Author: none
Found: NY Times opinion section
In the 2008 article, "The Economy and the New Year," describes the downfall of America's economy and how we can bring it up in the new year of 2008. Most people can see that our economy is spiraling down and George Bush is in total denial. He believes that the economy has a strong foundation and is stable. Bush is probably referring to rising wages and low unemployment, but wages are not bypassing inflation and the creation of jobs are slowing. During the Bush administration the economy has grown in a peculiar way. There is one step forward and two steps backwards. The rich has become richer and the middle and lower classes are still waiting for an opportunity to catch up. The growth in exportation has not led to more manufacturing jobs. The areas in which the economy needs the most help, the Bush administration has done little progress the situation. The administration's worst mistake is not preparing for the worst. Bush is still in denial and cannot face the seriousness of the situations that he has created. The only real hope America can get is the reassurance and the proof that the economy issues will be taken care of.
Tone: disappointed
AQ: Will the economy issue improve with the newly elected president in 2008?
Friday, January 4, 2008
LA's low homicide rate
Author: none
Found: LA Times opinion section
In the 2007 article, "L.A.'s low homicide rate," the plan that was utilized to reduce deaths in LA was analyzed. Recognizing the lowest homicide count since 1970, it was said to be a holiday gift to LA. The source of most killings in LA are gangs and the police has done a good job keeping track of them. We cannot stop cracking down on gangs just because the crime rate has reduced drastically. The incoming of wealthier citizens and putting a short leash and keeping a close eye on gangs has stop them from commiting many murders in LA, but they have not disappeared. These gangs have moved to different cities where obviously the homicide rate has gone up. The trasfer of the crimes from Hollywood to San Bernadino is not the same as reducing the crimes. Therefore, gang violence has not change. It is believed that gang murders are not associated with hurting rival gangs, but to express rage and hopelessness. The strategies used by the police cannot stop the creation of gangs and can not eliminate gangs, but it is part of the solution.
Tone: informative
AQ: Would locking up gang members and leaders be a good strategy to reduce the homicide rate?
Found: LA Times opinion section
In the 2007 article, "L.A.'s low homicide rate," the plan that was utilized to reduce deaths in LA was analyzed. Recognizing the lowest homicide count since 1970, it was said to be a holiday gift to LA. The source of most killings in LA are gangs and the police has done a good job keeping track of them. We cannot stop cracking down on gangs just because the crime rate has reduced drastically. The incoming of wealthier citizens and putting a short leash and keeping a close eye on gangs has stop them from commiting many murders in LA, but they have not disappeared. These gangs have moved to different cities where obviously the homicide rate has gone up. The trasfer of the crimes from Hollywood to San Bernadino is not the same as reducing the crimes. Therefore, gang violence has not change. It is believed that gang murders are not associated with hurting rival gangs, but to express rage and hopelessness. The strategies used by the police cannot stop the creation of gangs and can not eliminate gangs, but it is part of the solution.
Tone: informative
AQ: Would locking up gang members and leaders be a good strategy to reduce the homicide rate?
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