After the class discussion on SB 1070, i realized how much it's effecting people. In class people were telling countless stories about people they know who the bill would be effecting. I think they need to work on the legalization process, so that it doesn't take massive amounts of time and make it more consistent so that there is a set amount of time. I thought the discussion went really well and everyone had good arguments. I think that many people are still undecided on the bill. I know i am among those people. I thought the discussion was a success and i learned a lot about the bill and the arguments both sides have on it.

Lady GaGa on SB1070 | The Monster Ball Tour in Phoenix

Violent Quran burning protests leave 11 injured in Afghanistan

September 11, 2001

"The planes were hijacked, the buildings fell, and thousands of lives were lost nearly a thousand miles from here. But the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon were an attack on the heart of America.

And standing here in the heartland of America, we say in one voice

We will not give in to terrorists;

We will not rest until they are found and defeated;

We will win this struggle  not for glory, nor wealth, nor power, but for justice, for freedom, and for peace"

--Tom Harkin

government debate reaction

When we first started talking about the issue of building the mosque two blocks from ground zero, Iwas against it. After listening to all the arguments I don't see why they shouldn't be able to build it. They have the right to by the freedom of religion. If we're fighting a war that's supposed to give Muslims freedom like we have, then what's the point if we can't even give them freedom in America. If we don't set an example then who will? The debate was interesting and i thought it went well. There were good arguments from both sides. In my opinion, they should be able to build the mosque, it shouldn't matter where they want to build it.