Do Dogs go to Heaven?

(http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/12/world/europe/dogs-in-heaven-pope-leaves-pearly-gate-open-.html?hp&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&module=first-column-region&region=top-news&WT.nav=top-news)

Imagine it. What will your ideal heaven, if you believe there is one, look like? Will it have dogs from all over running around and barking? Well, maybe if you really liked that movie, "All Dogs go to Heaven."

http://www.scaryforkids.com/all-dogs-go-to-heaven/

However, present-day, this theory doesn't seems to have an actually answer. There are tons of arguments surrounding this idea, either you agree or disagree and the reasons why are just endless.

But it comes down to this. On December 11, in the St. Peter’s Square, a little boy asked Pope Francis the questions of all questions, "Do dogs go to heaven?" The little boy was distraught due to obviously his passing of his dog. The Pope in reply answers,“One day, we will see our animals again in the eternity of Christ. paradise is open to all of God’s creatures.”

Of course, it was unsure if the pope said that just to comfort the little boy and give him hope, nevertheless, this welcomed many animals rights activists such as PETA who seemed happy with the response. They continued to say how animals don't belong to us, rather, God, and that's why we should respect them.

Even though, despite this, the Pope seemed very opened lately, being okay with gay marriage and even now this. I have to admit, this may be one big step for religion in the future since many branches of Christianity may follow after the Pope's statement.

I personally feel there is a heaven for pets, because that's where I want to believe my cat is, waiting for me by the gates of heaven.

Wave of Protests After Grand Jury Doesn’t Indict Officer in Eric Garner Chokehold Case...

(http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/04/nyregion/grand-jury-said-to-bring-no-charges-in-staten-island-chokehold-death-of-eric-garner.html?hp&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&module=a-lede-package-region&region=top-news&WT.nav=top-news&_r=0#)

People from all over have their own opinions and thoughts about the police officers living in this country. Some good, some bad. However, when Darren Wilson didn't get indicted for the shooting of Michael brown, this sparked chaos in the way people viewed police officers. it didn't help when right after the case another officer too was indicted even though a video evidence was provided.

To explain, a white New York police officer, Daniel Pantaleo, choke hold an unarmed black man, Eric Garner, leading to his death. A video was even taped of this happening. This criminal case went to the Staten Island grand jury, who decided that they didn't have enough evidence to proceed.
This angered many people even more as riots and protests from all over New York are popping out. People everywhere are chanting, “This stops today,”  and “I can’t breathe," to show their support for Eric Garner. In fact even Barack Obama, like before, had something to say about this issue along with our mayor Bill DeBlasio. “When anybody in this country is not being treated equally under the law, that is a problem,” Mr. Obama said, “and it’s my job as president to help solve it.”

Honestly what do I think about this issue? I feel as if this is ridiculous. What more evidence do you need than an actual hard copy of a video? Are we in danger to a point that even hard evidence can't protect us? Is race the factor that is playing the whole part to this case? Its sad to see the system that we all trust, fail.

However, in a way, if you think about it, this did bring many people together, even though lives were lost. People from all over came together on an agreement, to bring justice in where none was found, which is a pretty big step in society. The only thing I hope is for everything to get resolved and bring peace of mind to the families who lost their dear loved ones.