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saudi arabia is looking to start a new middle easts arms race and match Iran's nuclear weapons power. This could lead to many other countries becoming involved and starting to build nuclear weapons. I believe this is dangerous because for on ewe don't really know how much nuclear power Iran has and if other middl east countries get a hold of nuclear weapons it could become very dangerous. Countries such as Syria which is the home of ISIS were to have nuclear bombs would be extremely dangerous to the rest of the world and this could lead to other countries threatening each other with nuclear weapons. I believe if countries without any form of government get a hold of nuclear weapons they will have no one to stop them from using them. -MA

You Will Never Guess What ISIS is Using to Plan Attacks and Share Intelligence

Something we use everyday, the Internet, is being taken advantage by ISIS in order to recruit members, share intelligence, and plan real world attacks. The dark web, also known as the deep web, is the secret, underlying part of the Internet which cannot be accessed by a normal search engine or browser. ISIS can remain anonymous over the deep web, allowing members to communicate freely. ISIS used this method to plan the Texas attack this month, where gunman Elton Simpson carried out an attack in Garland. ISIS will continue to use the dark web to continue its rein of terror, and is an enemy that needs to be stopped.  

-JV

The U.S Will Pay a lot of Money for these leaders

Four supposed leaders of IS militants

The U.S. is planning on spending up to $20 million dollars for these militants.  Why must we spend so much on these so called "leaders".  Has the U.S. not yet figured out that once a leader is taken down a new leader will arise?  We cannot simply keep taking the leaders down one by one because there are still leaders that will rise up from the regular militants.  This decision is rash and will not wok forever.  The U.S. needs to find a new strategy and quick for that matter.

source:http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-32603203

CW

Obesity an Unacceptable Worldwide Epidemic

Obesity has no limits and will reach far and wide.

All over the world obesity has found its way and unfortunately it has also found its way to 610kg (1345 lbs.) man named Khaled Mohsen Shaeri.  He was removed from his house with a forklift to receive an operation to remove 80kg (176 lbs.) from his stomach after being no longer able to walk.

This is unacceptable because we only have one life to live and some are unable to control themselves but they should still make it an effort to be healthy so they will be able to achieve anything in life.

An example of a man that did turn his life around is Shahzad Ahmed.  He was obese, nearly had diabetes, and had a high cholesterol levels. He was able to turn his life around and ended up biking 2,300 km(1429 mi) across Europe because of motivation from his daughter and his wife.  He is making the difference that everyone needs to make to turn their lives around and stop sitting around and being idle.  We as a country or even as a wold will not make progress if we simply laze around and wait for the results to come to us.  We must go and do things for ourselves and for others.  in the end doing something is better than doing nothing.
-CW
source:http://www.cnn.com/2015/03/26/health/middle-east-obesity-diabetes-epidemic/

ISIS Destroying Cultre

ISIS erasing history, culture in Syria and Iraq

The Mosul Museum before its destruction by ISIS. Source: CBS News

The Islamic State of  Iraq and Syria has began to destroy culture and religion in the Middle East. Their most recent attack was the destruction of the ancient city of Nimrud in northern Iraq last week. This is part of a systematic campaign to destroy historic and archaeological sites. ISIS continues to ruin any ancient site within areas controlled by the group, and will be stopped at nothing to wipe out all ancient culture.

ISIS has began to spark global outrage, and are believed to be selling the ancient artifacts for money on the black market. They have no right to destroy priceless artifacts, or use them to aid in their terror across the Middle East. ISIS has control of nearly 2,000 historical sites, and will destroy them at any time. They have already destroyed several, including the Central Library of Mosul, Mosul Museum, and many others.

ISIS needs to be stopped, and their barbarism continues to show why military forced is needed. They will stop at nothing to remove any sign of life before ISIS came too power, and will kill all other culture and religion.

Source: CBS

JV

ISIS Attacks Yemen

ISIS Claims Responsibility for Yemen Suicide Bombings

A Houthi militant looks at a damaged building caused by the suicide bombings.
Source: Newsweek

The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has claimed responsibility for the suicide bombings in Yemen today, which killed at least 126 people and injured hundreds more. The bombings took place in the Yemeni capital of Sanaa, and was carried out by two Shiite mosques. The Shittes had been under attack by the Houthi rebels, who took control of the capital in September. ISIS released an official statement stating that they were behind the attacks.

Another terrorist group in the region, AQAP, the Yemen al-Qaeda franchise, has destined themselves from the attack, making no comment. This is the first known attack in Yemen by ISIS, and they might be trying to establish a larger presence in the region. Charlie Winter, a researcher at the anti-radicalism organization, states, "They are trying to stoke tensions as much as possible. ISIS is trying to put itself on the map in Yemen." And while the capital is under firm control by the Houthi, ISIS could be potentially waiting to strike if Yemen falls into chaos.

ISIS will continue its rein of terror and destruction in the Middle East. Where ever there is a power void in the Middle East, ISIS will be there to fill it. They are gaining strength and power each day, and will not go away until they spread their radical culture. ISIS wants to destroy Western culture, and will stop at nothing to do it. They pose a great threat to democracy, and the United States way of life. Eventually, US troops will be needed to neutralize the ISIS threat. Drone strikes are not sufficient enough, and troops on the ground will be required. War is inevitable, and necessary to maintain Western culture, and stop the spread of radical Islam. 

Source: Time

JV

Palestinian Fishermen Under Attack By Israelis

 Even simple fishermen are being attacked by Israelis.(http://www.imemc.org/article/70946)

According to the Palestinian News and Info Agency (WAFA) Israeli Navy boats opened fire on some fishing boats just 4 miles from Gaza's shore.The attack was to harass and chase the ships back to their port  This is however in violation of the ceasefire agreements.

A boat that has been severely damaged due to the shooting of fishermen boats by the Israeli Navy.(http://www.imemc.org/article/70946)

These attacks have happened a number of times and have happened in order to try to stop the Gaza fishermen from fishing.  With the harassment and less fishing occurring the Palestinians are able to catch less fish in order to provide for their families and towns.  

On Saturday, March 7 two Palestinian fishermen were kidnapped and one was shot and killed because of Israeli Navy.
-CW