Depressing news stories…
Posted on July 17th, 2008 by John U. Seed
I had to take my wife to the hospital yesterday afternoon, so I wasn’t able to watch the news stories as closely as I usually do. Therefore, when I logged in this morning, I found lots of stories that I need to comment on.
Such as:
- A CNN reporter, critical of the Transportation Security Agency’s 9/11 watch list, has found that he has been put on the list - Seems like the TSA is being vindictive.
- A story on how Gitmo detainees are pushed to the edge - They are subjected to the same tortures that got other world leaders put on trial for war crimes.
- The U.S. is facing a global financial crisis - The collapse of the economy seems to be unavoidable now. I wonder if the people in the Great Depression saw things like this coming…
- Fox Business Channel analyst Jonathan Hoenig says serving others is “un-American” - I certainly hope not!
- Over 8,000 military veterans died waiting for health care - I remember a story about some veteran who, when he wasn’t treated for a bad infection by the VA had to take his neighbor’s dog’s antibiotics. When he was finally treated for his infection, the doctor was surprised he was still alive.
- Hurricane Katrina supplies went to casinos - I also remember casinos getting funds that were supposed to go to residents for rebuilding
- Another story about how the U.S. financial system is crashing
There were a few more, but it’s too depressing to go on…
Tags: 9/11, crime, crimes, economy, great depression, health, health care, torture, veteran, veterans, world
