An Iranian navy jet flew nearly three hundred feet over the water adjacent to the USS Eisenhower. Iran was supposedly performing military training while they also wanted to express their power. While in the Gulf of Oman another Iranian aircraft approached the vessel within one thousand years. In the Persian Gulf this would be completely normal. The naval officer on the boat said as long as they are professionals it is international airspace and they were not even carrying weapons.
Although this event is seemingly harmless it had the potential to become much more dangerous. If the United States saw the plane as a threat they could have easily taken it down which could have started controvery between Iran and the US. Also when the article says it is unusual to see an Iranian plane in the Gulf of Oman this could possibly be foreshadowing on new attacks which could incorporate more of the Middle East or other nations by Iran.
Friday, April 30, 2010
Shanghai Rolls Out Record World's Expo
Fifty-eight billion dollars has been put into Shanghai's 2010 Expo (May 1- October 31). Seventy millions people are expected to come throughout the expo's duration and nearly 200 countries are already participating. It said that it is very similar to the Olympics because events like this represent China's rise as a world power. The event is similar to the World's Fair which has been comprised of a multitude of inventions and amazing feats so Shanghai will have to live up to it. A major part of the expo is the environment. They are showcasing electric cars and using recycled water to cool the area. The event has also affected life in the surrounding area. The government has gone so far as to say civilians cannot wear pajamas outside in order to present a clean appearance.
This event is globally important for many reasons. The first being it is representative of China's coming out. Second, a lot of new technology is exhibited during these conventions which have been seen to spread across the world like the television which was introduced at a World's Fair. Thirdly, events like these are a chance for countries to compete with each other in a nonviolent way much like the Cold War. Countries or nations are battling to show who is smarter and more productive. Therefore more competition is stirred which causes a stronger incentive to build upon a country.
This event is globally important for many reasons. The first being it is representative of China's coming out. Second, a lot of new technology is exhibited during these conventions which have been seen to spread across the world like the television which was introduced at a World's Fair. Thirdly, events like these are a chance for countries to compete with each other in a nonviolent way much like the Cold War. Countries or nations are battling to show who is smarter and more productive. Therefore more competition is stirred which causes a stronger incentive to build upon a country.
Spain Unemployment Tops 20 Percent
4.6 million Spanish citizens are currently unemployed. This unemployment is the second worst among all European nations, just below Latvia. The prime minister, Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero is suspecting that the amount will now begin to decrease. Spain's employment fluctuates with the time of the year due to the standings of construction, tourism, and agriculture. Due to the recent housing busts many of Spain's construction workers have lost their job. Another reason the unemployment has seized to improve is that jobs are centralized meaning that people can not switch occupations as easily.
Although this issue is primarily in Spain it still is globally important and representative of what a country should not be. History has a tendency of always repeating itself and unless we recognize the problems that other countries have and realize how they got into their problem we are bound to follow the same trend. Spain is setting an example for what we should not do. Along with it being a model, if the problem continues to spread in Spain it will affect much more than its construction, tourism, and agriculture. Presumably, it will overflow into its economy which affects its trade which ultimately affects its place on the world stage.
Although this issue is primarily in Spain it still is globally important and representative of what a country should not be. History has a tendency of always repeating itself and unless we recognize the problems that other countries have and realize how they got into their problem we are bound to follow the same trend. Spain is setting an example for what we should not do. Along with it being a model, if the problem continues to spread in Spain it will affect much more than its construction, tourism, and agriculture. Presumably, it will overflow into its economy which affects its trade which ultimately affects its place on the world stage.
Swahili Coast Folklore
Write a summary of the myth, or story.
The story was about a friendship between a monkey who lives in a tree and a shark that lives in the Indian Ocea. Their relationship grows until the shark invites the monkey to see the Sultan. The monkey follows the shark down but the shark admits that they only want to see him because the healer needed a monkey heart. The monkey said that he left his heart in the tree so he scurried up and never came back down. The shark tried to make him come down but to this day the monkey is cautious around the water. I interpreted this myth as saying keeps your friends close and your enemies closer. The shark was the monkeys friend but he also needed to keep in mind that he was a shark, a natural enemy to him.
Explain how the elements of the African myth, or story were incorporated into the myth.
What was entertaining about the myth, or story?
This story was entertaining because it personified to different animals that would not normally be speaking so it was slightly humorous. It was also entertaining because it was interesting to see the monkey outwit a shark by returning to his tree when his heart was in his chest the entire tim.e
What did the myth, or story teach about African culture?
The story taught me that African culture revolves around their environment and animals because nature, being the tree and the shark and monkey was the main subject of the story. It also taught me about African culture because it explained their lifestyle and how they might also apply the same principles expressed in the story, like keeping your friends close but your enemies closer.
How could you apply the myth, or story to your own life?
Everyone can apply the principle of keeping your friends close and your enemies closer. In my life I like to keep my friends, family, and peers close to me but I keep my opponents and people I do not like even closer so I can understand what they are doing and prevent myself from coming into conflict with them.
The story was about a friendship between a monkey who lives in a tree and a shark that lives in the Indian Ocea. Their relationship grows until the shark invites the monkey to see the Sultan. The monkey follows the shark down but the shark admits that they only want to see him because the healer needed a monkey heart. The monkey said that he left his heart in the tree so he scurried up and never came back down. The shark tried to make him come down but to this day the monkey is cautious around the water. I interpreted this myth as saying keeps your friends close and your enemies closer. The shark was the monkeys friend but he also needed to keep in mind that he was a shark, a natural enemy to him.
Explain how the elements of the African myth, or story were incorporated into the myth.
What was entertaining about the myth, or story?
This story was entertaining because it personified to different animals that would not normally be speaking so it was slightly humorous. It was also entertaining because it was interesting to see the monkey outwit a shark by returning to his tree when his heart was in his chest the entire tim.e
What did the myth, or story teach about African culture?
The story taught me that African culture revolves around their environment and animals because nature, being the tree and the shark and monkey was the main subject of the story. It also taught me about African culture because it explained their lifestyle and how they might also apply the same principles expressed in the story, like keeping your friends close but your enemies closer.
How could you apply the myth, or story to your own life?
Everyone can apply the principle of keeping your friends close and your enemies closer. In my life I like to keep my friends, family, and peers close to me but I keep my opponents and people I do not like even closer so I can understand what they are doing and prevent myself from coming into conflict with them.
African Wonders
Pyramids of Giza
I found the Pyramids of Giza to be very interesting and very spectacular that people could have created such a wonder in during their time and to such an accurate degree. The were built over four thousand years ago and the website said that the blocks angle were only within 0.1% of error. When I think of Africa I usually do not think of Egyptians because their culture seems so much more diverse than what I think of the norm African culture. I think that fact made this wonder so much more interesting. "...Great Pyramid can accommodate St Peter's in Rome, the cathedrals of Florence and Milan, and Westminster and St Paul's in London combined." This quote made me realize that Africa might not be so problematic as they are compared to great western powers.
City of Great Zimbabwe
I found this stone settlement to be very interesting as it gave reason to a name that I did not understand before and it also revealed a lot of history that I did not know about Africa. The shrine was one of the most notable among Africa and it stood the test of time since the eleventh century. This is very prominent to me because it still maintained its importance regardless of the new resources that were found. This truly shows its spiritual importance.
Sankore Mosque
When I looked at the picture of the mosque I had trouble visualizing what it was. It was like nothing I had ever seen especially in comparison with Middle Eastern mosques we saw in the previous chapter. I thought it was just an interesting piece of architecture until I discovered that it was the center for the academics of Timbuktu. I also read that it was partially destroyed in the 1500's by the Moroccans which I can only assume that will foreshadow on a large portion of African history.
I found the Pyramids of Giza to be very interesting and very spectacular that people could have created such a wonder in during their time and to such an accurate degree. The were built over four thousand years ago and the website said that the blocks angle were only within 0.1% of error. When I think of Africa I usually do not think of Egyptians because their culture seems so much more diverse than what I think of the norm African culture. I think that fact made this wonder so much more interesting. "...Great Pyramid can accommodate St Peter's in Rome, the cathedrals of Florence and Milan, and Westminster and St Paul's in London combined." This quote made me realize that Africa might not be so problematic as they are compared to great western powers.
City of Great Zimbabwe
I found this stone settlement to be very interesting as it gave reason to a name that I did not understand before and it also revealed a lot of history that I did not know about Africa. The shrine was one of the most notable among Africa and it stood the test of time since the eleventh century. This is very prominent to me because it still maintained its importance regardless of the new resources that were found. This truly shows its spiritual importance.
Sankore Mosque
When I looked at the picture of the mosque I had trouble visualizing what it was. It was like nothing I had ever seen especially in comparison with Middle Eastern mosques we saw in the previous chapter. I thought it was just an interesting piece of architecture until I discovered that it was the center for the academics of Timbuktu. I also read that it was partially destroyed in the 1500's by the Moroccans which I can only assume that will foreshadow on a large portion of African history.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Africa
When I think of Africa I think of several things that are all extremely different and diverse. The first thing that comes to mind is its geography. I picture flat desert land, lush forests, humidity, warmth, rainy, rivers, waterfalls, lakes, the equator and many other geographical features. The second thing that comes to mind is the people. I think of many different groups of people from small African tribes, corrupt African leaders, slaves/workers, and regular citizens. This shows that Africa is a very diverse continent due to its geography and the fact that it is the second largest. I also think about the problems within Africa. There is a lot of poverty, corruption, death, disease, working limitations, child soldiers, guerrilla warfare, and also a lack of water. Thinking of the problems I link my thoughts back to my home country, the United States of America, and I think about the focus we have on Africa and the events that have taken place in order to better their situations such as Live Aid/8 and the homing developments that many people travel to Africa to work on. When I think of Africa a lot of questions come to my mind as well like why is their so much poverty, why are the underdeveloped, what makes them a third world country, why is their a war in the country, who was Africa influenced by?
Monday, April 26, 2010
Obsession
Culture of Terror
Although the Middle East is the hub of many terrorists there are many middle easterners and Muslims that are not terrorists. They feel betrayed by their culture and the one billion people that support Jihad. They spread around the world so terror can strike at any moment. This makes it more difficult to eliminate the terrorists compared to if they were stationed within one solitary area.
Culture of Jihad
Citizens are brainwashed to support Jihad. Its pushed through media and the major power figures. You can definitely see the results when the children that were no older than eight years old and they were reciting Jihad poetry. It is very scary to see that the people who support Jihad are publicly broadcasting and especially targeting America. The example of Mein Kampf is very prominent because if that nazi power grew powerful and started a world war then what is stopping the Jihadists form doing the same thing.
Culture of Hatred
I found it very disturbing that they were depicting the United States as a nation of satan. It was not so much that we might be depicted as an evil country which I can understand but it is more disturbing that we are living ignorant to what other people think of us. To the Jihadists we are evil but to us we are just living life without thinking of our role in other cultures. It was also very disturbing that they had a music video like we would see on VH1 but it was interrogating american politcal leaders and their motives for the twin towers. Its is difficult to believe or concieve that they would play that on television because we do not/it does not seem like we do that to other countries.
Media and Terrorism
It is hard to concieve that a seemingly western person could lead an unseen life of supporting Jihad and supporting the attacks on the west. The word Kuffa is very impactful because we think of categorizing other people by stereotypes but we rarely think of how we are categorized. It is like a discriminatory word generated from stereotypes that many people completely resent so basically we are being called this without even knowing about it.
Jihad in the West
The word Kuffa is very impactful because we think of categorizing other people by stereotypes but we rarely think of how we are categorized. It is like a discriminatory word generated from stereotypes that many people completely resent so basically we are being called this without even knowing about it.
Culture of Denial
I do not understand why Fahrenheit 9/11 Michael Moore was not thinking of terrorist attacks as a threat yet he was anticipating more struggles against them. Do you think this is just to convince the Americans they are safe so they can live in denial regardless of the outside troubles?
Common Denominators
It is scary that we the lady being interviewed said that they were doing what the preacher in the mosque told them to do. It is hard to imagine that a depicted peaceful place of worship could arise such a violent event. Hitler attacked children but never to the extent that the the jihadist do. By connecting the propaganda to nazism it makes me question the reasons for invading the Middle East.
Hitler & Mufti
The german empire and the middle east seem worlds apart today so it is surprising to see that they actually fought together at one time.
What they Want?
They categorize all of us as Kuffar and that we all have the same ideas. This means that even if their was an American muslim they would categorize them as one as well and might even be driven enough to kill their own kind. This video makes it more difficult to assume that the war will ever end because their duty of killing all the americans or ruling them is a promise with god, something that will not end anytime soon.
We've Been Here Before
The only way to achieve peace is to dismantle the violence from within by having Muslims to teach the importance of life for Allah instead of death for Allah. The quote it started and ended with is a very strong motivator but also a good summarization of what the video depicted a lot of people doing. It motivates us to help solve the problem and for the muslims to teach the importance of life instead of killing. But it also says that the United States is not doing enough or the right thing, and the people that have the power to stop it are not. The quote is aplicable to the Jihadists and their choice of being good or evil.
Although the Middle East is the hub of many terrorists there are many middle easterners and Muslims that are not terrorists. They feel betrayed by their culture and the one billion people that support Jihad. They spread around the world so terror can strike at any moment. This makes it more difficult to eliminate the terrorists compared to if they were stationed within one solitary area.
Culture of Jihad
Citizens are brainwashed to support Jihad. Its pushed through media and the major power figures. You can definitely see the results when the children that were no older than eight years old and they were reciting Jihad poetry. It is very scary to see that the people who support Jihad are publicly broadcasting and especially targeting America. The example of Mein Kampf is very prominent because if that nazi power grew powerful and started a world war then what is stopping the Jihadists form doing the same thing.
Culture of Hatred
I found it very disturbing that they were depicting the United States as a nation of satan. It was not so much that we might be depicted as an evil country which I can understand but it is more disturbing that we are living ignorant to what other people think of us. To the Jihadists we are evil but to us we are just living life without thinking of our role in other cultures. It was also very disturbing that they had a music video like we would see on VH1 but it was interrogating american politcal leaders and their motives for the twin towers. Its is difficult to believe or concieve that they would play that on television because we do not/it does not seem like we do that to other countries.
Media and Terrorism
It is hard to concieve that a seemingly western person could lead an unseen life of supporting Jihad and supporting the attacks on the west. The word Kuffa is very impactful because we think of categorizing other people by stereotypes but we rarely think of how we are categorized. It is like a discriminatory word generated from stereotypes that many people completely resent so basically we are being called this without even knowing about it.
Jihad in the West
The word Kuffa is very impactful because we think of categorizing other people by stereotypes but we rarely think of how we are categorized. It is like a discriminatory word generated from stereotypes that many people completely resent so basically we are being called this without even knowing about it.
Culture of Denial
I do not understand why Fahrenheit 9/11 Michael Moore was not thinking of terrorist attacks as a threat yet he was anticipating more struggles against them. Do you think this is just to convince the Americans they are safe so they can live in denial regardless of the outside troubles?
Common Denominators
It is scary that we the lady being interviewed said that they were doing what the preacher in the mosque told them to do. It is hard to imagine that a depicted peaceful place of worship could arise such a violent event. Hitler attacked children but never to the extent that the the jihadist do. By connecting the propaganda to nazism it makes me question the reasons for invading the Middle East.
Hitler & Mufti
The german empire and the middle east seem worlds apart today so it is surprising to see that they actually fought together at one time.
What they Want?
They categorize all of us as Kuffar and that we all have the same ideas. This means that even if their was an American muslim they would categorize them as one as well and might even be driven enough to kill their own kind. This video makes it more difficult to assume that the war will ever end because their duty of killing all the americans or ruling them is a promise with god, something that will not end anytime soon.
We've Been Here Before
The only way to achieve peace is to dismantle the violence from within by having Muslims to teach the importance of life for Allah instead of death for Allah. The quote it started and ended with is a very strong motivator but also a good summarization of what the video depicted a lot of people doing. It motivates us to help solve the problem and for the muslims to teach the importance of life instead of killing. But it also says that the United States is not doing enough or the right thing, and the people that have the power to stop it are not. The quote is aplicable to the Jihadists and their choice of being good or evil.
Friday, April 23, 2010
Do You Believe the U.S. can win its war in Afghanistan?
I do not believe that we can ever win a war in Afghanistan for several reasons. First, we are fighting against an ideology. We are not just versing a group of people we are fighting against an indestructible idea that will remain part of the culture and continually regain new followers. The only way it can be stopped is if no one exists, therefore no believers. Secondly, we are fighting against our own weapons that we supplied. Although we may have the ability to beat them via stronger weapons that we did not supply to them they still have an edge of homeland and stronger weapons than many of the United State's weaker opponents. Russia which had a similar amount of power during the time it attacked lost a battle against the Taliban that had a fifth the amount of soldiers. Thirdly, Osama bin Laden is one of the strongest leaders and his is being protected by another group and he has been virtually untraceable and unreachable. Thirdly, it is an internal issue that only the Afghans can solve. The video said that many countries have attempted to implement their ideas and settle disputes within Afghanistan but they have all failed. Fourthly, Afghanistan shares a border with Pakistan which also serves as a suitable safe haven for Taliban members to flee. Bin Laden did this while he was living inside the White mountains and he easily escaped the United States military that was right below him. This means that the ideas of the Taliban can be preserved by taking refuge and then returning for as long as they like. The United States will never truely know if they have sucessfully completed their mission because it is impossible to track who exactly is part of the Taliban. Fifthly, even if we do capture Osama bin Laden a new leader will rise and it is a never ending chain because they have hundreds of followers that would be suitable for leadership.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Why Bush Went To War?
Do you agree with the ideas proposed by Doherty? If so, which of the three reasons do you believe is the main reason for going into Iraq?
I agree with a large portion of what Doherty says. I think if the reason for attacking Iraq was for oil it would not be logical because that would just purposely make the oil prices rise and if we wanted to make a larger impact on the oil in the Middle East we would have attacked Saudi Arabia because it has more oil. If we did attack the Iran for oil I think we would make greater strides in attempting to monopolize the oil instead of making baby steps and influencing OPEC's pricing. Secondly, I do agree with the fact that Israel is being strengthened. As we occupy Iraq we are implementing western ideas whether anyone likes it or not. As Iraq becomes more accustomed to this they are more like Israel and Iraq is obviously being weakened since it is in a war therefore will lack the availability to supply Hezbollah in Lebanon that will attack Israel. This will allow Israel to live with less terrorist attacks. I think this would be a strong incentive to move into the Middle East because it would lessen the attacks on a westernized area therefore giving more chance of spreading western ideas in the Middle East. I also believe the military transformation was a reason to invade because stationing the military in foreign areas will strengthen the possibility of spreading western ideas as well as protecting them.
I think the main reason for going into Iraq was to further protect Israel because as we have learned many of the world's problems or causing of problems are related to the conflict. By emphasizing the strengthening of Israel and lessening of power of the rest of the Middle East many problems will be averted because many of the problems in the Middle East are linked to the Holy Land dispute. If we take the dispute away so will the problems that affect us. As we help Israel, oil prices go up. If we make Israel sufficient the price of oil will no longer be a problem and we will not need to invade due to the reason Doherty provided. The second most important was the military transformation because it goes hand in hand with protecting Israel because if further spreads westernization in the Middle East therefore more representation of the ideas of Israel.
I agree with a large portion of what Doherty says. I think if the reason for attacking Iraq was for oil it would not be logical because that would just purposely make the oil prices rise and if we wanted to make a larger impact on the oil in the Middle East we would have attacked Saudi Arabia because it has more oil. If we did attack the Iran for oil I think we would make greater strides in attempting to monopolize the oil instead of making baby steps and influencing OPEC's pricing. Secondly, I do agree with the fact that Israel is being strengthened. As we occupy Iraq we are implementing western ideas whether anyone likes it or not. As Iraq becomes more accustomed to this they are more like Israel and Iraq is obviously being weakened since it is in a war therefore will lack the availability to supply Hezbollah in Lebanon that will attack Israel. This will allow Israel to live with less terrorist attacks. I think this would be a strong incentive to move into the Middle East because it would lessen the attacks on a westernized area therefore giving more chance of spreading western ideas in the Middle East. I also believe the military transformation was a reason to invade because stationing the military in foreign areas will strengthen the possibility of spreading western ideas as well as protecting them.
I think the main reason for going into Iraq was to further protect Israel because as we have learned many of the world's problems or causing of problems are related to the conflict. By emphasizing the strengthening of Israel and lessening of power of the rest of the Middle East many problems will be averted because many of the problems in the Middle East are linked to the Holy Land dispute. If we take the dispute away so will the problems that affect us. As we help Israel, oil prices go up. If we make Israel sufficient the price of oil will no longer be a problem and we will not need to invade due to the reason Doherty provided. The second most important was the military transformation because it goes hand in hand with protecting Israel because if further spreads westernization in the Middle East therefore more representation of the ideas of Israel.
Monday, April 19, 2010
America's Dependency on Oil & Oil and Water in the Middle East
What do you believe the US should do about energy and their dependency
on oil?- The answer is very complicated because either decision you make, continue to use oil or switch to more conservative efforts, are both lose lose situations. If we continue to depend on the oil coming from the Middle East we will be blockading from completing and ending the War in Iraq because as we go further into situations OPEC increases the price of oil. If we depend on our own oil we will need to rely on our untapped Alaskan resources that we are saving for a final reserve. The most environmental decision is to switch over to more conservative electric cars but that does not mean that it is the most economical. The amount of electricity will increase therefore putting more strain on ourselves and the way we create it and their will be a lot of money lost due to the switch from gas to electric power. Many citizens will not be willing to switch due to the money. Personally I think that is the most adaptable decision as long as it is not done last minute. Many companies are creating a line of hybrid cars and people are very interested in them. This is a push in the right direction and very cautious of what may happen in the future. If the prices suddenly rise and you do not have a hybrid or electric car you will be very unhappy but if the country changes slowly everyone will gradually adapt to the new lifestyle therefore lessening the reliance on the Middle East.
Why the world , specifically the United States, should be greatly
concerned about water resources in the Middle East?- The world should be worried about the shortage of water supply because it is probably the most vital resource we have besides air and our life revolves around it, whether we drink it or our work uses it. Oil fields use it to power their drilling therefore if there is no water there is no oil. If there is no oil there is no circulation for the United States as a consumer of 25% of the oil supply. If we do not have oil we cannot drive, our houses are not warmed, and our country will fall apart. This is why we need to make the change to more environmentally stable cars and transportation. This issue is also good for the United States because if the world is short on water it will rely on the countries that have the water or the ability to clean it, one of which will be the United States who in return will receive what they want, money or oil.
on oil?- The answer is very complicated because either decision you make, continue to use oil or switch to more conservative efforts, are both lose lose situations. If we continue to depend on the oil coming from the Middle East we will be blockading from completing and ending the War in Iraq because as we go further into situations OPEC increases the price of oil. If we depend on our own oil we will need to rely on our untapped Alaskan resources that we are saving for a final reserve. The most environmental decision is to switch over to more conservative electric cars but that does not mean that it is the most economical. The amount of electricity will increase therefore putting more strain on ourselves and the way we create it and their will be a lot of money lost due to the switch from gas to electric power. Many citizens will not be willing to switch due to the money. Personally I think that is the most adaptable decision as long as it is not done last minute. Many companies are creating a line of hybrid cars and people are very interested in them. This is a push in the right direction and very cautious of what may happen in the future. If the prices suddenly rise and you do not have a hybrid or electric car you will be very unhappy but if the country changes slowly everyone will gradually adapt to the new lifestyle therefore lessening the reliance on the Middle East.
Why the world , specifically the United States, should be greatly
concerned about water resources in the Middle East?- The world should be worried about the shortage of water supply because it is probably the most vital resource we have besides air and our life revolves around it, whether we drink it or our work uses it. Oil fields use it to power their drilling therefore if there is no water there is no oil. If there is no oil there is no circulation for the United States as a consumer of 25% of the oil supply. If we do not have oil we cannot drive, our houses are not warmed, and our country will fall apart. This is why we need to make the change to more environmentally stable cars and transportation. This issue is also good for the United States because if the world is short on water it will rely on the countries that have the water or the ability to clean it, one of which will be the United States who in return will receive what they want, money or oil.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
True Life Reflection: Julia
The person that stood out to me out of the six True Life people that were documented was Julia. Julia moved form Russia to Israel to escape discrimination that she felt when she was one of the only Jews in her school. When she came to Israel she was part of the larger Jewish community and she was no longer an outcast but she also faced many of the inescapable dangers of living in Israel. It was extremely impacting when a bus filled with a majority of her friends was bombed by a suicide bomber and the aftermath was just as impacting because she always felt scared to go on a bus or sit next to someone who looked suspicious. Although she felt many hardships she also overcame the norm society of not representing one side, the Israelis over the other, the Palestinians. She volunteered in a center that united both side's children and they collaborated despite the segregation of their outside community. Julia's life fluctuated from being happy to sad and probably the most significant thing that stood out to me through her entire documentary was that she was going to go into the army next year and she would have to fight against something that she believes in, unity.
The most significant thing that I corresponded to my life was that Julia was going to be picked up by the army in her next year of life. She is only a year older than me which means I would be drafted in two years. I could not imagine assuming the responsibilities of her from my current standpoint and my current responsibilities that I have to do. Although we have many of the same opportunities, privileges, and responsibilities it is a constant struggle for her to assume those duties that she has to and wants to. In my life I do not feel obligated and am not influenced and as close to problems and segregation the same as Julia. I could never imagine trying to unite on of the most divided cultures in the world.
The most significant thing that I corresponded to my life was that Julia was going to be picked up by the army in her next year of life. She is only a year older than me which means I would be drafted in two years. I could not imagine assuming the responsibilities of her from my current standpoint and my current responsibilities that I have to do. Although we have many of the same opportunities, privileges, and responsibilities it is a constant struggle for her to assume those duties that she has to and wants to. In my life I do not feel obligated and am not influenced and as close to problems and segregation the same as Julia. I could never imagine trying to unite on of the most divided cultures in the world.
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