Year in Review

Good evening, tomorrow on The Meter we will discuss the major events of 2015 and their effects on American life. Terrorism emerged as the primary concern amongst Americans as ISIS expanded it's influence in Iraq and Syria and conducted and inspired attacks in Europe, Africa, and they United States. After statements indicte that US President Barack Obama underestimated the terrorist group, does America have an effective strategy to deal with terrorism? Several major police shootings of black Americans have galvanized the nation. Some say race relations are the worst in 50 years as a new movement to protest police officers called #BlackLivesMatter was formed. The movement has earned the endorsement of the Democrat Party and democratic front runner Hillary Clinton. Does Amercia still have major race problem, now in the 21st century? The United States Supreme Court allowed gay marriage in all 50 states with their ruling in June causing a conflict between supporters and the faith based. Do Americans have a right to disobey the courts rulings based on their religious beleifs? Also, the year concluded with storms ravishing the St. Louis area as the Mighty Mississippi flooding nearby communities. In the El Niño year is this natural or is Climate Change, caused by mankind, responsible. Please join the discussion at 9:00 AM, The call in number is 347/308-8933. Your input is essential. www.blogtslkradio.com/themeter