Monday, April 30, 2012

Global Issue # 17

Actors in Cuba escape film seek US asylum


Actors in Cuba escape film seek US asylum

Please read this article - respond to the following prompts -

What does it mean to ask for "asylum"?

Who should be allowed to ask?

If we let these Cuban's in - they are escaping a Communist regime - then shouldn't anyone from China be able to ask for asylum and receive it?

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Global Issue # 16

A retired teacher's courageous crusade: Tackling neo-Nazi hate

Read this article and answer the following prompts

1. Why do you think Neo-Nazism has been on the rise in recent years in Germany? - explain
2. Does it seem that the German people are not concerned with this trend (neo-Nazism on the rise)? - explain
3. What is the US role in this Growth of hate groups?

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Global Issue #15

What's next for troops in Afghanistan?

Please read this article - respond to the following prompts

What do you think the US should do in Afghanistan? Explain your answer

Why is it so difficult to change the mindset of the Afghans?

Speculate - what do you think could happen if the US and other international troops leave Afghanistan?