Criticism #1

Michael D. Tanner created an article called "The fairy tale on spending cuts" that is posted on the CNN website. His article touches on federal government spending cuts and talks about the consequences of if they do approve the decision to cut federal government speding budget and how the amount of spending will increase with every year that goes by regardless of the fact if they cut spending or not.  Tanner even goes on to say in 2023 the federal government will spend $2.39 trillion more than it does today. He also say that the spending cut was suppose to be for $85 million, but the federal government borrows up to $85 million every 28 days so that extra cut that is suppose to be taken out will be taken out in later years rather than right now. In reality they are only cutting 1.2% of the government spending budget. Medicaid, Medicare, and social sec will not be included in those cuts, so people who are enrolled in those programs will not have to worry about their programs changing due to the new budget. he also predicts that government spending destroys more jobs over the long run than it creates. Because the way that we create jobs is through taxes and borrowing money, so in order for new jobs to be created the private sector has less resources to put into creating jobs. They won't have enough money to invest in jobs because they'll be to worried about putting that money into something else. I don't think they necessarily need to make budget cut , but what they should do is try to figure out which programs and parts of our nation that truely needs of the money.

Tanner, Michael D., and The Opinions Expressed in This Commentary Are Solely Those of Michael D. Tanner. "The Fairy Tale on Spending Cuts." CNN. Cable News Network, 22 Feb. 2013. Web.

Blog Stage 2

The article I decided to cover was about stalker drones that could see through walls, look through windows, and read lips. I agree with Thomas Hartmann, allowing drones to fly freely is violating or fourth and fifth amendment right. We have a right to do what we please inside our homes without having to worry if someone's watching with a drone. Hartmann also explains how our law enforcement already have helicopters, GPS systems, and also phone taps. Why do we need drones? I don't think anyone should be watched behind closed doors. Its like a creepy peeping-Tom except their allowed to peep. What ever you do behind walls should be no one else's business except yours, unless you give them a legitimate reason while you're out in public. I recommend everyone read up a little more on this matter (I will also do the same). I had no idea anything so extreme could be legalized.