Monday, November 7, 2011
Differing Perspectives- Military Women and Abortion Synthesis
During this ongoing controversy, several columnist depict different scenarios to justify their opinions on whether the U.S. Department of Defense should cover the costs of abortions for women serving in the military. The majority of the editorials I found believed that Congress should allow women to have their expenses covered, especially in the case of rape (incest is less frequent when overseas). Although I understand the opposing viewpoint, the case in which Post-traumatic stress disorder results as an outcome in the emotional procedure (affecting how a woman in the military completes her given tasks at work), I disagree with columnists, such as Jody Duffy. It's simply irrational to completely deny a military servicewomen the right to this procedure, which is what military hospitals must abide to currently. Even if the woman is willing to cover the entire cost of the abortion, the U.S. Department of Defense even denies her this, which American Civil Liberties Union states in their editorial, making military hospitals a burden and feelings of resentment begin to show, which does not benefit the military in any way. I believe that it is unfair to make a woman who is serving our country and risking her life choose between traveling far and costly distances towards an American (non-military) clinic or to a back-alley clinic who 70% of the time result in an unsanitary procedure which the Sun Times stresses as well. A woman who is protecting hundreds of people a day deserves that same protection from the U.S. Department of Defense.
Differing Perspectives- Military Women and Abortion (pt. 4)
http://opinion.latimes.com/opinionla/2011/07/abortion-keep-our-military-abortion-free-blowback.html
Unlike many, the majority of people who have formed an opinion on whether the cost of abortions should be covered by the military are third party participants, Jody Duffy believes that someone who has actually gone through an abortion while serving in the military would have a completely different opinion. While a significant number of onlookers of the issue believe that women should have the right to have a full covered abortion, Duffy disagrees. She believes that abortions change a person completely and how it affects their work in the military. She says this from personal experience stating that she lost her identity and that her job could not be done effectively. Duffy believes that the problem of sexual assault should be solved directly rather than allowing it to get to the stage where an abortion would be needed. She wants onlookers to know that PTSD affects a person who has had an abortion; it affects them physically, emotionally and socially.
Unlike many, the majority of people who have formed an opinion on whether the cost of abortions should be covered by the military are third party participants, Jody Duffy believes that someone who has actually gone through an abortion while serving in the military would have a completely different opinion. While a significant number of onlookers of the issue believe that women should have the right to have a full covered abortion, Duffy disagrees. She believes that abortions change a person completely and how it affects their work in the military. She says this from personal experience stating that she lost her identity and that her job could not be done effectively. Duffy believes that the problem of sexual assault should be solved directly rather than allowing it to get to the stage where an abortion would be needed. She wants onlookers to know that PTSD affects a person who has had an abortion; it affects them physically, emotionally and socially.
Differing Perspectives- Military Women and Abortion (pt. 3)
http://www.aclu.org/lift-abortion-bans-us-servicewomen-deserve-equal-treatment-fairness-and-compassion
In this American Civil Liberties Union editorial, the author stresses that over 400,000 women are giving up precious time with their families to serve our country, and how it is unfair that Congress will not serve them back for their duties. The Department of Defense has put a ban on covering the costs of an abortion, even in the possible case of rape or incest. If the servicewomen is overseas, the clinics in which an abortion can be performed can deny her of the procedure because insurance cannot cover this. The only way they will cover the costs is if the life of the woman is endanger, endangered to the point of a near-death situation. Sexual assault occurs quite often in the military, and Congress seems to forget that fact. ACLU stresses the fact that these women protect hundreds to thousands of civilians, so they deserve the same respect and dignity as these civilians.
In this American Civil Liberties Union editorial, the author stresses that over 400,000 women are giving up precious time with their families to serve our country, and how it is unfair that Congress will not serve them back for their duties. The Department of Defense has put a ban on covering the costs of an abortion, even in the possible case of rape or incest. If the servicewomen is overseas, the clinics in which an abortion can be performed can deny her of the procedure because insurance cannot cover this. The only way they will cover the costs is if the life of the woman is endanger, endangered to the point of a near-death situation. Sexual assault occurs quite often in the military, and Congress seems to forget that fact. ACLU stresses the fact that these women protect hundreds to thousands of civilians, so they deserve the same respect and dignity as these civilians.
Monday, October 31, 2011
Differing Perspectives- Military Women and Abortion (pt. 2)
http://www.nationalpartnership.org/site/News2?abbr=daily4_&page=NewsArticle&id=29097
In June of 2011, the Women's Health Policy Report stated that it was unconstitutional and an abuse over women in the military to deny these U.S. military members the right to a full covered abortion. In early 2011, The House of Rules declined an amendment that stated that women in the military could have a full paid abortion as they were serving without any given explanation or rational reason. Susan Davis argued to the House of Rules that rather than denying military women the right to a full covered abortion, they should be going out of their way to help these women since their "risk of sexual assaults doubles" when enlisting in the armed forces.
In June of 2011, the Women's Health Policy Report stated that it was unconstitutional and an abuse over women in the military to deny these U.S. military members the right to a full covered abortion. In early 2011, The House of Rules declined an amendment that stated that women in the military could have a full paid abortion as they were serving without any given explanation or rational reason. Susan Davis argued to the House of Rules that rather than denying military women the right to a full covered abortion, they should be going out of their way to help these women since their "risk of sexual assaults doubles" when enlisting in the armed forces.
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Differing Perspectives- Military Women and Abortion
http://www.suntimes.com/opinions/7788515-474/editorial-give-military-women-equal-abortion-rights.html
For almost any group, the cost of abortion is always covered in the case of rape or incest, except for the women in this group: U.S. Department of Defense. The women in this group, if in the situation, must seek medical help by herself, along with paying for the treatment out of her own pocket. The Sun Times claims that this is unfair and unjust since a majority of these military bases do not allow abortions to occur, so a U.S. servicewoman must pay for a costly flight to come back to the United States to have these procedure done. If the military base does allow an abortion, the servicewomen must prove that she has been raped, which is quite difficult and take an emotional toll on the woman herself.
For almost any group, the cost of abortion is always covered in the case of rape or incest, except for the women in this group: U.S. Department of Defense. The women in this group, if in the situation, must seek medical help by herself, along with paying for the treatment out of her own pocket. The Sun Times claims that this is unfair and unjust since a majority of these military bases do not allow abortions to occur, so a U.S. servicewoman must pay for a costly flight to come back to the United States to have these procedure done. If the military base does allow an abortion, the servicewomen must prove that she has been raped, which is quite difficult and take an emotional toll on the woman herself.
Monday, September 26, 2011
Analyizing Visual Rhetoric
http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/images/stories/large/2009/01/13/drugs_lowres.jpg
The ongoing armed conflict of the Mexican Drug War is taking place in order for drug trafficking operations to occur. These drug cartels have been fighting each other for regional control, and over the years, have only become more powerful in their purpose. The war has been raging across the Mexican-American border, and among this border, several dead bodies have been found due to rivals between gang leaders (occurring during a fight for territory).
This photograph taken by Guadalupe Perez shows the dead body of a woman, assuming she was killed during a drug cartel dispute. The red shirt she is wearing depicts the severity of the situation, it shows the number of people like this woman who have engaged in blood-shed and were not successful. The scarlet color also symbolizes a feeling of passion and strong emotions towards the Mexican Drug War; feelings of discontent from the American government. As well as passion, it also symbolizes sinfulness and sacrifice. It is almost a guilt-trip placed on those drug cartels to show them what their disputes have come to and the consequences of their actions. Right in front of the camera, a gold fence is shown that is quite transparent, but still clearly visible. This shows the viewer that there are two opposing viewpoints when it comes to this matter and that America may not be encouraging this war, but that since it is visible to them, they should take more effective approaches to stop such a raging war. The man wearing all black is a symbol of death and destruction, being parallel to the death and destruction these disputes have caused people.
The ongoing armed conflict of the Mexican Drug War is taking place in order for drug trafficking operations to occur. These drug cartels have been fighting each other for regional control, and over the years, have only become more powerful in their purpose. The war has been raging across the Mexican-American border, and among this border, several dead bodies have been found due to rivals between gang leaders (occurring during a fight for territory).
This photograph taken by Guadalupe Perez shows the dead body of a woman, assuming she was killed during a drug cartel dispute. The red shirt she is wearing depicts the severity of the situation, it shows the number of people like this woman who have engaged in blood-shed and were not successful. The scarlet color also symbolizes a feeling of passion and strong emotions towards the Mexican Drug War; feelings of discontent from the American government. As well as passion, it also symbolizes sinfulness and sacrifice. It is almost a guilt-trip placed on those drug cartels to show them what their disputes have come to and the consequences of their actions. Right in front of the camera, a gold fence is shown that is quite transparent, but still clearly visible. This shows the viewer that there are two opposing viewpoints when it comes to this matter and that America may not be encouraging this war, but that since it is visible to them, they should take more effective approaches to stop such a raging war. The man wearing all black is a symbol of death and destruction, being parallel to the death and destruction these disputes have caused people.
Monday, September 19, 2011
Columnist Ahoy!
http://www.mercurynews.com/opinion/ci_18863974
Mercury News has their own opinions about the aftermath of September 11th. They believe that this memorable date has cut into our lives severely and that such behavior must end. Their reasons include that too much money has been spent on unnecessary precautions after the event and that funds have been cut down to so little in certain areas that is in fact necessary (school, transportation, health, etc.). Mercury News is asking readers if these precautions are affective in any way. America needs to realize that dwelling over a topic as such will not change the past, but only prevent the country from moving on and creating a new positive outlook.
Mercury News has their own opinions about the aftermath of September 11th. They believe that this memorable date has cut into our lives severely and that such behavior must end. Their reasons include that too much money has been spent on unnecessary precautions after the event and that funds have been cut down to so little in certain areas that is in fact necessary (school, transportation, health, etc.). Mercury News is asking readers if these precautions are affective in any way. America needs to realize that dwelling over a topic as such will not change the past, but only prevent the country from moving on and creating a new positive outlook.
Sunday, September 11, 2011
News You Can Use
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/12/nyregion/september-11-anniversary.htmlhttp://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/12/nyregion/september-11-anniversary.html
On September 11, 2011, thousands of families' day was centered around visiting Ground Zero. Families crouched to see the names of their beloved friends and family members that were etched around the bronze parapets. To most, this day is still vivid and continues to haunt and follow them. Concerts, sporting events and public forums have all dedicated their purposes to this purpose to commemorate 9/11.
On September 11, 2011, thousands of families' day was centered around visiting Ground Zero. Families crouched to see the names of their beloved friends and family members that were etched around the bronze parapets. To most, this day is still vivid and continues to haunt and follow them. Concerts, sporting events and public forums have all dedicated their purposes to this purpose to commemorate 9/11.
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