MY PERSONAL FEELINGS ON THE WAR IN IRAQ I feel that the war in Iraq shouldn't be happening at all. Many innocent people are dying because of one bad person. I feel that bush could have found a better way to remove Saddam out of the ... are too many people who are dying because of President Bush. Not only are people dying but our economy is suffering because or the war. The war is cost somewhere in the billions of dollars and with all the tax cuts and people losing jobs because of this Enron scandal we need all the help we can get to get our ... economy up and running again. In all I feel th...

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... brother Chris is going to be 22 on Friday the 12th, although I won't get to wish him a happy birthday. Why? Because my brother has put a temporary hold on his life to help others, he is in the United States Army, and has just left for the sandy lands of Iraq. Chris joined the Army right out of high school thinking that it ... brothers, sisters, fathers, and mothers are being sent to Iraq to ensure their freedom and to protect the people living in the United States. I know that there isn't any other way around sending troops there but I selfishly, silently wish that it wasn't my brother,...

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Gasoline Through my Lifetime Everywhere you go and whom ever you listen to you can hear the comment, "Gas is so high", "It has never been this high." Yes these statements are ... which allows you to pay more for gas. The chart below will show this idea a little better. Motor Gasoline Retail Prices Average Year Nominal Price per Gallon Price per Gallon in June 2000 Dollars 1975 $0.635 $1.995 1979 $1.274 $2.931 1980 $1.274 $2.529 1985 $1.236 $1.959 1989 $1.033 $1.430 1990 $1.168 $1.538 1995 $1.125 $1.282 2000 $1.378 $1.409 2003 $1. ... turmoil. Although the price of gas has gone up it has been...

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... . The U.S. (under Bush's and Powell's lead) has hastily entered itself into a conflict with an old enemy/ally: Iraq. "Ally?" you might recoil in repugnance, but it's true, for they do control our oil supply, and so therefore they are an ally. Enemy, well obviously, for their half-crazed ... the Middle East his such a desolate place that even the craziest of the crazy can become a nation's "George Washington." But while I do not in any way support Saddam or his minions, I do not support another war campaign against Iraq. Trigger Happy George desperately needs to unlearn what his father ha...

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... continue interviewing Dane because he had to go to class, he still got his point across. He obviously supports the war. Though a few people I talked to were in favor of the war, even more people were opposed. I talked to Anthony Thomas (junior) and Adrian Perryman (freshman) and they both were opposed to the war. ... "I think it's a bunch of nonsense. We"re over there fighting for someone else's freedom and leaving ourselves open for attack. We have way too many problems in America to be fighting for the rights of someone else." What Anthony said was very true and made me think about how ...

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... , be willing to take at any moment. This may involve serving for our country over sea's. I never thought any of this would happen to my family or friends. But it did happen, my good friend Travis got a call and soon after was stationed at a military camp. At first I was really mad at the people who called ... him and said he had to leave on such short notice. But that was the one thing that helped me realize how lucky we are living in a nation of democracy ... would be no way to work together with other people to help America become a greater nation. America is all about teamwork. The c...

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... reading and learning the beginning cultures has given us all a better understanding 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...

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... the world. I am going to express my opinion of the war and then I will defend the people on the other side of it. If I were in Presidents Bush's position I would have gone to war. Any country or person who is a threat to others should be dealt with in a peaceful manner. However, if the ... 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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... The amount of the bonus may vary by military specialty up to but not exceeding $8000. However, the greatest incentive the military offers is in the form of the numerous federal benefits. The benefits range from remarkable life insurance options to rewarding retirement benefits and extraordinary educational opportunities. All ... hours per day, 365 days per year, regardless of duty status. For as little as $9.00 per month, a member's spouse and children are included in the life insurance. The coverage for the member's spouse is $100,000 and the coverage for children is $10,000 per child. ...

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... Media Lets face it, media is not what it use to be. Our media, instead of feeding off of news in general, is now feeding off of bad news that people are attracted to. This change moved in on us slowly, but I believe now it has gone too far. While researching articles from the past and articles ... on 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 ... has sca...

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... it that I'm studying to become a politican? When did I ever acquire my moral values through which I judge life? Who were the primal subjects that influenced me in my political education? Where have my political ideas been applied? It seems at first, that when I attempt to scour the recesses of my mind for my own unique political beliefs, I find none; but that insinuation is far from ... I first heard these statements, almost robotically, I began to mimic their opinions. This instance, quite interestingly, greatly helped me develop my own opinion on the present war in Iraq, and swayed me ...

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... in Iraq , the United States is planning to form a new Iraqi Army. United States authority will begin recruiting Iraqis for the 40,000 member army to take over the responsibility for guarding borders and key installations. I for one , agree with this idea to form a new Iraqi army. I believe that the United State's reasons for this plan , my ... reasons for this plan , and the outcome for the future , will help explain why I think it is the right thing to do. The United States sees this as a great opportunity to stop the violence and the constant attacks on U.S troops. It is hoped to preve...

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... 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." ... ready to leave the vehicle. Our commander gives one of us to go out when he thinks it is clear. I am in second in last to get out. As the person in front me goes out, it is my turn and I am give the go sign. I can hear the commander saying, "Go, go, go." His lips are ......

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... Throughout this piece, we will determine the answer to that enigma of a question. The U.S. President's histories have all been very mixed and disarranged. My main complaint is that they're all just not very smart. Now, I'm not claiming to be any Einstein, but they sure as jelly better ... be close if they want to successfully run this country and obtain my (as of now illegal) vote. First order of business on the plated table is Bill Clinton's sex scandal. Now come on here, folks ... police action" or a "peacekeeping mission" does not change the reality. War constitutionally cannot be wag...

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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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... of imperialism throughout the world's existence. But, not all imperialism has to do with countries. The most basic form of imperialism takes place in our own backyards and bedrooms. If a child has something that another child desires, the second may try and take said object by the ... home front to back the government because the government normally raises taxes to fund their conquest. Not surprisingly, that is exactly what is happening in America and Iraq right now. The government is passing an $87 billion tax increase. This is all to fund the efforts halfway across ... . Let's face t...

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... . 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 Saddam Hussein commited extremely "grave violations of human rights" in that thousands of political opponents and ordinary citizens were subj...

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... States and its allies launch a military attack on Iraq? That's the issue being debated, not just between the United Nations and the U.S. Congress, but in living rooms and dorm rooms across America. It's a question with no easy answer. Saddam Hussein has proven himself to be a ruthless tyrant. He either has ... and there are claims that he has given aid and comfort to members of Osama Bin Laden's Al Qaeda. So by attacking Hussein will aid in the battle against terrorist so things like the September 11 attacks won't happen again. President Bush has reported that Hussein has ties to Osama B...

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... , leaders have used posters to portray the "enemy" threatening are way of life. They have also given compelling speeches to motivate people to support what they believe in. This is the main focus of my paper; what is the most productive rhetoric to get me to support a war? Some speakers prefer different rhetorical appeals to get their point across. Facts are very ... vital in getting people to believe something but without emotion you may lack the support you need. When you use emotion, it can make people realize that the problems that face our country can personally affect them. I belie...

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War In Iraq - Americas Justification My issue is (was) the war on Iraq and how America could be justified in committing war with Iraq. The Geneva Convention states that this war is illegal and that America has/had no justification for committing war with ... way to deal with Iraq and that is to contain the problem by setting up trade embargos and restricted air zones. Now they are taking action like in the Gulf War but with the purpose of destroying terrorism for good not liberating Kuwait. You may be asking how can America justify the deaths of innocent ... some indication of what can happ...

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Why the War in Iraq is Justified In my research on the War in Iraq I found many opposing viewpoints and it was difficult to sort these viewpoints out and decide which side to follow. I realized in my research that I would do better off looking at actual facts about the war in Iraq and abstracting an ... opinion from these facts. From these facts I found evidence that I believe tremendously supports the war in Iraq. However, I understand that this is a point ... Bush let the greatest act of terrorism against the U.S. happen under his administration which very well may have been preventable, an...

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... find them. But again and again, Iraq got away with it and the U.N. did nothing. Saddam Hussein, one of the most ruthless government rulers in the world today governs Iraq. Hussein has been compared to the likes of Hitler 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 leader ... Iraqi leader. But as well all know the depth of human nature d...

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... do not want our military to go to Iraq and fight for the Iraq people, so they have freedom as well. There are always many reasons to fight in a war, but there are always going to be people who object. Many Americans believe we should pull our troops out of Iraq, because we are not ... , the Americans do not understands why America wants to help Iraq to become free. President Busy decided to have our military troops go to Iraq to fight in this war. It all started off when terrorist Osama Bin Lodin had two of our planes crash into the World Trade Center. President Bush decided to send ... ...

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... vision, 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 ... in Iraq are comparable. "The Butchering at Wounded Knee" and the Iraq's physical characteristics are very similar. "Time to Break Silence" voiced the opinions ... of those against the Vietnam War which are the same as those against the war in Iraq. "The Butchering at Wounded Knee", has many de...

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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 ... 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 connected with their decision to support the war in Iraq and lose the elections. This proves another theory of Furedi that the polit...

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