Disaster Capitalism
The earthquake in Haiti was felt around the world. It is important not only because of its scope and the shattering number of victims, but because it has forced people to reexamine the response of the government to such disasters, the role of media in times of crisis, the history of impoverished nations, the tragedy of underlying corporate interests, and the nature of human compassion.
Media portrayal of the tragedy in Haiti has dramatically influenced the …
Legislators in Minnesota are trying to amend the constitution with a nod to the second Amendment. It would read: “The right of a citizen to keep and bear arms for the defense and security of the person, family, or home or for lawful hunting, recreation or marksmanship training is fundamental and shall not be abridged.” Amen. Why doesn’t the United States Constitution go into such detail?