Let us start off with international affairs. Over the weekend North Korea detonated a nuclear weapon. The test took place underground and was just that, a test. A test to see if their bomb would work and a test to see the world's reaction. This device was reported to be better than the 2006 detonation. The world response was not so good. Usually Russia and China side with North Korea, but not this time. All members of the United Nations Security Council said the test was a violation of a 2006 treaty and the UN would be looking into sanctions against North Korea.

On top of the nuclear test, North Korea has been shooting off missiles. The exact number is unconfirmed but FOX News reports that North Korea launched three short range missles since Monday, also as a test.

North Korea is flexing its muscles. To me, North Korea resembles a child shouting and waving his hand for attention. This is a shame because only a few months ago they were so close to giving up their nuclear program. Now there are some states that should be allowed to have nuclear weapons and some that should not be allowed too. North Korea is defintely on the list of those that should not have them. If they gain enough technology, then the North Koreans could attack a whole host of countries including Japan, China, and South Korea with the missiles they are testing. The United Nations needs to step up and prevent any further action by North Korea. In the end though, North Korea has the technology and there is no stopping them without military intervention and very similar to the situation in Iran.

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More close to home, today the California Supreme Court upheld Proposition 8, the ban on gay marriage. The court ruled that the process used to pass the ban, was legal and therefor Prop 8 was legal. The main issue in the case was whether the people of the state could change the constitution through an initiative and the court found yes the people can. The court did allow marriages that occured before Prop 8 to stay valid.  Many rallies are sure to pop up throughout the state in the coming days and weeks.

Whats your opinion?