GEOGRAPHY ASSIGNMENT: Outsourcing

In a paragraph, explain why you agree or disagree with the following statement:

"Outsourcing of airplane maintenance by airlines should be made illegal."

-Include at least 2 reasons that justify your argument.

-Also, post a paragraph-long comment on another student's entry in which you explain why you disagree with his/her opinion.

This blog assignment is due by Thursday, December 12 at 8:15 a.m.

Population Control Policies

In a paragraph, argue for the population control policy that should be used in South Asia:  Melinda Gates, China, India, the Vatican, or Lifeboat Ethics.  Also, argue for the policy that should be used in America.  (You may use different policies for each.)

In a second paragraph, comment on another student's entry, detailing why you disagree with her opinion.

This assignment is due Friday, November 15.

Aid to Fight Poverty in Foreign Countries

Should we be giving more aid to the poor people outside of America?  If so, should our government use our tax dollars in doing so?  Should Americans personally give more in charity to foreign countries?  Explain your response in at least one paragraph.

Also, post a paragraph-long comment on another student's entry in which you detail why you disagree with him.

This assignment is due by 8:15 am on Monday, November 11.

Sunnis and Shi'ites

In a paragraph, explain who you think the US should support more (or, whom do you admire more):  the Sunni or Shi'ite Muslims?  Be sure to include a reason why you feel as you do, including a comparison to an aspect of the American way of life and/or culture (possibly including our religions).

Also, include a paragraph-long comment on another student's entry explaining why you disagree with her.

This assignment is due on Tues., Oct 22 at 8:15 a.m.

GEOGRAPHY ASSIGNMENT: Health Care

In a paragraph, justify whether you think our current, Capitalism-style Health Care system is the best option for America, or if you think we should have more of a Socialism, government-operated Health Care system. Explain at least 2 reasons for your position.

Also, post a paragraph-long comment on another student's entry in which you clarify your differences with his or her opinion about Health Care.

This assignment is due by 8:15 a.m. on Friday, October 4.

Example: no way!

Nonsense!!  African-Americans struggle as much today as they did twenty years ago!  Poverty rates and unemployment rates among minorities are higher than ever.  How can we say that OJ led to greater things, when things are worse than ever?  Black-on-Black violence in places like Chicago is the highest it has been in decades.  Minority schools are struggling.  Most African-Americans are born out of wedlock.  Even with a minority President of the United States, I just do not see African-Americans' lives getting better.