U.S. House member loses his cool

Apparently Cythnia Mckinney(Who served in the democrat House of Representatives) and Christopher Shays(Who served in the republican House of Representatives) has committed actions that has affected their outcome in the primaries. In Christopher Shays's case, he lost control of himself and started to take out his anger on one of the officers that he believed that didn't make a better enough effort for his connections. Christopher Shays's explosion consisted with profanity and touching the officer's nametag. "Later, the Republican issued a statement with his apology. And he said he hopes to meet with the officer he accosted to express his regrets when Congress reconvenes next week." Obviously, he immediately proposed an apology for his action and if he were to meat the officer again, he would display his deepest apologies. For a U.S. House member to over-react like this, the possibility of his position being denied may become a chance. People would see and feel awkward for a House member to explode and not be calm.
In Cythnia's case, she allegedly struck an officer with her cellphone because he stopped her at a gate. "A grand jury declined to indict her but, politically, she was toast." It seems that her political career seems to be over because of this incident. Her case seems to be more serious than that of Christopher Shays's, that is why Shay barely won his re-election. Thought this over-reaction is uncalled for, people should still view the members of the house just as regular people. People seem to highlight these attributes just to go in favor for the party they are with. Otherwise, this article to me personally does not have any purpose except for revealing that the members of the house are normal people.

This article is found at Los Angeles Time

Bush Sends Anti-Steroid Pact to Senate

"President Bush asked the Senate to swiftly approve an agreement ratified by more than 70 nations to fight the use of steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs in sports." There was a statement on thursday by the White house implying that their agreement's principle already reflects U.S. law and policy. Basically White House press secretary Dana perino is stating our nation is going to solidify our place as worldwide leader in ridding athletes of drug use due to our ratification of the convention. "U.S. Olympic Committee CEO Jim Scherr said he appreciated Bush's support." Obviously for majority of the U.S. to support this, Bush is going to take action to gain popularity. This is suppose to help control international competitions like Olympics and Pan American Games. The White House states that this convention is supposedly a walkthrough in strengthening their policies against performance enhancing drugs.

"The use of performance-enhancing drugs by elite athletes sets a dangerous example for millions of young Americans, encouraging young people to take grave risks with their health and safety" I personally agree with this action that Bush is taking. Not only is this action an improvement for his figure, but a better direction for U.S. Pro athletes that utilizes performance-enhancement drugs is not only cheating, but hurting themselves. This article is worth reading because of the purpose of this pact is considered to be important and better for the U.S.

This article was found at The Austin American Statesman