tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13154286.post-1155839920058559782006-08-17T14:11:00.000-04:002007-06-06T09:11:45.664-04:00<p class="MsoNormal">A very wise person that I respect challenged my previous two postings do to the lack of commentary.<span style=""> </span>I assume that this is because I did not take time to articulate what relevance I think these stories have.<span style=""> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">First, I am not sure of the validity of the "Baby Bottle Bomb" story.<span style=""> </span>Why post a link then?<span style=""> </span>Because I have read about the story and wander if it is true or not.<span style=""> </span>I was not being rhetorical when I asked why is the media not talking about this story.<span style=""> </span>The answer may be, because it is not true.<span style=""> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">The article about the cell phone arrests is interesting because it points to possible terrorist activity here in America.<span style=""> </span>Is this a trend in terrorism?<span style=""> </span>If so, will it effect American society? How?</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">A fellow GSPM Grad believes greatly in the power of mobile technology but I do not think that this is what she had in mind.<span style=""> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">And finally, the Russian killing of Japanese fisherman.<span style=""> </span>This story is an example of 1) a country that is serious about its border.<span style=""> </span>2) Russia's continued, but often forgotten, <span style=""> </span>role in the area. 3) the never ending struggle for recourses.<span style=""> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">We as Americans, as Westerners, and as Humans must address the fact that the resources upon which we depend are limited.<span style=""> </span>A time will come when the price of oil, iron, aluminum, coal, and even water will be prohibitive.<span style=""> </span>Russia have proven that they will kill to protect there border and resources, and therefore their way of life. Are we?<span style=""> </span>Should we be?<span style=""> </span>Is our way of life worth protecting?<span style=""> </span>Should we try and change our lifestyle in order to prevent struggles over resources?</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">I do not know… Maybe you have an opinion.</p><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/13154286-115583992005855978?l=hegemon.codyyork.com'/></div>Cody Ryan Yorkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08305990015649878442noreply@blogger.com0