Agenda for 2/26

1. The threat of cyber attacks

2. Reviewing the HW - Policy beliefs of the Four Options

Option 1 - Lead the World to Democracy

Economy - the Gov. should make it easier for US companies to do business in other countries, and promote free-market capitalism world wide.

Security - use military force to go after threats to democracy around the world, especially terrorism and dictatorships.

International Relations - the US should not rely on international organizations and  should be willing to take action by itself to promote democracy throughout the world. The US should not be afraid to use its military to do so.

Health and Environment - the government should not be in the business of protecting the environment and health. Let the free market (companies) work to find (and profit from) solutions to these problems.

Culture/Values - The US should try to spread American culture/values throughout the world

Option 2 - Protect US Global Interests

Economy - the Gov. should act in ways that benefits the US economy and produces jobs and wealth in America

Security - avoid large military actions like invasions. Instead use small scale actions like drone attacks, or special (secret) operations. 

International Relations - encourage and maximize relationships between the US and other countries in ways the benefit the US.

Health and Environment - the economy comes before the environment. Do not create environmental rules that might hurt the economy or access to oil.

Culture/Values - The US should be an example to other countries, but we shouldn't spend time and resources trying to get other countries to be like us or follow our values.

Option 3 - Build a More Cooperative World

Economy - take the lead to making a fair world economy and by working to protect human rights, safe working conditions and a healthy environment all over the world.

Security - Stop programs that make people angry at the US, like the drone program. Take the lead in reducing the amount of nuclear weapons in the world (even ours).

International Relations - Participate in international organizations (like the UN) and work to make them stronger and more effective.

Health and Environment -  work together with other countries to address environmental problems, and to help countries grow in sustainable ways. Support UN efforts to improve the lives of the world's poor.

Culture/Values - Work to be a more democratic and equal country. Work to make sure globalization doesn't destroy global diversity.

Option 4 - Protect the US Homeland

Economy - Work to protect US companies and jobs from foreign competition. Reduce our need for foreign oil, by drilling more in the US and by using more alternative energy.

Security - Reduce our alliances, only react militarily when our country is directly threatened and reduce military spending.

International Relations - Let other countries try to solve their own problems, and do not work with international organizations.

Health and Environment -  Do not make environmental rules that might hurt the economy. Only spend money on resources on health problems effecting the American people at home.

Culture/Values - Do not try to force US values on other countries. Instead work to strengthen American values within America.

3. Choose with option you believe in most strongly

4. Complete the "Preparing the Debate"note sheet based on your chosen option.