Current Events Quiz 2.4

1. Who is the new UT Athletic Director, or what school did he come from (first or last name)?

Steve Patterson

2. Did the affordable housing bond pass?

Yes

3. Why is the county about to pay almost $50,000 to move a tree?

The tree was dangerously low to the ground and near the road.

4. What is the 15th state to allow gay marriage?

Illinois

5. What country just launched a mission to Mars?

India

Answer the questions below, please write at least a paragraph (3-5 sentences):

REMINDER - Some of you are not writing enough here. A single sentence isn't enough. I expect you to expand upon your writing. If you think you have written enough, you haven't, write more. Be sure to answer WHY you think something.

1. A Miami Dolphin football player, named Richie Incognito, was just suspended this week from the team for allegedly bullying a teammate, named Jonathan Martin, so much that Martin walked out in the middle of the day just before practice and has not returned to the team. Feedback from the league has been mixed. Some former players say that this kind of thing should never happened and that the severity of the bullying went way over the line, while others say that Martin needed to deal with the situation behind closed door and that he is a "sissy" and a "tattletale". Do you think that professional football players should be held do a different standard when it comes to these types of incidents because its a "Mans" sport or not? WHY? (MAKE SURE TO ANSWER WHY?) Do you think that Incognito should be allowed to play again? WHY? Do you think the other Dolphin players will welcome Martin back to the team with open arms? WHY?

I don't think football players should be held to a higher standard because it's a "Mans" sport because the way you handle situations like these, never changes throughout life. People are bullied and people respond in all different ways depending on who you are. The way Jonathan Martin reacted is acceptable because that is who he is. Bullying isn't a good thing no matter who you are, so someone shouldn't have to be forced to go through it or be called a "sissy" if they are upset and try and do something about it. I think Incognito should be allowed to play again under the circumstances that he won't continue to bully anyone. I think this because if he realizes what he's doing is wrong, and knows the second he bullies someone he will be banned from playing, he hopefully won't do it again. I think some of the players may accept Martin back to the team but others will inevitably look down on him or look at him as weak. I think this because this debate wouldn't be going on if there wasn't a side that disagreed with Martins actions.