Libya

This article discusses Libya and the aftermath after they killed their ex- leader Muammar el-Qaddafi. Qaddafi was pushed out of power by a revolt in August, and then sure enough he was killed at the end of October. His followers were killed as well. Since then, the country has decided to write a new constitution and a whole new elected government. One of the main issues now is with the militia. After Qaddafi was thrown out of power, the militiamen were supposed to give up their guns, and they are not. They say that they, “they intend to preserve their autonomy and influence political decisions as ‘guardians of the revolution’.” Since then, there has been revenge killings and clashes between militias in general. Meaning that there is still conflict in Libya even after the main source is gone. On the other hand, the oil production has been restored. The destroyed tanks and land have been patched and made to work again. This is a good thing.

            Change overall is not instant, and even though there is still violence in Libya, surely it is less than it was before. It is likely that the people are happier, but it can also be true that they still do not feel one hundred percent safe and relieved with the fighting still happening. It is not a guarantee that the new constitution will solve all the problems, but it is likely to help. Also, now that the oil production is back, that is going to help their economy, and give people jobs, which will help their economic issues as well. Overall, it is looking more positive for Libya at this point.

http://topics.nytimes.com/top/news/international/countriesandterritories/libya/index.html

Norman Daniels, a philosopher attended the University today to present a lecture called, ““The Hewett Conference on International Migration of Health Care Workers.” The lecture presented arguments and points about the issues of hiring immigrants or recruiting them to work as health care workers. The presentation started off by discussing the right that everyone has to migrate. Basically, every person has a right to leave his or her country and return. However, this is not a free pass for anyone to go anywhere. The country has to be a willing recipient. In summary, it does not give a person an open door to anywhere.

            Generally, developing countries are willing to let immigration happen when it involves health care workers. There is always a shortage of nurses, so recruiting people from the developing countries definitely goes on. This can lead to good or bad things. The majority of the time was spent talking about the Models and how they affect the “brain drain” of the developing countries. In reality, brain drain is happening. Infrastructure of a health care system is the basis of a good health care system, but the developed countries are taking the people that are willing or capable of being trained.  Yes, the individuals need to be trained, but should there be a law stating that they have to go back. I am sure that people that come here are going to want to stay depending on the situation they came from, but should developed countries be allowed to recruit and keep these workers. It seems the developing countries are becoming better and the poor and becoming poorer and in worse shape. There is no balance, but one sure needs to be found. 

Mexico and Witch Craft.

This article talks about the drug cartels that are becoming worse in Mexico. Drug cartels have always been a bad event in Mexico, but now they are involving the witchcraft for protection because the drug lords are becoming so deadly and harmful to families. Children are being abducted daily, along with women. This truly is a terrible occurrence. Naturally people want answers and their answer is witchcraft. Police, family, and drug lords themselves are all paying these witches and warlocks to put a protection spell over them. These spells and charms cost about 100 to 180 US dollars each. It is pretty known that an average Mexican family barely makes that much in one month. This means they are spending this money, and cutting other resources out of their budget. This can only be detrimental the health and infrastructure of town.

            People are spending what is an absurd amount of money for their culture for a protection charm, so what are leaving behind? The drug lords and maybe the policemen can afford it, but what about the average Mexican family. They have to not buy something. Generally, if the money is scarce, people tend to leave out health care. This means people are becoming sick and have no care or comfort. Not only is that a burden and risk to their family, but to the neighborhood. They are putting viruses and germs out there that can be easy contained. Another issue this shows is how bad of an infrastructure Mexico has. From lectures and other articles, we all know that corruption leads to a bad healthcare system and people not being able to access it in the first place.

            http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/02/world/americas/mexicans-turn-to-witchcraft-to-ward-off-drug-cartels.html?_r=1&ref=mexico