New York Times 2/17

For Paterson Confidant, Fast Rise and Questions
First of all is an interesting profile piece on New York Director of Executive Services, David W. Johnson. This was an interesting article because it feels like a rags to riches stories, even though it never says that Johnson was ever poor. What it does say though is that he's from a poor family but Johnson is from Harlem and was convicted of multiple crimes. Johnson's troubled past and rough upbringing make this profile all the more novel. Reading this article inspires the reader because Johnson is a human trying his hardest not only to improve his life but the lives of all New York citizens. rawr

Even Before Filming, Kennedy Series Stirs Anger
The History Channel's newest mini-series, "The Kennedys," is stirring up a lot of a drama and I can see where it's coming from. Presidents personal lives are always a touchy subject and after they leave office their personal life should be just as open as any other Americans. The problem here is that the writers are making up events or tweaking events. Couldn't they just say that the series is "loosely" based off the life JFK and change names to make it less controversial. This anger is all based off politics and people thinking other people are trying to slur their party. If that's true, than it's a project that should stop now, but I don't think "The Kennedys" is about slandering anyone.