Don't ask Don't Tell repeal signed by Obama - December 22,10

               The policy Dont Ask, Dont Tell prohibited lesbians and gays to serve openly in the military for years where some thought it was unconstitutional for eliminating there freedom of speech. On Wednesday December 22, 2010 president Barack Obama signed a bill repealing the policy "Don't Ask Don't tell' where he also  ackwnonledge the sacrifice of gay men and women who fought in every war beginning with the 18th century battle for independence. This would mark a beginning,  in which gay soldiers in the armed forces no longer need to conceal their sexual orientation in order to serve.Obama cast the issue as part of a string of civil rights struggles that beat back discrimination in favor of a more tolerant, unified nation.Speaking to a crowd of approximately 500 military leaders, members of Congress, gay rights advocates and service men and women, Obama said, "We are not a nation that says 'don't ask, don't tell.' We are a nation that says out of many, we are one. We are a nation that welcomes the service of every patriot. We are a nation that believes all men and women are created equal.''
                With a 65 votes to 31 votes the Senate declared this policy to be banished. And the policy was banished but won't take action till late december of 2011.
                With this Policy being eliminated from hand would bring peace and releif amongst the gays in the military, not worring of being dischargedone day. I believe that this policy was being unconstitutional for prohibiting them their 1st Amendment which clearly states their freedon of speech, religion among other rights. Obama did the right choice in repealing the policy that eliminates another war out side of the war that has been in progress in Iraq.

Ed P. Reyes :)

Eduardo Perez Reyes  is an American politician and a member of the Los Angeles City Council, representing District 1. Born January 11, 1959 and has been serving L.A City Council since April 2001. Reyes was re-elected in 2005 to serve a second Council term, capturing 78 percent of the votes. Attended University of California, Los Angeles where he got his bachelor's degree in English. Being part of the Council member Reyes, contributed his time to the community in many ways during the past years of holding the position. In September 2008, he opened the new Rampart Division police station where Crime at MacArthur Park has dropped 20 percent since Reyes launched the crime-fighting project, a joint effort with the community, local businesses and LAPD. Council member Reyes has opened four new libraries in Cypress Park, Chinatown, highland Park, & Pico-Union and has added more than 80 acres of  park space to his district. As chair of the Los Angeles River Ad Hoc Committee, Reyes brought renewed focus to the once-neglected L.A River which lead the river revitalization master Plan, passed on may 2007 that focused on  enhancing water quality, environmental protection, increasing open space and improving flood control.

C-PAN: California Governor's Debate♥

               The two California governor candidates headed into their third and last debate which took place on the Dominican Univerity of Californica. The republican ,Meg Whitman and Democrat, Jerry Brown both faced controversy over the economy, jobs, pensions, education, health care & immigration status. As the debate started to come to a conclusion  Brown was accused of using the term "whore" on his opponent & was seen unrespectfully. He apologized for the use of language that his campain used. In the other hand Whitman was targeted with the treatment of the undocumented housekeeper. In conclusion both defended their side & their plans on reformig California but said very little.
            I feel that this debate could have been better off with out all the use less talk that were brought up against each other apointing one's flaw. Being the last debate televised debate should have been more clear and informative to their future goal's as governer of California. The accusation against brown on using the word "whore" towards whitman was useless for the fact that the minutes could have been better used on important events such as immigration problems and salary cuts on teachers. The economy is at risk even if its improving on the way and could of also been something to say on the debate. :)♥

Religious Freedom

NC teen: Nose ring more than fashion, it's faith

 Sep 16, 2010

            A 14-year old girl by the name of Ariana Iacono has been suspened twice from Clayton High school for violating Johnston County school system's dress code. Ariana and her mother belong to the Church of Body Modification, a small group unfamiliar to rural North Carolina, where in her religion she gets to wear body jewelry and has aroused the opinions of American Civil Liberties Union to fight over the First Amendment, where in doubt expresses her freedom of religion. For now Ariana has been updated with her school work at home while the others sit down in class. She only wants to enter a good college and find a just solution to the problem. 

            Having just 14-years old, the school should not be worried about what she wears or not, rather help her out through school and get the chance to enter a 4-year college. It is also fair that Ariana should follow school codes and rules as the other students do too. Freedom of religion should not be involved for whatever reason and should follow the first amendment out of school grounds. If Ariana comes to an agreement with the school she can be able to go back to school and continue her studies... A simple solution: Remove the nose stun.