Also, you have the opportunity to work on your paper assignment (click the link if you lost your directions) if you so choose. I have posted some links in the right-hand column of the the blog that might help. Please feel free to email me with any questions! Aim to have a draft ready by Friday January 7th.
And for those of you with curious minds, watch the below clips from The Daily Show, and if you're interested in a couple extra points, comment with your thoughts on the Zadroga Bill. What is a filibuster? Why can't this bill pass? What is the senate prioritizing? What is your reaction? Do you think Stewart's coverage was fair? What do you think of the 9/11 first responders' commentary?
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I think that the Zadroga Bill is a good idea for those who have ailments from responding to the 9/11 attacks. A filibuster is a speech that deliberately holds up the passing of legislature. This Bill cannot pass because of a GOP filibuster that is claiming that this would be an overreach of the government. The Senate was formerly prioritizing a tax cut for Americans who make over $200,000. Stewart's coverage was fair because this is a Bill that should be passed without question. I think that the responder's commentary was justified in the sense that they are representing themselves and every other individual who needs financial support for medical care.
ReplyDeleteAs John Stuart said the Zadroga Bill only has the potential to benefit people. Those who worked to save lives on 9/11 should have all they need to keep themselves healthy, especially when the ailments they have are attributed to spending countless hours on ground zero in the aftermath of the worst terrorist attack in our nations history. A filibuster is when representatives from one or more parties speak to hinder progress in either house of congress. In most cases this happens when legislation is to be voted on. In this case the senate's priority is the tax cut they proposed for those making more than $200,000 annually. Why the Senate feels the need to do this while there are still so many problems in the country is beyond my comprehension. It is important that we protect the welfare of those who protect the people in my opinion.
ReplyDeleteI think that the Zadroga Bill should be passed and I don’t feel that the senate should be able to just filibuster a bill like that because it affects so many families. The first responders were there for months after 9/11 just doing their job, so it only makes sense to honor them and ones who have passed because of the terrible conditions. A filibuster is the result of a legislative branch or member postponing or forgoing a certain bill. The senate is prioritizing taxes. They are saying that the holidays are coming and it’s necessary that they have time with their family although that wasn’t the fact after 9/11. I don’t think that is fair, why is okay for the senate to say that they need a break but first responders of 9/11 can wait while there wealth diminishes. I think Stewart’s coverage was a little bit biased but he is right and this law should pass so it’s okay. I think the 9/11 first responders commentary added more sympathy to their case and shows how much all people involved in 9/11 could have serious injury or illnesses that should be taken care of.
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