Current event 5/31/11

http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-0607-court-tuition-20110607,0,4277083.story

This article is about the granting of illegal immigrants financial aid in California. It is considered a good thing necessary for the fair treatment of illegal children and their children. California passed a bill granting aid to illegals for college, but it was challenged in the Supreme Court. However, the Supreme Court refused to hear the challenge.

Who: The Supreme Court

What: The Supreme Court refused to hear a challenge

Where: California, DC

Why: the Supreme Court is very liberal this day and age.

When: June 6, 2011

This article is journalism because it is about the decline of intelligence in the US. During a time of national economic crisis, California is granting illegal immigrants, who are federal felons, in-state tuition. At the same time, California is trying to raise taxes.

The CBT of Humanity fits. God created all mankind equal, regardless of race, ethnicity, or gender. As such, illegal immigrants are not to be treated with disrespect. However, respect does not mean that they receive lawful citizens' tax dollars even though they are illegal.

Current Event 6/3/11

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/06/03/appeals-court-lifts-ban-on-texas-graduation-prayer/

This article details the case of prayer at graduation ceremonies in Texas. An agnostic family filed a lawsuit claiming the invocation at graduation ceremonies at a public school were unconstitutional. The courts issued a ban on prayer at graduation. But now, the Appeals court lifted the ban, allowing students to pray at graduation ceremonies.

Who: 5th Circuit Court of Appeals

What: declared prayer at graduation constitutional

Where: San Antonio, Texas, Medina County, a high school

Why: some agnostic family had a stick up their butts and wanted to make a stink

When: June 3, 2011

This article is journalism because it is about an important issue. Prayer at graduation is a tradition. Christian traditions are under attack all the time, and it is refreshing to find a time when the Christians win.

The CBT of sin fits. The agnostic family wasn't really offended by the prayers. They just wanted to make a stink, or maybe they really were offended and were just weird.