... that point Ralph realized that his government was powerless, like the government of the United States when it was first under the Articles of Confederation (Useless; could make laws but never had the power of passing them). The only difference was how the Untied States made a change and how the boys changed. The Untied States wanted to improve the ideas of the Articles but the boys overthrew their government and created a military regime. Jack's take ... over was not civilized but who heard of a civilized government take over. With further look at his take over it was a very clean one c...

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... , 2001 our Nation sat and watched in fear and horror as unknown assailants attacked the American people on our own soil, a feat that has not been seen since World War II. The atrocities of this day have evoked an abundance of overwhelming emotions that have spread throughout the world like wild fire. The diversity of my emotions is still pulling me in several different directions, making it difficult ... for me to place a meaning to September 11, 2001. I like the rest of America watch as countries throughout the world lend support and aid to our ... is not totally felt as I observe our ...

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