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l33tminion) wrote2009-01-10 08:12 pm
l33tminion) wrote2009-01-10 08:12 pm
Yet Another Depressing News Post
Looks like the UN Security Council passed a resolution in favor of a Gaza cease-fire after all on Friday, with the US abstaining. On the other hand, looks like Congress will be passing an "all in favor of Israel killing whoever the hell they want" resolution, with Dennis Kucinich and Ron Paul the only ones against.
I've also been following the story of Oscar Grant, shot in the back by transit police when he was lying helpless, face-down on the floor, in front of a bunch of witnesses, some of whom were on the train and thus got away with video recordings of the crime. Needless to say, people were angry although it seems that rioting has been minimal. I certainly hope that Johannes Mehserle, the officer responsible, is charged with second-degree murder.
Just posting what's on my mind... Now go play this and cheer up, I guess.
I've also been following the story of Oscar Grant, shot in the back by transit police when he was lying helpless, face-down on the floor, in front of a bunch of witnesses, some of whom were on the train and thus got away with video recordings of the crime. Needless to say, people were angry although it seems that rioting has been minimal. I certainly hope that Johannes Mehserle, the officer responsible, is charged with second-degree murder.
Just posting what's on my mind... Now go play this and cheer up, I guess.