Although it seems improbable that North Korea will develop a missile that can effectively reach America within the next few years, the threat still looms over our country. As long as this threat remains, I believe our government should do as much as possible to ensure our countries safety. If that means investing billions of dollars into defense systems, then that’s what it takes. What do you think should be done? Has Obama invested enough money into missile defense? Or should less money be invested into this program? Post below. (to read more on this topic click here)Sunday, March 17, 2013
Safety At Home
Defense in the U.S is always a pressing issue in politics. In the past Obama has been more lenient in putting money into missile defense programs. That being said, recently 1 billion dollars was just invested into interceptors for missiles. Why? It's because of North Korea. North Korea has been testing missiles, and they recently sent a missile as far as the Philippines. This is about half the distance from North Korea to the United States.
Although it seems improbable that North Korea will develop a missile that can effectively reach America within the next few years, the threat still looms over our country. As long as this threat remains, I believe our government should do as much as possible to ensure our countries safety. If that means investing billions of dollars into defense systems, then that’s what it takes. What do you think should be done? Has Obama invested enough money into missile defense? Or should less money be invested into this program? Post below. (to read more on this topic click here)
Although it seems improbable that North Korea will develop a missile that can effectively reach America within the next few years, the threat still looms over our country. As long as this threat remains, I believe our government should do as much as possible to ensure our countries safety. If that means investing billions of dollars into defense systems, then that’s what it takes. What do you think should be done? Has Obama invested enough money into missile defense? Or should less money be invested into this program? Post below. (to read more on this topic click here)
Sunday, March 3, 2013
Quick Decisions
In California, an elderly woman recently died at a nursing home. Although sad, this event would not have been news worthy if it weren't for the circumstances in which she died. After having a heart attack, the nearest nurse called 911. The operator told the nurse to begin CPR, which the nurse replied was against protocol, and therefore she couldn't. As a result, the elderly woman died. Click here to read more about the story.
In my opinion, this nurse made a big mistake. Instead of following protocol, she should have followed our most important right as U.S citizens: the right to life. If she began CPR on the elderly woman, her life could have possibly been saved, and no one would have been angry towards the nurse for 'breaking protocol'. What do you think? Is it more important to follow the rules, or do what you think is best under pressure situations? Comment below.
In my opinion, this nurse made a big mistake. Instead of following protocol, she should have followed our most important right as U.S citizens: the right to life. If she began CPR on the elderly woman, her life could have possibly been saved, and no one would have been angry towards the nurse for 'breaking protocol'. What do you think? Is it more important to follow the rules, or do what you think is best under pressure situations? Comment below.
Rodman, The Face of the U.S?
In communist N. Korea, Leader Kim Jong Un has made many threats against the U.S. Additionally, he has violated many basic human rights for people in N. Korea. This being said, he invited former NBA player, Dennis Rodman to go to N. Korea and talk with him. Kim Jong Un is a big basketball fan, and wanted the chance to talk to one of basketball's greatest players. Click here to read about Rodman's experience, and watch an interview with Rodman.
After watching the interview with Rodman, I began to think whether it was beneficial or not to have him go and meet with Kim Jong Un. Rodman has many tattoos and piercing's (look above), and is not very educated. Additionally, he has had issues with alcohol, domestic violence, and interfering with cops.
For these reasons, I don't think it was in the best interest of The United States to have Rodman travel to North Korea, especially because relations are very tense (and serious) between the two countries. He went as a private citizen but to many in North Korea he may represent more. What do you think? Was Rodman's trip to North Korea beneficial to the U.S?
After watching the interview with Rodman, I began to think whether it was beneficial or not to have him go and meet with Kim Jong Un. Rodman has many tattoos and piercing's (look above), and is not very educated. Additionally, he has had issues with alcohol, domestic violence, and interfering with cops.
For these reasons, I don't think it was in the best interest of The United States to have Rodman travel to North Korea, especially because relations are very tense (and serious) between the two countries. He went as a private citizen but to many in North Korea he may represent more. What do you think? Was Rodman's trip to North Korea beneficial to the U.S?
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