I. last week I asked what countries don't have free speech? Most countries have some provision for Freedom of Speech in the laws or constitutions. However, nearly every country has limitations on free speech. Several countries are notable for an extreme lack of free speech: Iran, North Korea, Nepal, and Myanmar are all examples. People are often executed in these countries for speaking out. Many other countries have severe restrictions on certain types of speech. Most Muslim countries, for example, do not tolerate speech demeaning Islam. Malaysia does not permit denigration of any religion.
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II. This week in class we watched a movie called "The Way We Get By". It was about older adults who live in Maine and go to the air port every time there's a plane coming in or out holding People in the military. They were called the Troop Greeters. They would wait at the exit ramp to greet the troops coming home or leaving.
I thought the Troop Greeters were the most adorable people I have ever seen. The video was very sad at some part though. There was a man who could barely afford his own house but he still would get up anytime in the day to greet the troops. The Greeters would have their cell phones in a room for any of the troops to use to call their families. I hope when I'm older I do something good like these people.
These people are unbelievable. On the day Bill found out he had cancer, he was still the first one to the airport. Joan was afraid to go out after dark. Three knee operations forced her to use a walker, leaving her fearful of falling. But she goes to see plane anytime day or night. Jerry can usually be found parked near the airport runway. Sitting in his truck with his dog and best friend, Mr. Flannigan, he watches for troop planes overhead. When he spots one, if he's fast enough, he can be inside the airport before the wheels touch the ground. With troop greeting, Jerry's goal is simple-put a smile on each soldier's face. This small act helps him cope with the tragic death of his son.
III. What is the difference between the way soldiers are view now and how they were view in the Vietnam War.
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