Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Assignment-Libya

The government in Libya is being accused of attacking its people, who are rebels, from airplanes and helicopters.  Watch the You Tube videos and read the text concerning the air strikes that are occurring against the people in Libya.  Should the world intervene in their conflict?  Why or why not.  Defend your position.   Please argue against other people's points as well.  If you disagree with someone, write it in your comments and explain why.   BE RESPECTFUL!!

Intervene- verb-

to come between disputing people, groups, etc.; intercede; mediate.
Example:  The teacher felt the need to intervene when she saw that Micah was being bullied

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Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Obama and NATO's reaction to Libya

Momentum Grows for No-Fly Zone over Libya

NATO has deployed reconnaissance aircraft to establish 24-hour surveillance of Libya. CNN reports British, French and U.S. officials are working on a draft U.N. Security Council text that includes language on setting up a no-fly zone in Libya. On Monday, President Obama addressed the crisis in Libya.
President Obama: "I want to send a very clear message to those who are around Colonel Gaddafi. It is their choice to make how they operate moving forward, and they will be held accountable for whatever violence continues to take place there. In the meantime, we’ve got NATO, as we speak, consulting in Brussels around a wide range of potential options, including potential military options, in response to the violence that continues to take place inside of Libya."

Setting up a No Fly Zone

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xB6C72N8yIM

Airstrikes in Libya

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzoaKF1i2lM

CBS News Report

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFTPpeoDcC8&feature=related