True Life: I live in a Terror Zone

The one person who seemed the most unique to me was Hiba. She made a lasting impression on my because of her daily life. She is a Palestinian student without an I.D. The reason she does not have an I.D. is because she is a Palestinian. Therefore when she wants to travel she has to lie about her age. Her traveling was very courageous because most people do not dare to travel. What I mean by traveling is her visiting her family for a holiday in a town that is only about only 40 minutes away. For her is it a major struggle to get from checkpoint to checkpoint. To me, I could not imagine experiencing this difficulty every day. The reason I do not have this same type of problem is because our worlds are completely different.

Hiba is only 20 years old. Throughout the True Life video it was obvious the rights she had and the ones she did not. An extremely important right was to own an I.D. Without this I.D. she cannot get a job after she graduates. Compared to me its the opposite because it is not necessary for me to have an I.D. to do this simple things. But, I only consider going to college and having a career simple because of my daily life and the world that I live in. Also Hiba was not allowed out in public because of the curfews. Which makes no sense to me because I do not live with such strict restrictions day to day. Overall I do not feel that people should be living in this type of lifestyle just because of their beliefs.

Intense pollution fouls Hong Kong air

Hong Kong's air pollution is increasingly growing worse since the past two decades. But, recently it became so horrible that after school sports in Hong Kong had to be canceled because the air is so polluted. Environmental officials believe the pollution could be caused by a sandstorm earlier in the week.

This article shows how air pollution is not only from waste or gases produced by cars. There are other causes that have not been looked in to yet. Also this article brings up the serious topic of air pollution in the world. That programs need to at least start to be created to fix this problem for future generations. This article can also show other countries the result of ignoring pollution and the effects it as on the environment or the people living in the dangerous areas.

Dubai kiss court case highlights culture clash

In Dubai the locals are greatly outnumbered by those who do not originate from Dubai. The way the locals and the visitors go through their daily lives are extreme opposites. There has been some occasions where the culture in Dubai is difficult for those who are only visiting. One example is when a man and a women were caught kissing in public and are appearing in court to discuss their breaking of this law. The Dubai area has been increasing and locals have worries that their conservative lifestyle is decaying. And it is also debated if they should be more extreme which may limit those who visit. Which results in their economy shrinking and that is not an option for Dubai.

The global importance of this article is that Dubai is a major area that relays on foreigners businesses. But, the confusion involves where the multiple cultures meet the culture of those who are residents in Dubai. Therefore, this high traffic business area needs to determine if it wants to focus on mixed economy or if their religion standards should be met at a higher value. Which can decrease trade for other countries in the long picture.

Women fear violence in Haitian camps

When the earthquake in Haiti came and destroyed many peoples lives. The violence in this destruction has increased greatly. Especially for the women in these cramped make-shift camps. But, before this earthquak occured a five year plan was about to be put into place to decrease violence against women. But, recently men have been attacking outrageous towards the women in Haiti. Although preventions are being taken to help these women from stop being taken advantage of. The women of Haiti still have trouble sleeping in these camps while they have the knowledge that danger is around every corner.

The global importance of this article to acknowledge the abuse of women in Haiti and around the world. Also this article is making rape known as a crime while as other see rape as not a big deal when put in the catergory of the world. I think it this article could help start bring more acknowledment to this area of crime. Which may result in future prevention of violence when natural disasters occur.

Veil Blog

Reading the two articles containing information about Muslim women wearing the veil has brought attention to me how serious this is. As I reflect on facts that I read in these articles in my opinion it seems that wearing a veil is apart of this religion and daily life. But, how serious the women of this religion interrupt it depends on how modest they are in public. Now that I have read these articles I am now more informed of their decisions to wear the nikab/hijab. Although it may seem Islam enforces this rule it does effect the women personally. The effect of wearing a veil on these women is positive instead of them being brutally forced to wear a veil. My final opinion is that wearing a veil might be for religious reasons but a personal choice is mixed with the decision of the degree of modesty each women has.

Not a Clash of Religions

I have mixed thoughts whether or not the journalist is right to claim that America should fight for secularism in this war. The journalist has the facts about Bin Laden's claim of this war not being based on just religious issues. " Islam has never been and will never be at war with Christianity". From the journalist's point of view on this topic it does make better sense that religion is not involved in politics or the economy. Therefore, I do agree with the journalist that his claim for America to fight for secularism is right.

I believe that Osama Bin Landen has believed his views for a long time and they might make sense to him. But, for those who do not follow the similar religion as Bin Laden or practice it the same way he is not justified to just attack America. My personal opinion is that he is not justified due to the fact that he says ,"America has not been Christian" enough". If he bases his attacks on this mind set then why doesn't he attack other countries who follow the Christian religion.

Control of the Holy Land

Debating between the Israeli's and Arab's and which group should have control over the land is a difficult decision. With the knowledge of information I researched about this conflict makes me believe that the Israeli's deserve to have ultimate control over the Holy Land. I have come to this conclusion by thinking that them being the promised people they have more rights to this land then the Arab's who originated elsewhere. Also that they were the first out of the two to build their temple in Jerusalem, which results in them being the ones seen of having complete control. Compared to the Arabs who built their Mosque after the Israeli's and it is speculated that they could have built it in the same spot only for political reasonings. Therefore, the Israeli's should have control due to the arguments mainly based on them being the first to claim the Holy Land.