82nd Airborne Division

The Art of Killing, a documentary about the Indonesian killings of 1965-66, is a raw and terrifying film directed by Joshua Oppenheimer. This bone chilling feature delves deep into the failed coup in Indonesia that resulted in the death of over a million Indonesians at the hands of a ruthless gangster in an anti-communist cull. These gangsters for the large part have escaped prosecution and are even considered local heroes by some. The documentary provides a platform in which viewers are able to…

Operations Enduring Freedom Afghanistan began in October in 2001after the terrorist attack of 9-11. Which was an attack on the twin towers. The American government decided to repel with force. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization made the mutual defense clause.Other countries like Russia and Pakistan pledged support. This strategy pursued america and its government to destroy the Al-Qaeda group who destroyed the twin towers on September 11. America was then allowed to engage in combat and…

Social – Postwar America in the mid and late twentieth century was the age of social change ranging from equal rights to popular music. World War II has allowed has allowed America to finally break free from the Great Depression. There was much focus on the industry part of society and America was kept well busy. What was almost hidden behind this era was those who lived in poverty. There seemed to be a large gap between the rich and the poor at this time. The wealthy were a big part of the ever…

Research Paper In 1979, the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan supporting a newly elected communist government that was being threatened by traditional Islamic government officials. In 1981 Osama Bin Laden the son of a wealthy Saudi businessman crossed the border into Afghanistan to support the cause against the Soviet invasion. Bin Laden young member of the Islamic Brotherhood which believed in traditional Islam blended with 20th century government. In the beginning Bin Laden helped by raising…

A fictional adaptation of the CIA 's hunt for Osama bin Laden, the blockbuster film Zero Dark Thirty directed by Kathryn Bigelow presents us with a number of important ethical questions. Along with a parallel theme surrounding torture, seen in the film, as well as felt through the audience. Following the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, Osama bin Laden becomes one of the most-wanted men on the planet. The worldwide manhunt for the terrorist leader occupies the resources and attention of two…

In the words of Abraham Lincoln, “I have always found that mercy bears richer fruits than strict justice.” But what is justice? And what is mercy? How do these seemingly opposite counterparts work together? When does one take precedence over the other? Abraham Lincoln know the difference, he was faced with one of the biggest, if not the biggest debates of the history of the United States. Patrick Clark also takes on these questions. Patrick Clark encourages his reader to ask themselves, in his…

The Taliban started to regroup and take power again. They began by starting small attacks on motorcycles. They would set small bombs in the ground and ambush the foreign troops. They would start going bigger and the TTP would start to attack across the border. Later after they decided they had become powerful enough to start attacking bigger. Jalaluddin Haqqani became in charge of controlling the southeastern region. The Taliban would control the south. The Taliban worked out the problems with…

Appeal of Emotion The appeal of emotion, otherwise known as pathos, is used to connect with the audience in a more emotional level and is used to capitalize on specific events that the author is trying to speak about. Pathos can be used on any emotion, and is often used to make things relatable with the audience so they feel a certain pull towards the subject being talked about. Although pathos is powerful and important when it comes to rhetoric, it can be misused, which is suggested by Kendra…

Imagine being chained in a small box, naked, scared, and hungry, but you killed dozens of people in an attack you performed. Would you expect remorse? Some people believe that torture violates rights and is an all in all horrific form of treatment. On the other hand, others think that torture is great to a point when it is used correctly. Although torture can be gruesome and harmful, some people believe it can be extremely beneficial to America regarding acts of terrorism. Throughout the…

“You never know what 's around the corner. It could be everything. Or it could be nothing. You keep putting one foot in front of the other, and then one day you look back and you 've climbed a mountain.” ― Tom Hiddleston. This relates to Kathryn Bigelow’s 2012 film Zero Dark Thirty because the characters in the film are determined, in the end they look back at their decisions and realizing what they have been through. The main character Maya played by Jessica Chastain is a fiercely driven,…