Jacklyn Johnson

Exactly two years ago today my friend Jacklyn Johnson was playing basketball. She went up for a dunk and more than expected came down. The whole 750 lb basketball goal fell on top of her with the rim coming within two inches of decapitating her. As luck was on her side, Jacklyns basketball fell under the backbaord as the rim destroyed her throat and halted the fall of the rim. If it were not for that basketball i would be out one amazing friend. Since it isnt cancer or a popular thing i feel like Jacklyn hasnt gotten the attention and love she deserves. We can not forget how horrible this was and still is. Last weekend as you heard on announcments Jacklyn had surgery number 40. While a staggering number it is horrifying to think that a 16 year old girl has to do this. I give you all this website in the hope that you will take this seriously.

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/jacklynjohnson

Ive grown up with Jacklyn and she is like my little sister. When this happened i was instantly there with my family. Long nights at the hospital making taco bell runs for all the guests and making the nurses angry by having way more than four people in the room with her. It was really horrifying to watch it all happen and i really hope that at least some of you will take a few minutes from your day and let Jacklyn know that your with her.

Bin Ladens Legacy

In documents found by SEAL Team 6 analysts found many things about Bin Laden that we previously did not know. For one he was depressed and very upset with the workings of Al Queda. The part that really stuck out to me though was the fact that he knew his end was near and was searching for a way to make sure his legacy lived on. For the evil terrorist mastermind there seemed a simple solution. Kill Barack Obama. However it is much easier said than done and was obviously never successful.

http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-bin-laden-papers-20120504,0,686491.story

For the worlds most wanted man I am extremely surprised that he thought he would have to worry about his legacy. He coordinated the 9/11 attacks and will always be remembered for that. Of course who am I to understand the workings of a sociopath? He obviously had a misconstrued view of the world if he strayed that far from Islam to try to help it.

week 15-Immigration

The Supreme Court has just declared new laws concerning immigration and the illegal acts concerned with it. While unimportant in of themselves the subject is still touchy. So the current situation with illegal immigrations is that many people are jumping borders to obtain otherwise impossible citizenship. While they feel its right it is causing problems with the country. Unemployment has skyrocketed and crime has as well.

http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-arizona-react-20120426,0,5477550.story

My opinion is that it is only right for anyone to come into the country of the free. I know that immigration causes problems and it does have to be restricted but i wish that anyone could become a citizen easily. Of course terrorism is a major threat . So the imperfections of the world once again ruin society.

Week 14 - Korea

Today South Korea preformed a missile test which normally would be commonplace but under such strains is like an open threat. So naturally the North Koreans responded by threatening war. The Korean war was one that no side really won. The starting line was the same as the finish. Neither side gained any considerable amount of land or dominance and the two have been at loggerheads ever since. These displays of war theatrics are not only impressive in their might but in their honesty too. It is a very risky situation because war could easily be brought to bear again.

http://m.timesofindia.com/world/rest-of-world/south-korea-tests-missiles-as-north-threatens-war/articleshow/12740624.cms

This situation really scares me. The leaders of North Korea have never been afraid to tempt others towards war and have certainly never been kind towards the U.S.A. This could very easily descend into a nuclear war if cooler heads dont calm the situation. Think of the Cuban Missile Crisis. The world knew that with a single temper that it could be destroyed. If even one man or woman acted rashly then the world might end. Lets hope that this does not descend into that.

weapons restrictions

lately there has been lots of legislation concerning restrictions on weapons. the obvious argument to this is our right as americans to bear arms. what weapons should be restricted if any and why.

my opinion is that certain weapons should be restricted but not as strict as it is today.