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Valentine’s Day as part of the “Romantic Industrial Complex”
I believe that Valentines Day has become a very Hallmark holiday. I think that it is mainly to sell things like chocolate, roses, and cards. All of those things normally would not make too much money if it was just any other day in the year. This year it was estimated that 17.6 billion was spent world wide on presents and that most of the actual cards were just women. This intrigues me, I think that women buy cards for Valentines day so that they do not look bad. I think that the only real reason they get something for their other is so that they do not seem selfish, and make it seem like it is a holiday just for women. This is even though we all know that it true is. Valentines day is a money making holiday, we may see it as the love and hearts, but big companies like Macy's and Kay Jewelers see it as dollar signs. Men are always forced into buying things on this day, and not just for their lover. They have to purchase things for their mothers their daughters etc. and those companies see it as a major opportunity. To be completely honest, who can blame them? They didn't start this, all that they are doing is taking advantage of something that was already going on.

Musicians and the concept of “selling out” - MIA’s Superbowl Halftime appearance
It's a sad day for M.I.A.'s career. As annoying as her gimmickry is, it seems like she has 'finally given up', and she is finally trying to get mainstream famous so that she can make a little bit of her own cash, instead of having to live off her billionaire boyfriends money. I cannot believe that so many celebrity's do this, they should be role models. They are the people who represent our culture, our nation when they are broadcasted. Many of them are sellouts or drug addicts, when they should be better. They are the people the world sees whenever a music video or movie comes out, they should be able to control themselves or be kicked out of the game. To be honest, why do people care about them. They are just regular people that have a job and a life. I truly do not see what the big deal is about these people. They always are on TV on TMZ or ET, but why do people care? Why do they try so hard to see what they are doing every second? Why do people pick apart at them and try to find  every flaw? We are all human, we all have flaws and make mistakes, why are theirs so much more important than mine? People go to prison every day, get accused for murder and they didn't come up with a TV show where they just tell stories about them.

Opinion on PA Gun Law from Philly.com
From a legal and financial standpoint, trying to pass such laws are a waste of taxpayer money.  According to the UFA, only the Commonwealth of PA has the right to create gun laws. We’ve seen cities and municipalities all over the state try to overstep this law by introducing “Lost or Stolen” firearms laws in the past few years and all end with a big cost to taxpayers due to court costs and attorney fees. York City even considered trying to implement a similar law but realized that it was fruitless.  And even if they could pass a law banning firearms from City government property, where is the money going to come from for metal detectors, extra personnel to man the detectors, gun lockers for law-abiding citizens to store their weapons? Are we going to take even more law enforcement officers off the streets to “protect” our local officials? The best solution for this problem would be for elected officials to provide for their own safety and security if they are so inclined. City council can hire security if they feel the need, but it shouldn’t come at a cost to the taxpayers they serve.  Or, they can decide to defend themselves as  at least two local mayors,  several state reps and other law-makers I’ve know through the years who entrust their safety in their own Second Amendment right.