Assignment:
Part A. Compare and contrast bomber case studies (6 Pages)
Conduct research on the five criminal bomber cases listed below.
• Oklahoma City bomber: Timothy McVeigh
• Unabomber: Theodore Kaczynski
• Atlanta Olympic and Abortion Clinic bomber: Eric Rudolph
• Mad Bomber: George Metesky
• Courthouse Bomber: Donny Love
INSTRUCTIONS
Give a brief overview of each case, then discuss the motive for each bomber, the intent of each bomber and types of devices each used. Compare and contrast these five cases. How are these bombers similar? What sets them apart?
Part B. Edward Snowden - Spy or Whistleblower? (75 Words)
In 2013, Edward Snowden left his job at an NSA facility in Hawaii and flew to Hong Kong. A month later, Snowden revealed thousands of classified NSA documents to three journalists; Glenn Greenwald, Laura Poitras and EwenMacAskill. The case gained international attention after stories based on the material provided by Snowden appeared in The Guardian and The Washington Post. Shortly after this, the U.S. Department of Justice unsealed charges against Snowden which included two counts of violating the Espionage Act of 1917 and theft of government property. Snowden then flew to Moscow where Russian authorities granted him asylum. Obviously a subject of great controversy, Snowden has been called many things, depending upon who you ask. Some call him a hero, some a whistleblower, some a dissident, some a patriot, and others a traitor. His release of this classified information has fueled debates over surveillance, government secrecy, and the balance between national security and information privacy.
Before engaging in the Forum for this week, watch this documentary on Eric Snowden and the events that led to where he is today:
DOCUMENTARY: Edward Snowden - Terminal F (2015)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nd6qN167wKo (58:09 minutes; published by Freedom of Speech and Expression)
INSTRUCTIONS
Give an overview of the Edward Snowden case. Compare and contrast Snowden's viewpoint with that of Michael Hayden.
Part C. Gang StudyBackground Information (3 Pages)
Select one of the criminal gangs listed below and conduct research pertaining to the organization.
• Bloods
• Mara Salvatrucha (aka MS-13)
• 18th Street Gang
• Mongols
• NuestraFamilia
• Mexican Mafia
• Sicilian Cosa Nostra (Mafia)
• Aryan Brotherhood
• The Latin Kings
• Hells Angels
• Crips
• Pagans
• Outlaws
• Bandidos
• White Power Skinhead
• Hammerskins
INSTRUCTIONS
This document should simulate a "gang file"
Outline the history of the gang, their geographical location of operations, their primary criminal activities, their membership qualifications, any identifying marks, signs, patches, "colors" or tattoos they typically display and a description of the gang's most notorious criminal act.
Outline what steps, you would take as a law enforcement official in the gang's area of operation to control the gang you chose.
Part D. Marijuana Legalization (75 Words)
In recent years the debate over the legalization of marijuana has taken front and center debate stage in the United States.
INSTRUCTIONS
Conduct some research to obtain credible sources pertaining to this issue. If you think it should be legal, state why and tell us if there should be any limitations to its legalization.
If you do not think it should be legalized, state your reasons.
Part E. Asymetrical Warfare (75 Words)
We all have heard the term, "one man's terrorist is another man's freedom fighter." Some say the American Revolutionaries who fought the Revolutionary War against England were "Freedom Fighters" while others say they were "terrorist" (they were some of the first to use guerilla tactics in warfare). Some say "asymmetrical warfare" is a legitimate tactic when used by those who are oppressed by a group or government who has too much military might to overcome that persecution.
INSTRUCTIONS
State what the phrase "one man's terrorist is another man's freedom fighter" means to you. Also, state what your definition of "asymmetrical warfare" is and if you think it is ever a legitimate tactic. If so, under what circumstances? If not, state why.
Give an actual example to support your position.