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Nobel Peace Prize

I realize that Obama getting the Nobel Peace Prize has caused quite a bit of controversy, but for this post I will try to not touch on that. Rather, after reading over the text, it spurred my thoughts on war in general. There are a few different theories as far as war goes, but for now I’ll focus on two: pacifism and just war.

“Just war” states that war in general is wrong, but that there are times when war is necessary. Pacifism states that war is always wrong. Obviously there is much more to this, and entire books on the subjects, but this is what it boils down to me. So, my question, to the 3? (maybe 4?) people that read this is: what do you believe, and why? Feel free to comment (or just think to yourself)…

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Healthcare

So, recently the topic of healthcare has been on my mind (and most of America’s it seems as well) a lot. It gets me thinking a lot. Personally, I feel that healthcare is a basic need. Often it seems that our world is divided into the “have’s” and the “have not’s.” Currently, I would place myself in the “have’s” category. I am lucky and have a good job, where healthcare is provided for me. But, things have not always been this way. I have seen the other side of the fence, and know what it’s like to not have healthcare provided. Most of the time, it’s not by choice. People don’t just “decide” to work at a job that doesn’t provide it or “decide” to be out of work. Situations happen.

Now, onto “public” healthcare. I will admit I don’t know as much about the current bill as I should, but stepping aside from that, I think it’s extremely important to figure out something that will work. Will people abuse it? Yes, but people abuse everything. I don’t think we should not do something because some will abuse it. As far as money goes, there’s something I believe in strongly…..where you spend your money shows what you value. We can find a way to afford it, we just need to value it.

Anyways, enough with my ramblings.