Protests in the News

During the last few days, there have been a couple of protests that have been in the news. First, the protest outside of the RNC in St. Paul Minnesota. I have to admit, I was pretty surprised when I saw the images from the protest. Look at the image on the left. It looks like to me that the police officer was somehow pushed to the ground, so I don't disagree with his action. A lot of people are mad with the actions of the police, but I think that they did a good job of controlling the protest, and the protesters just got out of control.


The other protest that is making headlines is the one of CPS. Senator James Meeks lead over 1000 CPS students, and their parents, up to New Trier on Tuesday. There was so much hype leading up to the "protest", but nothing really happened. Everyone around here is happy that everything went smoothly, but is Meeks? If something would have happened, would it have brought more attention to the issue, or are people already paying enough attention. I think that by just coming up here was enough. The way Illinois funds schools, is definitely messed up, and what happened on Tuesday will hopefully get lawmakers thinking.

The final protest, and the most important right now, is mine of the Currents status of the Chicago White Sox. They have been outscored 43-12 the last 6 games, boasting a powerful 1-5 record. They are currently tied for first with the Minnesota Twins for first place in the AL Central. The Sox have a tough series coming up this weekend against the first place LA Angels(of Anaheim). Luckily the game, is at home, where the Sox have been very strong. Unfortunately, the Twins play in there Dome against the Tigers. where they scarcely lose. If you don't want to choke in the final month Ozzie, tell your team to STEP IT UP.