It has been entirely too long since I wrote a blog, especially a news blog. I got swamped with packing and moving (pictures to come). There is too much going on in the world, but as usual, I will discuss some of the hottest topics in the headlines.
BP Oil Spill
Let's see- Tony Hayward is no longer CEO of the company. I am so glad he got his life back, really I am. I also pray that we never have to see or hear him open his mouth again on national television, and insert both of his feet, as is a favorite hobby of his. The clean-up appears to be making progress. I do have one question though. There is not a lot of visible oil on the surface- where is it? Are there huge oil clouds under the surface, sucking the life out of all the ocean life? Also, how hard is it to clean up the ocean and manage to nevigate around the other oil wells? Apparently, pretty difficult. BP just can't manage to make one step forward without taking two steps backward. I do appreciate the jobs they are attempting to provide for those who have lost their way of life and the money they are funneling into places such as Gulf Shores. Overall, it's Day 100- still no permanent solution.
Leaked War Information
Should there even be a question concerning whether this is OK or not? ABSOLUTELY NOT. Under no circumstances do I find it acceptable to leak information that could potentially harm our soldiers and allies. Julian Assange, the founder of Wikileaks, does not live in the United States. It is not his neighbor, brother, sister, son, daughter, or best friend whose life is being put in danger. Can the United States of America, the most powerful nation in the free world, not do something about this situation? I suppose some type of injunction in the matter would directly violate one of the main freedoms guaranteed to all people in our Constitution. The founding fathers should have created a clause that exempts stupid people from being protected by this "Constitutional right." This story infuriates me. Our government needs to maintain better control of its documents, and people should probably think twice about the possible ramifications of their actions.
The NCAA's Power Trip
What can I say? The National College Athletic Association is on a mission. Operation Clean Up College Football. Following the end of the USC investigation, they have not slowed down. Most of their recent activity focuses on the southeastern portion of the United States, imagine that. Cheating and dishonesty in southern football? Never. Honestly, NCAA investigations and questionable incidents and circumstances are as common in southern football as championships and NFL prospects. Nick Saban highlighted the recent NCAA probes surrounding players dealings with agents. He got fire, hot, and angry discussing the topic at SEC Media Days last week. He went as far as to compare agents to pimps. Really, Nick, while that maybe true, the players should take some responsibility on the matter as well. The agents play downright dirty games; however, the players ultimately determine their own destiny- do they join the agents or do they take the higher road. In light of the recent NCAA investigations, I pray all of the players on my favorite teams take the higher road. Is it really worth risking everything for a few hundred dollars or a weekend of partying in South Beach? Not at all.
I could go on and on about the happenings in the world. But, I will stick to these three main topics. I hope everyone has had a great Wednesday. We are half way through the week!
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