Budget Cuts

When they cut the budget they believed that they would be able to keep more money rather than have to pay people their retirement funds. I do not believe that the changes are good ideas because the retired people are very vulnerable.

Why is this called a "international humanitarian mission?"

It is called a "international humanitarian mission" because the U.S. doesn't want it portrayed as an offensive in another Muslim country.They don't want to make it seem like they are trying to take control of the country.

How much involvement should the United Nation's Have?

I think that the United Nations should just keep the No-Air Zone. I don't think they should become any more involved unless it is absolutely necessary. They should get involved though if it becomes really, really dangerous to be there.

What is the conflict and why did the fighting begin?

France, the United States and Great Britain attacked Libyan military targets. The fighting began because Libyan rebels called for international help, because the Libyan government was attacking them.

Does the punishment fit the crime?

I think that he should have gone to a special hospital, instead of being sent to jail for that long. I think that because he had a mental illness and he was dealing with trauma. He pleaded guilty and he wrote a letter to apologize. Also, the mother of the girl said she forgave him. I think he should be able to have another chance.

New Culture Definition

The meaning has changed a lot for me. I used to not know what it meant. Now I know it means a lot of things. It means what people live in or what they act like.

Blog: What do you need to do to be ready to present your culture project on Tuesday?

I need to finish my keynote. I also need to put my research into a paragraph.

Benefit Cuts

I think Governor Lepage should not cut the budget. I don't think that it's fair that workers will have to pay 100 percent of their retirement if they retire before age 65. I also don't think its fair to take two percent more in taxes.

Culture Change

If I moved to a new country I would refuse to change my the way I act with the people around me. I wouldn't start acting different just because the other people around act differently. I would change what I eat and probably what I wear.