Alex Bellah

National: Larry Burkhead

Summary: Larry Birkhead said this past Tuesday on Larry King Live that he is planning on suing the Rita Cosby for putting fictional facts in her book on Anna Nicole Smith’s death. Larry King has said that the sources that Cosby got her information from were from people that had never met Anna or him. Cosby wrote in her book that there was alleged videotape of Larry Birkhead and Howard K. Stern (Smith’s lawyer) having an affair. Birkhead denied this to be false and said, “If I were Rita Cosby, I'd be very concerned."

Opinion. Larry Birkhead has a right to do what he is doing. If I were in his position I would be taking the same action. It is not right for anyone to print falsehood about any one person. Also before you print something make sure your sources are reliable, which obviously Rita Cosby did not.
International: Man sets himself on fire

International: Man sets himself on fire

Summary: A Romanian Immigrant (whose name has not been released) set himself on fire in Madrid, Spain last Tuesday. He drenched himself in gasoline and then set flame to himself to dramatize money to return home. His wife and daughter watched helplessly as he was screaming in agony as his flesh was being burned. Police tried to swat out the fire but ripped what was left of his pants off. When the fire had been seized they dragged the naked man away. His daughter said that they were in Spain because they were promised work and housing and when they found out that it was bogus they scrapped up metal and cans to save money. When they finally got enough money to go home they were refused tickets.

Opinion: No matter what you are trying to emphasize afflicting pain on yourself is no way to do it. No one should torture himself or herself for any reason. I believe what the government did to them was wrong and that they were treated unfairly. When the government makes a promise (or anyone for that matter) should stick to what they promised. This family was tricked and they did nothing wrong. They should have been allowed to go back home with no question.