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On January 5, 2013 Mark Cuban, owner of the NBA Dallas Mavericks, tweeted "I'm sorry NBA fans. I've tried for 13 yrs to fix the officiating in this league and I have failed miserably. Any suggestions? I need help." This tweet cost him $50,000 and went on his "TAB" of fines issued to him by the league. Something similar happened when Larry Johnson, The Chiefs running back, tweeted a gay slur and was fined for $600,000. I think Twitter is very useful and has many perks. It is great for gaining current news, the weather conditions and even celebrity gossip. I think some people abuse it though. Every American is given the right of free speech under the First Amendment. The First Amendment does not however, protect speech that leads to illegal activity and/or imminent violence, obscenity, defamation, and libel. I don't appreciate when people abuse their rights. Our founding fathers fought hard to guarantee us these freedoms and I think Americans get greedy sometimes with them. I hope one day people will learn that not every opinion or rude comment they are thinking in their heads needs to be voiced.

Kristen Clark

. 20 years old

. Love to travel

. 2 siblings

. Very driven & Enjoy challenge

. Couldn't live without music

My name is Kristen Clark and that's me in the light blue ski jacket. That is a photo of my family and I skiing over Thanksgiving break in Breckenridge. Colorado is a second home to my family and I. I am a Communication major at The University of Texas A&M. I enjoy all the traditions practiced at this school and the students here are friendly and genuine. I still get the chills in the stands at Kyle Field while watching the Aggies BTHO whoever we are playing. The 12th man is truly a huge family here in Aggieland. I have an older sister and an older brother who are my best friends. Family is very important to me and I enjoy spending time with them. I am the kind of person who appreciates everything I am given and earn myself which is something my dad instilled in me. My dad was born in Cuba and grew up in a struggling home. He never wanted his kids to have to live like he did but he never lets us forget to be thankful for what we have. My interests include riding horses, music and travel. I have traveled more than the average person but I have still never been to Europe. I am hoping that I get to study abroad there or visit when I have graduated. Meeting new people is something that enjoy. My mother always said..... 

"You can never have too many friends"