Current Events Quiz 2.2

1. In Monday's paper the lead story on the front page was about bond supporting affordable housing. Why do you think that the city should or should not pass an additional bond this year to help build more affordable housing?

I think that the city should pass a bond this year. If passing an additional bond will help more people, then I think it should be done. The affordable housing keeps many people safe and off the streets, which is a good thing.

2. In Monday's paper the top story in the Life and Arts section is called "It's back to the basics". Why would or would you not like to participate in an adventure race like the ones described in the story?

I would not like to participate in adventures like that. Those types of activities were considered normal back in the day and almost everybody had to things like that to survive. I wouldn't want to do those activities because I don't need to to survive. I see why people would want to, though. It seems very tough and it takes a strong person to do that.

3. In Monday's paper, on the second page of the Life and Arts section is a regular column called "Like a Local". The main part of the story is about a woman who wrote a book. The story goes on with a list of Becky Murphy's favorite places to go in Austin. Write a short paragraph in that same style about a favorite place you like to go.

Iron Cactus, in downtown Austin, has one of the best brunch buffets in the city. My favorite thing there, the chocolate fountain. The restaurant has an upstairs balcony with a pretty overview of the streets.

4. In Tuesday's paper, on page A8 there is a story about two Utah men who pushed an ancient rock formation off its foundation. Do you think the men should be prosecuted? WHY OR WHY NOT.

I think that the men should be prosecuted. What they did is unacceptable. They claim that they're sorry, but in the video, they're laughing and dancing. I don't think they feel bad for what they did, which is sad because that rock was over 170 million years old.

5. In Tuesday's paper in the Business section on page B7, there is a story titled "Report: 15% of younger Americans idle. In a paragraph tell me your reactions to that story.

That story really opened my eyes, because I had no idea so many people were out of school and work. It's sad that some people aren't motivated enough to make a good life for themselves. It's a good thing that some young people are trying to get help with looking for work, though. These are the most important years of peoples lives that determine our future.

6. In Wednesday's paper on the front page, there is a story title "Officer in shooting abruptly retires". Should the officer have been able to retire, and receive a full pension after the incident (please note he was able to buy additional years to get his full pension)? WHY OR WHY NOT.

I think that he should have been able to receive his full pension. Even though bad things happen, he worked for the city for so many years and deserves to receive it.

7. In Wednesday's paper in the Metro and State section, the lead story is about a stolen laptop. Do you worry about your private information getting out to the public? WHY OR WHY NOT.

I don't really worry about my information getting out to the public. I'm a private person and don't put my business out there for people to see. I am also careful who I give my information to.