1. How many people have gotten lung cancer from second hand smoke in the united states in the past year?
3,000 people ach year die from second hand smoke.
http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/53300
2. Is there actual evidence that second hand smoke causes cancer? Please give sources.
Yes, second hand smoke has been shown to cause cancer.
www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Tobacco/ETS
www.epa.gov/smokefree/pubs/strsfs.html
3. Please give at least two sources that clearly document smoking causes cancer.
quitsmoking.about.com/od/tobaccostatistics/a/cancerstats.htm
www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Tobacco/cessation

What causes a tsunami?
Generally a tsunsami is caused by an earthquake. The sudden motion of the qround causes the tsunami. Tsunamis travel extremely rapidly which doesnt allow areas to prepare for them.
http://geology.com/articles/tsunami-geology.shtml
How is the country dealing with the devestation? What countries worldwide are helping with the effort?
The country is making makeshift camps to shelter them. They are also distributing food to all the people in need. Also the country is accepting aid from other nations.
http://english.aljazeera.net/news/asia-pacific/2010/10/201010292401339180.html
As a christian, what would be your response to the question: "If there is a God, how can he allow these things to happen? I thought he was all loving?"
God allows things to happen. God can shine through any situation. He can use a bad situation to show his mercy and glory.

1. Why are his private comments under scrutiny?
His private comments reflected an all too serious prejudice about a group of people. As a school administrator he is supposed to be accepting of all students. His comments on facebook were very out of line.
2. As a christian, should we bad mouth the gay and lesbian commnunity?
Christians are to be understanding of all people. We are to attempt to bring them to the Lord. Homosexuality, though, is a sin, and we must be careful about allowing people with sinful lifestyles into our lives, as they may cause us and others to stumble in our christian walk.
http://christianteens.about.com/od/whatthebiblesaysabout/a/wbsaHomosexual.htm
3. According to the bible, what should be our response? Use Old and New Testament passages.
In Leviticus 18 it is quite prevelant that homosexuality is a sin. Although in corinthians 6 we see that it does not condemn that person for they can find forgiveness in Jesus Christ. Homosexuality is a sinful lifestyle that requires repentance.
4. Why as an educator is this person under more scrutiny
Educators are under more scutiny because thay instruct a wide variety of students. These educators must be at least tolerant of all of their students lifestyle choices. Because the students should not be oppressed simply because they are homosexuals.

Based on this article, how should we treat enemies of war? Should there be an age limit?
We should give our enemies a kind of benefit of the doubt. Especially when they are very young. If a child is under the age of 18 they should not be held fully accountable for their actions.
http://www.cnn.com/2010/US/10/25/khadr.plea/?hpt=T2
If a child is brainwashed into committing a crime, should they be held accountable?
Yes and no because the child is not fully developed. If the child is around 15-16 they should be held somewhat accountable for thei actions, but not fully because they have been heavily influenced by others.
What should be the age of accountability? What is the international opinion?
The age of accountability should be around 17 or 18. OIt seems most countries believe a person should be held accountable around 15-16 years of age.
http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,925121,00.html
Does the Koran promote violence, even among children?
The Koran does not teach violence. In children or in adulthood, it teaches peace. It says to not take a life, for life is sacred.
http://www.cnn.com/2010/US/10/25/khadr.plea/?hpt=T2

What is abortion?
"Abortion is the intentional termination of a pregnancy after conception. It allows women to put an end to their pregnancies. But involves killing the undeveloped embryo or fetus."
http://civilliberty.about.com/od/abortion/f/what_abortion.htm
In what countries is abortion legal?
Abortion is lagal eveywhere except the following countries.South America:
Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Venezuela,
Sub-Saharan Africa:
Angola, Benin, Central African Rep.Chad, Congo, C�te d'Ivoire, Dem. Rep. of Congo, Gabon, Guinea- Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Madagascar, Mali, Mauretania, Mauritius, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Somalia, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda.
Middle East and North Africa:
Afghanistan, Egypt, Iran, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Sudan (r), Syria, United Arab Emirates, Yemen.
Asia and Pacific:
Bangladesh, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Sri Lanka.
Europe:
Ireland, Malta.
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/In_what_countries_is_abortion_illegal
In what trimester is abortion legal?
Abortion was originally only legal in the first trimester of a woman's pregnancy. Now it is legal in all trimesters. The most controversial time is the third trimester, in which abortion is called "'partial birth"
http://uspolitics.about.com/od/electionissues/i/abortion.htm

What is partial birth abortion?

Partial birth is the abortion of a child in the third trimester. It is the most controversial act of abortion there is. The child is partially brought out of the woman and then is killed.

1. ow did the CIA begin?
President Truman is the one who recognized the need for the CIA. Too make the office fully functional he signed the National Security Act of 1947. He put the CIA in charge of intelligence gathering and assimilation.
https://www.cia.gov/about-cia/history-of-the-cia/index.html
2. Who currently runs the CIA? How did they get to the position they are in?
The director of the CIA is Leon E. Panetta. Panetta was nominated by the president and confirmed by the Senate. The director reports to the director of National Intelligence.
https://www.cia.gov/about-cia/leadership/index.html
3. Has the US acted immorally throughout the years? If so, give examples.
Yes the USA has been caught acting immorally throughout the years. The most memorable scandal was Watergate. Another questionable situation is the Kennedy assassination; many people believe the CIA had a lot to do with both of these incidents.
watergate.info/background
4. Has the US acted correctly throughout the years? If so, give examples.
The USA has also acted correctly throughout the years, but morality is always up for debate. Many people view the infiltration of Iraq was a morally righteous act.
www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/.../AR2010051004573.html
5. Do you believe the CIA is purposely hiding or covering their tracks/mistakes?
Yes I do believe the CIA tries to cover their tracks very often. For example the Kennedy assassination is full of questions. The CIA seems to have very few answers when questioned on several matters.

Cody Moye

1. What is being proposed by Pastor Jonas. Why are they burning the Koran?
Pastor Jonas is considering burning the Koran on september 11th. He says that the Koran burning is a warning against the dangers of Islam. The Koran Burning is a very controversial issue.
http://www.cnn.com/2010/US/09/10/florida.quran.burning.imam/?hpt=Sbin
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/2010/09/10/2010-09-10_pastor_terry_jones_proposed_koran_burning_on_911_is_being_copied_by_protestors_a.html
2. What are the reactions of Christians and Non-Christians? Find sources with detailed statistics. Almost all Christians disagree with the burning of the koran. Almost all Non- Christians feel the same way, its just not American. 26% of Americans admit to feelings of prejudice against Islam.
http://www.cnn.com/2010/US/09/10/florida.quran.burning.imam/?hpt=Sbin
newsbusters.org/.../quran-burning-threat-leads-network-news-discover-wisdom-palin-and-pope -
3. What are some Bible verses that would say this act is wrong? What are some Bible verses that would say this act is right?
1 Peter 3: 8-11 calls for tolerance of all people. There are many verses to support tolerance. There are very few that support religious oppression.
www.openbible.info/topics/tolerance
skepticsannotatedbible.com/int/long.html
4. What is your personal opinion? Do you believe this action is right or wrong and why?
I believe that this action is wrong. While some may argue that they burn the Bible, burning the Koran is only stooping down to their level. We are christians and should avoid religious oppression.

Mr. Dussan

He is the coolest.