Obama's Immigration Reform Futile

President Obama will speak in Nevada this afternoon to pitch his ideas for immigration reform. He is expected to dicuss a 4-part plan which includes the registration of undocumented workers, running background checks, demanding illegal immigrants to pay back taxes and penalties and also advising them to learn English.

I believe President Obama's plan is futile and a way for democrats to maintain a grip on the 70 percent Latino voters who voted for Obama. There are 11 million undocumented immigrants in America. I am American and I have relatives who came to this country illegally and have worked and stayed out of trouble,  but not every immigrant follows that path when they come to America. The majority of them such as my mother's sister do witchcraft on innocent Americans  like me to keep them from getting a job and then cheat to become a U. S. citizen to avoid deportation.

I dissected President Obama's plan and none of the four parts are useful. The registration of undocumented workers will help law enforcement keep track of illegal immigrants, but with so many illegal immigrants afraid of the police, this is nearly impossible. Secondly, the running of background checks is a waste of time and money because the crimes that illegal immigrants have committed in their countries do not show up in these checks.

Next, the IRS will require more money to recruit more workers to ensure that illegal immigrants pay back taxes. This can be strenous with the rise of tax fraud every year. Last, illegal immigrants should learn English, but since the 1980s, Americans are being forced to become bilingual to secure good jobs, especially in Miami.

I believe that illegal immigrants should be deported and forced out. The American borders also need to be more secure. In addition, the U.S. sends billions of dollars to foreign countries and making easier for illegal immigrants to stay in America means that money is wasted in foreign aid and America's mission to spread democracy is undermined. After all, countries like Haiti have toppled dictatorships to have a democracy. In a democracy, the people vote and they request political change, not excape to another country.

Lastly, President Obama's idea will lead to the boat people phenomenon again: hundreds of people coming to American by boat, which is illegal.

Panetta Lifts Ban, Allowing Women to Fight

Defense Secretary Leon Panetta lifted the ban that prevented women from sevring in combat zones today. During a news briefing this afternoon, he said:

"Women represent over 15 percent of the force. The fact is they have become an integral part

This move comes after a recommendation from the Joint Chiefs of Staff this month and also after several other roles were open to women.

While this is a historic move, it is questionable because President Obama vowed to withdraw troops from Afghanistan before his presidency. In addition, it makes Americans think that other wars may be surfacing. This possibility could be supported by the launch of North Korean missiles and the leadership fo militant leaders such as President al-Assad and Ahminejad.

Women have penetrated areas such as basketball, soccer and politics, but critics argue that they are not physically tough enough to fight wars. I agree in part, but would add that women may not be psychologically tough enough to kill. According to statistics, women in the military are more prone to become pregnant than the general population and in instances where young children are soldiers in other countries, I believe women may suffer more psychologically. In fact, research has already shown that men struggle and suffer psychologically after killing children.

In addition, it brings the issue of rape into wars. Throughout history, armies have raped the women of opposing armies to humiliate and destroy their honor. Female soldiers will run a higher risk of being kidnapped and raped. Essentially, if women are allowed to fight, rape will resurface as a weapon of war.

Chris Tomlin Tops Billboard Album Sales

Chris Tomlin's new album, Burning Lights is the number one album on Billboard's Top 10. Tomlin's album sold 73,000 copies during the week of January 16 and outsold secular artists such as Bruno Mars, Lumineers and One Direction. This is Tomlin's first number one album on the Billboard top 200 and it is the fourth time that a Christian artist has received this recognition. Other artists who have accomphished this include Casting Crowns and Toby Mac.

This is an astounding feat for a Christian artist, but it comes as no surprise to me. Chris Tomlin is famous for songs such as "Amazing Grace," "Holy is the Lord," and "How Great is Our God."

He released his greatest hits album, "How Great Is Our God: The Essential Collection CD" last year.

Tomlin's new album features songs such as "Whom Shall I Fear," which is a song about God's constant protection. He also enlisted the help of Kari Jobe on "Crown Him" and rapper Lecrae on "Awake My Soul."

Blackberry's new Smartphone Goes on Sale by End of January

Blackberry was the phone of choice for executives and even presidents. However, the sale of the Blackberry declined as the iPhoone became increasingly popular. However, the creators of the Blackberry have created a new smartphone to regain its old customers, the Blackberry 10.

The Blackberry 10 is a smartphone with apps. Users will be able to download games, music, TV shows, vidoes, magazines and books.

The new smartphone will go on sale on Jan. 31.

TSA to remove body scanners

The Transportation Security Agency (TSA) introduced body scanners after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. The body scanners showed naked pictures of full clothed passengers as they walked throught the machines. These machines helped airport employees ensure that passengers were not hiding weapons and/or drugs in their body parts and belongings.

Since 2004, travellers have argued that their privacy was being violated. Critics also said that the body scanners violated the fourth amendment rights of passengers because the body scanners essentially searched them without a warrant.

The TSA enlisted a company called Rapiscan, to make the body scanners. But, after the company could not install privacy software in the machines by the deadline set by Congress, the TSA decided to remove all the machines.

While travellers will no longer feel violated at the airport because the TSA plans to remove the body scanners by June 1, 2013, passengers still have to walk through machines that show an outline of their body. This is expected to lead to faster lanes and better security.

Naked Photos in Jodi Arias' Trial Violate Privacy

Jodi Arias is facing the death penalty for killing her ex-boyfriend Travis Alexander, 30, in Arizona on June 4, 2008, just after five months of dating. As I watched HLN today, I was disgusted by the prosecution's use of the naked photos that Jodi and Travis took of each other. The photos were used to establish the fact that Jodi, 27, stabbed Travis 29 times, cut his throat and shot him in the face after having sex with him. While the camera captured three accidental photos which include a bloody Travis being dragged, I think that the naked photos do not prove whether the murder of Travis was self-defense or premeditated.

I think the photos violate the privacy of both parties. Jodi's actions alone proved that she premeditated the murder. On June 4, 2008, she arrived at Travis' house after renting a car from Budget. After driving from California, she arrived in Arizona and then around 5:31 pm, she allegedly attacked and killed Travis. Jodi washed the camera with the naked photos, but the images were restored. Police also revealed that the gun use dwas the same caliber as the gun owned by Jodi's grandparents. This information was presented to Jodi, who denied ever being at Travis' house in a police interview on July 15, 2008.

After Travis' death, Jodi left him four voice messages and then according to a Verizon technician who testified under oath, she hacked into his voice messages. However, Jodi did not stop there. She also stopped at her new lover, Ryan Burns' home in Salt Lake City after the murder on June 5.

Jodi Arias is the fourth woman on death row in Arizona, but that does not change the fact that she lied repeatedly. She first told detectives that she did not know who killed Travis and then later told them that Travis was killed by two ninjas while she escaped from his home.

Moreover, Travis told Dr. Hughes, a father figure that he feared that he would end up dead after Jodi slashed his tires in anger over their breakup. Jodi was also accused of stalking and sneaking into Travis' home.

The question that remains: If Jodi and Travis broke up, what was she doing at his home? Did Jodi intentionally have sex with Travis because she wanted to kill him?

Lance Armstrong's Confession Expected

USA Today released an article stating the Lance Armstrong will admit to doping or using drugs to win his many Tour de France titles. Speculation over the possibility that Armstron used drugs lingered for a long time, but he swore under oath that he did not use drugs and his drug use remained undetected  in testing. After defeating cancer, he created a foundation, Live Strong.

Shortly after the discovery that Armstrong used drugs, he stepped down from Live Strong. I believe that his confession is better late than never. I also believe that as a cancer survivor, Armstrong should continue his work with Live Strong.

U.S. Mint will not help economy, but will cause bipartisan chaos

President Barack Obama may release a U. S. minted trillion dollar coin. It is unsure whose face will appear on the coin. Some say Barack Obama, Speaker Boehner, Lady Liberty or Michael Phelps may appear on the coin.

Some say that this will help solve the national debt problem, but others say that it will do more damage and further halt and/or disrupt an agreement among Democrats and Republicans to solve the debt problem. Critics say it will also mock the American currency.

I believe that this may help the economy, but the timing, on the cusp of President Obama's inauguration is bad. This move may simply be for Obama's self-glorification.

Fiscal Cliff Decision Postponed

The Senate passed a bill today to postpone the fiscal cliff. This means that the cuts in things such as defense and Medicare are on hold and tax increases will be delayed for two months. CNN also reported that there will be three additional fiscal cliffs after the present one.

While the fiscal cliff seems to have been averted, it is still looming and the uncertainty among Americans is growing. The payroll tax holiday expired and that means that Americans will see smaller paychecks.

I am a proponent of a strong American economy, but I think that the Bush era tax cuts should have stayed the same and no new proposals should have been made. The new changes that have been proposed by President Obama will worsen the American economy and lead to more proverty if emergency unemployment benefits expire.

2013 And What It Means

Every new year makes way for new expectations. This year I asserted my American birth and my disgust for Haitians who do witchcraft by skipping my mother's pumpkin soup, a traditional dish that symbolized the emancipation of Haitians from slavery. I was very happy with my decision and it brought me much joy. I drank egg nog instead and plan to create my own New Year's tradition soon.

I received a letter in the mail from Kenneth Copeland Ministries about the meaning of the year 2013. Kenneth Copeland declared 2013 the year of great grace. Grace is God's unmerited favor and it is something that can destroy all of our enemies plans. This year, I am expecting victory over my enemies and justice for their many sins.

The postcard had two messages which were inspired by the Holy Spirit and written as messages from God. The first message on the right said:

Stay where you are. Stay steady. Your greatest blessing ever is at hand. No one can stop my plan for you. It's a Blessed plan. Stay on my word. Stay strong in faith. Insist on walking in my commandment of love. No devil, no geovernment, no man can curse what I have blessed. Believe that. KNow that. You belong to me-not to the world!

The second message on the left said:

I am teaching you grace. Keep it on your mind throughout 2013 and beyond. Never, ever let it go! The thing that I cna do that is exceeding aboundantly above all you can ask or think is to make all grace abound toward you, and that's what is happening for you and for your country, right now. Be blessed! Enjoy my grace. It's yours!