Journalism Current Event 2/25/11

http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/americas/02/24/mexico.migrant.kidnappings/index.html

Summary: This article is about the continuous kidnappings of migrants in Mexico. It tells the story of a man who tried to come to the United States illegally, who was kidnapped along the border, beaten and held captive for 17 days. In his story, the man recounts that the people who didn't pay the ransom were killed. The kidnappers also abused the women.There are over 10,000 migrants who have been kidnapped in a six month period. The article goes on to relay several incidents where 50 or more migrants were captured at a time.

This article is most definitely journalism as it relates to the people what is going on in Mexico. It is relevant mainly to the migrants in Mexico as they are now warned of the danger in trying to get into the United States illegal, but also applies to the United States. I'm not sure of our relationship with Mexico right now, but America needs to be aware of what the cartels are doing, and take measures to stop the kidnappings.

The Core Biblical truth that applies to this article is the one on Evangelism. It says, "God has specific directions (absolute law) concerning man's relationship to both Himself and fellow man". This applies because the kidnappers are obviously not following God's law concerning fellow man. Also, if the migrants were following God's law and submitting to the government, they would not be attempting to get into the United States illegally.