We have survived day two of the government shutdown!  So far there is no rioting in the streets and most all has gone on as normal.  This is still an interesting moment in American history that you can remember for a long time.  So this is what I want you to do for your first real blog.

I want you to search through articles from websites such as cnn.com, nytimes.com, or any other CREDIBLE news source.  Try to become a little more familiar with why our government is currently shut down. 

Here are a few articles you can look at to get you started:http://www.cnn.com/2013/09/30/politics/government-shutdown-up-to-speed/index.html
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2013/09/29/questions-and-answers-about-the-shutdown/2888419/
http://www.cnn.com/2013/10/02/politics/government-shutdown/index.html?hpt=hp_t1


After you have looked through a few articles I want you to post a new blog answering the following questions.  You do not have to number out the questions.  I would rather you just answer them in a paragraph or two and include any other thoughts you have on the subject.  Use these questions as guidelines to voice your opinion on the matter.  REMEMBER THIS WILL BE A TEST GRADE SO PLEASE SHOW SOME EFFORT AND THOUGHT!

• How did the government get shutdown in the first place?
• Do you see a problem with having a two-party system (republicans and democrats)?
• Which side do you agree with? 
• Does the government shutdown affect you in any way?
• How do you think politicians can fix this problem?