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?