Thursday, March 26, 2015

NCAA 'concerned' over Indiana law that Allows Businesses to Reject Gays

http://www.cnn.com/2015/03/25/politics/mike-pence-religious-freedom-bill-gay-rights/index.htm
Indianan governor, Mike Pence, decisions to sign a law could allow businesses to reject gays and lesbians.  Because of this potential law, the NCAA is starting to worry about next weeks Final Four in Indianapolis.  He said that the NCAA is concerned about the legislation could affect the student-athletes and the employees. Indiana is the first state to pass such a bill and it is being dicussed in many others. Many people such as Jason Collins, are against the legislation. 
This relates to politics because the Indiana State Government passed a law.
I think this law is very unfortunate, but I support it. Private businesses should be allowed to sell there product to whoever they chose, and if they chose to sell their product to everyone but a certain group of people, it is their right. 

Thursday, March 19, 2015

Compromises Being Reached in Iran Talks

http://www.cnn.com/2015/03/19/politics/iran-nuclear-talks-compromise/index.html

Crucial issues that have long divided the West and Iran are now being talked about in peace talks between the US and Iran.  Currently their is no written draft that is currently being reviewed by both the US and Iran.  Although no draft is made both sides are talking about key issues that have made both sides resentful of each other for many years.  Currently they are making progress but both sides still have a lot of work left to do before an agreement is reached.  Both sides wish for an agreement and hopefully one will soon surface.  
This relates to politics because it deals with foreign affairs which is an issue the federal government deals with.
I think any progress in made towards a treaty with Iran and the Middle East is good.  The treaty will end the potential threat of a nuclear war as we'll as make strides in the attack against terrorism.  If the two sides can come to a term of peace, then this will open up the doors for western countries and the Middle East to finally come together in peace.  

Thursday, March 12, 2015

Secret Service jeopardizing Obama's

http://www.cnn.com/2015/03/12/politics/chaffetz-secret-service-obama-safety/index.html
Republican Jason Chaffetz warned that the mismanagement of the Secret Service is putting the Obama's in jeopardy. Chaffetz said that we should worry about thesafety of our first family after the incident of which two secret service were drinking while driving.  Chaffetz says that the main job is to keep the president and his family protected and it worries him when this first surfaced.  Over the past couple years the secret service has gotten in a few scandals including one regarding prostituiton in Columbia. Chaffetz said with new director Clacy it will be seen what punishment is brought upon these agents.
This relates to government because the Secret Service is supposed to protect the president and his family at all cost, and the president isthe leader of the executive branch of government. 
This is completely irresponsible and quite honestly heinous.  The Secret Service has one job and that is to protect the president at all cost.  Clearly driving while intoxicated is not the best way to do that. As a result of these agents actions, it is only necessary that these agents are fired  

Thursday, March 5, 2015

Government won't release Hillary's Email

http://www.cnn.com/2015/03/04/politics/hillary-clinton-emails/index.html
Hillary Clinton tweeted that she wanted the government to release her emails to the public yesterday at 11:35. Since asking for them Monday the issue has escalated and has turned into a political-tug-of-war between Republicans and Democrats.  Although she as many of democratic allies it will be interesting to see what happens as she faces the most political scrutiny she has ever faced. It will be interesting to see who wins in this tug-of-war.  
This relates to politics because Hillary used to be Secretary of State and used her personal email while working.
I think they should give it back to her. As Americans we have the right to privacy and this is a violation of it.  Since we can all assume Hillary Clinton isn't a terrorist, why does the government need to stalk her email? I think the government needs to back of her.