World Issues

(1) Which presentation thus far (not your own) has impacted you the most? Why?

I believe that Robyn and Elida's presentations had the most impact on me because that issue is very sensitive for myself. I have very strong views on prostitution and sex slavery that when they presented the girls being affected it truly hit home. I know of people who have resorted to those means as an income and it isn't right that they should have to degrade themselves to that level. There should be other options for them and no one is doing enough to help. Since the presentation I have taken the initiative to learn more about human trafficking and how I may help those abroad.

(2) Why do you think the "Cover the Night" event was not as successful as initially expected?

At the time of the event I was in down town Toronto with the Rugby team and we did not see many people participating in the event. I think the lack of people added to the even being as unsuccessful as it was. As well, the idea of spreading the awareness of the issue wasn't executed in a way that would have any effect on people.
Personally, when it comes to issues which are on such a large scale, it isn't always necessary for citizens to get involved instead higher officials should make it there issue.

(3) Watch this [ http://www.ted.com/talks/garth_lenz_images_of_beauty_and_devastation.html ]TED talks video on the Alberta's tar sands. After watching, what is your impression of this project in terms of its impact on the environment?

I believe the project will have serious negative impacts for the environment. At the end of the day the actual extraction of the oil will be more damaging then actually using the oil produced. Everything, from the land to the air will be infected with powerful chemicals. This can cause a brutal environmental impacts that may never be reversed.  However, the world does need oil because we are not supplying ourselves with enough eco-friendly energy substitutions.