Summary: Article recalls VA natives perspectives on the 9-11 terror attacks. And the harsh reality that the Taliban was behind the destruction of the Pentagon as well as the twin towers. In order to not relive the attacks the author does different things. But gives thanks that Obama killed bin Laden, keeping his promise as commander and chief.
Topics: Ethics, revenge, terrorist, 9-11, thanks, death, attack, president, government, destruction.
Knowledge Issue : Does our interpretation of knowledge from the past allow us to reliably predict the future?
Summary: Two months after the Aurora shooting in Colorado, there are still dozens of people still suffering from injuires, many without life insurance. Even with the 5 million dollar donations given it still may not be enough to cover all of the hospital bills. Senators need to go deeper to try and push through gun restriction laws, rather than just looking the part.
Topics Shootings, danger, donations, government influence, medical insurance, death, gun control, damage, community.
Knowledge Issues: To what extent can we distinguish between rational and emotional inputs into decision-making?