Hye Min Shin
AP Government
December 21, 2014

Two N.Y.P.D. Officers Are Killed in Brooklyn Ambush; Suspect Commits Suicide

On December 21, another police murder case has been recorded in Brooklyn, NY. Ismaaiyl Brinsley, who expressed his disdain about Eric Gardner and Micheal Brown cases, pulled out a gun and shot two police men: Wenjian Liu and Rafael Ramos, sitting in the car. After shooting them in their heads and upper bodies which killed the officers right away, Brinsley made a run and eventually committed a suicide. 

Though Mayor Bill de Blasio, who previously allowed anti-police protests to continue, expressed his sympathy and condolences to these men, N.Y.P.D. severely criticized and blamed him for this tragic event. As Mayor made his way to the "anews" conference, numerous police officers turned their backs on him, facing the walls. Patrick Lynch, the head of the Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association, claimed, “That blood on the hands starts on the steps of City Hall, in the office of the mayor.” 

The tension between police and protesters is increasing everyday. I believe this problem is negatively affecting innocent people all around the nation and harming the national security as a result. Yes, policemen have been forceful in previous cases and protesters can attempt to change the system. However, use of violence is not a good way to do so, in my opinion. Now, police may take grudge and become more unyielding and violent.
This issue may be discussed in future elections. I believe the Democrat and the Republican parties will be split, with Democrats siding with the protesters and the Republicans siding with the police force. If it ever becomes an issue, voter turnout for midterm elections may rise since states are responsible of their police management.

Citation
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/21/nyregion/two-police-officers-shot-in-their-patrol-car-in-brooklyn.html?action=click&contentCollection=U.S.&region=Footer&module=MoreInSection&pgtype=Blogs

‘Superbugs’ Kill India’s Babies and Pose an Overseas Threat

Hye Min Shin
December 14
AP Government

‘Superbugs’ Kill India’s Babies and Pose an Overseas Threat

In India, thousands of babies are dying due to "superbugs" that have grown resistance to antibiotics. Because people in India are exposed to filthy living conditions, they tend to contract diseases and bacteria easily. Due to prevalence of diseases, pharmaceutical companies sell antibiotics to anyone, without prescriptions. As a result, mutated bacteria that could resist antibiotics spread throughout India, killing thousands. Babies, who lack strong immune system, appear to be a common target. This poses a threat to the national security since spread of antibiotic resistant bacteria could threaten people all around the world and could lead to deaths of millions. In order to prevent this phenomenon, companies are advised to, “crack down on inappropriate antibiotic use in developing countries” and limit or stop “India’s industrialized animal husbandry, where antibiotics are widespread." Dr. Paul, chief of pediatrics at India Institute and the leader of research strongly believes Indian government should enforce more regulations regarding people’s sanitation and public health. 

I believe this problem is very concerning since these "Superbugs" could spread and kill people all around the world. For a problem that has such simple solution: improve sanitation and provide safe drinking water, the consequences seem to harsh. I hope people will help tackle this problem down before it becomes a national conflict. I wish another 3rd party regarding national health could rise and demonstrate to public how important it is to fix health threatening problems in other nations. 

Citation

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/04/world/asia/superbugs-kill-indias-babies-and-pose-an-overseas-threat.html