Meeting of the Minds II

If you were to run or be appointed as the leader of your country or homeland in contemporary society, what issues would you address?
First, I would address the several accounts of genocide around the world such as in Darfur and Rwanda. Then, I would do my best to make sure that no other person, group or government gains as much power as Hitler did. I want to prevent the things that I heard and saw happen not to happen again.

Choose one member of this debate that you admire and explain why, using specific incidents and details. Is there anyone you wish you could have met? Anything you want to say to someone?
I admire Anne Boleyn for several reasons. First, she does not fall easily to men and neither do I. Also, you're intelligent and you did not wither under Henry's hissy fits. In the end, you were sympathized instead of ridiculed. Hitler: You are a monster. You have no compassion and no heart. I have seen what you have done to my people and yours and you are a destroyer of lives and innocence itself.

Would you consider the United States to be an imperialist country? Give examples with either choice of answer.
No. The United States is not imperialist because the United States is not trying to completely control any country that it is currently occupying. Hitler controlled every part of every aspect of every country his troops set foot in. In Iraq, the US is restoring a new government and not completely destroying the Iraqi people and definitely not committing genocide.

Who do you feel is the greatest of the world's superpowers and explain why. Has this changed from your historical period?
I feel that America is the greatest of the world's superpowers-although that status may be waning. America has gained power and maintained its power and economy and did not have to take over every country it can get its hands on. This has changed from my time when Germany was the world superpower conquering country after country and creating a vast empire.

What is the most important message that you could send to the world today?
Do not be like Hitler! Do not let genocide of any sort take place whatsoever. Hitler has struck fear into the hearts of my race, took away our race's pride and identity, and killed Jews for none other reason than to be rid of them in his empire.

Has your country ever experienced and event like 9-11? cite an example that you feel might have had this magnitude. Explain.
Although my country has never had one defining terrorist attack like 9/11, I do feel that Hitler's conquest of Germany is our 9/11. He completely overturned our government, slaughtered innocent people and wrecked countless other lives much like the United States' 9/11. Germany underwent reforms after the war similar to the United States' national defense reforms.