Connor's Current Events

How much should the government be helping the victims of the recent tornados in Oklahoma?

Anxhela's current events

Do you think the Kosovar population is justified in their actions of eliminating the Serbian population by means of migration? What would the ideal solution be for the clashing groups to coexist? Would the migration of Serbians back to Serbia ease some of the tensions between the countries, since the two groups wouldn't be living in the same country?

Joanna's Current events

Should Canadian employers hire foreign workers? What is your opinion on the 15% rule? Do you think the Foreign Workers Program has been abused by employers?

Violet's Current Events

Is Canadian military equipment worth a higher price tag? or are they just paying too much for our country's military?

Madison's current events

What should be done about building standards in developing countries where companies such as Joe Fresh outsource their work to? (Bangladesh factory fire)

Willis' Current Events

Should small knives and other sporting equipment be allowed on airplanes? To what extent should society in general restrict the purchase and use of weapons for personal reasons?

Christy's Current Events

What is your opinion on the trial of Michael Jackson's family to sue the entertainment company for negligence for $40 billion dollars concerning Michael Jackson's death?

Rachel's Current Events

Do you believe with the FDA and the Obama administration's decision to sell the  morning after pill to such a young age group (15 - 17 yrs)? Do you believe the FDA made the pill available just to increase profit?

Per 3: Jenny's Current Events

What do you think should be done by the Red Cross in order to regain the trust from the citizens or should the Red Cross in China be aborted completely?

Per3: Winston's Current Events

What are the consequences of refusing to shut down Guantanamo Bay? What are some alternatives to Guantanamo Bay? Would the closure of GITMO actually help the world move forward to a peaceful society?

Per 3 Jas' current events

What measures should be taken, if any, to avoid future terrorist attacks?

Period 3 - Mireille

Do you think it's fair of the American government to support the production of genetically modified goods and protect Monsanto from legal suits based on the fact that there are economic benefits?

Martin's Current Events

Boston Marathon Bombing - Who do you suspect is responsible for this and what was their motive? What should be done to prevent these terrorist attacks in the future?

Period 3 - Emmanuel's Current Events

Do you think that New York City's Stop and Frisk program is necessary, and should it continue to be implemented?

Period 4 - Emily's Current Events

 Do you think virtual currencies should exist in the first place? If so, should they be regulated at all, especially by USA, or be left as a free market?

Period 3 - Emma's Current Events

To what extent should we embrace genetic screening and selection in unborn babies? What methods if necessary can be instilled in order to control the spread of "designer babies"? What actions should be taken in a soiety which embraces gene selection to prevent the dystopian effects as outlined in GATTACA?

Period 4 - Mariam's Current Events

Do you think Obama's visit to Israel has postively impacted the nation to pursue peace and change? Or is it just talk?

Per. 3 - Celine's Current Events

Do you think it's necessary for police to obtain a wiretap order to gain access to text messages from a suspect?

Period 4 - Carol's Current Events

Should the USA/Canada, western liberal democracies consider a more open-door policy with regard to immigration? What measures should be taken against illegal immigrants? (deport/illegalize) Should the individual right to mobility take prededence over a country's right to its borders? What would an open-door world look like?

Period 4 - Jenny's Current Events

Should GITMO remain open? How much rights should be extended to terrorists such as Abu Ghaith? Do you think Abu Ghaith should have the right to be tried in a civilian court? Is life in prison a fair punishment?

Period 4: Ashley's Current Events

What do you think of the selection of the new pope? Why do you believe he was selected? Do you think he should have "stepped down"? Is this event important to you? to society in general? Why or why not?

Period 3: Ashley's Current Events

Argo: Do you think Hollywood's intentions were to attach Iranians and their image? What do you think about Iran's reaction to the film?

Per 4: Cal's Current Events

To what extent was Chavez' rule positive or negative for the people of Venezuela? Was he a hero or a villain?

Per 3 Aaron's Current Events

How should the UN/US deal with North Korea? Do you believe their threats are legitimate?

Per 3: Ellen's Current Events

What impact did Hugo Chavez have on his people/society in Venezuela? Did his establishment of a socialist regime lead to positive or negative change?

Period 4: Eric's Current Events

To what extent should the UN or U.S.A. and South Korea take North Korea's threat seriously?
Should the US/ROK launch a pre-emptive strike to destroy any nuclear capabilities in North Korea? Would this be ethical?
Should China sever ties with North Korea?

Antony's Current Events

Should the international community (certain countries or the UN/NATO) intervene in the Syrian conflict?

Kelvie's Current Events

Do you believe global warming is responsible for sinkholes? Should taxes be increased in areas affected by sinkholes to fund repairs?

Laura's Current Events

Do you believe it's necessary to create an Office of Religious Freedom in Canada?

Augusto's Current Events

Should Obama approve the Keystone XL Pipeline? Explain your answer.

Bill's Current Events - Syria

"To what extent should the western world assist the Syrian people in this revolution?" 

Per 3 - Carter's current event

To what extent do you think Christopher Dorner's actions were justfied?

http://news.nationalpost.com/2013/02/13/fugitive-ex-cop-christopher-dorner-may-have-been-hiding-across-the-street-from-police-command-post/

Clive's current events

Obama's State of the Union Address: Do you think Obama's ideas will be achieved? Do you agree or disagree with his proposals? See the link below for a 240 second version of his address.

http://videos.huffingtonpost.com/entertainment/mashup-the-state-of-the-union-in-240-seconds-517671360

Sarah's current events

Do you think the UN should take any action to deal with North Korea?

Gary's current events presentation

Egyptian Revolution: Do you think democracy can/will survive in Egypt?

Shafiq's Current Events Presentation

Is the IAEA, the UN and the USA justified in imposing economic sanctions on Iran due to suspicion of the development of nuclear weapons?

Dante's Current Events Presentation

Do you think that gun control measures will make a difference?

How much do the rich give?

Have a look at these figures on philanthropy. Do you think the rich should be obliged to give more $ to charities?

http://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/other-half-gives-165938028.html

North Korea bizarre propaganda video

Watch the following anti-american propaganda video recently released by North Korea. What is the goal of Kim Jong-Un concering its creation?

http://ca.news.yahoo.com/blogs/daily-buzz/north-korea-turns-call-duty-world-bizarre-propaganda-194213089.html

Common Good

Which ideology do you think helps achieve the "common good" most effectively? Explain your answer.

Ideologies

Which ideology seems to align best with your beliefs and values? Explain your answer.