Physicians assisted suicide PLN

One of the topics was Physicians assisted suicide. I chose to write about this because the topic made me consider what I believe. The presentation was about whether it should be allowed or not. Some reasons that the presenter said it was a good idea was because it is morally accepted, if can end the misery of suffering, and you can die with dignity. At first I was totally against it. After this presentation I was on the verge of changing my mind because of the pictures and the idea it will end suffering. Despite this, I still believe that it is very wrong because no matter what circumstance, killing is wrong and no matter what, it should never be allowed even if the other person wants you to kill them. Think about this, if your friend asked you to kill them because they were very sick, would you have the will to do it? Even if you did, would you be glad of fell good about yourself afterwords? NO. and if you did there is something wrong with you. Even though there are some reasons why a physician may do this, it is wrong and should be illegal everywhere.

PLN # 2

As I have began to do some research on airport security scanners and pat downs, it has become clear the two conflicting sides. I have lately been leaning towards wanting security over privacy because I would rather live than be seen on a computer scanner in public. I did find one article that has, what I think is the best solution so far that may be a real possible solution. It increases privacy yet still keeps you quite safe. On www.cnn.com I found an article by Paul Courson titled More up-front disclosure by travelers could cut intrusive screenings. In this article it talks about how, instead of going through the main scanner a traveler would have the option to tell more about themselves up-front. This info would be much more than just a name, etc and would reveal probably a lot of your person info. This option would be for a fee though. I think this is an excellent idea proposed by the head TSA administrator because first of all, it gives travelers who are offended by the screening another option. It would allow those who are paranoid of flying to now be able to again because its still a very safe method. At the same time those who are not bothered by the screenings would continue to go through the standard screening procedure. This is a great option because no matter your preference there's an option for you that will guarantee your safety. This potential possibility is best at pleasing both sides of the argument; it would insure your safety but would also keep your privacy less exposed. The only thing is how much are you willing to go through to know that you are safe the next time you are on a plane?

ISSUE: Airpot Security Scans and Patdowns

After doing some research and looking at some articles, I found there's lots of different opinion on this topic. I learned that many like what the intent of it all is and they know we need to keep our country safe but they hate the scanning. Some say the scanners don't detect when there's a small amount of something. I read a lot about people who argue and complain about being "touched on their junk" One article that sort of seemed as if it summed up the whole thing and gave a good explanation was written by Kevin Brennan on www.politicsdaily.com. He interviewed John Pistole who is the head of TSA. Pistole announced that airport security has become more of an issue to people but he has to have it to protect from terrorism. His job is to find the right balance between the two. I liked this section because it really explains the whole issue right there. He said a Florida senator told him, "I wouldn't want my wife to be touched in the way these people are being touched." Pistole defended that we need the security for safety. This article led me to believe that it is almost a problem that can't be solved because the government can always argue it's for our safety from terrorist and the citizens can always argue they are being inappropriately scanned and touched. The problem, like Pistole said, is finding the balance. The only question now, what matters more to you, knowing you can get on a plane and be virtually safe from terrorism but have your privacy revealed, or get on knowing your not as safe but have your privacy to yourself?