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My Take on the War and The Situation

Theodore Roosevelt once stated, “In any Situation, the best thing you can do is the right thing; the next best thing you can do is the wrong thing; the worst thing you can do is nothing.” Statistically wise, surely, this is not the case for President George W. Bush, as 75% of Americans are opposed to President Bush’s Iraq policy. The majority of Americans remember where they were as they observed the kindled hatred derived from terrorism and the reality of the conflict. Society had experienced a wave of racism that consumed the conflict; citizens raging that action be taken.  The President’s rationale for invading Iraq was evident: to “fight the war on terrorism” through the intervention of American forces. The only question is: Is the current situation justifiable and did President Bush make the right decision that will be successful for the entire world.      

            We live in a society where human neglect runs rapid. Often times, news stations promote bios messages that dictate public views.  People’s assumptions and ignorance, often times, induce hatred and separation among society.  Sediment in society is that oil is the basis for the war.  Illogical theories are developed to merely alter the public view. 

            As Americans, we’re exposed to ample freedom by which has defined our country for so many years, freedom that we so often taken advantage of. Human neglect has faced society for centuries and resulted in atrocities that have defined our very history textbooks.  After Nine-Eleven, the public was demanding revenge on the people responsible, pointing fingers in every direction.  The revenge consumed a large portion of American citizens, as they decided to take deliberate action against alleged terrorists, based merely on assumption.  President Bush, in order to combat the problem, designed programs that would secure protection of American citizens. Unlike America, the Middle East is exposed to abhorrence and suicide bombings everyday. It was nine-eleven that induced a shift in public view.  It was merely America that drove the escalation of the problem, but that escalation will, in tern, provide a basis for a reformed government in Iraq. 

            It is evident that the United States allocates excessive amounts of money to fund the “War on Terror.” It is estimated that the war costs about three-hundred-fifty billion dollars. It’s essential that the United States allocate funds for the right purposes, such as Environmental conservation, government subsidies, and other system. Instead of human neglect, it’s vital that advancement occurs before it’s too late. President Bush said, “Our administration is concerned about deficits, and the way they deal with deficits is you want to control spending. And I hope Congress lives up to their words. When they talk about deficits, they can join us in making sure we don’t overspend. They can join us and make sure that the appropriations process is focused on those issues that — those items that are absolutely necessary to the American people. I’m pleased that members of the Congress are talking about deficits. It means they understand their obligations not to overspend the people’s money.” It’s important to secure democracy, but there must be other alternative ways that would remain sufficient. The new election will be a cornerstone for the war. The next president will determine the destiny of so many soldiers that are currently at war. Who will you choose?

What Constitutes Government Intervention in Entertainment

    Throughout time, entertainment has vastly evolved in a direction of mass media entertainment. As entertainment becomes more accessible, teens are exposed to excessive amounts of violence, and a harsh reality of the world they live. A new conflict arises: Should the state mandate entertainment that is released to the public? When is it acceptable for the government to mandate entertainment to the public?

    The Bill of Rights, advocated and developed under James Madison, became the cornerstone for citizen’s rights. It specified the rights of each citizen, and limited government intervention on them. The first amendment of the United States Constitution states that people have the right for freedom of speech.  Government censorship would place limitations on citizen’s freedom of speech, which is unconstitutional.  (Amsco, pg. 102)

    For so many years, teens have downloaded illegal movies, shows, and music from the internet.  During adolescence, they often time seek loop holes in the legal system that will allow them to get what they want.  Legislative action would merely provoke disorder, and the illegal downloading of movies. 

    One the largest entertainment companies is the movie theater. Entertainment dictates society trends, and the prosperity of the economy is based on this. With such limitations, the economy would be drastically affected. Sales would greatly decrease, entertainment companies would have to spend millions to fight censorship, and the entire economy would suffer. 

    thout the entertainment industry, the United States would lose billions in profits. It would lead to unconstitutional legislation that would limit the very freedom of speech that the United States is founded on.  Will this be the future of our country or our world? Only time will tell.