Problem for a prince(Chapter three)

People are willing to have a new ruler if they believe it will make their life better.  But if things get worse, they want a another leader.  Great example is
what is going on in Egypt.  The ruler has been in power for 30 years and he has not let the majority of people change the government.  So he has built up a country of enemies with few people on his side.  The friends of his government are also calling on change for the people although the change may not be good for those governments.  It could be become worse, but if people choose it may be better.  Therefore all princess or dictators will face enemies and friends.  The Egypt example shows a leader which is from an older generation satisfying the needs of the older regime and cultural style.  While today's Egypt is a young and educated society with different needs and social changes.  These are young technically advanced people with needs of better economic conditions.   This can represent what chapter three discuss with a land of different culture and social makeup than the current dictator comes from and needs a change for the people and the land.

Cellphones and Driving

Todays communication methods are greatly advanced, but at have made it dangerous at the same time.  The greatest example of this today is cellphones and driving.  Cellphones are great, I believe for mobile communication, but most people like to use them everywhere.  The worst place for this is driving while try to manipulate calling, texting, or watching videos.  We here all the time about deaths or tragic accidents from cellphone users.  We see people cutoff other drivers without knowing what is going around  them because of cellphones. No. 1 cause of driving while distracted (DWD) today is a wireless device, and driving while using a cell phone can cause 4 times the risk for fatal accident reported by NHSTA(nsurance Institute for Highway Safety). It is reported that 25% of accidents are caused by driving while distracted by police reports.  Carnegie Mellon reports that driving attention is reduce 37% while using a cell phone.  This said I believe we should have bans on the use of cell phones while driving or fines if found driving while using a cellphone.  This means any type of phone usage, except for emergency situations, such as a automobile issue while on the side of the road.  Many states and local municipalities are putting laws into places.  So far eight states have some sort of laws in place not allowing cellphones.  Most states have some sort of restriction on texting while driving and complete ban on school bus drivers.  I believe all states should have strict rules in place and penalties if found driving while using a cellphone.  Obviously if the accident has happened then it's too late.  So hopefully more drivers will catch on this second form of drunk driving that technology has created.

Children and Violent Video Games

Dr. Phil article responses:

Violence from children playing video games is probably one of the aspects of outside aggression in schools and colleges. As the recent shootings at Virgina tech and other schools could be potential causes of violent video games. We see lots of bullying in schools and this could be caused from video games also.

Kids also don't learn moral consequences as Dr. Phil points out. This can result in disruptive behavior in the classroom or later in adult life in the workplace. We see many cases where shootings in the workplace occur because people believe this is the way to resolve their issues.

Parents need to get involved with their children also when it comes to these video games. One way would be to play with them or to limit their play and types of games. This could help their children in the long run and provide better life in the school environment.

Science News response:

Kids with certain preexisting mental conditions need to be watched more carefully playing violent video games. Apparently the study finds that most kids do not develop aggresion but may actually become more skilled and socialized.

Supreme Confrontation: Games, Violence, and the Law:

Here we have a case of video games being regulated for sale due the nature of their violence or use. Here there is a debate between art and device. A game is a computer internally but the software on there is a form of expression. So, I do believe the courts should be able to put stickers or such on the games but not any control of the sales of the items.