So much is going on in the news right now. I don’t know where to begin…
A seven month old died yesterday of EEE. That really scares me. I am already a bit paranoid when I see anything “foreign” on my child, and I can be obsessive compulsive about spraying her with Off (although I have slacked off since we moved. I don’t see nearly as many mosquitoes). You better believe I am about to get back on that! I can’t even begin to imagine what that family is going through.
I also can’t imagine what the families of the Jena Six must be going through. I read another update this week that charges for others have been reduced. It just makes you wonder what is going on today! I mean, how did this situation go on for so long w/out any national attention? And why isn’t it getting the attention that it needs? And why do the principal and superintendent of the school and system still have jobs? And why doesn’t the DA take a page out of the book of the NC DA who went after the Duke Lacrosse players? Shouldn’t they have to answer to someone? And Governor Blanco? She can’t step in yet? I don’t understand that either! Wake up! And let’s remember Dr. Kings’ sentiments about injustices…if they happen anywhere, they are happening everywhere. Yes. Even right here in Mobile, Al.
Who wants to talk about all of the war stuff? I am not a huge Tavis Smiley fan, but he does raise some good questions about timing. How important is it that the report on Iraq (which was pretty favorable) was released on Sept. 10, the day before the sixth anniversary of the terrorist attacks on our country? And how important is it that a new Bin Laden tape was released at the same time? And how important is it that our president is about to ask for billions more dollars to fund the war? I don’t have the answers. I just want you to think about it.
And in entertainment news…how funny is it that Kanye West is beating 50 cent in the battle for record sales. And is 50 REALLY going to retire? I doubt it.
My Tigers play Miss. State Saturday. I want to say it’ll be a sure win, but with the way our O is playing, I am keeping my mouth shut until AFTER the game is over. I do, however, still say loudly and proudly, “WAR EAGLE!”
Have a great weekend.
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