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Obama Condemns Islamic State’s Killing of Peter Kassig - NYTimes.com
Another beheading by Da'ish a.k.a., ISIS
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Tomas Young Dies at 34; Critic of Iraq War in Film - NYTimes.com
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In Death, Girl, 2, Is Caught in Fight Over Organshttp://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/17/nyregion/in-death-girl-2-is-caught-in-fight-over-organs.html?hp&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&module=second-column-region®ion=top-news&WT.nav=top-news&_r=0
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If the military could implement a program like this into their medical system it would be a great achievement and something that will save many soldiers lives. Soldiers are putting their lives on the line to defend our freedoms so when soldiers do return home they should be able to live their lives as they were before they left for the military. It will be a tough task because many soldiers have seen things and have flashbacks to those moments and a program like this that monitored and treated soldiers showing any kind of symptoms of suicide would be of great benefit. Lt. Gen. Eric Schoomaker said they could save four lives for every hundred people they treat. I wish this number could be higher but hopefully after they implement this program it becomes better as time goes on.
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ReplyDeleteHere is a link to a story I saw on 60 minutes last weekend. A few VA locations were falsifying documents and authorities found out about how corrupt the VA was at a few locations across America. For the first time they hired a leader from outside the VA and hired a veteran and CEO of P&G Bob McDonald. Here is a link to a story I saw on 60 minutes last weekend. A few VA locations were falsifying documents and authorities found out about how corrupt the VA was at a few locations across America. For the first time they hired a leader from outside the VA and hired a veteran and CEO of P&G Bob McDonald.
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ReplyDeleteHere is the link to the 60 minutes story on the VA. http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/robert-mcdonald-cleaning-up-the-va/
ReplyDeleteI thought that the article about the 2 year old girl was really sad. Her whole life seems to be caught in the middle of a fight between her parents and it sounds like her stepfather abused and likely caused her premature death. Now, her mother wants to do something to help others and her father is arguing with her mother so the fight begins again. It is really sad that she died so young, but it is even sadder that her father is so against donating her organs. At least in this final act of kindness and generosity, some other children will be saved and a part of her can live on. The dad's argument really reminds me of what we often talk about in class, about post-death arrangements being for the family. The little girl's father doesn't want her body to be changed or any of her organs removed, but she is dead now, so she doesn't need them anymore. It sounds like her mother is going to win this battle, and I really hope she does so that other children can be saved.
ReplyDeleteI also read the article about Peter Kassig's execution. This is horrible that these beheadings keep happening. However, I do like the statements that Peter's parents gave yesterday following the news of their son's death. I heard several clips on the news yesterday, but my favorite is what his mom said, "Our hearts are battered, but they will mend. The world is broken, but it will be healed in the end. And good will prevail as the One God of many names will prevail." His father also expressed that they forgive those that murdered their son. I think this is noteworthy because even though they lost their son in such a horrible way, they are not bitter or lashing out, they are accepting and forgiving. I think it sets a good example to ISIS that people are willing to forgive and that Peter's parents were proud of the humanitarian efforts he made in Syria before his capture and death.
ReplyDeleteHere's an article that gives more of his parent's reactions:
http://abcnews.go.com/International/peter-kassigs-parents-time-mourn-cry-forgive-sons/story?id=26973521
Also just read about this tragic attack in Jerusalem that killed four and injured several more.
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This was definitely a tragic event and with it comes much sadness. Maybe, just maybe this unnecessary violence will finally end in the middle east. If we are lucky, it will be sooner rather than later. It scares me to think that these attacks that have plagued the middle east for decades could continue in such a way that my children may have to worry about them. In the end, it just sucks you know?
DeleteVery sad story Kristin. I believe I saw that 3 of the people who were killed had dual US-Israeli citizenship. The thing that gets me is the extreme amounts of hate that exists in the middle east. Especially when religious beliefs are brought into play. As we've learned with Buddahism and the different branches of Christianity, there seems to be so much in common yet small things that are different lead to huge conflicts.
ReplyDeleteIt is so ironic they everyone can be uniting under a sense of faith and still be divided to such extremes. People are using a powerful tool for love, peace, and community, and are twisting it to fit their own personal agendas of death and destruction. It is truly sad, however, we must keep in mind almost every faith has gone through this pattern of extinguishing the enemy in the name of faith. We must do our best to learn from our past and help restore Islam to the peaceful religion it was meant to be.
DeleteHere's an article on the Peter Kassig incident:
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One of the very last pictures bbc posts is that of Peter's parents dressed up all in white. While being such a grievous situation, I find their attitude to be very optimistic. They didn't know if their son was dead or not. They had probably already assumed the worst because he had been missing since late last year. Still, they chose to wear white which, I believe, symbolizes their decision to celebrate their son's life rather than mourn it.
I just read the article about the two year old little girl who is "dead." I am very upset to hear that her step father killed her. I don't understand how anyone can harm children. They are so small and precise. I think that Thaiya's mother is doing the right thing by wanting to donate Thaiya's organs. Organ donation can save so many lives of other children who might not have a chance of living. I speak from personal experience. My cousin who is 15 months old is having a kidney transplant in December and my uncle who is cousin's father is donating his kidney. If my uncle wasn't a match then my cousin's life would have been threatened. I see the importance of being selfless and donating organs to save another life. I too am an organ donator. If I am no longer able to live a fulfilling life and my organs are healthy then why not help someone else and provide them with a second change at life.
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ReplyDeleteAlthough it's officially December today, I stumbled upon this and thought it was really interesting. This catastrophe in Pripyat, Chernobyl was one that I had never heard of, it happened before I was born. Danny Cooke did an excellent job of filming the area and the effects of the nuclear explosion in 1986. If anyone goes to watch the video, don't watch the one at the top of the page, it's only a small clip from the full video. Watch the actual video farther down to really see what the area looks like. Also, the song choice creates a mood of sympathy for those who suffered from this disaster.
I read the article about the two year old who was killed by her stepfather. I think it's absolutely horrid to hear stories like these, where the innocent and helpless are the victims. I can't understand how some people have the capacity inside them to harm young children because there can't be very many things a child can do that would provoke retaliation of this magnitude. Two year olds should NEVER be the subject of physical pain. I have been around home abuse before, but not where it involved a child.
ReplyDeleteI agree that Thaiya's mother should donate her child's organs because of the chance of saving another child's life. I won't say that saving another child will eliminate the pain she is going through, but it could possibly help with the grieving process.