Why is it that 'We're Spent'?

The New York Times' Sunday Review Section includes an article whose title: "We're Spent" discusses the economic problem we are facing today. After reading the article and summarizing it in the blog by stating what the article claims are the economic problems we face, be prepare to discuss the article in class for extra credit points.



http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/17/sunday-review/17economic.html?_r=1&ref=opinion

Redemption in Birmingham... is a pardon in order?

The Sunday, July 10th New York Times' Opinion Section includes an article titled "Redemption in Birmingham" which questions whether mercy is "due a Birminghman man whose 11-year old died in a 1963 Klan church bombing. After reading the article, post your opinion in the blog and state why you feel the way you do. Be ready to discuss the article and your opinion in class for extra credit.


http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/10/opinion/sunday/10birmingham.html?_r=1&ref=opinion

Are These People Out of Touch?

The Sunday, July 3rd Miami Herald's Opinion Section includes a piece by nationally syndicated columnnist Cal Thomas about the Supreme Court Justices' ruling in a First Amendment-related case. After reading the article (see link) and familiarizing yourself with the current Supreme Court members; their responsibilities and how their rulings affect us, post your comments on the blog and be ready to speak about your knwoledgeable opinions in class for extra credit.

http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/07/02/2295768/justices-dont-live-in-the-real.html