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The whole film Fog of War focusses on Former Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara and his controversial decision in the beginning of the Vietnam war. It also spans through McNamara's childhood, his WW2 contribution and several more of his major life events. The film chronicals eleven lessons about war and examines McNamara's philosophies on the conflicts of war.
The eleven lessons states in the film were as follows.
Lesson #1: Empathize with your enemy.
Lesson #2: Rationality alone will not save us.
Lesson #3: There’s something beyond one’s self.
Lesson #4: Maximize efficiency
Lesson #5: Proportionality should be a guideline in war
Lesson #6: Get the Data
Lesson #7: Belief and seeing are both often wrong
Lesson #8: Be prepared to reexamine your reasoning.
Lesson #9: In order to do good, you may have to engage in evil
Lesson #10: Never say never
Lesson #11: You can’t change human nature.

1) What I remember from the movie was McNamara's reluctance to speak towards the end and the images combined throughout the film. Why these two stuck out to me was because the images combined with McNamara's words about the events created a strong effect on the viewer. The reluctance to speak and how he said something along the lines of "There are people who would  hurt me if I told everything" really made it seem like there was more that went on behind the scenes that the public didn't hear of.

3)  What was most interesting to me would probably have to be lesson #11, You can't change human nature. I think this is because ive noticed that people may change in minor ways through their life but their core values and nature does not. What I think would have the most effect on the future, and what I personally dont agree with would be Lesson #9, In order to do good, you may have to engage in evil. I believe the future would take to this lesson and people would always use it as justification for their wrongs. I believe that there is always a way to do good without having to resort to some type of evil, you just have to find it.

4) After the film I feel almost the same as before. I already knew of McNamara and his role as secretary of defence but I did like hearing things from his point of view. The things that were discussed about vietnam, the Cuban Missile Crisis and other cold war events gave perspective about what people in power have to do in war, what is acceptable and what would be for the best for one's country.  I do however still feel the same in my opinions, even after watching the film.

 
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Who would I vote for? I myself would vote for the NDP, mainly for the reason that they are for the people and reduce costs and all that garbage. Personally, I hate politics. There isn't much I really care about. The NDP focusses on the things I care about the most though, like student costs, so they would have my vote if I could give it to them. I did expect the NDP to win the election so I am a bit shocked about that. I think it’s partially because of a low voter turnout brought on by the kids who just don't care. What bugs me the most is that they don’t care. People today just think that their vote doesn't matter and that they won't make a difference, so they sit at home and don't vote. It's just laziness. It doesn't really affect me, but I do wish these young people would take more of an interest in their government instead of just sitting around. The predicted NDP victory was way off for the reason that these people wouldn’t vote. The liberals’ winning doesn’t really affect me but I did hope for an NDP victory. The young people in this province need to take a greater stance in voting here for the people are directly affected by it and by not voting, it’s like signing away your rights and telling everyone you could care less.


 
 
Intro
Boys to Men Canada is a registered federal charity created to guide adolecent boys on their journey to manhood. Boys to Men Canada has developed a simple approach to address the growing problem of boys growing up without a father (20% and growing in Canada today*).
Purpose
Boys to Men 1. A safe place for men to tell the truth. This begins with a training for the men who want to participate in the mentoring of boys. This experiential training gives men a new perspective on mentoring boys.
2. A place where boys learn they can trust men, because of the honesty within the group. These boys earn the right to be called Journeymen, by completing their Rite of Passage Adventure (ROPA) Weekend. The ROPA is a bonding experience that creates trust and respect, and builds connections between boys and Mentors.
3. Journeymen with Ongoing Group Mentoring, where together with Mentor Teams, they continue to develop and strengthen the bonds created on the weekend, and to receive critical support as they grow into the men they will become.
History
Ten years ago, a group of twenty two boys, ages 11-17 attended the first San Diego Boys to Men weekend. A data collection and program evaluation consultant helped to develop a survey to evaluate the long-term effects the Boys to Men program had on them. These boys are now young men ages 21-27.
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