WEEK 8 BLOG

Controversy has arisen amidst the pending rescue attempt of the trapped miners in Chile.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20101009/ap_on_re_us/lt_chile_mine_collapse_23

After being trapped underground for sixty-six days, naturally, everyone involved is eager to return to the surface and go home.  However, there has to be an orderly way to get them all to the surface safely.  Any time drilling takes place, there are risks and things could go wrong.

What criteria should be used in determining what order they will be lifted to the surface?  Should age matter?  Should whether or not they have families make a difference?  Should strength, mental stability, sickness come into play when determining who goes first and who goes last?  (PART I due by 10/14 ; PART II due by 10/17)

NEW RULES FOR ROUND 2 BLOGS

Don't forget that in order for your initial post (PART I) to be counted as "on time," it must be posted before Thursday!  Your responses (PART II) will still be due by Sunday.

WEEK 7 BLOG

President Obama's Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel has stepped down and decided to run for mayor of Chicago.  However, there are experts who have said that he is not a legal resident of Chicago and should not be allowed to run...

http://blogs.suntimes.com/sweet/2010/10/rahm_emanuel_experts_say_not_a.html

Should he be allowed to run for mayor of Chicago?  Should limits be placed on who can run for office?  Should someone who is a legal resident, but works in Washington D.C. primarily be allowed to be on the ballot?  Does his experience in the White House make him more qualified for the office?  Would this make you more or less likely to vote for a person?  (PART I due 10/7 ; PART II due 10/10)