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The media defends its position that the American public has a right to know exactly what is threatening our security. Consider some of the events following 9/11, i.e. anthrax scares, increased airport security. Do you believe the media has "inflated" situations to appease our need for excitement or do you believe we really do need to know, no matter how outrageous? Explain your answer with specific examples.
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How do you describe your "love of country"? Do you view it as what it could be, what it was, or what it is? Read Box 13.2 to provide reference to your answer.
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Do you agree the death penalty should be "taken off the table" as part of a plea agreement, essentially allowing a murderer, mass, serial, or single to live out his/her natural life at the expense of the Department of Corrections? Why or why not?
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Do you believe mandatory DNA testing on child born in the United States is a violation of the child's privacy, or an attempt to solve potential crime and to avoid incarcerating innocent individuals? Explain your answer.
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Why does Mark Fuhrman disagree with Prosecutor Bob Macy's belief that even if an innocent person is executed, the death penalty is necessary? Explore both side of this argument before concluding your response.
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Why did Constance, in "The Life of David Gale", kill herself and frame David Gale for her rape and murder? Was her reason justifiable?
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What does the author consider the seven (7) criteria of Just War? Explain each criterion with relation to the war in Iraq.
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After reading "Ethics as a Vehicle for Media Quality", how do you interpret the author's statement "too many legal prohibitions and restrictions force journalists to concentrate on what they can get away with in legal terms, and thus distracts their attention away from the matters of ethics."
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After reading "Terrorism without Intention", do you agree with Rodin that the unintentional killing of innocent bystanders in the course of war is as morally blameworthy as the typical acts of terrorism? Explain your answer.
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Define jus ad bellum and jus in bello. How are these terms related to Rodin's position on terrorism?
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