fully grasp all the concepts that are required for the test when they have never even lived in our culture. Should they really have to work that hard to become a citizen?
November 19, 2006
CBS News
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/11/17/national/main2194503.shtml
The question of who should be let into our country has been debatable for some time. Should we let anyone live in our country? Should they have certain qualifications? What is the right way to decided who can become an American citizen? Our government has had a test that is required by all people applying for U.S. Citizenship. The U.S. government has recently decide to create a new test that immigrants have to pass to become a citizen. The content will consist of being able to recall simple historical facts about America, among other things. There are critics that say these changes will make it to hard. Ali Noorani of the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition said, "The administration is putting up another wall to citizenship for immigrants between a longer application process, higher fees, and what may very well be a more difficult test." Officials are saying that the test is an effort to make the process a more teachable moment. But is this unfair to people who are coming to America for political or religious freedom, and that come from a society that is completely different from our government? They may not be able to fully grasp all the concepts that are required for the test when they have never even lived in our culture. Should they really have to work that hard to become a citizen?
New Mexico Gov. Richardson Asks Bush to Step in Deportation Dispute
November 17, 2006
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,230328,00.html
While immigration hasn’t been a huge issue in New Mexico, it has been somewhat of an issue in other states. Recently though, Governor Bill Richardson has asked for President Bush’s help with an illegal immigrant. The Governor considers Elvira Arellano’s story a "perfect example" of why we need immigration reform. Her 7-year old U.S. born son was the one that had to go to Mexico and get them to help convince Congress to suspend the deportation of illegal immigrant parents. Is our immigration policy so bad that children are having to go lobby Congress? This is a sign that our country may need to rethink its policies that are putting nearly 3 million children of immigrants at risk. This boy should not have to choose between having his mother or having a life in America. He is a legal U.S. citizen and clearly to young to take care of himself. Should he be denied the rights of continuing his life in America so he can be with his mother? A child should not have to make this choice. If his mother is willing to care for him then should she be allowed to stay even though it is not technically legal for her to be here? These are all questions that are being asked throughout the country. I think that immigration reform is definetely something that needs to be looked at. There are a lot of issues that have not been resolved dealing with this subject.
November 17, 2006
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,230328,00.html
While immigration hasn’t been a huge issue in New Mexico, it has been somewhat of an issue in other states. Recently though, Governor Bill Richardson has asked for President Bush’s help with an illegal immigrant. The Governor considers Elvira Arellano’s story a "perfect example" of why we need immigration reform. Her 7-year old U.S. born son was the one that had to go to Mexico and get them to help convince Congress to suspend the deportation of illegal immigrant parents. Is our immigration policy so bad that children are having to go lobby Congress? This is a sign that our country may need to rethink its policies that are putting nearly 3 million children of immigrants at risk. This boy should not have to choose between having his mother or having a life in America. He is a legal U.S. citizen and clearly to young to take care of himself. Should he be denied the rights of continuing his life in America so he can be with his mother? A child should not have to make this choice. If his mother is willing to care for him then should she be allowed to stay even though it is not technically legal for her to be here? These are all questions that are being asked throughout the country. I think that immigration reform is definetely something that needs to be looked at. There are a lot of issues that have not been resolved dealing with this subject.
Short Writing Assignment #4: Blog 1
Pentagon Changes Listing of Homosexuality as Mental Illness
November 16, 2006
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,230102,00.html
Homosexuality has been a touchy subject among many people for quite some time. It is no surprise that it would also be an issue within our government. The Pentagon has changed its guidelines that classified homosexuality as a mental disorder. This was revised after criticism that did not like homosexuality being listed along with mental retardation and personality disorders. Who would blame them though? If you had that lifestyle would you want it to be considered the same as a mental disorder? There are many people that lead this lifestyle, and are completely normal mentally. Your sexual preference should have nothing to do with your mental capability. I think that it is clearly proven that people who lead the homosexual lifestyle have all of the same capabilities as everyone else. This is usually not the case for people with mental disorders. So if this is all true then why is our government still trying to classify them as having a mental disorder. Rep. Marty Meehan commented, "more than 30 years after the mental health community declassified homosexuality as a mental disorder, it is disappointing that the Pentagon still continues to misscharacterize it as a defect." I agree with his statement, it is very sad that our government didn’t make that change even after mental health professionals declassified it. They are clearly putting down homosexuals and not recognizing their full mental capacity.
November 16, 2006
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,230102,00.html
Homosexuality has been a touchy subject among many people for quite some time. It is no surprise that it would also be an issue within our government. The Pentagon has changed its guidelines that classified homosexuality as a mental disorder. This was revised after criticism that did not like homosexuality being listed along with mental retardation and personality disorders. Who would blame them though? If you had that lifestyle would you want it to be considered the same as a mental disorder? There are many people that lead this lifestyle, and are completely normal mentally. Your sexual preference should have nothing to do with your mental capability. I think that it is clearly proven that people who lead the homosexual lifestyle have all of the same capabilities as everyone else. This is usually not the case for people with mental disorders. So if this is all true then why is our government still trying to classify them as having a mental disorder. Rep. Marty Meehan commented, "more than 30 years after the mental health community declassified homosexuality as a mental disorder, it is disappointing that the Pentagon still continues to misscharacterize it as a defect." I agree with his statement, it is very sad that our government didn’t make that change even after mental health professionals declassified it. They are clearly putting down homosexuals and not recognizing their full mental capacity.
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