Current Events Final

1: The candidates were neck and neck for most of the race. The North Carolina ,midterm election was a close one the whole way, republican Thom Thillis was going up against democrat Kay Hagan. They both had practically the same tactic to get voters though Thom did more for the area than Kay. Thom Thillis was not expected to win, Kay Hagan was projected to win. Kay did not do as much around the area and didn't do as much advertising for her campaign. This resulted in an upset. Thom Thillis ended up pulling out a victory. This is an incredible upset and a surprise to me and everyone else. He didn't win by a lot but he still won.

2: The Ferguson incident in the country has become very controversial. There has been many acts of violence because of the decision. All these acts have a few things in common. They are the result of the jury decision not to indite Officer Wilson. Officer Wilson shot a teenage black male after he did not comply with Wilson's demands. African American people in Ferguson, Missouri feel like they were misrepresented in the case. They feel that Officer Wilson was let off because he was white and Micheal Brown is black. The people of the city started rioting because they did not like the decision. They started burning buildings and cars and getting very violent. I don't see the point of destroying your city because of it but i guess that's what they do. There weren't only riots in Ferguson, but there were ones in New York City, Los Angeles, and many other places.

3: Before Al Queada took responsibility for the attacks in Paris I already assumed it was them. Many of the attackers have been found. This was the worst terrorist attack for Paris in more than 50 years. The city and its people were in shock. Al-Qaeda has taken responsibility for attacks and threatened France with more violence.  Obama said,"The United States stands with you today, stands with you tomorrow." Everyone feels that we are all together and stand for freedom. This spirit of freedom will continue endlessly. This was made evident by a march and protest of 3 million people in France against terrorists. Many countries are there supporting with around 40 world leaders present. I know that the police are doing their best and working around the clock, but the risk is too high at the moment and the acts are very random and violent. I would not be going to Paris anytime soon even if i could.