Dram Shop Act

I found it very interesting and informative the blog that Danny Cortez wrote about the "Dram Shop Act." I agree with Danny Cortez opinion that he stated in his blog. I believe bartenders jobs includes making sure there customers are being treated well and knowing when to stop serving them drinks. Serves are trained to make sure they are giving the best customer server to their customers but there are some obsessive clues when you know someone had to much drink. As a young adult we should know what are limits are when it comes to drinking and a bartender shouldn't be put to blame, lost their certification or received fines for the mistake of someone else's. As an adults we should take responsible for our own actions and suffer the consequences that comes along with. If you know your going to be drinking you need to either find a designated driver or just have a drink or two and that's it. I know weekends may get busy but hopefully some bartenders can notice those who are in toxic and stop serving drinks. People drinking know what their limit are when it comes to drinking. Placing the blame on a bartender because you couldn't control your self and that it would be fun to drink and drive is just ridiculous to me. As an adult you knew what you were doing and getting yourself into when you know you had enough to drink and can't even focus or function probably.

Wendy Davis Ad.

Rick Perry vs. The World Texas blog of Monday, October 10, 2014 carries a blog written by Evan with the heading Wendy Davis is a Karl Rove plant. The blog begins with comparing Karl Rove who is an American Republican political consultant and policy advisor, and Wendy Davis who is a canidate running for governor in Texas. The author expresses his beliefs by saying Wendy Davis is being orchastrated by Karl Rove in her candidacy. The author explains how Davis has sucked money out of competitive districts and how Davis is the worst possible candidate imaginable to win latino swing votes. Author explains how Davis will most likely get the Latinos who are strongly identified as Democrats but in the end will certainly not drive turnout from disaffected democrats. Due to her primary loss in south Texas counties. And how she couldn't even get Latinos to vote for her over a no-name in the primary. Author Evan ends his blog with how bad Davis's wheelchair ad was not only ridiculous but also destroyed any chance Leticia Van de Putte had of getting traction. Karl Rove was know for False information and avoiding important debates, and author Evan is point is to show how Wendy Davis is candidany portrays Karl Rove. Evans main audience is people for Wendy Davis, so he can open their eyes to her flaws as a runner up for governor. Author Evans is a graduate from rice University who has been writer and blogger for years.

Truancy plan can reduce prison flow

On Friday, September 19, 2014, the San Antonio Express News published an article titled Truancy plan could reduce prison flow. School districts in Bexar County are trying to lead students in the right path to graduate, by minimizing school districts' loss of state attendance funding. Bexar County tries on these new strategies while other Texas schools witness how this will play out. One great outcome this plan can provide is by giving students another chance in having a clean record and good resumes so they can start their adults lives in the right path instead of having a small mistake they once did in high school affect them in their near future. Truant students will still face disciplinary measures if they don't take this serious. This process is not free and parent involvement can lead to success for this plan. In order to be in this plan the student and their parents will have to sign formal agreements. This plan is also beneficial to the state and parents because it can be expensive and time-consuming coming to court for missing school. Rey Saldana, who develop the plan feels that this can help reduce the number of students who end up in prison with widespread support. I personally think this is a great opportunity for students to have a second chance in going through the right path in finishing high school. I don't think by making some bad choices such as skipping class should affect someones goals that they may have in the future. The only concern I have is students taking advantage of this plan, I believe there should be consequences for those who do break this plan. I think as a teenager we do things for fun and don't really take things serious or see how some of our mistake can have consequences. I can personally say I view things much differently now then when I was in high school. I take things more serious and am more aware of my actions. Hopefully this plan can have a positive impact and eventually have other school be part of this as well.

Texas Voter ID Law

On September 3, 2014 Texas Public Radio publish an article titled Texas Voter ID Law To Trial. The article first stated that in 2011 Texas required voters to show proof of ID which was needed to prevent voter fraud. But in 2012 the federal court in Washington D.C. ruled against the state because Texas was unable to show that it will not be decimated against blacks and Latinos. Shortly after in 2013 Texas officials decided they will start using the ID requirements. This law brings the issue that it decimates blacks and Latinos voters, because they are less luckily to not have a valid photo ID. This issue affects voters who are willing to vote but don't have a valid ID. But it is said that this law is needed to install confidence in the electoral system in the upcoming election and many more. I chose this article because I think it has some type of affect for voters and being able to get there point across by voting, especially since there is an election coming up soon. I personally do think it a good idea to have IDs required when it comes to voting but I also think there should be some type of system that helps people to be able to vote if they don't have a valid ID.