Save Darfur

Anybody heard of it? There is mass genocide going on in Sudan. Two rebel groups against the Sudanese Government. Over 14 villages have been completely destroyed. The death rates are awful. It is incredible the amount of damage thats been done.

To learn more, go to http://www.savedarfur.org/

What we take for Granted

So, being a teen in America, Ive noticed some things lately. None of us realize how much we truly have. In the republican south, these are the things commonly expected: Beautiful High School with the top teachers in the area. A nice car, at least a lexus if BMW is completely out of the question. Designer shoes, purses, jewelry. Small city government, led by all the richest people. Huge houses with columns, courtyards, pools, cabanas. I ,personally, live in the poorer area. And I am so very thankful for everything I have! How couldnt I? I have a great shcool, a warm, moderately sized house, wonderful friends and family, and plenty of food to go around. I am so very thankful for the cards fate has dealt me. So many of my peers complain, and it just drives me crazy. People in America are starving, living on the cold streets, and you're upset because your mother took your freakin IPHONE away from you?? My generation is so spoiled.