April 2, 2003 Journal 3: Modern Day Exodus The Israelites were in captivity in Egypt for hundreds of years. It was not until God summoned Moses to deliver them from the Pharaoh of Egypt did they escape this incarceration. Shortly ... of homeland"; this term has been applied to many recent events that have happened in the past half-century. Migration is the movement of one people to another land; in the case of an exodus this movement is out of one's homeland. For example, the relocation of Jews known as the Bataan death march can be referred ... to as an example of a modern day migration. Mi...

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... the life and dignity of individuals during war times. This paper will proceed by first defining the concept of an armed conflict, and its impact on the life of civilians in our modern times. Next, it will provide the logic supporting the stated argument by employing examples from recent wars. Finally, it will conclude with asserting the need of having a coherent enforcement ... . It is unrealistic to rely upon states to protect the life and dignity of individuals during wars, as their main priority in that estate is achieving specific aims. The development and sophistication of weapons i...

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... Amir informs them that he is not a stereotypical terrorist-type Arab, much as we are until seeing this movie. Also, in a terrifically ironic scene, Spike Jonze's character rides into battle in an Infiniti Convertible, with an Iraqi rebel, who does not speak English, listening to Chicago's "Baby, Please Don't Go" on the CD player. This type of irony is not just used by ... Russell for humor's sake, however. It simply helps point out the grotesque realism that the situation dictated. Americans and Arabs on a joyride in the Iraqi desert. Russell's images of failing racial boundaries ... i...

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... society. We all feel that everyone is created equal regardless of their culture, race, and ethnic background. However, like in the scripture of the Bible it was stated that thou shall not kill; this poses an intriguing question. Why would God state thou shall not kill and order disciples such ... the present were Iraq is not only evil but is up to no good were he is planning terror and nuclear warfare against us. This is a serious and crucial moment in history that may come to an end if the American government don't act accordingly. Are you a person who would risk your life along with ...

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... the war with Iraq. People look at this and cant help but read because they are so curious to what happened and if it could happen to them. In the past people would be used to hearing stories about a meteor shower or a new type of car that is on the market. I looked at two ... similar topics from past and recent newspaper articles. The preparations people were supposed to take before WWII and the preparations for possible war on Iraq. With the Iraq war the media has scared people way too much. I found an article that suggested that people duct tape there ... windows and vents to prevent ...

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We all know what happened last Thursday in Madrid. Five terrorist attacks in trains killed 200 people and injured hundreds of them. All these few days before the elections in Spain. In the beginning no terrorist group had taken the responsibility for the attacks and everybody was confused. The Spanish government and Athnar wanted to persuade the public that it had nothing to do with Al ... Kaida and the fact that Spanish troops were involved in the war in Iraq. Their aim was not to be ... was a great chance to punish the government. The terrorist attacks in Madrid became a major political is...

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... ! (propagandized) Today coalition forces easily finished off the last of the anti-American Saddam loyalist in Baghdad. This brings the end to a reign of terror and dictatorship in one part of the Middle East. The people of Iraq were thrilled to see the American troops coming to save them. The liberation of Iraq was much ... overdue and had it happened sooner the people would have endured a substantial amount less suffering at the hands of the Islamic fundamentalist. There are still many countries in the Middle East that are stuck in the past and are yet to adopt democracy and western ide...

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... won "because more would get done" . Only time will tell which issues will pass and how much will get done. With Iraq at the middle stage in these elections, the Democrats did not stand a chance. A recent New York Times/ CBS News Poll found that Americans ranked terrorism ahead of the economy. " ... Republican says, "has prevented the Democrats from coalescing the economic sentiment against Bush and the Republicans." War is going to be a top priority with the Republicans in control of the houses. We can probably expect that if the chance comes up to go to war with Iraq, that chance is goi...

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... It was possibly as long ago as 8000 BC in Ancient Mesopotamia (a part of modern Iraq) when man first found out that clay could be dried and shaped in the sun to make a building material. The objects made in this process were called bricks. A brick is defined as a rectangular manufactured block of dried or fired clay, ... small enough to be lifted and placed with one hand, used in building. Small ... make the bricks the Nile mud is used. First it is moistened. It is then kneaded thoroughly with an Egyptian hoe. Next it is put in wooden moulds which caused the bricks to be stamped with th...

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... It was possibly as long ago as 8000 BC in Ancient Mesopotamia (a part of modern Iraq) when man first found out that clay could be dried and shaped in the sun to make a building material. The objects made in this process were called bricks. A brick is defined as a rectangular manufactured block of dried or fired clay, ... small enough to be lifted and placed with one hand, used in building. Small ... make the bricks the Nile mud is used. First it is moistened. It is then kneaded thoroughly with an Egyptian hoe. Next it is put in wooden moulds which caused the bricks to be stamped with th...

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... causes for the current war in which our nation is fighting the Iraqis. Not only has the country of Iraq been aiding terrorists since September 11th, even though our country has been seeking out terrorists, they are creating and hiding weapons of mass destruction as well as being led by a dictator that has no regard for ... human life. First, Iraq has been giving support to terrorists even though our country has been trying to end all terrorism. Shortly after September 11th, we were given word that the Iraqi government was supporting terrorists including Osama Bin Laden, an enemy of our n...

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... world has had one of many things sitting in the back of their mind: The Crisis in the Middle East. President Bush has stated that unless Iraq disarms itself form biological, chemical, and nuclear weapons, war is unavoidable. For the past 10 years Iraq had defied and hid from commands from the ... and Stalin, and much like the cold war; the war against terrorism has been described as a "long twilight struggle". It's a never-ending fight in the dark that we can only give false hopes of winning. At first comparison, Hussein and Hitler aren't very similar. Obviously Hitler was a German Nazi...

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... of cultures. I think of how these symbols and pictures simplified the lives of our ancestors. From record keeping in daily activities or trading among each other and recording historical events. Those pictures, symbols and letters gave us the foundation for our written communication and self expression that we enjoy today. Their findings have given great insight to Pre-Islamic and ... all origins. The oldest scripts are known as Cuneiform in Mesopotamia and Hieroglyphics in Egypt. The writings are thought to have originated around 3500 B.C. Various branches ... of Aramaic script interco...

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... known as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered a speech at Riverside Church on the fourth of April, 1967 called "A Time to Break Silence." In this speech King told of the horrors of war and the consequences that follow. It is easy to see that these two literary works and the recent war ... it was a speech not only against the war in Vietnam, but a speech against all wars. Just as today's war protestors, King not only shows compassion for the American soldiers but also for the soldiers of the opposing force. King mentions the "fear and pity" he feels for the sons and fathers that were sent ...

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... graduating from my high school and I signed up to be in the Marines. I signed to get ahead in life, to get a better education through the marines, but who knew, that I would end up in Iraq and fighting. I don't even know why I am here. When I was ready to leave for Iraq, I remember my family was in tears but were proud of me, as I waved them goodbye ... I could feel some tears in my eyes. My brother yelling saying to me saying " Travis come back soon." That ... was the last time I had seen my family. Now as I sit in this rusty old truck with my teammates. They ... ...

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... in Iraqi War O the morning of March, 20, 2003, Iraqi war wxploded with the first military bombardment of American military in Baghdad. Bush's administration lauched this war for two altrustic reasons: Iraq has extremely vialated the human rights, and Iraq threatened the international security with weapons of mass destruction. However, the facts in ... post-war Iraq tell us that either is there liberation for Iraqi people, nor have the weapons of mass destruction ever been found. However the key issue is the ... oil. Iraqi people have never been liverated by the US. Bush claimed that Sad...

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... his power. I don't think we truly know how he was treating his people. It was also a good thing to get him out of power for the sake of terrorism. We must take action where action is needed to make the world safe from countries whose leaders support terrorist actions. If the ... possession of nuclear or powerful chemical weapons, they may have used them or let terrorist use them against other countries. A nuclear or chemical attack anywhere in the world could start a war that would have disastrous results. On the other hand those who oppose the war have legitimate opinions. Those America...

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... information fed to us, legitimate or does it have hidden biases not understood by the common reading public? The news shown to the American public is biased in many ways. The war in Iraq is represented in one perspective - which is the American viewpoint. The damage to artillery, the injuries, the casualties are all American. What about the Iraqi people, the poor defenseless ... not limited to local news alone. CNN, an international news bulletin has certain biases as well. Everything that occurs in the international stage, whether it is an isolated suicide bomb attack in Israel, to the...

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... This is similar to the conflict in Iraq, because the United States accused Saddam Hussein of being an ally of the Al"Queida. The Al"Queida is a well known, and feared terrorist group. Creating an alliance with them would not be good for Saddam Hussein, because the Al" ... Queida have many enemies and are extremely dangerous. This accusation gives Saddam Hussein a bad reputation, even worse than the one he currently holds. Unfortunately, it is very possible that together, they could be developing a plan to attack once more. Thus, the war in ... powerful country, it must take over all mean...

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... Council resolution 1441. Bush was threatening to impose a war on Hussein unless he surrendered these weapons. However, Hussein adamantly denied these accusations and allowed the return of the Arms Inspectors in Iraq for verification. On Bush's side was British Prime Minister, Tony Blair. Together, they demanded the disarmament of Iraq otherwise the president of the United States would not hesitate to unleash ... years of military oppression and the effects of the sanctions on the population. In addition, it is a fact that waging war is extremely expensive, and before this one started it...

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... subject with you. They only see normal, innocent people as victims and statistics for their violence. In the 19th century, certain people and countries began to use systematic terrorism to bring about social or political change. Dissidents in different parts of Europe used terror as a weapon in their push for independence and revolution. It was during the 1970s and 80s that the world saw ... a rapid escalation in terrorist activity. Terrorism became a growth industry with a host of bombings, hijackings and assassinations. In the decade of the 70s, there were 8100 terrorist incidents ......

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... or other financial ties to the industry. The Bush administration has also refused to increase fuel efficiency requirements for cars in the U.S because they know that the more the American people pump oil into their cars the better it is for the value of their stock in their oil companies. The invasion of Iraq will could also help the Bush administrations oil tycoons. Prior ... fields once sanctions were lifted. It becomes understandable why these governments didn't want to go to war with Iraq, as a change in regime would jeopardise their oil contracts thus benefiting the U.S. Today the ...

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... oil, what sane man would agree to terms like that? However, if it's more like 50 gallons of oil for every pint of American blood, then I'd say, lets get down to business. In the first Gulf War, around 300 Americans lost their lives. Figuring the average American loses about 8 pints of blood ... and heard of criminals sentenced for life well these people don't have a real need for life. And soldiers are paid for risking their lives. We could design an Easter game, and whoever finds oil in their egg is up for a beheading. Why should we put our soldiers through fear and death in a foreign...

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"Today is the first day of a new beginning for our department," proclaims Ali Sadoon, director general of civil defense, as he proudly gestures to a dozen firemen of the invigorated Baghdad Fire Department, clad in brand-new "Baghdad Fire Department" T-shirts supplied by the U.S. military. "I'm happy the Americans helped us," ... interrupted the therapy, he relapsed and now there is little chance, without new and more effective medicine, that he will survive," a journalist discovered, in regards to a young boy, diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, who once had an optimistic chance o...

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... created chaos. The war left the Iraqi infrastructure severely damaged and the country without a government. Without some type of occupying authority, Iraq will fall into anarchy. President Bush's goals for Iraq are "to restore order and bring prosperity to a brutalized society and an infrastructure suffering from decades of malign neglect" (www.whitehouse.gov/infocus/iraq/). These goals remain to be ... large American force to move into the area. This would mean either bringing more American troops into Iraq or diverting soldiers from reconstruction tasks. When considering the Bush admi...

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