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(posted by Anthony & Glo)

(Anthony worked with his Mentor, Glo, to review news stories, discuss them, summarize the articles, and practice critical thinking skills in determining his own opinions.)

3-17-2009
A large fight among spectators broke out at a high school boys basketball tournament in St. Paul over the weekend, requiring about 20 officers to break it up and resulting in an 18-year-old’s arrest on suspicion of possessing a gun…

The suspect did not brandish the weapon during the fight but rather it fell from his waistband while struggling with an officer who had grabbed him during the chaos. It is not clear what started the fight but I think it could have been the losing team’s supporters had a case of “bad sportsmanship”. There were no reports of injuries.

2-17-09
A teacher in Jacksonville, Fla., got badly beaten for no reason by police when he was at the subway station. The police say it was because they thought he was a drug dealer but I think it was racist. They did not say anything when they attacked him. He suffered neck, back and hand injuries. I am glad that he’s taking legal action.

Sports Corner
Lebron vs. Kobe? Who do you think is better?  I think King James is better and I have the stats that back up my opinion; which in other words, makes my opinion fact.

Here are the stats on the two superstars in question.
And remember, STATS DON’T LIE:

Kobe Bryant vs. Lebron James
Points Per Game

27.7/28.5

Lebron is the number one offensive player in the NBA, Kobe is third.

Rebounds Per Game
5.6/7.5

Assists
5/7

Blocks
0.4/1.3

Where is your defense Kobe?

Steals
1.3/1.8

Kobe’s turnover ratio is not even 1% better than James’. Kobe’s freethrow percentage is better but because Lebron goes to the line more, James averages one point more per game than Kobe. When it comes to 3-pointers, the two stars are dead even. So there you have it. LEBRON IS BETTER THAN KOBE!! Go buy a King James jersey and love it!!

That’s all for this week!
Make sure you check back weekly!

Peace.

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