What do you think really happened at the first Thanksgiving?  Were the Indians invited?  Was it a happy occasion?  What do you think the tone was?  Check out this link to learn more about what happened. http://www.plimoth.org/media/olc/intro.html

We talked about the recent execution of Troy Davis who was convicted of murder.  What do you think of his execution?  The justice system? The death penalty? 

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/09/21/georgia-executes-inmate-troy-davis-after-supreme-court-denies-appeal/

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/09/22/national/main20109976.shtml