It’s a topic which has been in the news on and off over the last few years, but the feud between Israel and the surrounding Arab nations has lasted decades longer. Most Israelis and Palestinians favor a “two-state” policy whereby Palestine would become its own independent state alongside Israel. The drawback is that many Israelis residing in the West Bank and Gaza Strip refuse to give up their land to form such a state. The other option is a “single-state” policy where the entire region (Israel, West Bank, Gaza Strip, etc.) would become a bi-national state… supposedly with “equal rights.” If politics has taught us anything, it has to be the fallibility of “equal rights” clauses. No wonder the latter option is less popular. 
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Ironically, I’m probably the last person who would support an Indian-American in a presidential race, but after the 2008 outcome, the Republican party has been left in shambles. Our reputation has been tainted with a lackluster image of failed policies as the ever-so-liberal Capitol Hill and White House continue to scare me with their future plans. Even though the 2008 presidential election basically came down to a popularity contest, it’s disturbing how many individuals (and no offense, but mainly those of African-American descent) voted for Obama for extraneous reasons. They supported McCain’s views, but picked Obama because he’s… well… who knows why?
I’m tired. Tired of political ethics. Tired of civil negotiations. Tired of people who are content with the idea that “everything will work out.” Tired of everyone wanting to be politically correct as to not hurt anyone’s delicate feelings. These aforementioned practices are routinely found in our political system and may pertain to a “civilized society”, but when it comes down to handling terrorists, the term “cruel and unusual punishment” sounds awfully good right about now. So let my cynicism begin…
I have nine months left to figure out a way to take a big bite out of what will become a heavy financial burden on my household - the cost of medical school. In earning money, I’ve always followed the “smart and efficient” path rather than performing grueling amounts of hard work. Though both routes have their pros and cons, with the current, world-wide economic situation, I’ve decided to take advantage of it by once again by investing in the stock market.
From “Old Sparky” to the modern day lethal injection, the death penalty has been used for many years as a way of putting away convicts banished to death row. However, is it fair for our judicial system to deem a person worthy of suffering such a fate? What if the convict is genuinely sorry for his crime (ie, murder), are we, as compassionate human beings, allowed to give him a second chance?
