http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/af_libya
Moammar Gadhafi has declared a "long war" with the allies because United States and European planes bombed Libyan runways at an attempt to stop Gadhafi's protest bombings. Although the main objective of the pilots was to demobalize Gadhafi's airforce, they also destroyed a huge personal compound, and other things they considered a threat. Their main goal was to take down Gadhafi's power levels and basically leave him struggling to gain control of the corrupt nation. One person within the article stated that they believed that Gadhafi will be taken down within two days of these airstrikes.
In my opinion, Gadhafi is a powerful and viscious dictator with more power than the U.S. and Europe know. He has already stated by his violent rampages that he will not go down without a fight. I think it is going to take more than a few arial bombings to snuff this powerhungry dictator. Moammar Gadhafi has declared a "long war" with the United States and Europe, so a long war is what we are facing. I do not think he is bluffing. Gadhafi definately has something up his sleeve, and the UN should do something about it before he releases his wrath upon our nation.
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http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2011103010386
The Senators discussed a bill that banned texting while driving. Though it does limit some cellphone usage behind the wheel, the ban does not prohibit the use of hands-free technology. The ban also limits the use of texting while driving to minors, or drivers younger than 18, and those who break this code will be fined $500. The Senators are arguing on whether or not the ban will be effective on prohibiting texting while driving.
I do not think that this ban, although in good context, will be effective in prohibiting the issue of texting while driving. The age limit is one concern I have with the bill's effectiveness because morotist under the age of 18 only include the age groups of 16 and 17 year olds. These age groups are not the only ones who text behind the wheel, so the ban should limit everyone to issue of texting behind the wheel. Because this bill does not address hands-free technology, I feel that its effectiveness is, once again, limited. Cell phone usage while driving is considered distracted driving, so the ban should prohibit all cell phone usage, not just texting, and the ban should apply to all age groups, not just to those under 18.
The Senators discussed a bill that banned texting while driving. Though it does limit some cellphone usage behind the wheel, the ban does not prohibit the use of hands-free technology. The ban also limits the use of texting while driving to minors, or drivers younger than 18, and those who break this code will be fined $500. The Senators are arguing on whether or not the ban will be effective on prohibiting texting while driving.
I do not think that this ban, although in good context, will be effective in prohibiting the issue of texting while driving. The age limit is one concern I have with the bill's effectiveness because morotist under the age of 18 only include the age groups of 16 and 17 year olds. These age groups are not the only ones who text behind the wheel, so the ban should limit everyone to issue of texting behind the wheel. Because this bill does not address hands-free technology, I feel that its effectiveness is, once again, limited. Cell phone usage while driving is considered distracted driving, so the ban should prohibit all cell phone usage, not just texting, and the ban should apply to all age groups, not just to those under 18.
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