Al Capone

             What is the responsibility of a citizen in times of war? This was the question on many people's minds after the September 11th attack on the twin towers. When President Bush declared war, was it because they attacked us, or because of their religion, maybe even oil, or was their other material that was kept secret that America is not aware of. If the government keeps information away from us how are we supposed to understand what is going on in our nation? In this war, many people do not have an opinion because they do not understand points of views from both sides of the conflict. United States citizens typically support their government because they believe they must do so to be patriotic; which denies them having their own judgment.
             Culture is the beliefs, feelings and values, and the pattern of behavior shared by a group of people. Through our experience we form a mental picture of our world. How do we gain the knowledge of other cultures and their way of life? Could it be that not knowing about culture is what is responsible for much of the misunderstanding that we encounter in the world today? For example, would we comprehend the war in Iraq more entirely if U.S. citizens knew more aware of the Muslim culture and beliefs? In the essay "______________________________" by ________________ he writes about and assignment that was given to the new class of freshman just arriving at the University of North Carolina. They were to read the Koran.
             This obligation brought up many controversial issues involving the university, teachers, students, and parents. This assignment was rejected by many individuals because it taught the Muslim religion; in reality, it would really help us be more understanding, and fully grip the issue of culture, and realize that other cultures are not inferior, just different.
             Even though the United States, government is presently at war with Iraq, a small
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