Friday, May 13, 2016

BRING BACK UBER/LYFT

I am writing upon my classmate, Myriam Cisse's post, "Transportation network companies: Yes!". In her post, she talks about the struggle to keep Uber in our city. Myriam wrote this post during the Prop 1 campaign, and now Uber is completely out of Austin. I'm sure Myriam and I are not the only ones who are shocked that Prop 1 did not conquer a win. This lost should make us ALL question our government. How can something that provided safety, jobs, and a great overall experience for all of us citizens be taken away? All of us relied on Uber/Lyft for many reasons; transportation to work, school, the airport, and Downtown; eliminate drinking and driving; convenience on time, location, and affordable expenses; job opportunities;  and a 100% friendly environment satisfaction. Taxis do the complete opposite and are kinda like the "Dark Ages".

Wednesday, May 11, 2016

Bathroom Law = Donald Trump's Hair

We all can agree that the "bathroom law" in North Carolina has been the center of attention in all mainstream media nationwide for some time now, but even more-so this week. In response, the U.S. Justice Department warned the state for violating the federal law by discriminating sex; however, the Obama administration did not scare North Carolina's Governor, Pat McCrory. On Monday, Gov McCrory filed a petition against the Justice Department for this.

North Carolina has created an unnecessary law that has also created much unnecessary attention. Where and how did this become such a problem? Transgenders have been around for a long time, but all of a sudden they are viewed to be potentially "dangerous" and titled as "molesters"? The fact that federal leaders like Gov McCrory have given innocent people such harsh titles which brings fear in those newly, discriminating citizens who are boycotting in support of the "bathroom law". I firmly believe this has to be the most ridiculous thing happening, along with Donald Trump's horrible hair.