Earthquake in Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea has experienced a 6.5 magnitude earthquake.  It brought down several homes, building, bridges, etc. Currently there is no report of a tsunami or even any deaths.  This is shocking because of all the devestastion that has swept throught out Papua New Guinea. 
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/43040986/ns/world_news/
Do you think that there are really no deaths?  I believe that there has to be deaths and unjuries throught the country.  The country for some reason is giving false information.  Papua New Guinea has to had some deaths.  Papua New Guinea lies in the "Ring of Fire"  where 90% of earthquakes happend.  The destruction throughtout the region is atronamic. 

No Picture Release

Sunday night  FBI's most wanted  Osama Bin Laden's was killed in a daring raid on a compound in Pakistan.  There has been much controversy to whether or not bin Laden was killed or not.  There has been a public outcry of a picture to confirm that he had actually been killed.  The white house has announced that they will not release the picture of his corpse to the public.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20110504/wl_nm/us_obama_statementI believe that a picture should be released.  The comment that it is not appropriate because of its graphic nature is ludicrous.  We are all mature adults and can handle the picture.  The claim that it will cause Muslim outcry and retaliation is also absurd.  I believe that they are more upset that we killed him than if we posted a picture.  That is probably the last thing on their minds.  We might as well be able to see it.  It is our right to see it.

Marines Support Gays

The 17 year old policy of "don't ask don't tell" has been eliminated in the US  Marine Corps.  If any homosexual acts are seen by off duty Marines, then they are to be treated as if it were a man and a woman.  The discrimination of the 'gays' is inappropriate and will no longer be tolerated.  A marine can now be discharged for discriminating or gay bashing.  Chaplains are not allowed to discriminate against, but they are however permitted to express their belief that homosexuality is a sin. All over branches of the military are expected to follow in the Marines footsteps this summer.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42796922/ns/us_news-life/
I think this a great thing.  There should be no discrimination based on sexuality in the military.  They are just as able bodied as straight soldiers.  They are dedicated to this country and they deserve the right to defend it.  There may and probably will be some resistance to this new law, but it will eventually become the norm.

Japan considers burying plant

Japanese officials report that one the there last efforts that they will make to stop the nuclear contamination from spreading, will be to bury the plant in sand and concrete.  This radical idea may be the last resort that they will have to end up using.  U.S. officials believe that burying the plant will do nothing and the most important thing to do right now is to cool down the plant.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/wl_nm/us_japan_quake
I believe that the most important thing to do now is to stop the reactors from leaking anymore radiation.  They need to cool them down and get the water pumps working again.  After that U.S. and Japanese officials should all re assess what should be done.

Week 9

Strict Rules of Engagement Slow Troops Advance

The Troops in Afghanistan are now facing a new challenge.  They have new rules of engagement that limit who they can engage.  If someone is shooting at soldier and then puts down his gun and runs, or troops are not allowed to engage or arrest that person.  There is also no longer any quick air support.  If air support is called it can take up to an hour to have that support actually be effective.  This is being done to protect and gain support from the civilians in Afghanistan.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35409150/ns/world_news-south_and_central_asia/
I think that these rules are stupid.  They say this is to protect Agahn civilians, but what about our own troops. They are now going to be in a more dangerous situation than before.  The rule of no close air support is going to cost American troops their lives.  They only call on close air support if they need it and now if it wont come quickly, the result will be more American tragedies.

Idaho scientists find huge fault in the Rocky Mountains

A new forty mile fracture in the earths crust which has the potentially to unleash a 7.5 magnitude earthquake.  A small mountain town, Stanley Colorado,  is considering evacuation.  About 100 year round resident do not wish to evacuate. 
Do you think that they should be forcibly moved if needed or should they decide for themselves?


http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20101118/sc_nm/us_idaho_seismic