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What In The World Is Going On?
In 1971, popular R&B Artist Marvin Gaye recorded an album entitled “What’s Going On.” This album con- sisted of a total of nine songs in which Marvin sings about the issues of the day that plagued America. He addressed such things as drug abuse, war, unemploy- ment, poverty, a lack of social justice, trigger happy po- licemen and an uncaring society full of hate that was even directed at war veterans.
The album was a resounding hit that found its way into the hearts of nearly all segments of society.
In 2017, some 46 years later, the lyrics to the songs in the album still ring true. Anyone listening to it for the first time can easily conclude that it is a modern day recording. Drug abuse is still at epidemic levels and Opioid addiction is at a record high.
Our country is still at war and our President contin- ually threatens to take the country deeper into war with more devastation than ever before seen by mankind.
Unemployment and/or under employment still run high among certain groups in society; the poverty rate is much too high for a country with the resources that we have and our inner cities still have the blues.
There is no disputing the lack of social justice which has been documented in many ways including live video recordings of unarmed Blacks being beaten or shot to death by persons in authority. The lack of social justice has led to numerous protests throughout the country by concerned citizens of all ethnic groups.
While hatred and evil deeds have always existed, they have been amped up by our current President who often uses his position to bully others and to promote division in the country.
What in the world is going on?
More and more, we Americans have developed an in-
satiable appetite for guns and we are not afraid to use them. The more powerful and destructive they are the more we like them. It seems that whenever we feel ag- grieved we turn to our guns and no offense is small enough to forgive. We even turn our guns on innocent people who had no part in whatever the offense that an- gered us and there is no sanctuary anywhere.
What are some examples?
Consider the following: a man goes to an elementary school and kills a number of 6 and 7-year-old students and their teachers; another enters a bar and shoots a bunch of people because he disagrees with their life choices; a man and his wife out to enjoy a movie that ends with him being shot to death by another movie goer; a man in Texas uses his high powered weapons to kill innocent police officers; and more recently a man in Las Vegas uses his military style weapons to kill and injure concertgoers. The above list is just a few.
Not even the church is exempt from this madness. Consider a preacher shot dead in church while deliver- ing a sermon to church goers or a young man that sits with worshipers in Bible study and prayer meeting then pulls a gun and shoot them dead; or a former church- goer that shows up at church just as service was ending shooting and killing one member, while wounding sev- eral others.
What in the world is going on?
I am certain that not even Marvin Gaye could have imagined that things would get this bad.
The Bible tells us about two cities, Sodom and Go- morrah that had become so evil that God wiped them off the face of the earth. I don’t know what was going on in those two cities, but whatever it was I am sure that we are far worst today. Could we be nearing the end times?
Just another view.
SAMUEL KINSEY
Drug Take Back
National Drug Take Back Day Planned
On Saturday, October 28th, is the DEA’s Na- tional Drug Take-Back Day. Residents are en- couraged to participate in the event by safely disposing of unused prescription drugs. The event will take place from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., at several locations throughout the state.
The event is organized by the Drug Enforce- ment Agency (DEA), in conjunction with state and local law enforcement agencies.
Unwanted drugs can be dropped off anonymously and no questions will be asked.
In addition to being able to drop off un- wanted drugs, the Hillsborough County Anti- Drug Alliance will provide volunteers and
educational materials at some collection sites. The Collection Sites are as follows:
Collection Sites In The City Of Tampa:
Walgreens, 2115 E. Hillsborough Avenue Winn Dixie, 2525 N. Dale Mabry
Collection Sites In The County:
USF Morsani Center, 13330 Laurel Drive, Tampa, FL
CVS, 2109 State Road 60 Valrico, FL 33594
Walgreens, 8398 Sheldon Road, Tampa, FL 33615
CVS, 2302 James L Redman Pkwy., Plant City, FL
Accidents
Driver Charged With DUI
A 28-year-old man was ar- rested after being involved in a traffic accident on Interstate 275. The accident took place shortly after 3 a.m., Saturday.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Eldy Car- taya Dominguez was driving a 2017 Toyota Camry north- bound near Busch Blvd., when he reportedly overtook a 2014 Chevrolet Pickup driven by Brian Nelson Barrett, 42, of Wimauma. Barrett is a Road Ranger.
ELDY CARTAYA DOMINGUEZ
Police said Dominguez’s vehicle collided with the back
of Barrett’s truck. Both vehi- cle burst into flames after the crash.
Barrett was seriously in- jured and transported to Tampa General Hospital.
Dominguez received minor injuries. He was later arrested and charged with DUI, DUI involving serious bodily injury, and DUI involv- ing property damage.
He was released from the Hillsborough County jail after posting a $500 bond.
Motorcyclists Injured In Traffic Accident
A traffic accident has left one person in critical condi- tion. The accident took place Thursday night on the campus of the University of South Florida.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Ms. Tresa Maria John, 18, of Tampa, was driving a 2007 Toyota Corolla eastbound on Holly Drive. Etim Nissan Etim- Inyana, 22, and Fiifi Buck- man Sam, 21, both of Tampa, were riding on a 2015 Yama Motorcycle.
The motorcycle was travel- ing westbound on Holly Drive. Officials said Ms. John turned into the path of the mo- torcycle at the intersection of Holly Drive and Maple Drive.
As a result of the collision, both men were ejected from the motorcycle.
Sam was critically injured and Etim-Inyana received minor injuries. Both were taken to Tampa General Hos- pital. Ms. John was not in- jured.
The investigation into the
accident is continuing. Charges are pending, police said.
Lutz Resident Killed In Accident With Semi
A 68-year-old man died Sat- urday night in a traffic accident. William Adam Reger, Jr., was a resident of Lutz.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the accident took place on Dale Mabry High- way and County Line Road shortly after 10 p.m.
James Clairvil, 25, of Palm Bay, was driving a semi tractor trailer southbound on Dale Mabry and entered the left turn lane at County Line Road. Reger, who was driving a 1995 Chevrolet Blazer, was traveling northbound on Dale Mabry Highway.
Clairvil made a u-turn into the path of Reger’s vehicle, and Reger’s vehicle became lodged under the trailer. Reger died at the scene.
Clairvil or his passenger, Fabiola Clairvil, 23, of Palm Bay, did not report any injuries. The investigation is continuing and charges are pending, police said.
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