When cultural sensitivity goes too far...

Many concerns have been circling the choice of Rick Warren to be the person chosen to lead in prayer at President Elect Obama's Inaugeration on January 20th. Many that have caused me to be taken back. I understand that equal rights are important. I know that a vote yes on 8 really makes you think about how a person can say they love you but yet deny you equal rights from a human standpoint. On the other hand how can you deny them their beliefs in return. Obama is doing the right thing. He is attempting to be a president for all americans and not just the far left or the far right. I think its exciting considering how far right the previous administration was. Its encouraging to see the bi-partisanship. For years I heard people complain about Bush and all his policies and statements only to complain about Obama picking a pastor of a Christian church. Whether we like it or not the Christian community is a huge part of America and to deny them would be un american just as denying someone equal rights. I give Obama credit for this one. I think he made a good choice. I think he is saying to America that its not a time to think in divisional terms but in terms of bringing people together. Dont get me wrong I dont agree with everything Rick Warren believes but I do respect him. Most of all I respect Obama for this move. I STILL cant wait for January 20th. Its going to be a great day for the U.S. and the world.

Pets are a part of the family!

Last night I went to see Marley and Me. Before I went I knew that this was a true story about a family and a dog. A very bad dog at that. I went in thinking it was going to be funny. It was of course. However, it was more than just that it was a very touching story about how a pet can become a part of the family. We went in looking for a laugh but also got a few tears out of it as well. This was a great movie and a must see.

What? Math isn't fun what are you talking about?

I had been out of college for 5 years prior to going back and I had not taken a math class since. I am almost through the semester and finals are here. I found this site half way through the class. It helped me to understand the material easier. A big reason was because my teacher was garbage and another is because the teacher that provides the videos on this site is awesome. He is easy to understand and entertaining. Not dry and boring like most math teachers. Check it out if you need some help. It beats having to go to the tudoring center.

Auto Bailout

With the crisis in the Auto industry I cant help but think about all the crappy cars that these companies have made over the years. Its a shame in the sense that these big three have not moved with the times. We all hear the old saying "Buy American." I don't want to. Every American car I have had sucked. It felt cheap. It didn't feel worth the money paid for it. I mean we invented cars. You would think we would be the leaders in this industry and we have fallen. Its sad to see these corporations needing to request money from the government. I do hope they make it out because it will bode well for our suffering economy.