Collateral damage

It was hard to see the ground for the most part, but as I walked I could faintly see the grass at my feet. To the left of my vision was the outline of a bench with a large tree just to the right of it. I settled here because it seemed like the perfect view of the puddle. I glanced around and found myself walking through the scene one by one. First, was the dirt, the place where every good thing comes from, and the often-unsung hero of nature. I say hero because what happens in nature that does…

VII. LITERATURE REVIEW Article #1 Upon review of the article entitled "Residential Relegation of Registered Sex Offenders” in the American Journal of Criminal Justice, by Elizabeth Ehrhardt Mustaine and Richard Tewksbury (2011) volume 36, shows registered sex offenders are more likely to live in undesirable and socially disorganized communities (p.44) In today’s society sex offenders are publicly criticized, receive longer prison sentences, constantly monitor by police officers, subject to…

Someone once said, “Don’t let your loyalty become slavery. Know when to let go and never compromise on self respect.” If only Brutus, in Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, had heard those words before he joined the conspirators, and killed Caesar. Before Brutus actually goes through with the horrible deed of killing Caesar, Brutus makes the decision to join Cassius and the group of conspirators who are planning to kill Caesar. Brutus joins them being as he thinks that the conspirators…

1) Perception and misperception in foreign affairs are incredibly important in regards to international relations. As Robert Jervis states it in “Hypotheses on Misperception,” actors should try to predict how others would act by developing an image of others and of their intentions. The problem with developing this image is that it may be inaccurate. Jervis discusses different hypotheses that support why misperceptions can be huge issues in foreign affairs. The first hypothesis discusses how…

“White” Like Me At the heart of American culture is the concept of racism; a continuous cycle perpetuated through years of injustice by slavery, violence, segregation, and hatred. Much like the symbolic “tree of life”, racism’s roots extend deep into the earth, drawing sustenance from each member of society. Yet in that survival tactic, it unconsciously steals a little more from one side—this is white privilege. “White privilege” is a mere social construction by which the dominant white…

Allies and regional actors will question the efficacy of air strikes. Collateral damage to civilians, and the release of radiation, is possible. Most importantly, North Korea could retaliate against South Korea, which could escalate to war. Therefore, the U.S. will need to reassure allies of its commitment to preserving regional…

Survival through the Love of Language The Handmaid’s Tale is a speculative fiction novel set in a futuristic dystopian society where the manipulation of language, and the erasing of personal identity are the main weapons of control. Through Offred, the narrator of this story, the reader is witness to the struggles of maintaining a sense of self identity, and a connection with others within the constraints of this patriarchal society. Although all citizens of The Republic of Gilead are subject to…

Conflict is a prominent and ineluctable aspect of the human experience, with war playing a pivotal role in shaping society and its interactions. Whether it is those actively taking part in the war efforts, their families, or the community, neither party involved returns unscathed from the traumatizing effects of war. The experiences of those affected by war are relatively similar in terms of physical loss and mental anguish; however, the explanation and coping mechanisms used to suppress/recover…

Saladin is a historical figure not well known to the general public. However, much can be learned from him. Although specific facts about his life are hard to find, what is found leads a person to regard Saladin with a sense of awe. While he gained his position with mainly clannish nepotism, he had talent commanding troops and leading his people. Mainly, Saladin is a historical leader many young and old leaders can learn much from. Salah al-Din Yusuf ibn Ayyub, translated to Righteousness of…

To be able answer correctly and precisely the question whether we are today fully prepared to provide and conduct forcible entry operations than we were during landing in INCHON in 1950, we have to go through the characteristic of today’s and future battlespace. IOT to understand challenges of todays and future battle space development we have to go little bit inside of some deduction process. For all of us is very well-known fact, that 70 % of all movement and transports, business even trade…