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Piracy Backlash

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From video.nytimes.com - November 7, 2012 10:58 AM
Abshir Boyah, a pirate who says he has hijacked more than 25 ships off the coast of Somalia, says he will give up this career if certain terms are met.

 

What economic, cultural and political circumstances in the 21st century would allow for piracy to exist?  What are the impacts of piracy on Somalia?  

 

The concept of piracy is a scary one. Their illegal ways cause corruption throughout their society. However, it seems as if they do not have much choice. Yes, it is morally wrong, but look at the money they are making. The prirates are willing to cease illegal activity if their demands are met. Their demands are not out of the ordinary-- they want their oceans protected from toxic waste, job creations, and a fair government. Somalia has a long road ahead of them to acheive any sort of unity.  Elizabeth Allen


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Derek Ethier's comment, November 5, 2012 2:12 PM
Somalia's greatest problem is its inability to control the piracy in its nation. Many people view the pirates as pariots and champions to their cause. However, the pirates make it difficult for the U.S. and other Western nations to provide aid to the impoverished nation. Droughts and famine make starvation commonplace in Somalia, but whenever aid is sent, it is hijacked by pirates. Many of these pirates are former fishemen who lost their jobs and have no other way. It is a catch 22 situation.
Elizabeth Allen's comment, November 7, 2012 10:57 AM
The concept of piracy is a scary one. Their illegal ways cause corruption throughout their society. However, it seems as if they do not have much choice. Yes, it is morally wrong, but look at the money they are making. The prirates are willing to cease illegal activity if their demands are met. Their demands are not out of the ordinary-- they want their oceans protected from toxic waste, job creations, and a fair government. Somalia has a long road ahead of them to acheive any sort of unity.
James Good's comment, April 19, 8:14 PM
Piracy is continuing to grow in Somalia because the country has adopted the practice as a part of their culture. Although many of the Somalian people oppose piracy, there are a large number of people who are supporting it and benefiting from it. For many of these people, pirating money is the only opportunity they have to make money. Many of them seek alternatives and wish to end their criminal practices but there is nothing else they can do. Unfortunately, pirates in Somalia have labelled their country with a negative stereotype. Whenever people think of Somalia, they will think of the Somalian pirates and the trouble that they have caused for foreign ships.
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Infographic: United States of the Environment

Infographic: United States of the Environment | Geography 400 at ric | Scoop.it
From www.mnn.com - September 9, 2012 12:37 AM
Every U.S. state is No. 1 in some environmental category ... and No. 50 in another.

 

A fun map that can be used to discuss environmental issues at both the national and local level for American teachers.

This is an easy way to show kids that geography is not just about locaton of states; geography can be about what may define a state.  This map can help kids to think outside of the box.       Elizabeth Allen


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Sean Rooney's comment, September 18, 2012 3:54 PM
This map helped me consider the different positive and negative aspects of each state. I was not aware that Rhode Island has the highest rate of breast cancer in the United States. This map portray the different aspects of each state. If citizens are aware of the negatives of each state they can eventually work towards improvement.
Crissy Borton's comment, September 30, 2012 8:24 PM
I was surprised at both Indiana (my home state) and Rhode Island's negatives i this map. I certainly don't think of trash when I think of Indiana or breast cancer rates being higher here then anywhere else. California was the only state that I was able to guess before looking at the map.
Stephanie Cordeiro's comment, October 4, 2012 12:50 PM
This was a fun map to look at!! It helped me gain a sense of what states had for number one, and the bad side of what states had. It looks like the East Coast has a higher risk of cancer than the West Coast. I never knew that!! Overall, fun and good map!!
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