Border....

      An event our government needs to be more seriously addressed towards is what we call a "border". I'm definitely against the efforts we are putting to this so called wall. I mean it's supposed to keep illegal immigrants and any kind of threat from the cartel out yet it's only 11 or so feet tall and ends... The fact that no one is even safe going to any part of Mexico without any kind of self protection from the cartel should show the government that we need to more about this. The fact they blow the situation off their shoulder pisses me off. Innocent children; boy or girl no matter the age, women, men, anyone for that matter are losing there lives or being tortured for thier pleasure or "to show they are loyal to themselves disgusts me. The fact that some police are working for them and say they can't control what's goes, the cartel might as well run Mexico since there is no kind of enforcement towards the crimes they commit. Also the border being a tool for them to smuggle drugs across should be another reason for them to add some kind of financial help to improve it. If I was in any kind of power through the government this would be at the top of my "to do list". Then the fact that we meaning president Obama and Central American leaders haven't discussed this issure since July is another problem and another reason why nothing is getting done. Yeah they say they put this budget aside for change and improvement but what has been done.... Nothing. Especially since when more than 47,000 unaccompanied children have crossed the border in the U.S in the fiscal year that could be double in the next coming months is a major problem. Again I say children...not adults that know there ways around. Just imagine those numbers.

"Generation Sext"

   http://dish.andrewsullivan.com

       This argument is very serious in my opinion. When it comes to young CHILDREN sending what could be considered pornography it should never be aloud or agreed upon. Yes, of course it's going to happen and yes no one will be able to stop it, but it should be carefully monitored by parents and anyone that is being targeted. The fact that the more it happens the more common it becomes in others eyes is ridiculous to me. I guess we forget that these are minors who are and will be role models for the younger generation. So what does that show them..? That it's okay to send inappropriate pictures..? No. In the blog it states, "Sexting is a form of sexual activity." That I disagree with in more than one way. Sexual activity is way more than sending a picture or sending inappropriate messages talking about it. Talking about it and actually being part of it are COMPLETELY different. Also being in a relationship doesn't give you the obligation to having sexual activity with your partner whoever it may be. Yeah It may lead to more couples attempting to have sexual activity but it's not a guarantee. Most people that are old enough to engage in sexual activity should be mature enough to know when it is okay to participate and when not to. Being in the situation where a man or woman is being forceful towards the idea of it the opposing should contact someone about it . So yes I am against the whole "sexting" concept but it can be stopped and should be more closely watched.  

Can Atheists be elected?

 In USA Today news on October 1st, 2014, http://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2014/10/01/atheists-election-campaign-religion-secular-column/16558423/ Tom Krattenmaker argues that "atheists" should be allowed to run as one of the major party candidates. Stating that, "It tells you something that in a time when "no religion" is the category of roughly 20% of Americans, virtually none of the hundreds of Democrats and Republicans vying for congressional seats identify as a religious "none." Because of that half of the true non-believers don't even try knowing they wont have a chance.
Isn't every American supposed to be treated equally? White? Black? Short? Tall? I believe so due to the fact that everyone isn't raised with the same beliefs, that doesn't mean that they can't compete in the same elections as everyone else that is considered normal for "following" in a certain religion. I'm agreeing with Krattenmaker saying that, "This situation should not, and will not, hold for long." Being atheists doesn't mean you don't have the same views on politics as another one of your colleges, so why jump to conclusion and assume that they don't and reject towards the ballot...? Just shows how Americans are now so much more judgmental than before.