Current Events #1.4

1.What was the % of decrease in violent crime in the city of Austin AND what was the % of increase in violent crime in surrounding cities, according to the FBI?The crime decrease in Austin was 6%. The crime increase in surrouding cities was 7%.

2. How much does it cost on average in the United States for one year of child care for one kid, according to New America?On average, it costs the United States $9589 for one year of child care for one kid.

3. What are 2 tips to avoid being a victim of a crime at ACL this year?Two tips to aviod being a victim of a crime at ACL are to lock your car and take your keys with you and to safley obey all traffic rules.

4. What is wrong with JJ Watt?JJ Watt has an injured back and has to sit out for at least eight weeks of the season.

5. What are the two best suggestions, in your opinion, in the story "How to dress for the fest?"
In my opinion, the best suggestions to dress for the fest are wearing a comfortable and flowy two piece outfit, bring a small backpack, and almost no makeup. Wearing some makeup to make your eyes pop is a good idea, just aviod using powders.

6. Long response
The bill Obama tried to pass allowed families of 9/11 victims to "sue Saudi Arabia for any role in the plot." This was the first bill Obama tried to pass that was vetoed. After the bill was vetoed, Obama warned that the law "could be devestating to the Department of Defense and its service members, and there is no doubt that the consequences could be equally significant for our foreign affairs and intelligence communities." Senator Chuck Schumer supported the law because "it would allow the victims of 9/11 to pursue som esmall measure of justice, finally giving them a legal avenue to pursue foregin sponsors of the terrorist attack that took from them the lives of their loved ones." I agree that the override of the bill was a good idea. I think that citizens of the United States trying to sue another country would be unreasonable and it would negativley provoke foreign countires. I think there would definitley be repercussions for suing and/or winning a lawsuit against Saudi Arabia. It could begin something very big, dangerous, and disruptive. Especially with the new eection coming up, it would probably be best for the well being of the United States that we keep our foregin affairs civil and in control.