Does Power Corrupt? How or how not? Why or why not?

            Power is “the possession of control or command over others; authority; ascendancy”. (http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/power).  A leader gaining power can be a very good thing for the people they govern, but becoming powerful causes some people to become selfish and greedy. Power does corrupt, but the real question is does power corrupt the person in control? For example, Sheila Dixon had a plan to make Baltimore a better place, but ended up making some selfish mistakes that potentially put her and the city in a bad position. In historic times, Alexander the Great was set on revenge, but power conquered over retaliation. Power can cause either good or bad things to happen to people, but it can also corrupt.

Power corrupts because people become selfish and want more power. By doing this, they hurt the citizens they govern and themselves. Most of these people originally set out to do good things, cause success, change the bad, and help everyone, but become absorbed into money, ego, and greed. Lord Acton explains this fantastically in his statement about power, “Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. Great men are almost always bad men.” He is saying that power does corrupt, and higher power tends to corrupt more often. Also, it was very powerful when he said “Great men are almost always bad men.” If a person is a very powerful leader, and des great things, it is almost inevitable for them to make a mistake and possibly corrupt their power. (http://lesswrong.com/lw/uu/wbhy_does_power_corrupt/). Great leaders can also be bad leaders through one simple mistake.

            Sheila Dixon set out on a mission to make Baltimore a better city. In 2007, she ran for mayor defeating to competitors with 63% of the vote. She made some significant changes in the city and gained popularity among the citizens. (http://www.baltimoresun.com/topic/politics/government/sheila-dixon-PEPLT007483.topic). All of this attention made her feel on top of the world, because she had power. This all changed four years ago, when she was charged with accepting illegal gifts. These gifts included “travel, furs, and gift cards intended for the poor.” More evidence came up of these wrong doings through the years. (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/01/09/baltimore-mayor-sheila-di_n_156687.html). She was tried this year, and found guilty with the “serious felony theft charge.” Just recently she resigned as mayor, and plans to start a new chapter in her life. (http://www.theroot.com/buzz/baltimores-mayor-liked-gift-cards-too-much). Dixon was very selfish when she did this. She had a lot of power in this city, but threw it all away by being greedy.

            Alexander the Great was one of the most interesting conquerors of all history. He was born to the King of Macedonia. When he was about twenty, his father died and he was crowned King.  Alexander wanted to get revenge on the Persians for the Persian war. Trying to get to Persia, he traveled to many different places. He ended up in Egypt at one point, and all of the Egyptians loved him, because they also had a strong hate for the Persians, like Alexander.  In 333 B.C. he met the Persians on the battlefield. Alexander’s strategy was so good, he easily went through the Persians ending up yards away from the Persian king, Darius. Killing Darius, Alexander defeated the Persians and fulfilled his dream of getting revenge on the Persians. (http://www.dragonrest.net/histories/alexander.html). Alexander the Great then conquered the entire known world. Alexander didn’t have to conquer the entire world, but he wanted more power. He corrupted his power for himself. He didn’t care how many men he lost during battles, he just wanted more and more power. Although he was a great leader, he was only worried about what he wanted.

            Power corrupts through want of more power, money, and greed. People like Sheila Dixon, and Alexander the Great abused their power for themselves. They did many great things for the people they govern, but corrupted their power for selfish reasons. They didn’t intend to corrupt their power, but became caught in the selfish world of power. These people feel like they are so good, they will never get caught. I do believe corrupts, but it more corrupts the person in control, with all of the power.

"Baltimore mayor Sheila Dixon convicted of in gift card scandal." Home | The Root. Web. 26 Feb. 2010. .

"Histories/ Alexander the Great." Dragonrest - The Art of Marguerite Wolf. Web. 26 Feb. 2010. .

"Sheila Dixon : Sheila Dixon News and Photos - baltimoresun.com." Baltimore Sun breaking news, sports, weather and traffic in Baltimore - baltimoresun.com. Web. 25 Feb. 2010. .

"Sheila Dixon: Indicted For Using Money For The Poor On A Personal Shopping Spree." Breaking News and Opinion on The Huffington Post. Web. 26 Feb. 2010. .

"Washington, DC US Capitol Building on Flickr - Photo Sharing!" Welcome to Flickr - Photo Sharing. Web. 26 Feb. 2010. .

"Why Does Power Corrupt?" Less Wrong. Web. 26 Feb. 2010. .

Picture From: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mbell1975/2305292293/

Do you think Alexander honestly felt like he was avenging Persian wrongs? Or was that just propaganda to mask his goal of conquest?

        I think Alexander began planning on getting revenge on the Persians, but it turned into something bigger. He began winning battles making him more confident. He traveled throughout the world killing people and conquering civilizations. In 333 B.C. he met the Persians on the battlefield. Alexander’s army was so strong and smart, they made their way through the Persians pretty easily. In a matter of minutes, Alexander was yards away from Darius, the Persian leader himself. Alexander the Great was such a powerful leader, conquered the entire known world at that time.

Picture From: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:AlexanderTheGreat_Bust.jpg

"Histories/ Alexander the Great." Dragonrest - The Art of Marguerite Wolf. Web. 26 Feb.    2010. .

Hera

The Goddess of Women and Marriage on Prezi

Socrates (469-399)

“Socrates wrote nothing, because he thought that knowledge was a living interactive thing.” Socrates questioned many things from a different view, relative so “cross examination”.  He called this type of questioning, elenchus. He also came up with the idea that to find the truth, questions must be asked, and you must “conflict with opposing ideas”. Most of the information on Socrates is from Plato. (http://www.wsu.edu:8080/~dee/GREECE/SOCRATES.HTM).

Plato (427-347)

            There is a lot of information on Plato, because he wrote much of it down. He even wrote about Socrates and his thinking. He wrote many famous books and dialogues, including The Republic. This was very influential to western civilization. Plato agreed with Socrates thinking, but soon after his death, Plato began creating his own philosophy. “Plato’s thought is the theory of ‘ideas’ or ‘forms’”. (http://www.wsu.edu:8080/~dee/GREECE/PLATO.HTM).

Aristotle (384-322)

            Aristotle brought difficult and abstract philosophy to us. He studied under Plato at the Academy, one of the most prestigious schools in Western culture. Plato was a fantastic teacher, but Aristotle disagreed on almost everything he taught. He did not believe in Plato’s thinking. Aristotle thought that knowledge could be acquired through “detailed observation”. This type of knowledge is called empirical. Aristotle wrote a lot, and became one of the most famous philosophers in the world. (http://www.wsu.edu:8080/~dee/GREECE/ARIST.HTM).

"Greek Philosophy: Aristotle." Washington State University - Pullman, Washington. Web. 23 Feb. 2010. .

"Greek Philosophy: Plato." Washington State University - Pullman, Washington. Web. 23 Feb. 2010. .

"Greek Philosophy: Socrates." Washington State University - Pullman, Washington. Web. 22 Feb. 2010. .

Pictures From: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Aristotle_Altemps_Inv8575.jpg

http://www.flickr.com/photos/sebastiagiralt/889116671/

http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Platon_altes_Museum2.jpg

What Compels Someone to Lead Others?

         A person who leads is “a person who influences a group of people towards the achievement of a goal.” They are compelled buy the thought of their group, nation, or club succeeding. Someone like Abraham Lincoln was defiantly compelled to lead others into freedom. By being elected as president, he made some states secede from the Union. People not agreeing with him on the subject of slavery didn’t stop him. Lincoln was compelled to create a nation that was on the same page, and believed what he had to say. Abraham Lincoln was a great leader, and was one hundred percent compelled to lead his people them to be because he wanted successful.

  

Picture From: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Abraham_Lincoln_head_on_shoulders_photo_portrait.jpg

"Abraham Lincoln." PERSONAL WEB PAGES - Home.att.net. Web. 04 Mar. 2010. .

"Definition of a Leader." Virtual Teacher Aide. Web. 04 Mar. 2010. .

Is History Created by "The People" or Individuals?

           When many people think of how history is created, they think of groups that made a big impact. “The people” tend to have a bigger effect on the world, but each group is made up of many individuals. In history, certain individuals create the events that contribute to history as a whole. Countries, terrorist groups, and companies all have specific leaders that are the face of their group. Also, every event in history has the one person that is thought of when that topic is brought up. It is that one person that made the biggest impact on a group of people. A group that is said to have created history is made up of individuals that really control the events that created history. 

            Countries, terrorists, and companies are all groups of people, but each have one person that is in charge. That individual is said to be their leader. A leader is “a guiding or directing head.” (http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/leader). In history, these individual leaders create the base for events to come, and events themselves. A leader does not necessarily control the people, but helps their group meet their goal. Depending on the leader’s intentions, the group can either be considered good or bad. The United States’ leader is the president. As our leader, Barack Obama helps our country to live up to its potential, and also to keep the United States’ reputation strong. Obama’s main duties include being the Commander-in-Chief of our armies, passing and declining laws, and making treaties with other nation. (http://us-president.suite101.com/article.cfm/what_is_the_actual_role_of_the_president). Barack Obama is our countries’ individual leader that creates history in our world. In the completely opposite direction, is Osama Bin laden. He is the leader of the terrorist group, Al Qaeda. Bin laden has defiantly created history because he is said to have lead the attacks on September 11, 2001.  He has also led many other attacks making him one of the FBI’s most wanted. (http://www.infoplease.com/spot/osamabinladen.html).  Many companies’ executives use technology to create history. Bill Gates created the highly successful Microsoft Corporation. His creation “allowed businesses to run productively”, and forever changed the history of technology. (http://www.wc.pdx.edu/billgates/billy.html). Someone else who changed the history or technology was Richard Garwin. He was the original designer of the atom bomb in 1952. Garwin, along with many other chemists, did not mean for the bomb to be used as a weapon, though was later used to end World War II. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Garwin).  Groups of people may have seemed to create history, but the leaders of these groups caused the events that created our history.

            When a topic comes up in history, isn’t there that one person you think of? They were the ones that made the biggest impact, and were the most remembered. Who do you think of when you hear equal rights, baseball, or art? Martin Luther King Jr. was the frontrunner in The Civil Rights Movement. He is one of the most heroic men of all time. He sacrificed his life for his dream of equality. Without Martin Luther King Jr. as that individual that stepped up to save his people from even worse cruelty, the historical events today would not exist. (http://www.wc.pdx.edu/martinlutherkingjr/mlk.html). Another heroic man in history was Mahatama Gandhi. Gandhi managed to do the impossible. He fought for India’s independence, not by violence, but through peace. He said, “A non-violent revolution is not a program of ‘seizure of power’, but it is a program of transformation of relationships.” Gandhi made other leaders in history realize doing harm was not the way to get something done, but going at it with peace might be the better solution. (http://www.wc.pdx.edu/ghandi/MainIndex.html).  Baseball has always been called America’s past time sport. The one person that created baseball history was Babe Ruth. Babe Ruth stunned baseball fans with his fantastic ability to pitch. He became a phenomenon when he changed to outfield and became one of the league’s best hitters. Babe Ruth led the Red Sox and Yankees to win many championships wins forever changing the way baseball is known and played. (http://www.u-s-history.com/pages/h1698.html). One of the most influential artists in history is Vincent Van Gogh. Even though his paintings were beautiful, he was not famous during his lifetime. He sold only a single painting when he was living. It was after he died that his painting sold for large amounts of money. During his life, Van Gogh battled many mental illnesses, leading to him cutting off a portion of his own ear, and finally killing himself in 1890. Vincent Van Gogh lived a hard life, but our view on art history will never be the same. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vincent_van_Gogh). All of these people lived completely different lives, but all had one thing in common. They all changed the way history is viewed. They influenced us with the help of some people, but created history as individuals.

            History is always changing, but how it changes depends on individuals. There have been many leaders of groups that influence the way that those people are is seen. These leaders include, Barack Obama, Osama Bin laden, Bill Gates, and Richard Garwin. There have also been many other individuals that helped the continued success of our world, through peacefulness, or fun. Martin Luther King Jr. and Gandhi brought peace throughout two countries, using non-violent protests. Babe Ruth changed the history of baseball by adapting easily to new positions and techniques becoming one of the most influential athletes of our world. Finally, Vincent Van Gogh struggled through many hardships during his life, resulting in some of the most beautiful paintings in history. History may be seen usually as being created by the people, or groups, but individuals create the small events that contribute to the big events that change history as we know it.

"Babe Ruth." United States History. Web. 19 Feb. 2010. .

"Bill Gates." World Changers. Web. 18 Feb. 2010.     .

"Leader | Define Leader at Dictionary.com." Dictionary.com | Find the Meanings and Definitions of Words at Dictionary.com. Web. 19 Feb. 2010. .

"Mahatama Gandhi." World Changers. Web. 19 Feb. 2010. .

"Martin Luther King Jr." World Changers. Web. 19 Feb. 2010. .

"Osama bin Laden." Infoplease: Encyclopedia, Almanac, Atlas, Biographies, Dictionary, Thesaurus. Free online reference, research & homework help. Infoplease.com. Web. 19 Feb. 2010. .

"A Review of Presidential Powers and Duties: The Constitution & Federalist Papers give Expressed & Inherent Power." US President. Web. 19 Feb. 2010. .

"Richard Garwin -." Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Web. 19 Feb. 2010. .

"Vincent van Gogh -." Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Web. 19 Feb. 2010. .

Pictures from: http://www.flickr.com/creativecommons/

Ancient Greece

Mainland greece

Athens- Atica

Pelapinease- Sparta, pennisula

Between Athens and Sparta is the city of Corith

To understand Greek History you need to understand the Trojan War.

Real or myth?

What the story tells us about what the greeks thought about themselves.

  

Herodotus

First serious historian in western civilization

Grandfather of history writing
The stories of the wars between Greece and Persia.

He goes and tracks stories for himself.

THUCYDIDES

Wrote the history of the Peloponnesian war.

Much more accurate writer than Herodotus.

LIVY

Roman historian

From the beginning all of way up to his time

PERSIA

Hugeee empire

500 BC

Didn't like how the Greeks controlled the coasts.

XERXES

Lead an invasion of Greece.

Goal is to destroy the city of Athens

Thermopylae- where the Persians and Greeks fought. Greeks were vastly outnumbered.

SPARTA

Strong and proud city-state

Led by a code of military honor.

"Come back with your shield, or on it."

Lycurgus- the first Spartan leader to create a system of laws.

During the period or the beginning of tyrants. (Age of Tyrant)

TYRANT- leader

650 BCE- Dominant military power in the region.

Both in Sparta and in Athens.

Phalanx Military formation

Line up in lines

March as a square

Women were more likely to die in childbirth then men in war.
20%                                                                        15%

480 BC- Persian comes to a close. Western Civ practically begins.
 

Theatre started in honor of the Gods

All movies, plays, tv shows came from Athens.

Nike- means "victory" in Greek

Sparta is beginning to not like Athens after the battle of Thermopolis, because Ahtnes gets all the glory.

This starts the Peloponnesian War.

ATHENS

·         The long walls

o    Used from the Piraeus port to cart up goods to Athens

PELOPONNESIAN WAR

·         Spartans close in the Athenians right in front of the long walls. The Athenians can not get out to get food. Even if they could, the Spartans burnt all of their crops. Soon, the plaque hit Athens causing them great lose. Eventually a treaty was made, and everything was fine, but Athens lost a lot.

Athens decided to get back at Sparta by attacking Sicily. Alcibiades came up with this plan to attack. The night before, a lot of vandalism was found at Athens. This man was framed, and was claimed to do this. Alcibiades was so mad at these enemies, he told the Spartans about their plan.

ALEXANDER THE GREAT

Born to the king of Macedon

His father was killed when he was young and he took throne. Alexander decides he is going to get revenge of the Persians. He invades Persia. Alexander the Great conquers the entire known world.

Gordian knot- legend that if you could figure out the knot and undo it you would control the world. Alexander said that it didn't matter hot he untied it….so he took his sword and slashed it. In metaphor, he became the ruler of the world. That was a very Alexander thing to do.

On his journey to get back at Persia, he gets to Egypt, and they all love him. Why? Because he hates the Persians and so the Egyptians. Then, when he got to Iraq, he met the Persians on the battle field. In 333 BC. He met Darius III there and killed him. 

Explain how the origins of theatre in Athens are tied to both religion and politics

            In Athens, theatre was very popular. Religion and politics were both tied into the theatre. Every play was played only by men, including female roles. Each tragedy was performed in honor of these Gods. Religion was so important in the theatre they even held festivals just for the Gods. Athenian theatre was tied to politics, because the government funded all of the plays. Theatre was very popular in Athens, and many people gathered together to watch them.

Picture: "Odeon of Herodes Atticus on Flickr - Photo Sharing!" Welcome to Flickr - Photo Sharing. Web. 18 Feb. 2010. .

"Introduction to Greek Tragedy." AbleMedia LLC - A Knowledge Company. Web. 19 Feb. 2010. .

Was Athens Really a Democracy?

             The word democracy means “a government by the people.” (http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/democracy). It is difficult to tell whether a government is a democracy, because sometimes there are people controlling other people. The whole point of a democracy is to keep everyone equal. When the United States used slaves, they were still considered a democracy. If the U.S. was a democracy why were the slaves “lower” than everyone else? In Athens, they had an Assembly, consisting of all males over the age of 18. When the Assembly made laws, everyone was required to follow them. This would seem to create a higher anarchy government, but this democracy worked pretty well. It gave citizens the ability to run for the Assembly and to voice their opinion. The Athenian government was indeed a democracy. (http://mars.wnec.edu/~grempel/courses/wc1/lectures/07democracy.html).

"Democracy | Define Democracy at Dictionary.com." Dictionary.com | Find the Meanings and   Definitions of Words at Dictionary.com. Web. 18 Feb. 2010. .

"How Democratic Was Athens?" WNEC FACULTY/STAFF HOME PAGES. Web. 18 Feb. 2010. .

The Olympic Games- Then and Now

            The Ancient Greek Olympics were much different than the Olympics we watch every two years. The main purpose of the ancient Olympics was to get the military in good shape for war. Nowadays it’s for fun, and to bring countries together.  For many years, there was only one event. It was a race that was the length of the stadium. There are countless events in the Olympics today. There are even two different types of Olympics, winter and summer. Religion was a big deal in ancient Greece. Many Gods were said to look over the athletes and bring them good luck. Today, because there are so many different countries competing from all different religions, it is not necessarily important to the games as a whole. Each athlete uses their religion to help them during the games. Probably the most shocking thing about the ancient Olympic Games is that the athletes competed naked. Clearly in modern times athletes have clothes on. The Ancient Greek Olympic Games were so much different than the games today.

"BBC - History - Ancient History in depth: The Olympics: Ancient versus Modern." BBC - Homepage. Web. 17 Feb. 2010. .

What is "Important"?

          The word important means something different to every person. The dictionary states that the word important means “of much or great significance or consequence.” (http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/important). To me, the people I love, school, and sports are important. To the Egyptians, death was the single most important aspect of life. (http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/egyptians/egypt_importance_01.shtml). The term important is not just what matters to someone, it can be a time in history that contributed to something significant. For example, there were battles that led to new nations, ideas that led to inventions and discoveries that led to advances in medicine. “Important” can mean a lot of different things, and everyone knows who or what that one is. 

            To determine the importance of an item, event of person, think of your life without that one object or person. My life without my family or friends would not be the same. I would not be able to talk about my problems or listen to theirs. My family supports me in whatever I do, and without that help, I would not be the person I am today. My friends make me laugh for hours, and give great advice. There are also material things that do not mean as much to me as the people I love, but are still important to me. I love to play sports and be active. I am very passionate about working towards a goal. Whether it’s getting the ball back after losing it, or getting a good grade on a test, I always try my hardest. I would be lost without soccer, lacrosse, or school work. I live for these important things, and without them I don’t know what I would do.

            Egyptians believed that death was “a transitional stage in the progress to a better life in the next world.” It was so important to them, that moving toward death was a part of their everyday lives. There were specific ceremonies that were held to guide the three parts of a person’s soul into the afterlife. (http://www2.sptimes.com/Egypt/EgyptCredit.4.3.html).  One of the most well known is the mummification process. The bodies were wrapped and cleansed, because in order for the person to reach the afterlife, the body had to be in perfect condition. Ordinary Egyptians were not mummified. The “normal” people were buried in the dry desert which ended up preserving the body in a natural way. During the transformation into the afterlife, the person’s soul, the ka, is reunited with the body. The mummification process includes removing all of the internal organs except the heart. Egyptians believed that the heart was an important object to have in the afterlife. Other objects that were said to be important were amulets and other jewelry. The only organ that was thrown away was the brain. (http://www.yourdiscovery.com/egypt/dead/afterlife/index.shtml). This is because at the time, the brain was not known to control people’s thoughts and actions, therefore no importance was placed on it. (http://djeserkara-mummification.blogspot.com/). Every other organ was placed in special jars called canopic jars. After the organs were removed, it was important to dry out the body for 40 days. Once the body was completely dried out, the wrapping process would begin. The person was then soaked in oils and was then wrapped by priests laying the valuable amulets in the layers. The total mummification process lasted about 70 days. The process was so precise that the bodies stayed preserved for thousands of years. (http://www.yourdiscovery.com/egypt/dead/mummification/index.shtml). Once the mummification process was complete, the body was placed in a tomb. The tombs in Egypt were usually massive pyramids. Which took many years and many workers to build, but were so well constructed that some are still standing today. (http://www.nationalgeographic.com/pyramids/pyramids.html). Death was so important to the Egyptians, because the afterlife was believed to be the place where a person could reach their ultimate potential. 

            In history, there were many important events that led to our world as we know it. The Revolutionary War created our nation, and separated us from England. Many important factors led the thirteen colonies to escape the control of Britain. The colonies were big in size, and there wasn’t enough power in Europe to continue to control them. Also, it was hard for the British to bring weapons and supplies across the ocean. If the soldiers needed something, it would take a while for the shipment to come. Not only was England trying to maintain control of their colonies, Parliament also had to control its own territory. Some of the English people pro-war, and others were against it which caused serious confusion among the British people. In 1783, the Treaty of Paris ended the war and created a new nation; The United States of America. (http://www.myrevolutionarywar.com/).  Another important historical event was the invention of the plow. Created before 1000 A.D., the plow led to many more advancements in agriculture. Originally, the design of the plow was as simple as two sticks put together, but in reality it was so much more than that. One stick would drag in the ground loosening up the soil while the other one was attached to the oxen pulling the plow. The plow is still used today to help famers plant and harvest crops. (http://www.historylink101.com/lessons/farm-city/plow.htm). In the 1950’s, Polio had claimed many lives, and crippled even more. At one point, so many people were infected, that they had to wait outside a hospital to get examined. The symptoms would gradually get worse potentially causing death. It was hard for researchers to find enough of the polio virus to create a vaccine from it. In 1948, a man named John Enders figures out a way to grow the virus in a lab. Other scientists used his discovery to create a vaccine from the human-grown virus. This important discovery saved many future generations from getting a horrible disease. (http://www.news.harvard.edu/gazette/1998/10.08/JohnEndersBreak.html). Discoveries, inventions and factors of war are very important things we take for granted every day.

            What I think is important is different than what my friends think is important. What we think is important is much different then what the Egyptians thought was important. Egyptians were focused on death, while we focus on what makes us happy. Designating something as important is not only what makes us happy, but what also what caused advancement in society. Events in history were extremely crucial to this advancement.

The American Revolutionary War. 05 Feb. 2010 .

     "Ancient Egyptian Religion." St. Petersburg Times Online. 05 Feb. 2010                                                                                                           

     .

“BBC - History - Ancient History in depth: Ancient Egypt and the Modern World." BBC -                              

     Homepage. 04 Feb. 2010                      

     .

"Egyptian Death - Egypt - Discovery Channel." Discovery Channel International. 05 Feb. 2010 

       .

"Important | Definition of Important at Dictionary.com:." Dictionary.com | Find the Meanings and 

      Definitions of Words at Dictionary.com. 04 Feb. 2010 

     .

"National Geographic: Egypt Pyramids--Facts, Photos, Diagrams." National Geographic - 

     Inspiring People to Care About the Planet Since 1888. 04 Feb. 2010 

     .

"The Plow." World History by History Link 101. 04 Feb. 2010 

     .

Powell, Alvin. "John Enders' Breakthrough Led to Polio Vaccine." HPAC - Harvard Public 

     Affairs & Communications. 05 Feb. 2010 

     .

Weblog post. Ancient Egyptian Mummification. 23 Feb. 2007. 4 Feb. 2010

     mummification.blogspot.com/>.

Picture from: "File:Mummy Louvre.jpg -." Wikimedia Commons. 05 Feb. 2010 .

War is a form of technology. Agree or Disagree.

            I agree with the statement “war is a form of technology.” I believe that even though war is wrong, it is technology. It is not only violence, but much more. Technology is not just electronics. Technology is defined as “the terminology of an art, science”. The weapons, strategies, and armor are all forms of technology involved in war. War is a violent way of solving conflict, but it could be considered a form of technology.  

"Technology | Definition of Technology at Dictionary.com:." Dictionary.com | Find the Meanings and Definitions of Words at Dictionary.com. 05 Feb. 2010 .

"War -." Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. 05 Feb. 2010 .

Picture From: "File:Osorio.jpg -." Wikimedia Commons. 05 Feb. 2010 .