Wednesday, January 18, 2012

"America has a responsibility to all"

1. The American government should intervene in the protests against the oppressive regimes and help the protestors. The author believes America firmly stands for liberty and justice for all and it's their duties as the facilitators of that to help these people.
2. The author assumes that the United States is the police force of the world and it's their responsibility to stop this. He also assumes that the United States has done nothing to stop the atrocities of President Assad.
3. I accept that the United States stands for liberty and justice, but I don't believe they should police the world. I also need more factual evidence from the author on how the United States has done nothing to stop Assad. I don't believe the author should assume all readers will believe these premises because there are differing opinions against them. He also needs more evidence to support his argument. I agree with his premises, but I don't accept them.
4. I agree with the author's position to a certain degree. Because America views itself as a defender of peace, they should help the Syrian people achieve liberty. But America should not intervene to the level that is harmful or destructive. Obama should help them out, but the Syrian people should be able to decide what's best for their country. If Assad is being a tyrant, he should be removed and the masses can choose the course of direction. 

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

"Blood is for the animal, words are for the man."-Chelsea Wu

Men should not use violent means to carry out their actions, but instead use words and peaceful means.

The evil dictator of the Republic of Wadiya was ruling their country with an iron fist. His country had a horrible economy, social injustice, and an overall lack of liberty. His punishments to the people were nothing short of criminal. Two men headed a group, the Freedom Fighters, to overthrow the evil dictator. Their names were A. Smith and B. Smith. B. Smith wanted to overthrow the government by assembling an army and having a revolution against the evil dictator. A. Smith was re-known journalist and wrote anti-government literature. He believed in throwing over the government by nonviolent protest. When A heard of B's plans, he told him "Blood is for the animal, words are for the man."