Contemporary History 12/15/10

Juarez Counts 3000th Homicide of 2010
Ciudad Juarez, Mexico has marked 3000 homicides this year so far.
What do you think they can do to stop this?

South Korean Company Cleared in Deaths following Stem Cell Therapy
A company in South Korea is not charged after some patients have died following stem cell procedures.
Do you think that they should be charged?

Canadian Storm Strands Hundreds
Winter weather is hitting Canada hard, and over 300 people are stranded after what locals call the most brutal storm to hit the Ontario region in 25 years.
Why don't people just stay home instead of driving into these winter storms?

Contemporary History 12/6/10

United States
Cat Thrown in Dryer
Police are looking for a man that duct taped a cat, and threw him in the dryer.

What should his punishment be?

Germany
Tarantula Dealer Arrested
A tarantula dealer in germany is arrested after illegally sending spiders to different countries.  He will remain in jail till bond is met.

What should they do with the tarantulas?

Japan
Japan, U.S. begin joint military exercises
The United States and Japan are joining military exercises.  This is mainly to enhance the Japan and U.S. alliance.

Do you think that this is a good idea?