Herndon's new Principle

Herndon's new principle needs to be able to understand the needs of our school, students, and staff. To me this means that the principle needs to e involved in the school's activities, as well as daily routine. I think the principle should be seen around the school and in the classrooms frequently, as well as at sports events, music concerts, drama productions etc. I also think it is important that principle is from inside our school, so that they know what rules work for us and which ones need to change. I think the new principle needs to be someone who is willing to invest their time and energy into our school, and who wants to make a lasting impression on all of the students they come in contact with. The last few years Herndon has had a few different principles which I feel has caused some issues, so I hope this next principle is not only effective in their position, but also that they are planning to stay with the school for a while.

Poltical Cartoon #1-Mammogram guidelines

1. Who drew the cartoon?
The cartoon was drawn by Jimmy Marguiles.

2. Where was it published?
This cartoon was published in "The Record of Hackensack", in New Jersey, on 11/20/2009.

3. What issue or event does the cartoon deal with?
In order to cut costs the Obama health care bill is cutting what are being called "unnecessary procedures", one of these procedures being routine mammograms for women under the age of 50. The bill suggests that mammograms preformed on women younger than the age of 50 often result in falsely positive tests.

4. What is the cartoon's message?
The message of the cartoon is that while mammograms preformed at an early age can result in a false positive result, women under 50 can only dream of having this problem ,as they will no longer have the privilege of being pro-active against Breast Cancer by getting routine examinations.

5. Do you agree/disagree with the cartoon's message? why?
I completely agree with the cartoon's message! For years now women have been strongly encouraged to get annual mammograms to test for Breast Cancer, in order to find the Cancer in it's earlier stages, and thus treat it more quickly and easily. I think it is crazy to take away the privilege of those women under 50 to get these annual procedures, which are for their own health and safety. After all, since when are the only diagnosed cases of Breast Cancer in women of 50 years and older?

http://www.politicalcartoons.com/cartoon/c8504f32-f192-49de-a43d-6afae724dce9.html

America needs jobs!

Although there have been reports of the stock market starting to recover, there are still several factors preventing the nations economy from making a recovery. If we want to get back on track, we need to create new jobs! So many Americans are without jobs, and as a result less and less Americans are spending money and putting back into circulation in the economy. Also, there are reports showing that inflation is rising as a result of loans given to banks among other factors. The housing market is also continuing to struggle which again is affecting people's jobs, as well as purchases as home sales may come to a complete halt and possibly be reversed. I think the most beneficial step to take would be to create more jobs so that Americans can start to put their money back into the economy again and get the nation back on track.

U.S. training bolsters Mexico's war on drugs

In 2006 Mexican President Felipe Calderon launched an anti-drug crackdown. Since July a total of 81 U.S law enforcement officials have been sent to Mexico to teach Mexican police cadets techniques in fighting the drug war. U.S. law enforcement officials are teaching Mexico's newly formed Federal Police skills such as interviewing witnesses, collecting evidence, and performing surveillance.

This program of teaching Mexico's police cadets is part of a $1.4 billion dollar U.S aid Package to Mexico. This program is also a new step for Mexico who has been known for not allowing U.S. agents on their soil. The program is working to train the cadets to be ready for U.S.-style oral trials, so that the Mexican government can change their legal system from the exchange of written documents to similar trials. "So far, 2,052 Federal Police have graduate from the training program, and an additional 1,051 are taking classes now, program administrator Rafael Lopez said."

I think this it is good that the U.S. is helping Mexico, and keeping good relations while doing so. I also think it is good that Mexico is willing to let U.S. agents on their soil. As for how this program will affect the U.S. I think it will have positive results in the long run. Right now, a lot of money is being invested into the program, while our nation is having its own financial crisis. If, however, this program limits drug production in Mexico, ultimately there will be less Mexican drugs flowing into the U.S.

It is nice to see countries working together to solve an international problem!

Hawley Chris. "U.S. training bolsters Mexico's war on drugs." USAToday.com. November 1 2009.
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