I am not one to get wrapped up in any political agenda, but I do think it is a responsibility as a citizen to stay informed. People tend to shy away from most world topics for fear of sounding stupid or being ridiculed. I am lucky. For one, I don't easily embarrass. Two, I love that "constant pursuit of knowledge." And, three, my husband is like a human google. He entertains me often with his wealth of knowledge :)
I chose a worldly hot topic to share as an example of being responsibly informed.
The War in Syria. A complicated, hot mess.
Here is a good blog to ease into that pursuit of knowledge:
9 Questions About Syria You Were Too Embarrassed to Ask
written by: Max Fisher
Don't be embarrassed, just read up, and be informed...
A Question he doesn't answer: What if the alleged chemical weapons were really used by the rebels (disguised to looked like Assad)? thus causing the attack that is proposed. The UN has said they will not release the origin of the weapons (once they release the confirmation of the use of chemical weapons) for this point exactly.
Now, it's time to form an opinion, even if it's "I don't give a rat's butt what they're doing." But, don't let that be your opinion just because you're too lazy to have one. Discover that you can have an actual informed (ever-evolving) opinion.
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