Kicking Osama Off The Island

If I could vote one person “off the island” it would be Osama bin Laden. Osama bin Laden is the founding leader of Al Qaeda, the ruthless terrorist group responsible for September 11^th and many other violent crimes. Osama bin Laden has been one of the main targets in the War on Terrorism and has still somehow managed to survive. Bin Laden is still an active terrorist and continually sends out videos urging Al Qaeda members to commit acts of crime against the United States and other groups. The fact that the United States has failed to kill or capture Osama bin Laden suggests that Al Qaeda and other terrorist networks are still winning the War on Terrorism.

The death or capture of Osama bin Laden would have drastic positive benefits to the United States and other nations. The containment would be a very positive and motivating point for U.S. troops and the citizens of the U.S. demonstrating that America is winning the War on Terrorism. Terrorist networks would begin to see their structure crumble as the most well-known member becomes inactive. This would send a great message to other terrorists letting them know that no one is invincible, and that all terrorists will be hunted down.

The acts of Osama bin Laden are horrid and the dismal of his being would be beneficial to the entire world. I feel that such a prominent terrorist figure stands for pure evil and the elimination of such would be a positive thing. Osama bin Laden stands for the exactly the opposite of what I stand for. Anyone who has any sense of morals or and values would be ecstatic to see the disappearance of Osama bin Laden from today’s media.

Four Topics

1. Military

The current military decisions in the war overseas are highly debatable. Many people feel that the war is unnecessary, but some feel that America needs to finish what it started. The topic is important to me because it will affect many Americans, including my friends and myself, who will be joining the various branches of the military.

2. Nuclear Energy

America is looking to find it's next source of efficient energy and one of the best options is nuclear energy. Some Americans fear that nuclear reactors are far too dangerous to control, but in reality they can produce effective energy with very little waste. If America pursued nuclear energy options, our country would become less dependent on oil and coal.

3. Gun Control

As part of the second amendment citizens of the United States have the right to bear arms. Many people feel that legal gun sales lead to violent events and that further restricting the sales of guns would be beneficial to the nation. By tightening security measures there can be a lower crime rate, while still providing citizens with an opportunity to bear arms.

4. Steroid Use

Many athletes have tested positive for the use of steroids, or have admitted that they have used such stimulants. Should the penalties of steroid usage become more severe? If the penalties were more severe, young adults would understand that they really do not need steroids to enhance their performance.

Runaway Jury Hypothesis

I think the outcome of "Runaway Jury" will result in the gun company being charged and possibly shut down. I also think that the couple controlling the jury will have a huge impact on the movie. It is unlikely that either group, the gun company or the anti-gun supporters, will be able to win the case without the support of the couple. Many signs in the movie suggest that the anti-gun supporters have the weaker case in the matter. The movie even stated that anyone going against a gun company has never won. It is unreasonable to assume that the the gun company is 100% shielded from the possible affects of the court case.

Because it would so monumental for the gun company to lose a battle, I feel that it will happen. Movies are designed to have outrageous plots and intrigue the readers. Most people are likely to take side with the victims of violence associated with the negligence of the gun company. The movie drew in attention and emotion to some of the lives that were taken due to guns. This subconsciously built a negative impression of the gun company in the viewer's minds. Because of this, it is unlikely that the movie writer would want the gun company to win and leave a sour taste in everyone's mouths. The movie is likely to end in a punishment for the gun company or a situation which favors the anti-gun supporters.