Blog Post 3: Libya No Fly Zone

Pres. Obama Speech
US action in Libya sparks concern among some lawmakers.

Watch President Obama’s speech outlining the United States role in enforcing a United Nations sanctioned “No Fly Zone” over Libya. Also read this article from the Washington Post regarding what role the Congress should have in approving a no fly zone and answer the following questions. You blog must be posted by Friday, March 25, 2011. If you have trouble posting on the Blog site, print off a hard copy or share your response with me in Google Docs.

1. According to President Obama what is the justification for the “No Fly Zone” in Libya and what role will the United States military play in the enforcement.
2. Should the Congress have debated and approved the military action in Libya or is President Obama within his powers as commander-in-chief to authorize the air strikes?
3. Based on the United States current military engagements in Afghanistan and Iraq, should the US military get involved in Libya?

Due Tuesday 3/29

Westboro Baptist Church and Freedom of Speech

Read this Washington Post article and watch the video and answer the following questions in two to three paragraphs.
Westboro Baptist Church and Freedom of Speech

1) Why was this case originally brought before the Supreme Court? What was the major issue?
2) Do you think that the Westboro Baptist church’s protests should be covered speech under the First Amendment?
3) Since the Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the Westboro Baptist church’s right to protest, how would you peacefully counteract their actions?



Due Friday Morning 3/10