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I have tried to listen to both the candidates to hear what they're going to do for me. So far I've heard over and over what Senator Obama's plans are from both Senator McCain and Senator Obama's camp. However, Senator McCain reminds me of a used car salesmen. Senator McCain and Govenor Palin seems to think I interested in what they have done in there past. They seem to think I'm interested in who Senator Obama has been in the company of, they seem to think I"m interested that Iraq has a democracy. Well please allow me to tell Senator McCain and Govenor Palin what I'm interested in;

I'm interested in being able to have a job and earn a descent wage without being taxed to death.

I'm interested in being able to afford health insurance, copays, dental, and eye exams.

I'm interested in helping those American people that live in this country to get jobs, have medicare, and get an affordable education.

I'm interested in finding alternative fuel sources.

I'm interested in the retirees, that they have enough money to live comfortably, after all they helped build this country.

Those are a few things that myself and many other Americans are interested in.

I could care less that you suspended your campaigne. If you think it's that important then suspend it until the whole mess is straightened out. According to you, you couldn't stop it when you saw it was comming so what make you think you can stop it now?

Lastly, Please stop trying to down Senator Obama and his campaigne and please start allowing to hear that straight talk that you and Govenor Palin talk so much about, because up until now all both of you have done is attempt to baffle the American people with BS.

I was just watching the news and I was appauled at what I just heard. Seems that in these tough economic times when Wall street is on the skids, Lehman Brothers gave there executive 20 million dollars in bonuses and then filed Bankruptcy. Now that's just wrong.

As I was watchng the 10:00 p.m. News last night, A scam story caught my attention. I always listen to the scam stories,  so that I can make sure I'm not the next victim, and to alert everyone that I possibly can alert.  This Particular story was about a group of teens offering to paint your house address on the curb for $10.00 and that they were using the money to help or donate to the Strongsville  Police and Fire Department.  When the Strongsville Police and Fire Departments were asked about the program, they had no knowledge. However, the teens did paint the addresses on the curbs for $10.00.  After hearing this story it was clear that the teens were dishonest in what they were using the money for, howeve they did perform a service for the money. In all the scams I've seen the only service that was performed was lip service. I in no way condone the method the they employed, but on the other hand I applaude the teens for actually doing some work for the money. At least they have some work ethic, they just have to work on the morality. I believe it the teens had been honest and just said they were trying to make some honest money, the residence would have allowed the to do the work. I feel that this was a way that the community of Strongsville could reach out the these kids and correct there mistake instead of making them feel like crap. I believe this would be a perfect example of " it takes a villiage to raise a child" . What do you think?

The US believes the people of China deserve the fundamental liberty that is the natural right of all human beings," he said in the Thai capital, Bangkok.

He praised China's economy but said only respect for human rights would let it realise its full potential.

But China rejected the US president's comments.

"The Chinese government puts people first, and is dedicated to maintaining and promoting its citizens' basic rights and freedom," Foreign Ministry spokesman Qin Gang said.

"We firmly oppose any words or acts that interfere in other countries' internal affairs, using human rights and religion and other issues."

This artical got me to thinking. I wonder if  Bush is going to invade China like he invaded Afganastan, and Iraq? I mean after all according to reports, China is committing the same offenses as the other invaded countries. On top of it all China has plenty of Weapons of mass destruction, and producing tons of pollution daily.

With all that's going on in our country, I think China straightened out Bush by telling him to stay out of their affairs. In other words " Mind your own business"

On Wednesday July 23 at 9pm and Thursday July 24 at 9pm, CNN will premier a series, 'Black in America with Soledad O'Brien' and  I personally challenge you to watch it.

I couldn't believe my eyes when I read this "The City of Beachwood has canceled Little League All-Star games for kids ages 9-12 to help boost self esteem of players". Do you agree with the decision to cancel the Little League All-Star games.

Maybe it's just me, but I think this was very stupid. They propose to build self esteem by rewarding players (that are talented and have worked hard) with the same thing that they give the less talented players. Nothing. I guess the less talented players esteem is in tact, but what of the hard working more talented player? Sports is about competition. That's how you get better. I believe this type of interference will hurt the kids more then help them. After all why try?

NEW YORK -- Civil rights leaders demanded a federal investigation and vowed to march through the streets in protest after three police officers were cleared of all charges Friday in the killing of an unarmed man cut down in a hail of 50 bullets on his wedding day.

The verdict by Justice Arthur Cooperman elicited gasps as well as tears of joy and sorrow. Detective Michael Oliver, who fired 31 of the shots, wept at the defense table, while the mother of victim Sean Bell cried in the packed courtroom. Shouts of "Murderers! Murderers!" and "KKK!" rang out on the courthouse steps.

» Click to enlarge image Protesters react to the verdict in the Sean Bell case as they march Friday through the Jamaica neighborhood in the Queens borough of New York. Three detectives were acquitted of all charges Friday in the 50-shot killing of an unarmed groom-to-be on his wedding day in 2006, a case that put the NYPD at the center of another dispute involving allegations of excessive firepower.
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» Click to enlarge image Joseph Guzman (right) and other passengers in the car are questioned Friday by journalists while leaving the Nassau Knolls Cemetery after visiting the grave of Sean Bell in Port Washington, N.Y. Three New York City police detectives were acquitted of all charges Friday in the 50-shot killing of the unarmed Bell on his wedding day in 2006.
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Bell, a 23-year-old black man, was killed outside a seedy strip club in Queens in 2006 as he was leaving his bachelor party with two friends. The officers -- undercover detectives who were investigating reports of prostitution at the club -- said they thought one of the men had a gun.

The slaying heightened tensions in the city and stoked long-standing allegations of racism and excessive use of force on the part of New York City's police, even though two of the officers charged are black.

In announcing his verdict in the non-jury trial, the judge said that the inconsistent testimony, courtroom demeanor and rap sheets of the prosecution witnesses -- mainly Bell's friends -- "had the effect of eviscerating" their credibility.

"At times, the testimony just didn't make sense," the judge said.

Police had assigned extra officers to the courthouse and had helicopters in the air to help deal with any unrest. But within an hour, the angry, weeping crowd of about 200 people outside the courthouse had scattered, and despite a few scuffles, no arrests were made.

Oliver and Gescard Isnora were acquitted of charges that included manslaughter, assault and reckless endangerment. The third officer, Marc Cooper, faced lesser charges.

Man hit with Taser by Oxford police dies Posted by Patrick O'Donnell April 24, 2008 19:37PM Categories: Breaking News, Education Kevin PiskuraUpdated at 9:10 p.m.

A former Walton Hills man who was hit with a Taser by Oxford police after a bar fight last week died just after 5 p.m. Thursday.

Kevin Piskura, 24, had been in critical condition at University Hospital in Cincinnati since the incident early Saturday morning.

Piskura was a 2002 graduate of Benedictine High School and a 2006 graduate of Miami University. He had moved to Chicago after graduating from Miami.

Hospital spokesman Don Crouse said he could not release details of Piskura's injuries. In a statement released through the hospital, Piskura's family requested privacy while thanking people for their support.

"Today, we lost a son, a brother, a family member and a friend," the family said. "The medical staff and everyone here at University Hospital were heroic in their efforts to save Kevin, and for that we are eternally grateful."

"In the end, it seems there was simply nothing more anyone could do," the family statement continues. "No one feels this loss more deeply than we do, however we still request that people refrain from rash judgment and wait until the independent investigation of this event is complete, lest tragedy lead to more tragedy."

In a written statement from Oxford Police, the city manager and police chief, "expressed their deepest sympathy" to the family and noted that the Butler County sheriff and prosecutor are investigating the incident.

A police report states that officers responded to the Brick Street Bar on High Street to help staff remove patrons about 2 a.m. Saturday. Though a companion of Piskura backed down when ordered to by officers, the report states, Piskura fought with police and bar staff.

He was warned that the officer had a Taser, then was hit with the weapon for several seconds. He was taken to a local hospital when he was unresponsive and later sent to University Hospital. Piskura's companion, Kevin Smith, also 24 and of Chicago, was cited for disorderly conduct.

Police used a X26 Taser model, which transmits electrical pulses through wires and into the body affecting the sensory and motor functions of the peripheral nervous system, according to the company's website. The energy can penetrate up to two cumulative inches of clothing, or one inch per probe.

Piskura's father Charles is a retired Bedford Police officer and his mother Mary teaches at St. Barnabas elementary school in Northfield.

In both cases neither victim was armed. Someone needs to take responsibility.  I realize that the police have a very dangerous job, but so do I. I've had years of training and one mistake could cause several lives. Never the less I will be held resposible. These case exemplify text book excessive force.

Bulldozers Flatten BMX Bike Trails in Eastlake Last Edited: Thursday, 24 Apr 2008, 12:03 AM EDT Created: Wednesday, 23 Apr 2008, 10:26 PM EDT - SideBar
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They spent five-years digging and transporting dirt using shovels and wheel barrels to build BMX bike trails on a piece of property in Eastlake. Wednesday several teens watched as bulldozers flattened the trails.

Eastlake Service Recreation Director Mike Semik says the property off of Erie Road belongs to the city. Though the trails were maintained, he says liability issues forced the city to demolish the ramps.

"It's not something the city sponsors or authorized so if somebody was to get hurt down here we could be held liable for it." said Semik, "We made the decision to take them down."

In the last five years, several Eastlake teens helped build the trails on the vacant land.
   
"I feel like they should give us a grave stone or something," Rob Anthony, who built the trails, said, "It's like burying the trails. It's part of my live, my summer is over now I have nothing to do."

The teens say they understand that the property belongs to the city, but the trails gave them a place to ride that is more challenging than the city's skate park. Semik says there are talks to expand that park.

Semik says none of the teens will be prosecuted for building the trails, but police will now be monitoring the land.
I think these teens should be applauded rather than punished. These teens took it upon them selves and built a bike trail for there enjoyment. This took imagination, engineering, and a lot of physical labor. It also kept them out of trouble. However the City of Eastlake failed to see the positive aspects of what had taken place. Seems to me they could have worked with the teens to get them some type of safety classes to bring them into compliance under the City's insurance policy. After all you don't see Eastlake bulldozing there Pee Wee Football fields because there afraid of liability. I would imagine more kids get hurt playing football then they do riding bmx bikes. So now what are those teens to do to stay out of trouble this summer? By  averting one liability, have they caused another liability by leaving the teen hanging without an outlet? At least the teens were staying out of trouble. In closing I say to those teens "I'm proud of you for using your imagination, and taking the initiative to create your own fun. To Eastlake I say " Cultivate your youth, and be more tolerant of them for they are our future".

It was reported that New Yorks new Govenor Eliot Spitzer was nabbed (via wire tap) setting up an appointment with a call girl. I thought it would be interesting to hear you different views on this subject. Personally I don't see the solicitation as a crime. I think the crime was paying $1,000 to $5,000 per hour for anyone to do anything sexual. After all the primary pupose is to climax. I don't understand what could be done that costs that much? If it's about looks? I can close my eyes and be with who ever I wanted to be with. I don't believe I would pay that much even if I were a millioniare. What's your opinion?

In my previous blog (middle school birth control, another side). Parenting was the number on issue. So let's hear from some of  the success stories. I would love to hear from those parents who have successfully raised Doctors, Lawyers, Engineers, Entrepenuers, CEOs, and other success stories. I feel that this would be a good start to solving some problems . Many parents don't know how to be good parents. Now a days we have kids having kids. So how does a kid raise a kid? where do they get there knowledge on how to raise a kid?I know when I was 25, my first child was born and I was clueless, and overwhelmed. So please share your success. Thank you.