An American's Privacy

A U.S. citizen’s privacy is among many controversial issues to deal with while living in America. Is our government really taking and listening to our information and would it be better if they didn’t? I agree with this post and am baffled about Edward Snowden’s reveal. I’m not a criminal nor have a record but I, personally, like my privacy. There needs to be boundaries with this, the NSA should not have this much access to our lives. Yes I know this is for our nation’s protection but what if that personal information gets into the wrong hands?

Safety vs. Lesbian/Gay Discrimination: What's More Important?

Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas has a message for the lesbian and gay community: "Be grateful, gays of America. Instead of being potentially denied services at your local restaurant, you could be living in Iran, where they execute gays." Senator Cotton claims that his statement is based off religious freedom and hostility from Iran. He advocates that religion should be put into play when on the issue of lesbian and gay rights, considering that religious freedom is in an amendment therefore U.S. citizens have a right to be against gays. This doesn't mean gays should be scrutinized; people should just not pay them any mind. Lesbians and gays will be okay; it's not like it's the 1950s and one race wants to eliminate another. Minorities had it way worse. On the topic of the hostility from Iran should be made bigger because the U.S. doesn't need to be fighting with anyone, let alone a country that possesses a nuclear bomb. You may call me inconsiderate, inhumane, or whatever you would like but I think the U.S. people should be worrying about protection rather than if another human being can't be helped at a local restaurant (unless it's a race issue). Though discrimination should not be used for any types of people, there are better things to worry about.