Police Brutality: Cassandra Feuerstein

On March 10th, Cassandra Feuerstein was arrested for DUI and was brought in to the  Skokie, Illinois Police Station. Complying with police orders, Feuerstein remained in her cell and after a few minutes asked officers if she could call her husband and children to inform them of her situation. Feuerstein was called out of the cell by Officer Michael Hart, and after a short while can be seen being violently thrown across the cell and face first into a concrete bench. The blow broke multiple bones in Feuerstein's face, causing her to collapse, unconscious and bleeding profusely from the nose and mouth. As a result of her injuries, Feuerstein required reconstructive facial surgery and a titanium plate inserted into her cheek. In this video, Officer Hart demonstrates the consequences of unchecked power in the police system. He abused his power as an officer of the law to physically harm a complying woman for no apparent reason. Hart's actions were malicious and he should be punished accordingly. To this day, 10 months after the incident, Hart has not been charged.

Laura Szendri

I read the story of Laura Szendri's murder, and though the murderer was shy of eighteen, I am glad he was tried as an adult.  Though this is my opinion and it may not be shared by all, I believe that the murderer committed a crime in which he negated any chance of being seen as a child under the law.  It is my belief the judge made a good decision, as the crime committed was not childish or mischievous; it was malicious and insidious.  I think that one who takes another's life should pay consequences regardless whether or not they are under eighteen; they have stolen life from the victim and a loved one from those who were close to the victim.

Cameras on School Bus

Langley School District considers cameras on full bus fleet
http://www.news1130.com/2013/10/30/langley-school-district-considers-cameras-on-full-bus-fleet/

  From this article, it provides reasons to have cameras on school bus in Langley School District. Personally, I do not agree having cameras on school bus, since cameras are expensive, and it would be taxpayers who pays for cameras. More commonly, there would be students who can be witness when a crime or offence is commit, even though students might not be able to provide "good" evidences, but at least, they have a better understanding of the situation. Also, video taping on school bus would not be checked all the time, it might be a waste of resources. As states in the article, cameras on school bus also violate student's privacy right. Even if cameras could enhance safety of the students, but it can not to be guaranteed. It is better to teach students to self defend, because it could have be a life long lesson, and apply to different circumstances. Having cameras on school bus may not benefit the society as a whole, and may be easily damage by the students.