Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Article on War & Summary

http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/ukraine-conflict-vladimir-putin-says-russia-will-not-wage-war-on-anyone-1.2949095

              This article discusses the ongoing war in Ukraine, and the involvements of Vladimir Putin the president of Russia. The Russian president claims that he had no intentions of waging war on Ukraine but the debate between the two countries continues to fight. The article goes on to discuss that Ukraine is pushing for a cease fire due to how troublesome the country already is. People of Ukraine are beginning to become more anxious and afraid of what their country and lives might become; war does not only effect the country but many people’s lives as well. Russia has greatly industrialized weapons in comparison to Ukraine so the United States is considering giving Ukraine lethal weapons to help increase their weaponry. The article concludes that the U.S and other western countries have an idea that Russia may have provided Ukraine separatists with missionary and artillery to help the fight against the Ukraine government but even with these accusations Russia denies all claims.


            The connection I can perceive from this text is a text-to-self connection due to my family’s history involving war. My grandfather was a part of the Sikh genocide that had happened in India, 1984. He tells me stories of all of the horrendous things that happened and how horribly terrified he actually was. My grandfather remembered the devastating destruction of one of the greatest temples named The Golden Temple and how people from his village were recruited to clean off the blood on the walls from the many casualties that were inside while the attack occurred. He went to The Golden Temple with his father and spent countless hours cleaning up The Golden Temple and mourning the loss of numerous Sikh people. This connection extends my understanding because it helps me realize that war is still a big issue and that it could happen anywhere at any time, having a connection helps you relate to a passage or article. The genocide in 84’ has never been forgotten and every year my grandpa tells us the story once again, to remind us of how lucky we are to live in Canada and not feel threatened every single day.

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