REHUGO+5

REHUGO 5

1. International Citation: Freinkel, Susan. "Plastic: Too Good to Throw Away." // Nytimes.com //. The New York Times, 17 March 2011. Web. 22 March 2012. <[|http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/18/opinion/18freinkel.html?ref=environment#]>. Precis: In this scientific article, Susan Feinkel claims that in the future, plastic can become more valuable, if properly used and manipulated so it is more friendly to the ecosystem and disposed of properly. Commentary: I found this article interesting, because since plastic lasts so long, it could definitely be used for a long time and treasured by the owner if they choose to not throw it away.

2. International Citation: Kristof, Nicholas D. "Where China Outpaces America." // Nytimes.com //. The New York Times, 30 April 2011. Web. 22 March 2012. <[]>. Precis: In this intriguing article, Nicholas D. Kristof suggests that the people in China are acquiring better wealth and success than the people in America, despite the cruel oppression their government gives them. Commentary: I was surprised to find out that Shanghai's life expectancy was greater than America's, and also that their infant mortality rate is below that of most cities in America. One thing I've heard of in China is their unhealthy climate, with pollution all around. China's health department is incredibly successful, as opposed to the belief that it is poor.

3. Domestic Citation: Lacey-Bordeaux, Emma. "Dieting companies now targeting men - CNN.com." // CNN.com - Breaking News, U.S., World, Weather, Entertainment & Video News //. N.p., 23 March 2012. Web. 29 March 2012. []. Precis : In this fascinating article, writer Emma Lacey-Bordeaux implies that most men are faced with similar dietary problems that women are facing in American, and that now, companies selling diet products to men and women collectively. Commentary: I found it odd that these companies only targeted girls. I believe that telling men that they can go on diets should be done more often, and will help decrease the number of obese PEOPLE, not just obese women.

4. Domestic Citation: "The Supreme Court's Momentous Test - NYTimes.com." // The New York Times - Breaking News, World News & Multimedia //. N.p., 27 March 2012. Web. 29 March 2012. [|www.nytimes.com/2012/03/28/opinion/the-supreme-courts-momentous-test.html?_r=1&ref=opinion]. Precis: In this liberal article, the writer claims how people who are against the health care plan of the US are essentially denying the health care market and rejecting the constitutional mandates, which have testified by the Constitution and it's evidence. Commentary: I feel people shouldn't fight the constitution. If you go against it, your going against the outline for America. Just no. Don't do it. Americas awesome, and if it has a law in motion, it's there for a reason.

5. Domestic Citation: Napolitano, P. Andrew. __ Can The Government Force You to Eat Broccoli?. __ 29 March 2012. <[]> Precis: In this eye opening opinion article, Andrew P. Naplitano claims how the government of our nation uses it's power incorrectly by finding specific loopholes in the Constitution and moving words around to get what they want from it Commentary: After reading this article, I find it interesting that so many people will willingly go against the Constitution, rewording it or paraphrasing it to get what they want, as opposed to what the founding fathers wanted.

6. Domestic Citation: Gibbs, Douglas V. __ Child Bullied and Mocked for Standing Up for Pledge of Allegiance in Classroom __ 4 April 2012 <[]> Precis: In this spirited article, writer Douglas V. Gibbs demands that more respect be given for the pledge of allegiance so that patriotism can be supported instead of mocked in our nation. Commentary: I feel that more people should care for the flag and the pledge, but at the same time, I feel that we don't need to constantly do it, 5 times a week, once a day. I feel that the repetition of the pledge is exactly what leads it to be mocked. Everyone has it memorized, they've said once a day every day since they were in Kindergarten. When people say it in school, they do it out of habit or they feel they're obligated to.

7. International Citation: Schake, Kori. "Afghan Civic Leaders and Troops Need Time - Room for Debate - NYTimes.com." // The New York Times - Breaking News, World News & Multimedia //. N.p., 3 April 2012. Web. 4 April 2012. <[]>. Precis: In this aggressive article, Kori Schake suggests that we, as a nation, need to remain in Afghanistan until at least 2014 by explaining methods such as counterinsurgency in addition to pointing out the progress we've made so far, and how it would all be pointless if we dropped out now, defeating our original purpose. Commentary : In America, most people want to end the war, such as people who support Obama. I feel that Schake does an excellent job in explaining his points, and gets his point across to all those against war that it really would make it all pointless to withdraw our troops now.

8. International Citation: Kennedy, Joseph. "Ban âPureâ Speculators of Oil Futures - NYTimes.com." // The New York Times - Breaking News, World News & Multimedia //. N.p., 10 April 2012. Web. 13 Apr. 2012. <[]>. Precis: In this analyzing editorial, Kennedy claims that due to the speculation on the future of oil, the prices are beginning to drop rapidly to the original worth and need to be regulated via comparisons to other markets and consulting the history of the past oil markets.

Commentary: Thanks to Kennedy's usage of the solid truths helps to make it clear to everyone that the speculators of the oil are holding America back, which in turn affects the economy of the world.

9. Domestic Citation: Will, George F. " __ Weighing Ups and Downs of Legalization" __ 11 April 2012, 13 April 2012 <[]> Precis: In this controversial article, George F. Will argues that certain harmful drugs that are currently illegal should be legalized in order to hinder the money going to illegal drug cartels so that the cost of the Drug enforcement teams can be reduced. Commentary: I feel that it doesn't matter if drugs are legalized or not. People still do it, so if they legalized the only difference is that it would cost less for the people using it, the drug cartel would be getting the same amount of money.

10. International Citation: Bali, Asli. "To Stop the Killing, Deal With Assad - NYTimes.com." // The New York Times - Breaking News, World News & Multimedia //. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Apr. 2010. [[ [] |www.nytimes.com/2012/04/11/opinion/to-stop-the-killing-deal-with-assad.html?_r=1&ref=opinion ]]. Precis: In this intriguing article, Bali supports that Friends of Syria's efforts to give safe zones and non lethal aid are counterproductive by saying how the rebel leaders are not supported by the local minorities and a civil war would ensue in which people take sides. Commentary: I feel that because Bali appeals to every view on the argument, he successfully gets his point across that their actions are counterproductive. I honestly go along with Bali's argument.