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 * International**

Rehugo 1

In this opinionated editorial from the New York Times, the author celebrates the fact that the euro zone to push back against Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany's fiscal austerity by stating what's currently wrong with the fiscal compact and insisting that the European euro nations are better of with a different plan. Personal commentary: In all honesty, I don't know much about foreign affairs but it sound like Germany has had a firm word in the fiscal issue for too long and if it's gotten to the point where tax increases and spending cuts are bringing about recession and deepening indebtedness, then it's time for a change. "Pushing Back Against Austerity - NYTimes.com." //The New York Times - Breaking News, World News & Multimedia //. The New York Times, 21 Mar. 2012. Web. 23 Mar. 2012.

Rehugo 2

In this critical editorial from the New York times, the author stresses that even though Turkey is doing very well economically, it's democracy is no where near to were it should be and says that a new constitution should be well in order.

Personal Commentary: Turkey most definitely needs a new constitution for the long oppressed Kurds and people who aren't defined as "Turks" don't enjoy the full rights of being a citizen and I fell that if you and your family have been living in a country for so long then you certainly should qualify as a citizen.

"Turkeyâs Challenges - NYTimes.com." //The New York Times - Breaking News, World News & Multimedia //. The New York Times, 24 Mar. 2012. Web. 29 Mar. 2012. [].

Rehugo 3

In this factual editorial from the New York Times, the author argues that Spain is doing very poorly financially due to a series of bad choices by Prime Minister Rajoy in order to state his opinion on what Spain needs to do in order to pick back up.

Personal Commentary: So many countries are suffering from financial instability, the U.S alone has a trillion dollar debt, and everywhere you turn there is talk about money. I agree with the author in saying that some of the decisions being made in Spain aren't for the country's best interest but in the end Spain will have to figure out a way to survive, like most countries end up doing.

"An Overdose of Pain for Spain - NYTimes.com." //The New York Times - Breaking News, World News & Multimedia//. The New York Times, 12 Apr. 2012. Web. 13 Apr. 2012. [].

Rehugo 4

In this informative editorial from the New York Times, the author discusses the high tensions in the relationship between India and Pakistan and claims that in order for them to ever reconcile, the culprits behind the 2008 Mumbai attacks must be tried.

Personal Commentary: Nothing makes me feel more ignorant than reading through information regarding foreign affairs. I had absolutely no idea there was bad blood between India and Pakistan nor had I ever even heard of the 2008 Mumbai attacks. I suppose living in my sheltered world and believing that high school is the most important thing at the moment has really inhibited my expansion of knowledge of the world I live in.

"More Than Lunch for the Leaders of India and Pakistan - NYTimes.com." //The New York Times - Breaking News, World News & Multimedia//. The New York Times, 11 Apr. 2012. Web. 13 Apr. 2012. [].

Rehugo 5

In this judgmental editorial from the New York Times, the author expresses his distaste with the fact that President Sarkozy's re-election campaign is turning to desperate and ugly measures to convey how distasteful it is for him to show such blatant disdain with Muslim tradition.

Personal Commentary: As the elections begin popping up in our school, I've already experienced a bit of spite in between competitors, as one candidate came up to me and insisted I should vote for her because of something another candidate did. The lust we as humans have for power is sad and often times there's no saying what we will do in order to obtain it.

"Mr. Sarkozy on the Low Road - NYTimes.com." //The New York Times - Breaking News, World News & Multimedia//. The New York Times, 13 Mar. 2012. Web. 13 Apr. 2012. [].


 * Domestic**

Rehugo 1

In this angered editorial from the New York Times, the author expresses his contempt for the Stand Your Ground laws, using Trayvon Martin's death as an morbid example as to why the laws need to be changed and why they represent nothing but grief for society.

Personal Commentary: The human's love for guns is something that is so perplexing to me, the problem is that not many know how to use them properly. These laws have already brought about the untimely death of a teen, so the question therein lies in how many more people will we lose because of these Stand Your Ground laws before something has to change? <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: georgia,'times new roman',times,serif; font-size: 15px; text-align: left;"> <span style="background-color: #efefef; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 11px;">"Shot to Death in Florida - NYTimes.com." //<span style="background-color: #efefef; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 11px;">The New York Times - Breaking News, World News & Multimedia //<span style="background-color: #efefef; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 11px;">. The New York Times, 21 Mar. 2012. Web. 23 Mar. 2012. <http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/22/opinion/shot-to-death-in-florida.html?_r=1&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss>.

Rehugo 2

In this frank editorial form the New York Times, the author states his disappointment with America's prison system in being able to take better care of it's exponentially growing elder prisoners, many suffering form dementia, and suggests solutions to this ever-present problem.

Personal Commentary: Many of the suggestions the author makes make complete sense to me. A lot of the elder prisoners don't really pose a threat to society anymore and I do feel that creating a partnership with nursing homes is an excellent idea for the prisoners to receive better care.

<span style="background-color: #efefef; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 11px;">"Dementia Behind Bars - NYTimes.com." //<span style="background-color: #efefef; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 11px;">The New York Times - Breaking News, World News & Multimedia //<span style="background-color: #efefef; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 11px;">. The New York Times, 25 Mar. 2012. Web. 29 Mar. 2012. <http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/26/opinion/dementia-behind-bars.html?ref=editorials>.

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In this ticked off editorial from the New York Times, the author expresses his bafflement at how congress has not reauthorized the Trafficking Victims Protection Act which really inhibits the strength of the fight against human trafficking and slavery.

<span style="background-color: #efefef; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> Personal Commentary: Human Trafficking has always instilled me with fear and I honestly don't get why if there's an act out there that could potentially help put a stop to it, why congress wouldn't take immediate steps to renew it. It's disappointing to know that laws nowadays are more about convenience to the government.

<span style="background-color: #efefef; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 11px;">"The Fight Against Modern Slavery - NYTimes.com." //<span style="background-color: #efefef; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 11px;">The New York Times - Breaking News, World News & Multimedia //<span style="background-color: #efefef; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 11px;">. The New York Times, 21 Mar. 2012. Web. 29 Mar. 2012. <http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/22/opinion/the-fight-against-modern-slavery.html?ref=editorials>.

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In this informative editorial, the author is imploring that the White House accept the EPA's set of rules so that more steps can be taken to make our environment better.

Personal Commentary: Nothing can get better if no sacrifice is made and when it comes to our environment we are going to have to give up the idea of convenience for our own sake. The costs that were mentioned in the editorial will pale in comparison to the disaster that would be our environment will become if we don't take the necessary steps to improve.

<span style="background-color: #efefef; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 11px;">"Cleaner Fuels, Cleaner Cars - NYTimes.com." //<span style="background-color: #efefef; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 11px;">The New York Times - Breaking News, World News & Multimedia //<span style="background-color: #efefef; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 11px;">. The New York Times, 4 Apr. 2012. Web. 5 Apr. 2012. <http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/05/opinion/cleaner-fuels-cleaner-cars.html?_r=1&ref=editorials>.

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In this factual editorial, the author insists that not enough is being done in New York in terms of arrest to diminish marijuana usage in the streets by stating that in truth many of the arrests made are without cause.

Personal Commentary: Marijuana usage is so controversial because there are those that believe that it should be made legal. There is so much grief and war because of this plant, amongst others, that I earnestly believe people should make up their minds about it. Whether or not they make it legal or keep it illegal, law should really enforcement it or not even bother to keep it illegal.

<span style="background-color: #efefef; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 11px;">"Examining Marijuana Arrests - NYTimes.com." //<span style="background-color: #efefef; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 11px;">The New York Times - Breaking News, World News & Multimedia //<span style="background-color: #efefef; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 11px;">. The New York Times, 5 Apr. 2012. Web. 5 Apr. 2012. <http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/02/opinion/examining-marijuana-arrests.html?adxnnl=1&ref=editorials&adxnnlx=1333663942-NX0nSitkHT9gzazL7NKWFA>.