WEEK 4 BLOG (1/30 - 2/5)

The U.S. Intel head has released what he believes to be the greatest threats to the U.S. in 2012...

http://news.yahoo.com/u-intel-head-james-clapper-greatest-threats-2012-152537144--abc-news.html

Which of the scenarios concerns you the most and why?  (due by 2/5)

WEEK 3 BLOG (1/23 - 1/29)

State of the Union

HIGHLIGHTS

FULL VERSION

and the Republican Response

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iE_SJc4_A6M

Your thoughts...GO!

(due by 1/29)

WEEK 2 BLOG (1/16 - 1/22)

In the wake of the Costa Concordia cruise ship crash, there have been differing opinions on whom to hold responsible.  There have also been differing opinions on how to hold those people / organizations responsible.  Even further, it's not entirely clear where they should be held responsible...

http://abcnews.go.com/Business/carnival-cruise-survivors-differ-pursue-legal-action-crash/story?id=15396729

Who do you think bears the most responsibility in all of this?  Should Carnival (the company that operates the ship) shoulder some of the blame or does it solely lie with Captain Francesco Schettino?  Do the reports that he was having dinner and not at the helm during the accident make any difference in who is responsible?  Should the passengers be able to sue, or is this just something that you risk when you take a cruise?  Should this be an issue taken up in Italy (where it occurred) or in the United States (where Carnival is headquartered)?  (due by 1/22)

WEEK 1 BLOG (1/9 - 1/15)

All of the attention so far in this legislative session in the Indiana Statehouse has been focused on one bill - "Right to Work." It began last year with the democrats in the House of Representatives staging a walk-out to prevent a vote from taking place...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdLv10CD994

After republicans agreed to table the bill, democrats returned and business forged ahead.  "Right to Work" was brought up once again during this legislative session to a similar reaction by democrats...

http://thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/10446-indiana-house-democrats-boycott-right-to-work-legislation

Now it appears as if republicans are making concessions to encourage the democrats to return to the House of Representatives and allow for a vote to take place...

http://www.indystar.com/article/20120113/NEWS05/120113016/Bosma-will-allow-Democrats-offer-right-work-referendum-amendment?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|IndyStar.com

This also involves allowing for the possibility of the public being allowed to vote on the fate of the bill in a referendum rather than it being decided in Congress.

Based on everything that has been discussed / what you've researched, should this be getting the attention that it has so far?  Is this bill that big of a deal?  Should it be decided by lawmakers or by the public?  Ultimately, is "Right to Work" a good idea for Indiana?  (due by 1/15)

Spring 2012 Blog Assignments

This is the Blog Site for the Roncalli Global Issues class for Spring 2012.