The superstar Lindsay Lohan has been through a lot. I think by this time we have all heard about her troubled personal life. The star of “I Know Who Killed Me” has had run-ins with the law on several occasions. This last time, she has finally drawn some time in jail. I think it may be good for her.

The problem is that many young stars tend to get in trouble. They are adored by millions and usually swing out of control at an early age. Being brought to justice may help her get her life on track. I hope she does her time and uses it wisely!

One thing that I truly know the meaning of is freedom. After losing mine for so long, I think I treasure it more than anything. The path to freedom is not always easy and our forefathers knew this better than anyone. I thank the people who died for this country and the values it represents. They allowed us to grow and mature into the great nation we now possess.

Another thought I have is that we must all try to maintain the values that made this country great. Personal freedom is great, but personal responsibility is even more important. I hope everyone will keep this thought in mind as we celebrate this wonderful day!

The Chrysler Corporation has declared the recall of nearly 700,000 vehicles. The first cars on the list are the 2006-2010 models of their Jeep brand. A brake fluid problem is the cause of that recall. There are other cars on the recall list as well. The Dodge Grand Caravans and Chrysler Town & Country models are being recalled due to wiring problems in the sliding doors.

Chrysler says it will notify owners of the vehicles fix them free of charge. I like these “responsible corporations” nowadays who look out for their customers and take responsibility for their products I hope this trend keeps up!

The spilling oil from the Deepwater Horizon is still spewing out of the pipe even though it has been capped. While the effort to cap the pipe is finally somewhat successful as some of the oil is being captured, there is still a long way to go. BP crews are working to capture more and more oil as time goes by. The problem is that the environment is being overwhelmed by the oil slicks.

Animals, plants, and humans are feeling the effects of the oil and the outlook is not good. Experts say it could many years for the damage to go away despite the massive cleanup that is planned. BP continues to claim that it will pay for the damages and set things to right. I sure hope they keep their promise!

Every year we all look forward to a great holiday. The Memorial Day weekend is a time for picnics and barbeques. It is easy to get caught up in the celebration and forget about how the holiday started. The holiday is for the remembrance and honoring of our nations fallen soldiers.

The holiday was first started by General John A. Logan who was a civil war general. The holiday was then known as Decoration Day and has run continuously until now. I think every American should take a minute to reflect on those who have given their lives to defend our country.