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Sunday, July 1, 2007
Citizenship and The Foreign Relations Committee - House
Sunday afternoon, I watch C-SPAN, and the Rep. Tom Lantos quotes Sen. Dick Luger's call for a bipartisan perspective on realigning our perspectives on the Middle East. A replay of Wednesday's hearing of the Foreign Relations Committee.
Professor Anthony Cordesman, Chairman of the Center for Strategic & International Studies, is one of several testifying expert authorities, before the committee. He compares the situation to the British military trying to win the Battle of Ulster between the Protestants and the Catholics. (Appropriate, though this situation is exponentially more complex, the basic dilemma is the similar.)
Major General John Batiste (Ret.) testifies that we must move forward on political and military coordinated efforts. Gen. Batiste states that he is a "die-hard" Republican but that citizens need to scrutinize candidates carefully and vote for individuals rather than parties, and that recently he has voted for both Republicans and Democrats. He calls for ending the debate and demands immediate withdrawal, which may take a year or more, for the sake of the military, and for the sake of our rebuilding our national readiness to launch world-wide action against rising terrorism. Dr. Kagan of the American Enterprise Institute testifies that we cannot pre-judge a continually changing battlefield, and advocates more time for the new surge strategy to fulfill its timeline. He also has recommended political efforts should accompany the war efforts, but does not suggest winding down militarily. Rep. Dan Burton also urges restraint so as to allow further efforts in Iraq military action, comparing the situation to that of Presidents Lincoln and Adams.
C-SPAN carries critically important hearings each week on the immense issues facing this country and the world. C-SPAN is a form of mass media that is not operated by financial interests, unlike the five major broadcasting networks. National debates receive fair play in this information medium. The hearing erupts into harsh words, but maintains a high level of respect and decorum.
Students of HUM121, Impact of Mass Media, I encourage you to pay attention to national debates in the variety of public and private media which are currently so accessible. This nation needs to become mobilized and we need informed and active citizens now and in the future.
Students of HUM120, 20th Century Fiction, I encourage you to inquire into the issues examined by the great literature of our recent century. Such issues include war, famine, brutality, disease, poverty, prejudice, exploitation, and philosophy, as well as reflections on eternal human conditions - love, family, community, sacrifice. See how great literature goes far deeper than the story to entertain. Also appreciate the story to entertain, as it is.
Students of SOC102, Interpersonal Psychology, I suggest you consider the impact our way of life today may have upon our human stress tolerance and our abilities to adapt and cope, as described in our outstanding text, "Psychology Applied to Modern Life: Adjustment in the 21st Century," by William E. Addison (copyright 2006 Thompson Wadsworth).
Students of ENG201, Advanced Discourse, I urge you to focus on your identified goals, making full use of the opportunity to further develop your skills in communication and rhetoric, choosing from a wide range of available activities.
Professor Anthony Cordesman, Chairman of the Center for Strategic & International Studies, is one of several testifying expert authorities, before the committee. He compares the situation to the British military trying to win the Battle of Ulster between the Protestants and the Catholics. (Appropriate, though this situation is exponentially more complex, the basic dilemma is the similar.)
Major General John Batiste (Ret.) testifies that we must move forward on political and military coordinated efforts. Gen. Batiste states that he is a "die-hard" Republican but that citizens need to scrutinize candidates carefully and vote for individuals rather than parties, and that recently he has voted for both Republicans and Democrats. He calls for ending the debate and demands immediate withdrawal, which may take a year or more, for the sake of the military, and for the sake of our rebuilding our national readiness to launch world-wide action against rising terrorism. Dr. Kagan of the American Enterprise Institute testifies that we cannot pre-judge a continually changing battlefield, and advocates more time for the new surge strategy to fulfill its timeline. He also has recommended political efforts should accompany the war efforts, but does not suggest winding down militarily. Rep. Dan Burton also urges restraint so as to allow further efforts in Iraq military action, comparing the situation to that of Presidents Lincoln and Adams.
Rep. David Scott states that the key right now is, "the will of the American people." Thus, he states, the question is how to recall the military forces. He states that the premises was eliminating weapons of mass destruction, not toppling a regime, or other justifications that have been posed since the invasion. He suggests creating an area of containment, so as to allow us to rebuild the military strength and make a plan to redeploy the forces.
The debate goes on . . .
C-SPAN carries critically important hearings each week on the immense issues facing this country and the world. C-SPAN is a form of mass media that is not operated by financial interests, unlike the five major broadcasting networks. National debates receive fair play in this information medium. The hearing erupts into harsh words, but maintains a high level of respect and decorum.
Students of HUM121, Impact of Mass Media, I encourage you to pay attention to national debates in the variety of public and private media which are currently so accessible. This nation needs to become mobilized and we need informed and active citizens now and in the future.
Students of HUM120, 20th Century Fiction, I encourage you to inquire into the issues examined by the great literature of our recent century. Such issues include war, famine, brutality, disease, poverty, prejudice, exploitation, and philosophy, as well as reflections on eternal human conditions - love, family, community, sacrifice. See how great literature goes far deeper than the story to entertain. Also appreciate the story to entertain, as it is.
Students of SOC102, Interpersonal Psychology, I suggest you consider the impact our way of life today may have upon our human stress tolerance and our abilities to adapt and cope, as described in our outstanding text, "Psychology Applied to Modern Life: Adjustment in the 21st Century," by William E. Addison (copyright 2006 Thompson Wadsworth).
Students of ENG201, Advanced Discourse, I urge you to focus on your identified goals, making full use of the opportunity to further develop your skills in communication and rhetoric, choosing from a wide range of available activities.
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