I chose an article about the war in Afghanistan. It relates to our class because for the Afghan people it is change that our military is in their country. It is change on our end because our troops are being sent over to these conflict countries. The article has said that when a base was hit there was enemy fire and that just goes to show that conflict can change countries and how the people live. The have to live in fear and danger. The article says how the unit is working with the Afghan people to connect with their government. It made me think about how this war affects not only the families here who's loved ones are fighting this war but the families over there who are losing their homes.
I picked this article because I have had loved ones go to war. My brother, Lance Corporal in the Marine Corp., was stationed in Iraq for 8 months. I have loved ones going to Afghanistan in the next coming year so the war has always been an interest to me. I've heard stories about how peoples homes and villages are ruined in a second because of this conflict. The war is a big part of our lives right now and i think it is a perfect example of progress hitting home.
This article connects to our class learnings because it shows how in one moment a person's home is their place to go to after a long day or a place of comfort but then it can all be taken away. Unlike Melissa Holbrook Pierson's progress which took place over time this is an example of a dramatic change but it does how progress affects home. I think this is a very good example of progress.
http://afghanistan.blogs.cnn.com/2010/10/14/for-these-soldiers-winning-over-afghans-is-a-slow-slog/
I really like your choice of topic Abby. I think it's a very strong point and that is a really good example of how progress hits home. I couln't really imagine dealing with that like you do. It can affect obviously those leaving and then also everyone else around them.
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