Nebojsa Sarkanovic Mr. Pletsch CLN-4UI December 21, 2012 The PATRIOT ACT: A Danger To Society “If you want a picture of the future, imagine a boot stamping on a human face—for ever” (George Orwell, 1984). The United States of America is place outsiders look at as a land of freedom and opportunity; a safe haven for democracy and liberty. Unfortunately theses promises seem to be empty. In a country whose citizens demand both freedom and protection, the government has not been able to sufficiently meet its people’s needs. On September 11th, 2001, an extremist terrorist organization attacked the USA.
Donavan Dutra 17, September 2011 Option 2: How has America changed as a result of the terrorist attacks that occurred on September 11? Write an essay, with a clear thesis, which discusses the changes and the effects of these changes. Please use specific examples as evidence. Outside sources can also be used to support the position that you take.Dutra 2 Truly in all essence, the 9/11 attacks was one of the most devastating events to ever take place on US soil. The mere mentioning of it’s name¾still to this day, carries a huge impact on not just Americans’ hearts, but the hearts of our foreign allies.
Not only did solders return unsure as to whether their mission was accomplished and/or successful, but there was absolutely no fanfare. In fact, many solders were greeted in hostility and/or apathy. Nonetheless, the presidential leadership from both eras seemingly prolonged our presence both in Vietnam and in Iraq. Parallel to the 70’s, anti-American sentiment was evident in European countries while anti-war protest occurred within and outside of our country. Many people demonstrated frustration and anger with the decisions that were being made by the leaders in our government.
A great deal of the American public became extremely paranoid, and the general atmosphere of the era was nihilistic due to fear of Communist infiltration. McCarthy successfully exploited the relevant situation in order to rise in power; he became considerably popular in the media and gained a reputation as a fear monger. Therefore, when television reporter Edward R. Murrow of See It Now gradually exposed McCarthy for his unethical use of the media, he was commonly viewed as the only one brave enough to speak out against him. The plan worked, but at a great cost. McCarthy eventually lost much of his power, but due to financial troubles with NBC, See It Now was discontinued.
Why do economic development and representative democracy run into such difficulties in both Latin America and Africa? Fear of repercussions for trying to change could be harsh. People have also learned to be distrustful of their (corrupt) governments. “Desperate people confuse democracy with prosperity” (Roskin, 2011, p 486). These governments jump back and forth between ideologies and new cultures and never blend into a cohesive/well-functioning unit (Roskin, 2011).
A day in life of Alex Sandler 1. How would you describe Alex's leadership style (according to “Leadership Run Amok”)? What are the advantages/disadvantages of Alex's style? Alex´s leadership style is only oriented in objectives, therefore that kind of style could be useful in a situation of confusion or when it needs to deliver a strong performance. Nevertheless, could be really unsocial and unsustainable when it has to work in stable situation, because mainly his peers and subordinates they will not accept or tolerate that style for long periods of time.
As explained in the following paragraphs, the characters in this book represent people around the world faced with problems and how they respond to them. John Kumalo is much like Nelson Mandela. The government also threatened to throw Nelson Mandela in jail if he said anything too controversial. Like John Kumalo, he was a powerful politician who could persuade people to follow him and rebel against the government. However, John Kumalo was too worried about losing his money and power to speak out.
The case for being a pacifist “There are many causes I would die for. There is not a single cause I would kill for.” ― Mahatma Gandhi “First, it must be emphasized that nonviolent resistance is not a method for cowards; it does resist. If one uses this method because he is afraid or merely because he lacks the instruments of violence, he is not truly nonviolent…. A second basic fact that characterizes nonviolence is that it does not seek to defeat or humiliate the opponent, but to win his friendship and understanding….The end is redemption and reconciliation. The aftermath of nonviolence is the creation of the beloved community, while the aftermath of violence is tragic bitterness.” Martin Luther King, Jr Nowadays, pacifism is not popular.
Subjects to forget about There are some subjects that have divided America for too long. Everyone knows these subjects, for they have been argued about for years. There have been countless political protests, propositions, vetoes and general media craziness; to name a few: gay marriage, abortion, and protesting funerals are all issues are not solvable so people should not try to solve them. It is not the government’s job to solve these problems. The government’s jobs are: to protect us from external threats, to protect us from internal threats, create and maintain currency, and lastly to create and maintain the public works.
After every mass shooting there is a heated debate about gun control. Numerous bills are passed, with only a fraction being enacted. New pieces of legislation frequently prove to be redundant since it is the effective enforcement that should be addressed. Although Americans are always appalled by mass killings, the national uproar ceases with time proving that cultural background and history prevail over a national tragedy. Apart from that, the NRA is too powerful a group to allow any gun control laws that could negatively affect its interests.