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I forgot about this weeks blog, my bad

A police officer in New Jersey was suspended because he fell asleep behind the wheel of his patrol car.  The department refused to comment to local media however they did say that alchohol was not a factor.  The officer has no history of misconduct and may be drug tested as a precaution.

I feel that this is the epitome of the reason people dislike law enforcement.  He made his department look bad, and he made law enforcement nation wide look horrible.  The sterotypical Barney Fife with a box of donuts and a cup of coffee makes this guy look bad.  He should be suspended without pay.

WEEK 13 POST

A soldier in Iraq attacked and killed 5 people in his own unit yesturday.  He went into the medical tent for treatment, was denied for undisclosed reasons and disarmed.  He returned with another weapon demanding treatment.  When he was refused he opened fire and killed 5 people.

Arent there reasons these places have guards?  I mean really, your in Iraq people, get a clue.  Fragging, or intentional friendly fire has not happened in warfare since Vietnam in a widespread manner.  This seems to be the first case of fragging seen in the Iraq War and im surprised it took this long for it to occur.  We need to watch our men and women in the service more carefully because they are prone to stress related snapping.  He could have killed more people and should not be held accountable due to PTSD

week 12 blog makeup

Peyton Manning and his wife attended a party to raise money for the Peyton Manning Childrens Hospital over the weekend.  The goal was to raise enough money to begin reserach into many of the commen illnesses that afflict our children.  Sponsers were allowed to traverse the locker room, meet some of the Colts football players, and even meet US senators Lugar and Bayh

I think that it is great that football players like Peyton Manning help other people instead of just allowing themselves to become richer.  If he wants to use his money and fame to help other people, then more power to him.  Thank God for people like Peyton Manning

week 11 makeup

Barack Obama is set to make the commencement speech at Notre Dame's graduation.  This is causing controversy because Notre Dame is a catholic school and Obama is supporting pro-abortionist measures in order to allow women the freedom to choose.  He is also recieving an honourary degree from the university.  Many people are protesting this action and some students are saying that they will skip graduation if he attends.

I feel the apeople are making much ado about nothing.  So what if Barack Obama goes aganst the Catholic Churches viewpoints?  He is trying to do the best job he can running our country and he is going to make mistakes.  Shouldnt the church be forgiving and understanding instead of condemming Obama's actions as president.  I say let the man speak, he still loves God and he is still our brother, no matter what his actions say

week 10 blog make up

The city of Franklin passed a smoking ban that does not allow any exemptions for private clubs, bars, or anyother type of buisness.  Essentially this wipes out the comsumption of all smoked tobacco in public venues.  The city says that it is beneficial for the health of the public at large but critics say it is just another way to tie down smokers and it discriminates.

I feel that it should be up to the owner of a resturant or establishment to decide if they allow smokeing or do not allow smoking.  This ban does discriminate aganst those who choose to indulge in a cigar after dinner, the after lunch cigerette, or the beer and cigerettes that outline the hard working line of blue coller employees nationwide.  Therefore i do not belive the city has the right to make a decision that people should make for themselves. 

MAY 8 2009

The swine flu cometh.  There is an epidemic gripping the nation and in face the world that could be deadly for hundreds of people.  It began in Mexico during the time spring break was occuring all over the United States and began with 1 case.  It bloomed into over 600 worldwide in little more than a few weeks.  It is a rare form of the flu virus that has mutated from only being able to infect pigs to being able to infect humans.

The swine flu is being blown out of proportion by the  media.  People are afraid because the media reports only the news of the cases that are reported and the amount of death caused by the virus.  However the media does not tell the fact that the chance of dying in a civilized nation are slim to none.  The same thing happened with the SARS epidemic and the bird flu.  People heard of a new virus they never knew about and panicked.  This is the fault of the media, not a virus.

PK

I feel that the people of Roncalli are finding out that sports is the key part of our lives in high school.  To date Roncalli has two students that are playing in the NFL.  Pat Koontz, and some other guy.  To me this says that our society has placed more value on the abilities of atheletes than other abilities.  Noone knows what a nice guy Pat was, or even what his hobbies in high school were.  The freshmen and sophmores have no idea who he even was, but they know he went to roncalli so he is their new BFF.  (for you older folks that means best friends forever)  My point is, shouldnt we love Pat Koontz because he was a nice guy, not because he was a football player.  Froshies and Sophies, you just dont get it yet.

The End

Hey, i figured i better start posting these blog things on here eventually.  I just figured out how.  Anyway, the whole controversy surrounding the Iranian president whose name i cannot spell is frustrating to me.  So what if he made some racist comment aganst Israel?  The world is shocked that the Iranian president who reportedly supplied cash, supplies and training to terriorst groups hates Isreal?  Is this really a big news event?  Many more people make racist comments every day to other people across the world than just whatshisname.  I do not belive the issue is that he said what he said, it is the context in which he said it and the manner that he worded it was offensive.  The whole world acted surprised when he said Israel was basically a cesspool of racisim and was nothing but a thorn in the Arab worlds side.   Shocker!!! The terriorist supporter hates Isreal.  Who didnt see that one coming? Noone was surprised, they may talk about it for a bit, but it will eventually be forgotten.  Everyone knows that Iran hates Israel, everyone knows Israel hates Iran, why dont they just get in a room and settle their differences like civilized people instead of doin that schoolyard your mommas so fat routine that 5th graders are better at than them.