Weekly Blog #7

With elections taking place in a few weeks, President Obama and candidate Mitt Romney have to get as much people on their side as possibly. One way that President Obama is achieving this goal is by reaching out to all of the age, race, and status groups. His biggest goal is to get the majority of Americans to have health care, (Barnes, 2012). After trying to get the health care law passed for two years, this summer Obama was successful. With this law more than 30 million Americans will have a health care plan that will help their families in every medical way one can think of. This law includes an exchange which is a plan that families can have that is private that gives them the opportunity to choose what plan fits them best. This law will also help the disabled and poor more than ever by giving them health insurance as well.

This is a great law that will help many Americans, especially the low income families because they will be able to choose a plan that best suits them. They will have the chance to go to frequent doctor visits and by the money that goes towards taxes it will be affordable to them too. “A victory for people all over this country whose lives will be more secure.” is the goal Obama has for Americans. People can tell that Obama is a President that cares for the good of the people and has proved in many ways that he will try everything in his power to help all Americans not just the high class but he includes the working class. This relates to international affairs because health care involves many people that need help from the government.

Barnes, Robert. "Supreme Court upholds Obama’s health-care law." . The Washington Post, 28 2012. Web. 19 Oct 2012. <http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/supreme-court-to-rule-thursday-on-health-care-law/2012/06/28/gJQAarRm8V_story.html>.

Weekly Blog #6

Everyday there is always a threat to someone, a group, or country. This week unfortunately to was to a 14 year old school girl that stands up for women in Pakistan for women rights and the right to education. This bravery has resulted in her being in critical conditions at a hospital. She was shot by a Taliban twice, once in the head and once in the neck for this reason and when a Taliban spokesman was asked about the attack it was said she was “targeted for trying to spread Western culture and that the group would try to kill her again if she survived.” (Ahmad, 2012) She has been standing up for women since the age of 11, and now with this attempted murder; this issue has been talked about by many worldwide. United Nations and the US have “offered any assistance necessary.”  (Ahmad, 2012) People do not take advantage of the luxuries they have here in US and other developed countries. This girl has been standing up for women from the age of 11, such a young age it’s amazing. This relates to international affairs because it’s a worldwide issue that many woman have to face- having less opportunities in life. No matter where (even in the US) women have less power than men no matter what the circumstances. I believe that seeing acts of violence like this show people that no matter what your age you can make a difference because now, this girl, Malala Yousafzai, is known by many for her bravery. This may help other leaders stand up and the United Nations can help these women and this family so there can be peace in the country.

Ahmad, Jibran. " Pakistani schoolgirl shot by Taliban moved to army HQ hospital." The Washington Post. 11 Oct 2012. Web. 12 Oct 2012. http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pacific/pakistani-schoolgirl-shot-by-taliban-moved-to-army-hq-hospital/2012/10/11/497a3b6a-13d1-11e2-bf18-a8a596df4bee_story.html