The worse bloodshed was in Zawiya, 30 miles (50 kilometers) west of the capital Tripoli. An army unit loyal to Gadhafi opened fire with automatic weapons on a mosque where residents — some armed with hunting rifles for protection — have been holding a sit-in to support protesters in the capital, a witness said.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110225/ap_on_re_af/af_libya;_ylt=AiLyI2z_A8GDo26Aeh4YmZh34T0D;_ylu=X3oDMTI5M2g4ZG9nBGFzc2V0A2FwLzIwMTEwMjI1L2FmX2xpYnlhBGNwb3MDMQRwb3MDMgRzZWMDeW5fdG9wX3N0b3J5BHNsawNnYWRoYWZpZm9yY2U-
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Emanuel...... MAYOR ?
Chief of staff Rahm Emanuel was elected mayor of Chicago on Tuesday. Yay!!
The article tells much more: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/ap_on_go_ot/us_chicago_mayor
The article tells much more: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/ap_on_go_ot/us_chicago_mayor
Reflection for 2/11/11
For my own little discussion I posted on my blog, I am required to write a reflection. I can still say that I am undecided. I don't think that I would be fully correct by choosing a side. Everyone can only have their opinion. If I choose a side, I will be defeating the purpose of the First Amendment and show discrimination. Personally, I think if a Christian wanted to build a church near this "hallowed ground" it would not be a huge deal. Or if a Catholic Church was built. I am not saying that Muslims building a mosque is a good idea, knowing that this is sensitive to 9/11 victims and families, but it can be built at a different location.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Since I wasn't in class Friday, my little discussion....
What side to choose? Build the Mosque near Ground Zero or build it somewhere else. "If people put their heads together, maybe we could find a site that's away from the site now but still serves the ... area," Gov. David Paterson states. This would only satisfy Americans and show discrimination. What if Christians wanted to build a church next to Ground Zero? Would it be a problem? And are all Muslims terrorist? Knowing that Ground Zero is a sacred place, it would only be acceptable for the people who died on the day of 9/11. Archbishop Timothy Dolan states, "That would be a noble gesture to those who live in the area who suffered after the attack on this country, and at the same time would probably in many ways change a lot of people's minds about Islam, which is really a peaceful religion practiced by peace-loving people." But I still believe that I am in the middle of the situation. I am undecided. It is a person’s right to have the freedom of practicing their religion. The First Amendment to the United States Constitution is part of the Bill of Rights. It impedes the free exercise of religion, infringing on the freedom of speech, infringing on the freedom of the press, interfering with the right to peaceably assemble or prohibiting the petitioning for a governmental redress of grievances. Not allowing Muslims to build their place of worship anywhere they please would take away their First Amendment. This makes this rule pointless. But then again, isn’t a place of worship a great for that area, but its fine to have strip clubs and liquor stores near to such a sacred area. Blah, Nonsense! Hide your kids, hide your wife! Is there a correct side to this situation? Will it ever be solved?
Goldman, Russell, and Jake Tapper. "Islamic Center 'Ground Zero Mosque' Controversy Heats Up - ABC News." ABCNews.com: Breaking News, Politics, World News, Good Morning America, Exclusive Interviews - ABC News. Web. 15 Feb. 2011. <http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/islamic-center-ground-mosque-controversy-heats/story?id=11435030>.
Rallies Over Ground Zero Mosque Get Heated - FoxNews.com." FoxNews.com - Breaking News | Latest News | Current News. Web. 15 Feb. 2011. <http://www.foxnews.com/us/2010/08/22/supporters-opponents-ground-zero-mosque-hold-dueling-rallies/>.
Friday, February 11, 2011
SOTU ! (continued)
1. The future is ours to win.
2. The shooting in Tuscon has effected everyone greatly.
3. It is our preference whether or not we succeed.
4. Together we will be a successful country.
5. Getting Americans jobs would be a great step to improving the economy.
6. Each child should have the opportunity to get a great education.
7. We will make a good living with innovation.
8. We need to cut oil prices.
9. Cutting money from oil companies will cut taxes.
10. We need to focus on tomorrow.
11. President Obama will veto any bills with ere marks.
12. We need to get a handle on immigration.
13. Handling health care issues will make a better tomorrow.
14. President Obama doesn't want anyone to be denied health care because of existing conditions.
15. John Boehner is the new speaker of the house.
16. We are the first nation to be able to catch the sake of an idea.
17. The U.S. needs to have a prosperous economy in the world.
18. We need to be able to compete with the new technology & ideas.
19. Change is going to be a painful process.
20. U.S. is the light of the world.
21. We have made progress since the recession.
22. We need to thrive for something better.
23. The U.S. needs to have another Sputnik moment.
24. By 2035 the U.S. needs to have 80% of there electricity from clean energy.
25. The U.S. is ninth in the state of people with college degrees.
26. Students need to celebrate the winner of the science fair more than the winner of the Superbowl.
27. In order to rebuild, we need to redouble our efforts.
28. The economy needs to grow.
29. We need to face challenges in oncoming decades.
30. Many people are frustrated because their paychecks are dwindling.
31. We need to take responsibility for our mistakes.
32. We need to intake solar panels, biomedicals, and biofuels.
33. It is President Obama's goal to improve the economy.
34. The government parties have came together and placed their difference aside at the State of the Union Address.
35. We need to pull back the troops from the military.
36. Congress has been bipartisan.
37. Sometimes a sacrifice things to get improvement.
39. The U.S. needs to use less energy.
40. The American dream can possibly be reached.
41. Our performance decides whether or not we are successful.
42. The U.S. is lagging in many fields.
43. Parents, homes, communities need to influence students to do good in school.
44. Imagination and creativity will make us succeed.
45. President Obama promises renewable security and protection.
2. The shooting in Tuscon has effected everyone greatly.
3. It is our preference whether or not we succeed.
4. Together we will be a successful country.
5. Getting Americans jobs would be a great step to improving the economy.
6. Each child should have the opportunity to get a great education.
7. We will make a good living with innovation.
8. We need to cut oil prices.
9. Cutting money from oil companies will cut taxes.
10. We need to focus on tomorrow.
11. President Obama will veto any bills with ere marks.
12. We need to get a handle on immigration.
13. Handling health care issues will make a better tomorrow.
14. President Obama doesn't want anyone to be denied health care because of existing conditions.
15. John Boehner is the new speaker of the house.
16. We are the first nation to be able to catch the sake of an idea.
17. The U.S. needs to have a prosperous economy in the world.
18. We need to be able to compete with the new technology & ideas.
19. Change is going to be a painful process.
20. U.S. is the light of the world.
21. We have made progress since the recession.
22. We need to thrive for something better.
23. The U.S. needs to have another Sputnik moment.
24. By 2035 the U.S. needs to have 80% of there electricity from clean energy.
25. The U.S. is ninth in the state of people with college degrees.
26. Students need to celebrate the winner of the science fair more than the winner of the Superbowl.
27. In order to rebuild, we need to redouble our efforts.
28. The economy needs to grow.
29. We need to face challenges in oncoming decades.
30. Many people are frustrated because their paychecks are dwindling.
31. We need to take responsibility for our mistakes.
32. We need to intake solar panels, biomedicals, and biofuels.
33. It is President Obama's goal to improve the economy.
34. The government parties have came together and placed their difference aside at the State of the Union Address.
35. We need to pull back the troops from the military.
36. Congress has been bipartisan.
37. Sometimes a sacrifice things to get improvement.
39. The U.S. needs to use less energy.
40. The American dream can possibly be reached.
41. Our performance decides whether or not we are successful.
42. The U.S. is lagging in many fields.
43. Parents, homes, communities need to influence students to do good in school.
44. Imagination and creativity will make us succeed.
45. President Obama promises renewable security and protection.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Reflection on 1-29-10
Okay, blah! everyone is required to write a reflection of our class discussion. So now i am writing it. Period 2 and all of Mr. Palo's American Government classes had a class discussion, but it was more like a debate that never had a correct side to it. I really enjoyed the discussion, but I will tell you this, I wasnt able to speak as much as I would have liked to. But I wasn't a person that Mr. Palo had to call out. Thankfully.The class discussion was on healthcare, one heck of a broad subject, and many people had plenty of things to say about it. Is universal healthcare the way to go? To be honest, only time will tell. Change doesn't happen overnight, and please believe many American want things to happen now. And when i say NOW, i mean it! Unfortunately I really don't remeber everything that was stated, but I do know that i will be prepeared for the next one. So Palo and my fellow classmates, LET'S GO! Or as Trey Songz would say, "LEGGO!"
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