Current Event #23: Videogames Gone Wild

Current Event #23:

Video Games Gone Wild

Due: Friday, April 27th, 2012

Based on a recent news article found in http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2133863/Angry-Saudi-boy-4-shoots-father-dead-refused-buy-PLAYSTATION.html a four year old was reported killing his father over being denied the purchase of a game system. In today's times, just how far has video games gone in promoting violence and behavioral problems in children?

What You Will Do:

***After reading the article, you should then answer the questions below to share your thoughts and opinions regarding the negative ramifications video game. Please note that your responses should be in detailed paragraph form. Be sure to explain your points in well-thought out sentences to reflect each question in its entirety.  

1. In your own words, discuss the amount of time you spend daily playing video games via game systems, cell phones, computers, etc..

2. What is your current view on the effects of violence in video games and mainstream media regarding children and teens?

3. Do you think there should be stronger emphasis placed on parents restricting their children from violence, sexuality, etc. based on age requirements.

4. What measures can you suggest to take proactive steps in eliminating domestic violence such as this isolated incident?

Current Event #22: Secret Service Under Investigation

Current Event #22: Secret Service Under Investigation

Due: Friday, April 20th, 2012

U.S. Secret Service Scandal:

The Secret Service has yanked the security clearances of 11 members accused of bringing prostitutes to a hotel in Colombia ahead of last week's pan-American summit. The investigation also involves at least five and possibly 10 U.S. military personnel who were working with the Secret Service ahead of President Barack Obama's trip to the Summit of the Americas. They are accused of bringing prostitutes to their Cartagena hotel Wednesday night, and the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said his personnel "let the boss down" with their conduct.

What You Will Do:

You will read the CNN article located at the following link: http://www.cnn.com/2012/04/16/us/secret-service-colombia/index.html?hpt=hp_t2 . Here you will find a short video clip detailing the accusations and actions being taken to deal with this recent incident. After reading the article, you should then answer the questions below to share your thoughts and opinions regarding this blemish on America's top security. 

What are your thoughts and opinions regarding the recent situation involving our U.S. Secret Service?


***Please note that your responses should be in detailed paragraph form. Be sure to explain your points in well-thought out sentences to reflect each question in its entirety.   

1.    What repercussions will this scandal have on our nation in countries abroad?

2.    How can this incident be handled to ensure non-occurrence in the future?

3.    Do you think the necessary actions taken thus far, are sufficient in penalizing those at fault? If not, what actions would you suggest be done?

4.    Discuss the potential danger that this particular incident, placed our President in while traveling abroad.