Read the following news article:
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_CHATTANOOGA_SHOOTING?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2015-08-15-17-33-23
Then, answer the following questions related to the article:
1. Where did Vice President Biden make his remarks about the Chattanooga shooter?
2. Put Biden's explanation of how Abdulazeez became a "perverted jihadist" into your own words.
3. Who is Ash Carter?
4. Why had Abdulazeez recently spent time in Jordan?
5. Why does Biden make special mention of his son, Beau, in his speech?
6. The article claims that Vice President Biden's closing remarks drew applause from the audience for their pointed defiance of anyone who would threaten the United States with terror threats; however, the Defense Department has still not released an official statement saying that the shootings were an act of terror. Was VP Biden wrong for labeling the attacks as such, even when the DOD hasn't done so? Does his act show any sort of divide among the different branches of government?
Justin Ray
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Ben Hall
Delete1.Joe Biden said this at the memorial of five servicemen.
2.He referred to Abdulazeez as a "Perverted Jihadist" because he believes that he is inspired to commit the heinous acts on July 16th because of the perverse ideology of the Jihad culture.
3.Ash Carter is the Secretary of Defense.
4.Abdulazeez spent time in Jordan to get away from drugs, alcohol, and a group of friends who struck his parents as a bad influence.
5.Joe Biden makes special mention of his son because he could relate to the grief that the soldier's families were feeling.
6.No, I don't Joe Biden's assumption is incorrect. Just looking at the context clues of Abdulazeez's troubled past, It is easy to make the assumption that it was an act of terror.
2. He was a cowardly ma who previously suffered from depression and drug/alcohol abuse,that killed 5 United States service men. Biden explains that the man could never threaten the United States integrity and he could never live up to our solders courage.
Delete3. Ash Carter is the Secretary of Defense
4. He was in Jordan trying to get away from drugs, alcohol, and his bad influential friends.
5. Biden makes a mention to his son because he had also lost his son beau, to brain cancer, and felt he could relate to the grieving families
6. I do not think he was wrong for making this remark. Yes, he is just assuming but why else would this foreign man kill 5 of our United States service men.
Emily Free
ReplyDelete1. At the memorial of the five deceased servicemen.
2. Abdulazeez was driven to commit a horrible act because he was brainwashed..
3.The Secretary of Defense.
4. He spent time in Jordan as an attempt to stay away from drugs, alcohol, and the bad group of friends that he was spending time with.
5. Biden was expressing his empathy for the families of the men who were lost in the shooting.
6. Biden should have waited for confirmation that the shootings were, in fact, an act of terror before labeling them as such. I think his act does show a sort of divide among the different branches of government.
Liam Andrus :D
ReplyDelete1. Chatanooga, Tennessee
2. Biden is saying that there are some religious leaders who are inspiring people to do messed up things
3. The secretary of defense
4. to get him away from drugs, alcohol and a group of friends his parents considered a bad influence
5. Because he said he could relate to the grief of the victims' families.
6. I think that Biden was wrong for assuming that Abdulazeez acts were if terrorism. For all he knew, he could have just been a crazy person. In a way, i guess it might show a slight divide between the DOD and VP Joe Biden
julie brown
ReplyDelete1. Where did Vice President Biden make his remarks about the Chattanooga shooter?
The memorial service of the five service men killed.
2. Put Biden's explanation of how Abdulazeez became a "perverted jihadist" into your own words.
Inspiration of perverse ideologues and warped theocrats.
3. Who is Ash Carter?
Secretary of defense.
4. Why had Abdulazeez recently spent time in Jordan?
A part of an agreement to stay with his uncle to get away from drugs, alcohol, and a group of friends thought to be bad influences.
5. Why does Biden make special mention of his son, Beau, in his speech?
To show the family that he knows what it’s like to lose a family member, even a son.
6. The article claims that Vice President Biden's closing remarks drew applause from the audience for their pointed defiance of anyone who would threaten the United States with terror threats; however, the Defense Department has still not released an official statement saying that the shootings were an act of terror. Was VP Biden wrong for labeling the attacks as such, even when the DOD hasn't done so? Does his act show any sort of divide among the different branches of government?
No, he wasn’t since it had been previously mentioned before about the acts of terror, and since it was also men who had served in the service it further proved the point of it being an act of terror. Yes, he seems to want to have the most authority instead of listening to what the FBI has to say
Taryn Dockery
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Vice President Biden made his comments at a memorial for the five men killed by Abdulazeez.He became a “perverted jihadist” by listening to warped ideas. Ash Carter is the Secretary of Defense. Abdulazeez was in Jordan to get away from the bad influences of drugs, and some of his friends. Biden mentions his son Beau because he can relate to losing a child. He should have waited to specify on whether or not this was a terrorist attack because it is not his place to say so. It does show a divide, because if there was not a divide, Biden may have waited to say if this was an act of terror.
Taylor Burge
ReplyDeleteThe Vice President made his comments concerning the Chattanooga shooter at the memorial service for the five service men killed in the incident. Biden called the man a "perverted jihadist", which I understand as someone who misunderstands what the jihadist movement is and they take what they stand for in a twisted sense of their mind and act irrationally on what they misunderstood those beliefs to be. Ash Carter is the Secretary of Defense for the United States government. The Chattanooga shooter had recently spent time in Jordan with an uncle while he was supposed to be recovering from substance abuse, alcohol, and staying away from a bad group of friends. Biden mentions his son Beau, in his speech because he is establishing his credibility that he knows what the families of the victims are going through, as his son died of brain cancer in May. I believe that the Vice President should not have labeled the attacks as an act of terrorism before the Defense Department had. I do not think this shows a divide in the branches of our government, I believe the Vice President acted as a parent. I think the Vice President became overwhelmed at the memories of what he went through as a parent who has recently lost a son, and he spoke quickly without an official report from the Defense Department.
Brandon Appling
ReplyDelete1. At the memorial for the servicemen killed.
2.Terrorists and those against the US can inspire some people to commit these terrible crimes but they can never change us as a whole.
3.Secretary of Defense
4.Too get away from his badly influential friends and escape the temptations of drugs and alcohol.
5.His son like those killed in the shooting was part of the military and is also now dead.
6.In my opinion I do not think it was wrong for him to label this attack an act of terror, his son was in the military and has recently died and the Vice President is feeling for the families of those who died in the shooting. Biden could have however waited until the defense department labeled this as an act of terrorism to make his statement.
Katelyn Hardy
ReplyDelete1. At a memorial that was held for the five servicemen who were killed at the shooting.
2. To me, it meant an person in the Muslim military who is not right in the head.
3. He is the Secretary of Defense
4. To stay with his uncle to get off of drugs and to get away from people that were a bad influence to him.
5. To show that he had also just recently lost his son and that he could relate to the family members who had just lost their loved ones in the shooting.
6. No, he was not wrong, because the man was shooting these people for no reason, which I feel that anyone who is shooting at innocent people is performing an act of terror. I don't think this shows a divide, but that he was simply voicing his opinions.
BRIAN PHAM
ReplyDelete1. Vice President Biden's remarks were made in Chattanooga, Tennessee at the memorial of the fallen servicemen.
2. Abdullazeez became a "perverted jihadist," as mentioned by Biden, because he was responsible for the massacre of servicemen at Chattanooga.
3. Ash Carter is the United States Secretary of Defense.
4. Abdulazeez recently spent time in Jordan with his uncle to reform himself from bad influence.
5. Biden makes special mention of his son Beau, who recently passed away due to brain cancer, because he knows what it feels like to lose loved ones.
6. I believe VP BIden is not wrong for labeling the attacks as such because such things are becoming more commonplace in a time where there is still terrorism after the war in Iraq. The act does not necessarily show division amongst the government (there might be some), but can be evaluated as an act to unite the families and give a sense of patriotism.
Lauren Beatty
ReplyDelete1. Chattanooga reserve center in Chattanooga, Tenn.
2. He became a “perverted jihadist” by being inspired by unreasonable ideas and corrupted, highly praised rulers.
3. Secretary of Defense
4. To spend time with his uncle to get away from alcohol, drugs, and a bad group of friends
5. His son, Beau, died of brain cancer, but also was a major in an Army National Guard unit. Biden felt the victims and his son had similar character traits.
6. No, because the attacks clearly were an act of terror to him. VP Biden felt he had a personal connection with the victims through his son, and that the victims were specifically targeted because they were servicemen. Yes, his act shows his branch(es) is much more sympathetic and can clearly point out the problem. The DOD is more thorough so they cannot make such remarks.
Hannah Jackson
ReplyDelete1.) The memorial to the five servicemen killed in a shooting rampage.
2.) The group of terrorist convince a person to kill innocent people just because they are American or believe a certain religion. They prey on the weak minded people because they will easily believe lies.
3.) Secretary of Defense
4.) His family sent him to live with his uncle to get away from drugs, alcohol, and a group of friends who were a bad influence on him.
5.) His son died from brain cancer and could relate to the grief of the victim's families.
6.) I believe he is wrong to say it was a terrorist attack when there was no proof about it, but I agree with him that it most likely is a terrorist attack. Abdulazeez was not after normal everyday Americans that day; he was after men who served our country. Yes I believe it will show a divide because Biden says it was a terrorist attack while the Defense Department has not confirmed that belief. The Defense Department isn't sure if it was a terrorist attack or not.
Ashley ford
ReplyDelete1 a momorial service for the men
2 he comitted a savage act
3 secretary of defense
4 it was part of the agreement to get him away from alcohol, drugs, and bad friends.
5 his son recently died of cancer so he can relate to grief.
6 he was not wrong beacuase thats most likly what it was. and no it does not show dividing.
Tag Shaw
ReplyDelete1. Biden's remarks were made at a memorial service for the fallen soldiers in Chattanooga.
2. When Vice President Biden is talking about a "Perverted Jihadist" I believe he means that the thought of one man committing these sickening acts is a complete immoral act by both the shooter, and the possible others who trained him into doing it by persuading him it was the right thing to do. The sickening ideas of the higher up officials of the islamic terrorists are just as at fault as he is.
3. Ash Carter is the United State's Secretary of Defense.
4. To get away from his bad habits, such as excessive use of drugs and alcohol, and to change his lifestyle as a whole.
5. Because his son also just recently passed from Brain Cancer,and he could relate to the grief that the victims' families were feeling.
6. There is almost certainly a divide between branches of government. The branches don't really respect each others duties. It seems that VP Biden was too quick to jump to a conclusion on the reasons for the attack, especially with no current evidence to back his claim. For all we know, Abdulazeez committed these acts completely solo and not as part of a terrorist group.
Na'Daisha Mckinstry
ReplyDelete1. a memorial service.
2. that he was a homegrown terrorist.
3. secretary of defense.
4. his uncle wanted to get him away from the drugs, alcohol, and a bad influence in a friend.
5. he died of brain cancer.
6. yes, because they aren't through with the investigation ( why he did the shooting ) and yes this shows how divided the branches are in communication.
Na'Daisha Mckinstry
ReplyDelete1. a memorial service
2. he was a homegrown terrorist
3. secretary of defense
4. his uncle wanted him to get away from drugs, alcohol, and a bad influence
5. he died of brain cancer
6. yes, because they aren't through with the investigation (why he did it) and yes this shows how divided the branches are in communication.
Kailee Post
ReplyDelete1. At a memorial to the five servicemen killed in the shooting.
2. He claimed he was persuaded by "perverse ideologues" to commit the crime and attack the United States people.
3. Secretary of Defense
4. As an agreement to keep him away from drugs, alcohol, and a specific friend group.
5. To show he could relate to the audience's grief.
6. Yes, because it raises terror and increases the hatred for these people in the United States. This does show a divide in the executive branch of the federal government.
Cameron Rico
ReplyDelete1. at a memorial to the five servicemen killed in a shooting rampage
2.) Because he grew up with perverse ideology and ideas
3.)The Secretary of Defense
4.)To get away from drugs and alcohol.
5.)He used his son to relate to Abdulazeez's family and knows the grief they must be going through.
6.Yes, because he could have just been mentally ill. It shows he is overstepping his jurisdiction
Ava Travis
ReplyDelete1. He made his remarks at the Chattanooga, Tennessee reserve center.
2. Biden's explanation of how he's a "perverted jihadist" is meant as he (Abdulazeez) has been corrupted by the ways of the Jihad.
3. Ash Carter is the Secretary of Defense.
4. Abdulazeez spent time in Jordan to get away from drugs, alcohol, and a group of friends who were a bad influence on him according to his parents.
5. Biden made special mention to his son because he understood the lost families grief. Beau was also the National Guard and have been through the same things at the families.
6. I believe that Biden was wrong for making this statement because Abdulazeez could have done it without being an terrorism act and could have been influenced on his on. In a way yes, it does show a divide in the branches of government. It shows this divide because what one person considers and act or terrorism could have a different meaning to someone else.
Brian Pham
ReplyDelete1. Biden’s remarks were made in Chattanooga, Tennessee at the memorial of the deaths of the servicemen who were killed by Abdulazeez.
2. Abdulazeez became a “perverted jihadist,” as mentioned by Biden, through the killing of servicemen at Chattanooga.
3. Ash Carter is the U.S. Secretary of Defense.
4. Abdulazez had recently spent time in Jordan with his uncle to reform from his bad influences and habits.
5. Biden makes special mention of Beau, his son, at the memorial to let people know that he understands what it feels like to lose a loved one.
6. I believe Biden was not wrong for labeling the attacks as such because the attacks are during a time of which the Iraq War has ended with a sense that it is not really yet over. I believe that the act does not necessarily show any divide amongst the government, but more or less gives people a sense of patriotism.
Kelsey Appiah-Opoku
ReplyDelete1. At a memorial service for the five servicemen killed in the shooting by Abdulazeez.
2. He was was inspired by the extreme actions and words of others.
3. The Secretary of Defense who spoke before Biden at the memorial.
4. He was staying with his uncle as part of an agreement to keep him away from drugs, alcohol, and a friend group that his parents believed was leading him in the wrong direction.
5. To connect or relate to the feelings of heartache and loss that the families of the men are feeling.
6. Vice President Biden was wrong for concluding that the shooting was an act of terror; however, his decision was somewhat reasonable in that by referring to the event as a terrorist attack, he was also able to bring hope and peace to the affected families by speaking out about the power of the United States.
His decision does appear to show that Vice President Biden's position of power allows him to say what he wants to the American people without being questioned, even without further evidence being presented. In the end, if it were to be revealed that the shooting was not an act of terror, it is likely that because of Biden's higher power, he would not be blamed for his false conclusion but the Department of Defense would.
Yasmine Evans (3rd)
ReplyDelete1. Chattanooga, Tennessee
2. Even with Adbulazeez trying to make a terrorist attack, The United States is not going to change.
3. Secretary of Defense
4. to get him away from drugs and bad friends
5. Beau was a major in the Army National Guard
6. I do not think VP Biden was wrong for labeling Adbulazeez as a terrorist. I believe Adbulazeez knew what he was doing, even though he had problems with drugs and alcohol, I really believe did this on purpose, he knew what he was doing and he had a motive.
Yasmine Evans (3rd)
ReplyDelete1. Chattanooga, Tennessee
2. Even with Adbulazeez trying to make a terrorist attack, The United States is not going to change.
3. Secretary of Defense
4. to get him away from drugs and bad friends
5. Beau was a major in the Army National Guard
6. I do not think VP Biden was wrong for labeling Adbulazeez as a terrorist. I believe Adbulazeez knew what he was doing, even thought he had problems with drugs and alcohol, I really believe did this on purpose, he knew what he was doing and he had a motive.
Casey Coggins
ReplyDelete1. Vice President Biden made his remarks at the memorial held for the five military men that were killed in the Chattanooga shooting.
2. According to Biden, Abdulazeez became a "perverse jihadist" by the inspiration of absurd fanatics who want to terrorize non-Islamic states.
3. Ash Carter is the Secretary of Defense.
4. Abdulazeez had spent time in Jordan with his uncle so that he could get away from drugs, alcohol, and friends who were bad influences in his life.
5. Biden mentions his son, Beau, because he had been a fellow service man who died recently of cancer; therefore, Biden is able to understand the feelings of the victim's families and their tough situation.
6. No, he was not wrong for labeling the attack as terror, because Abdulazeez murdered innocent people and caused grief in the hearts of many Americans, both things that I consider to be terror. Yes, this act does show a divide among branches, because Biden is considering the shooting an act of terror before the Defense Department has finalized the details of the case.
Sam Andrus
ReplyDelete1. Chattanooga Tennessee at the memorial for the victims.
2. Twisted leaders led Abdulazeez to act in violence.
3. Secretary of Defense
4. His parents sent him to live with his Uncle to get away from drugs, alcohol, and a bad social environment.
5. to relate to the grief of the victims families.
6. I think Biden made a small mistake by assuming that the shooting was a terrorist act. It shows that in his branch of government people tend to think that they are right about things, even when they dont have a clear picture of reality
Drew Gardino
ReplyDelete-He made his remarks in Chattanooga, Tennessee at a memorial to the servicemen.
-The acts of other terrorists may be able to inspire other people to become terrorist, but they will never be able to take away who the American people are.
-Secretary of Defense.
-To spend time with an uncle to get away from drugs, alcohol, and bad influences on him.
-Biden makes this statement, because he says he can relate to the loss of a son.
-Yes and no, Vice President Biden was wrong for labeling a Kuwaiti person a terrorist for killing five people; however, he is not wrong for labeling him a terrorist because the only people he killed were American soldier. Also Vice President Biden was appealing to the crowds emotions. No I do not think that this means there is a divide between the branches of the government.
Tanner Bramlett
ReplyDelete1. Chattanooga Reserve Center
2.Others may be inspirational to one person to do something negative but can't change the mind of everyone.
3.Sec. of Defense
4. To get away from drugs, alcohol, and a bad friend group.
5.Because a.) He died of brain cancer and Biden knew the trauma, b.) He was in the army.
6. I believe so because it was very unprofessional to autimatically assume it was a terrorist attack just because of his race. I feel like if it were someone who looked more like the perfect race in america by lawful standards (caucasian) then the headlines would have been warped to highlight his "traumatic past" or "mental disorders". I think it shows that he has no concept of being able to keep his mouth shut, professional behavior, or respect for other's privacy. I think it could get the US in a lot of trouble to be using double standards to that extreme. Although I'm not saying he is definitely a terrorist or definitely not one, I don't think it's his place to say it.
Cameron Simon
ReplyDelete1)At a memorial for the servicemen that died
2)Just because the ideas of a few people can turn one person into committing violence doesn't mean that it will threaten who the rest of us are.
3)The Secretary of Defense
4)It was an agreement with his uncle to get away from the drugs,alcohol,and his friends
5)To relate to the victims' families grief.
6)Biden was wrong for labeling this attacks and it shows a divide in the power of the branches of government.
1. The McKenzie Arena in Chattanooga.
ReplyDelete2. Biden says that the jihadists are cowards for sending one man to do their work for them. He then goes on to say that anything the jihadist try to do defeat us will only make us stronger.
3. Secretary of Defense.
4. He was staying with this uncle to try to get away from drugs and alcohal.
5. To empathize with the families of the victims. It shows that he understands their pain and is truly being sincere.
6.I partially agree with Biden on what he said. Any act of terror in the U.S. should be dealt with accordingly, no matter how large or small the threat is; however, I don't believe that we should label this man as a jihadist based on his ethnicity. Along with Biden, many Republicans and other politicians agree that service men should be able to carry firearms in the workplace, while the Defense Department disagrees. John Threadgill
Abby Ingle
ReplyDelete1. Biden made his remarks at a memorial for the shootings' victims.
2. The shooter was called a "perverted jihadist" by Biden because of his violent acts,
3. Ash Carter is the Secretary of Defense.
4. He spent time in Jordan to get away from drugs and bad influences.
5. Biden mentions his son to show the victims' families that he relates to and understands their loss and pain.
6. I think that Biden was wrong for calling it terrorism. The Department of Defense is still investigating, and until they release a statement or link Abdulazeez to a terrorist group, then Biden, and the rest of the government, should not jump to conclusions.
John Threadgill
ReplyDelete1.The McKenzie Arena in Chattanooga.
2. Biden says that the jihadists are cowards for sending one man to do their work for them. He then goes on to say that anything they try to defeat us with will only make us stronger.
3. Secretary of Defense.
4. He was spending time with his uncle to get away from drugs and alcohal.
5. To empathize with the families of the victims. It shows that he understands their pain and is actually being sincere.
6. I partially agree with Biden. Any act of terror in the U.S. should be treated accordingly; however, I don't think that Biden should the man as a jihadist because of his nationality. Along with Biden, many Republicans and other politians agree that service men should be allowed to carry firearms in the workplace, while the Defense Department oppose it.
1)He made his remarks at a Chatanooga Reserve Center.
ReplyDelete2)No matter how hard Abdulazeez tries he will never threaten America and our beliefs.
3) He is the Secretary of Defense.
4)He was spending time with his uncle. His uncle was trying to get his mind off of the bad things he had done.. ex. drugs and alcohol.
5) His son had died of brain cancer, and he knew the grieving that his family was going through.
6) I do not think his acts were wrong. You can never be too careful with terrorist. I do not think his act shows any sort of divide among the different branches of government.
Emma McGrinn
Mayson McGee
ReplyDelete1. At a memorial to the five servicemen killing in the shooting rampage.
2. He is a coward who will do anything to stay in control of his people but no matter what anyone does to us we will never be defeated.
3. Secretary of Defense
4. He stays with his uncle in an agreement to get him away from drugs, alcohol, and a group of friends his parents think were a bad influence.
5. His son died of brain cancer so he understands how the families feel.
6. I think that it could go both ways. He was wrong to say that about the shootings when he did not know for sure but it was a good message for future attacks. I do not really understand the question but I am going to go with no because they all could have agreed on it, no one knows for sure.
kayla compton
ReplyDelete1.Chattanooga, TN
2. Biden believed that Abdulazeez became a "perverted jihadist" when he got the ideas from others and began to be inspired to act on the ideas.
3.secretary of defense
4. to get abdulazeez away from his problematic friends, drugs, and alcohol.
5. Biden brought up his son to show that he could relate to those families whod lost relatives in the shooting. his son died of brain cancer and was deployed in iraq in 2008
6. I believe it was right for them to call this an act of terror because the shooter caused terror among the people of the reserve center. however the DOD may not call it an act of terror because it is such a small event in contrast to things such as 9/11 in the eyes of the DOD which would explain why Biden would jump to call something like this an act of terror.
Gabby Traywick
ReplyDelete1. Biden made his remarks at the memorial for the five servicemen.
2. Biden said that Abdulazeez was a perverted jihadist for the fact he committed the crime as a lone wolf.
3. Ash Carter is the secretary of defense.
4. Abdulazeez spent time in Jordan to try and get away from drugs.
5. Biden mentioned his son to sympathize with the families of the marines, that he understood their pain.
6. Biden was wrong in assuming it was a terrorist attack and his act does show there is a divide between the branches of government.
April McCool 3rd
ReplyDelete1. Chattanooga reserve center
2. One can only get power by the size of his supporters.
3. Secretary of Defense
4. As part of an agreement with his uncle to get away from drugs, alcohol, and the group of friends his parents called a bad influence
5. Because he related to the grief of the victims families
6. Biden wasn't necessarily wrong; he was explained that if America is attacked it will do anything to stand back up. It does show the division in government because despite being part of a single department, everyone has their own views and opinions.
Aaron Pugh 2nd
ReplyDelete1.These remarks were mad in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
2. A perverted jihadist is a person that lacks any moral coed. Also this person is a Muslim with radical views.
3.Ash carter is the secretary of defense.
4.He spent time in Jordan to get away from drugs, alcohol, and the bad influences on his life.
5.Beau is mentioned in the speech because he recently died. VP Joe Biden say he an relate to the victim's family's grief.
6.I feel that the VP was wrong because no one beside Abdulazeez, and the lord knew his intentions. He could've been doing this because he and the victims could have had some sort of unknown problem.
- The VP's remarks are no different from any other branch of government. Most if not all Political leaders speak their minds and share their emotional opinion. Senators and mayor are just two example of people who share their personal belifs.
Kryana Brown
ReplyDelete1) Chattanooga reserve center.
2) I believe that Biden is using the word "perverted" in a different way than what most are currently thinking. he is using that word in a context such as evil. The comment he made about the "perverted jihadist" was used to show how his evil may inspire one other lone wolf or lunatic ,but not us.
3) Secretary of Defense
4) To get away from the drugs and people that were bad influences.
5) Because Beau died of brain cancer in May.
6) I do not think it's wrong for him to label them as terror threats because they clearly were. However, he could be politically incorrect for making a false statement about something that has not be definite yet. I also do not think his act shows any divide among the branches of government because he is the Vice President and taking proactive measures with suspicion or terrorism will ultimately keep our country safe.
Jane Frances Armour
ReplyDeleteBiden made his remarks about the Chattanooga shooter at a memorial for the servicemen who were murdered. Abdulazeez became a "perverted jihadist" by people convincing and inspiring him to do the horrible act. Ash Carter is the Secretary of Defense for the United States. Abdulazeez recently spent time in Jordan to get him away from drugs, alcohol, and people of bad influence. Biden made a special mention of his son, Beau, because Beau recently died and he understands what the victim's family and friends are going through. Yes, Biden was wrong for calling it an attack of terror because it is not for certain that it was. His act does show that the branches are divided because they do not think the same or tell the same story.
Josh Cross
ReplyDelete1. The memorial of the five men that were killed.
2. Abdulazeez's action of committing an inexcusable act made him become a "perverted jihadist."
3. Secretary of Defense
4. He was in Jordan living with his uncle experiencing a rehabilitation effect for his drug and alcohol abuse.
5. Biden's son is a way of relating to those close to the five men. Like the five men Biden's son served in the army as well and died at a young age.
6. In my opinion, Biden is wrong for jumping to conclusions because it seems that the thought of his own son dying due to terrorism comes to his mind before the thought of what actually was the killers motive. Biden seemed like he was crossing the line saying that it was an act of terror before consulting the Department of Defense which could cause some debate.
Hannah Glasscock
ReplyDelete1. At a memorial to the five servicemen who were killed
2. Biden is saying that the perverse ideas might be able to inspire one person that would do such a savage act, but they could never hurt or intimidate who we are as a country. Everyone took action when Abdulazeez struck.
3. Secretary of Defense
4. So he could get away from drugs, alcohol, and a group of friends that were a bad influence on him
5. Biden could relate to the grief that they felt because his own son died of brain cancer
6. No he is not wrong for standing up for his own country and for what is right. It does show a little divide in the branches though because Biden is taking charge unlike the other branches.
Ben O
ReplyDelete1. Chattanooga Tennessee
2. By killing four marines and one sailor
3. The secretary of defense
4. It was an agreement that he will work on his problems of drugs, alcoholism, and bad friends.
5. Because he wants to make a connection with the audience that he know how they feel when a loved one dies. His son died of cancer and his sympathy went out to the families of the dead loved ones.
6. It was good that he made such a strong agreement because he took initiative on behave of the DOD. This is not a sign of division among our government because he was giving hope to the families of the dead loved ones. Also, he was giving hope and security to the American public by assuring them that if terrorists try anything, they will be dealt with severely by the U.S. government.
Alyssa Gore
ReplyDelete1. A memorial in Chattanooga.
2.He calls him this because he shot innocent people.
3.Secretary Of Defense
4.To get away from alcohol and drugs.
5. Biden understands the grief the families are going through.
6. Yes, he was wrong because he doesn't know all the details and he wasn't a witness.Yes,because he shouldn't of commented before the DOD had.
Brooke Allen
ReplyDelete1) He was at a memorial service for the marines that were killed.
2) Biden said that Abdulazeez's beliefs were warped and changed to his liking, which inspired him to act upon these beliefs.
3) Ash Carter is the secretary of defense.
4) to show that he could relate to the families of the victims.
5) I think that it shows Biden's belief in the strength of America and it also shows that he doesn't agree with the way that the DoD
has been handling the situation. I think that it definitely demonstrates a divide in the branches of government because Biden over Carter's head to give this speech.
Jake Presley
ReplyDelete2nd period
1) Biden was at the memorial for the five servicemen killed when he made the remarks.
2) Biden suggested that Abdulazees's distorted dedication o loyalty to his government led him to be a brutal killer.
3) Ash Carter is the US Secretary of Defense.
4) Abdulazeez stayed with his uncle in Jordon to get him away from bad friends, drugs, and alcohol.
5) Biden's son died of brain cancer therefore he was saying he could relate to the families loss of a loved one
6) Biden is entitled to his opinion however, he could have expressed his thoughts but said it was under investigation.
No, I do no feel Biden's statement shows a divide in the branches of government but shows the emotion he felt over this senseless act.
Hunter Kamplain
ReplyDelete1. Vice President Biden made his comments at a memorial.
2. One man can change the thoughts of some but he is not going to change the American way. We will stick with what we stand for.
3. Ash Carter is the secretary of defense.
4. Abdulazeez had recently spent time in Jordan with his uncle as an agreement to get him away from drugs, alcohol, and a group of friends his mom saw as a bad influence on his life.
5. Biden made special comments about his son to relate to the family's who lost loved ones of this tragedy because he just lost his son to brain cancer.
6. Vice President Biden's closing comments were spot on, he was in no way wrong for what he said. His remarks were from the heart and strictly true. I also applaud his comment and appreciate his courage to stand up for our country and how we do things.
Sarah McWaters
ReplyDelete1. At a memorial to five servicemen killed in a shooting by Muhammad Abdulazeez.
2. Theocrats inspired him to commit the act.
3. The Secretary of Defense.
4. To get away from drugs, alcohol, and bad influences.
5. He knows the grief of losing a child.
6. No, it is not wrong for him to state it as an act of terror because it is his right to state his opinion. However, it does show an opinionated divide in branches of government.
Talia Gordon
ReplyDelete1. He gave his remarks at the memorial of the five that died.
2. He was influenced by by the religious beliefs of others.
3. He is the Secretary of Defence.
4. He went to get away from drugs, alcohol, and bad influences.
5. Because he had and lost a son and so have they.
6. No, because it was his opinion on the situation. / No, because it was Biden's opinion and the DOD will have theirs.
Dylan Hydrick
ReplyDelete1. At a memorial to the five servicemen killed in a shooting
2. He was influenced by disgraceful men and probably thought he was doing what was considered the right thing to do.
3. Secretary of Defense
4. To get him away from drugs, alcohol and a group of friends his parents considered a bad influence.
5. His son died of brain cancer in May, said he could relate to the grief of the victims' families. His son was a major in the Army National Guard that deployed to Iraq in 2008.
6. I think it was the right thing to go ahead and label the attacks as acts of terror. Why else would a man shoot 5 innocent people? He had a plan , the shooter knows he did, Biden did , and so do I. His act shows a major divide between the three branches of government, we need all the branches to be as radical as Biden. Only then, will we break down walls, set new standards, and shoot for the stars like the radicals this country was founded upon.
Nate Sanford
ReplyDelete1) The remarks were made at a memorial to the five servicemen killed in the shooting.
2) I believe what Biden meant was that Abdulazeez became a "perverted jihadist" because of the inspiration he received from those practicing and believing in a warped religion.
3) Ash Carter is the Secretary of Defense. He stated that the U.S. will have a strong response to the mind and planning behind the shooting.
4) Abdulazeez spent time in Jordan as a part of an agreement he made to get away from drugs, alcohol, and bad friends.
5) Biden makes this special mention because his son was in the military as well possessing great loyalty for his country; therefore VP Biden understands the loyalty the soldiers killed in the attack have for America as well. Biden's son, Beau, also died, so Biden feels as though the men killed were also his sons.
6) Biden was not wrong for labeling Abdulazeez as a terrorist because he performed an act of TERRORISM on America's military. Terrorism does not have to be foreign, and this is a prime example of that. The DOD may not have labeled the event as such, but that does not necessarily mean that it should not been determined; it means the DOD is contemplating whether an act of terrorism was an act of terrorism or not. This does show a division in different branches of government, and the division is the following: The Defense Department apparently does not want want to "discriminate" or "hurt feelings" of another country or race even though the military of the United States was terrorized! However, Biden takes a stand and tells it like the way it is; he tells it the way it should be told, and that way is truthfully.
Julie Morrison
ReplyDelete1. Vice President Biden made his remarks about the Chattanooga shooter in Chattanooga, TN.
2.Abdulazeez became a "perverted jihadist" by killing men who have fought for our country and have risked their live for us. It's disgusting that he would kill people like that.
3.Ash Carter is the Secretary of Defense.
4.He spent time in Jordan to get away from the drugs, alcohol, and certain friends.
5.Biden make special mention of his son because he says that when Abdulazeez's family lost him, it reminded him of when he lost his son Beau. So, he explains how he knows the pain that they are going through.
6.I do not think he was wrong for labeling it as an attack because America is so used to everything being a type of terrorist attack so he just assumed it was. It shows how different branches believe different things.
Demetrius Smith
ReplyDelete1. Chattanooga, TN
2. He became twisted by warped idealogues and extremist.
3. The Secretary of Defense
4. To get away from alcohol, drugs, and the bad influences he stayed around.
5. He was a major in the national guard and died. He can relate to the grief of those people who lost loved ones.
6. Biden's statement doesn't show divisions in the national government but can lead to the revelation of divisions in the people of America. Biden's statement can lead to the discovery of a loss of the "principles" the America was founded upon in both the everyday citizen and the government. Biden's statement and the reaction of the DOD actually reveals a split between the people of America and those in the government from the American dream or spirit that the country was founded on.
Abbi Foster
ReplyDelete1. Vice President Biden made his remarks about the Chattanooga shooter at a memorial service in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
2. Biden's explanation of how Abdulazeez became a "perverted jihadist" is that he killed four Marines and a sailor at a reserve center.
3. Ash Carter is the Secretary of Defense.
4. Abdulazeez recently spent time in Jordan because he made an agreement with his family that to get away from drugs, alcohol, and a bad group of friends, he would stay with his uncle for several months.
5. Biden makes special mention of his son, Beau, so that he could relate to the victims' families grief.
6. I don't think he was wrong in making a defiant remark about people underestimating or making terror threats against America because obviously the attack struck a note of sympathy in him because he could relate to the victims' families grieving, but it was probably wrong to label it as an act of terror if the DOD hasn't because people might make the assertion that we are under attack by terrorists even if we do not know if that is completely certain. I don't think it shows a divide because the Defense Department also probably feels strongly towards any who threaten or harm Americans, but they are probably more meticulous about how they state going about these violent attacks.
Grace Glasscock
ReplyDelete1. Vice President Biden made his remarks about the Chattanooga shooter at the memorial of the servicemen that died.
2. It is sometimes easy to persuade one person to commit a wrongdoing, but it's not as easy to persuade the United States to change our morals and beliefs.
3. Ash Carter is the Secretary of Defense speaking before Biden.
4. Abdulazeez had recently spent time in Jordan as part of an agreement to get him away from drugs, alcohol and a group of friends his parents considered a bad influence.
5. Biden makes special mention of his son, Beau, in his speech because he died of brain cancer in May, and said he could relate to the grief of the victims' families.
6. No, Biden was not wrong for labeling the attacks as threatening to the United States with terror threats. Yes, his act shows that he has the courage to stand up for the United States and his own beliefs.
Ashlyn Grantham
ReplyDelete1. at the funeral of the 5 men who were shot
2. that he was set up to this by the terrorists, that they somehow motivated him to commit this heartless act
3. the secretary of defense who spoke before Biden
4. to stay with his uncle as an agreement to stay away from drugs and alcohol, and to surround himself with better people
5. in order to empathize with the hurting families and provide compassion and understanding
6. yes, but even though he most likely thinks this is a terrorist act, his point of saying that was to show that America can, no matter how terrible, rise above and stand strong even with such horrible and heartless acts.
Cole Frederick
ReplyDelete1. Biden's comments came at a memorial to the five servicemen killed in a shooting rampage.
2. The Muslim extremists have twisted their religion and were able to motivate this guy into making him do something he thought was right.
3. The Secretary of Defense
4. To get him away from drugs, alcohol, and a group of friends his parents considered bad influences.
5. To show he can relate to the families that have lost a loved one
6. No, he was not wrong for saying that because that was a logical conclusion based upon the fact that he went after military and what is known of his background. It does not necessarily show a difference in the branches, just a difference of two individuals opinion.
Ashlyn Grantham
ReplyDelete1. at the funeral of the 5 men who were shot
2. that he was set up to this by the terrorists, that they somehow motivated him to commit this heartless act
3. the secretary of defense who spoke before Biden
4. to stay with his uncle as an agreement to stay away from drugs and alcohol, and to surround himself with better people
5. in order to empathize with the hurting families and provide compassion and understanding
6. yes, but even though he most likely thinks this is a terrorist act, his point of saying that was to show that America can, no matter how terrible, rise above and stand strong even with such horrible and heartless acts.
Dillon Baker
ReplyDelete1. At a memorial for the 5 servicemen killed in the shooting
2. He changed his views and became a radical because of radical groups convincing him to commit the action.
3. He is the Secretary of Defense
4. To live with his uncle who was supposed to help him escape drugs and depression.
5. To say he understands the grief the families are going through on a personal level.
6. No he was not wrong to make that comment. It was a deliberate attack on the United States military to try to instill fear in us by making our military and government look weak. Yes there Is a divide. There will always be a divide in different groups because there are different mindsets and not everyone will think the same about a certain event.
Heather Williams
ReplyDelete1. Vice President Biden met at the Chattanooga reserve center to discuss about the shooter.
2. Biden explained Abdulazeez as this because Abdulazeez viciously killed four marine men. The fact that Abdulazeez slayed them so much makes him a “perverted jihadist”; the jihadist part is his religion.
3. Ash Carter is the Secretary of Defense who spoke for Biden.
4. Abdulazeez has recently spent time in Jordan to get him away from drugs, alcohol and a group of friends his parents considered a bad influence.
5. Biden makes a special mention of his son, Beau, to show how he could relate to the grief of the victim’s families.
6. VP Biden should not have labeled the shooting as anything until the defense department gave some sort of clear so people will know for sure if it were true. His actions does not show any sort of divide in the branches of government because he was probably just stating something that the people will believe.
1. Vice president Biden makes his remarks at a memorial for the servicemen who died in Chattanooga Tennessee.
ReplyDelete2.Biden stated that these awful individuals could inspire a single person to commit such a horrifying act, but they would not be able to persuade Americans.
3.He is the Secretary of Defense
4. Abdulazeez was with his uncle so that he could get away from drugs, alcohol, and individuals his parents deemed as "the wrong crowd".
5. Because his son was a serviceman as well, therefore he was similar to those that died.
6.I believe he was not wrong for labeling the shootings as an act of terror due to the overwhelming proof that this was the work of a terrorist. However I do believe this shows a slight divide among the branches of government because he never checked to see if the Defense Department had released a statement.
Victoria Jones
James Atchison (1st period)
ReplyDelete1. At a memorial to the five servicemen killed.
2. Through violent extremism and warped ideologies
3. Secretary of Defense
4. As part of an agreement to get himself away from drugs and bad influences
5. His son died of brain cancer, so he can relate to grief.
6. He may be wrong for jumping to conclusions, since there is no reason to assume it was an act of terror. I don't think his conclusion shows any kind of divide. It just shows him jumping the gun on this matter.
Frankie Malveo
ReplyDelete1. Where did Vice President Biden make his remarks about the Chattanooga shooter? Chattanooga, TN
2. Put Biden's explanation of how Abdulazeez became a "perverted jihadist" into your own words.
Abdulazeez became a perverted terrorist wjen he killed innocent people.
3. Who is Ash Carter?
Secretary of Defense
4. Why had Abdulazeez recently spent time in Jordan?
To be with his uncle and get away from the drugs he was using.
5. Why does Biden make special mention of his son, Beau, in his speech?
His son died if brain cancer.
6. The article claims that Vice President Biden's closing remarks drew applause from the audience for their pointed defiance of anyone who would threaten the United States with terror threats; however, the Defense Department has still not released an official statement saying that the shootings were an act of terror. Was VP Biden wrong for labeling the attacks as such, even when the DOD hasn't done so? Does his act show any sort of divide among the different branches of government?
I think he should not have labeled it as a terrorist attack because we haven't received an official statement. (You don't want to start something with another country)
To me it shows that since he's the vice president he doesn't really have to check with anyone else .
Matthew Sloan-
ReplyDelete1.Chatanooga Tennessee
2.Biden is saying that Abdulazz is perverted due to his susceptibility.
3. Carter ash is the secretary of defence.
4.was with an uncle, and to get away from drugs.
5.because he says that he can relate to the greif of the families.
6. I do not believe he was wrong in labeling this as an act of terrorism because some events won't always reveal all the details, so you must "read between the lines" if you will. I beleive it does show a difference in the "rules" of various branches of government. Some will reveal more than other, and say more than others.
mills harrison
ReplyDelete1.at a memorial for the five service men who had been killed
2. i think that Biden means that a jihadist that i really sick in the head and is wrong for doing that that should have never happened
3.secretary of defense
4.to get away for the drugs and bad infuences he called his friends to stay with his uncle
5.so he can connect with the families of the service men because they both have lost loved ones
6.no i think he was right because any thing that is used to scare any one is called terror, yes this shows that they need to act faster and settle done on one subject this is why our govt sucks!
Austin Levins
ReplyDelete1. At a memorial for those killed
2. Biden is saying that he was inspired, and persuaded by radical Islamist with the purpose of terror
3. Secretary of defense which spoke before Biden.
4. To keep him away from bad influences such as drugs, alcohol and his bad choice of friends.
5. To relate to the victims families.
6. I do feel this is wrong because he is simply saying what people want to hear. He should have said that they do not know yet instead of just saying whatever gets him the most votes.
Kailie Porter
ReplyDelete1. At the memorial for the fallen Marines
2. He was inspired by perverse ideologues and warped theocrats, people who have twisted the meaning of being a jihadist
3. Secretary of Defense
4. To live with uncle and get away from drugs, alcohol, and bad influences.
5. To show that he too has lost his son and knows grief.
6. Yes, he was wrong for doing such because it could have been a false assumption on his part and it was not made official yet. I believe this shows divide in the beaches of government in that the VP did not have any sort of backing for his labeling of the attacks as terror.