Current Events Quiz 1.3

1. Where was the Republican party presidential debate held yesterday evening? Page A1 "GOP hopefuls, Round 2"
-The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum in Simi Valley, California

2. What is the major concern that apartment complex owners (the Bernhards) have about the proposed Megabus terminal that may be built across the street from their building? Page B1 "Likely neighbor fights..."
- The operating hours, 6am to midnight.

3. Why does Uber want to expand into East Austin? Page B7 "Wanted: 5,000 East..."
-One in three of the deliveries are in East Austin so Uber wants to meet the growing demand.

4. What are the 5 things that the new Athletic Director at the University of Texas, according the  information on page D1 "Defining Interim"
- Say thank you, keep the trains moving, finish the nike deal,  Make it right with the Texas ex's, and Bring the focus back to the coaches.

5. What is so unique about two new sculptures on the 1st Street Bridge? "Page D1 "Rain Dance"
-The sculptures come alive at night. They change shape and read the rain levels in the area.

SHORT ANSWER:

I think that this story shows how suspicious and how much lack of trust Americans have. A 14 year old boy brought a homemade clock to school and right away, school officials rule it as a bomb. This is a kid who loves science and just wanted to show off his skills and all of a sudden he's being charged and arrested. 

       I do not believe that he was singled out because of his color but rather because America doesn't think they can trust anyone. Americans think they they know everything and low rift from wrong, but really everyone has poor judgement and their assumptions are wrong. Now his race might have played a tiny bit into the quick decision that it was a bomb but overall I think the teachers would have done the same no matter the race or color. 

     I don't think anything should happen to the school officials because everyone in America is guilty of this. For whatever reasons we always assume what something is and don't trust anyone else.  This mistake just happened to be with a boy of muslim faith and was spread publicly. But I don't think anyone can say that they have never assumed something and been wrong. 

     I do think that he should somehow be compensated because for a 14 year old boy to experience this is very traumatic but he needs to understand that everyone makes mistakes, some are just bigger than others. Overall, I think this story just shows that Americans need to be more trustworthy and slower to judge/make assumptions.