Saturday, February 24, 2007

Approval of the death penalty

Most people approve death penalty for several reasons from different viewpoints. In victims’ opinion, they want to get revenge and punish criminals, so they will agree with it. By the point of society cost, if we do not approve the death penalty, the cost will increase because prisons spend lots of tax money every year. Some people think the death penalty can help the government to show their authority. For some people who always commit crimes, the death penalty can give them a warning not to do serious crimes. In conclusion, the death penalty can decrease many of society is problems.

Thursday, February 8, 2007

Snow Falling on Cedars

This topic talks about crime, love and mystery. First, on an island northwest of Seattle in the U.S.A. after World War II. In the novel’s plot, Kabuo is a murder suspect the deceased, because he has ownership problem with Carl. Kabuo’s wife met Ishamel in the court. They were lovers before. Ishamel is a reporter. Now Ishamel has encountered some problems because he found some clues that might help Kabuo.

The personalities of Ishamel in this story are so complicated and conflicting. He is loving and undivided for Hatsue but their affection is opposed by Hatsue’s mother. After he broke up with Hatsue, he became upset and despaired to face his life. Before, Ishmael is a nice person to others, and his father and he are friendly to Japanese but they lost a lot of business from white people for that. Therefore, they have always faced a dilemma between the Japanese people and the Americans. He is a kind, smart and friendly man. Now he must face to this kind of situation. What is he going do?

Wednesday, February 7, 2007

Carbondale police shoot, kill man during violent confrontation

Carbondale police shoot, kill man during violent confrontation
In the article, “Carbondale police shoot, kill man during violent confrontation,” by Andrea Hahn, the author discusses the man killed by the police. Should the young man die? Should the police kill the young man? Jackson County Coroner Dr. Thomas and State's Attorney Michael are helping with the investigation, state police said.
When I was in military, I had been trained about fighting skills. I knew how to kill a person and that needs huge courage to kill someone. In fact, it is difficult to kill someone for a normal person. Thus, I don’t think the police should shoot the young man, because that 22 year-old young man might be really bad but he was just too angry with his problems. link