Jordanian King Abdullah II | Image source: Counter-Jihad Report
Looks like the world has had enough of the terrorism and fear-mongering caused by ISIS, as a lot of nations have finally retaliated against the extremist group! Though little is known of the extent of ISIS’s weaponry, the global community seems to agree that they haven’t got any aircrafts which they can use to further their agenda.
Below are nations who’ve fought back against the group.
Taxes are an obligation. Not paying taxes on time may get you in trouble. | Image source: Forbes
Taxation is a crucial aspect of our society. Without taxes, the public sector would not be able to build roads and infrastructure. This is why the government is so keen on dealing with the issue of tax evasion. We all know how important taxes are, so it’s good that we take our obligations into account.
I’ve always loved reading fiction set in the legal environment. You see, I’m a big fan of courtroom dramas—as you can read in this previous post of mine—and I think you can get more out of such stories in pieces of literature.
Here are three works of fiction which I recommend.
Almost 10 million Americans could lose their health insurance. The reason? A Supreme Court ruling. | Image source: XEROX
You may not know this, but a recent Supreme Court decision is on the horizon—and it could threaten health insurance of about 9.6 million people—specifically white, employed, and middle-aged! The decision is related to the controversial Affordable Care Act.
Proposition 8 hearing on the right to appeal ruling in court. | Image source: The Examiner
I understand that you’re not too familiar with the concept of nullification. It is the theory that the Supreme Court can essentially invalidate federal laws deemed unconstitutional. And now, it may be looming on the horizon in the U.S.
It’s never really been validated nor confirmed by the federal court, but many are reviewing it and may be in place in the near future. In Missouri itself, legislators have passed a bill that would play a key role in nullifying federal gun laws.
The cast of How to Get Away With Murder.
Image source: Hollywood Reporter
A few TV shows can leave me binge-watching over the weekend. As I’m not really the type of person who’s into TV, I can’t say for certain that I’m a big fan of a lot of popular series on the small screen. Also, I don’t really have time to dedicate myself to any of them. But what got me interested is this relatively new show called How to Get Away With Murder, which is set in the world of criminal law.
The entrance to Auschwitz.
Image source: Wikipedia
On January 27, 1945, the Soviet Union liberated those imprisoned within the infamous Auschwitz concentration camp. We’ve all heard about the atrocities committed by the Nazis inside this death camp and I don’t think I need to go deeper with the details.
Debris of the ill-fated AirAsia Flight 8501 found at sea.
Image source: Voice of America
You’ve probably been tuning in to the news. Last December 28, 2015, AirAsia Flight 8501 disappeared as it was on its way to Singapore from Surabaya in Indonesia. And there have been developments to the story as key parts of the plane—such as its tail section—have been found. The seach team also found the two black boxes which will greatly benefit the whole investigation process.
Now, all this poses a question: will the victims’ families be compensated for the loss? It’s truly tragic and devastating event for the family members of victims. Fortunately, the airline company vowed to grant families up to $100,000 compensation. Initially, it was set at around $23,000, but families refused to take it.
$100,000 is a hefty amount, and I think that’s only fair. AirAsia Indonesia set about 1.25 billion rupiahs for damages pertaining to death caused by aviation accidents—according to rules and regulations.
AirAsia’s CEO, the eccentric yet charismatic Tony Fernandes, made every effort to reach out to the families, making sure that transparency is to be practiced. However, to family members, money isn’t really an issue, as the loved ones lost is far more important than how much they would receive.
Nevertheless, the compensation to be provided should meet aviation standards and I can see that AirAsia’s doing their best in making it so.
On a legal note, according to the law, insurers are liable for paying the amount to family members for each of the passengers. Also, for those who purchased flight insurance themselves, an additional $25,000 to $60,000 would be provided.
The plane allegedly did not have the permit to fly through the route on that day, but Indonesian Aviation confirmed that the day of the flight did not have any impact on the crash and thus, families would still be able to grab the compensation they are entitled to.
So what do you think? Is it only fair that AirAsia provides money for damages to victims’ family members? Let me know your thoughts
Israelis have long claimed Jerusalem to be the capital city.
Image source: The Electronic Intifada
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you are all aware of the ongoing conflict over at the Gaza strip. The issue has divided citizens on where they should be siding. Some argue that Israel’s actions are war crimes whereas others think the initiative by Israel is a good thing as it keeps extremism at bay.
Exodus was one of the biggest thrash metal acts which emerged in the Bay Area in the 80s. Image source: Metality
James Evans is a huge metal fan. One of his favorite bands is the Bay Area thrash band, Exodus. One day, he decided to post a line from the band’s song, “Class Dismissed (A Hate Primer).” Needless to say the authorities were not too thrilled about it.
On August 28, he was arrested and jailed. He stayed behind bars for eight days because he could not afford to pay the $1,000 bail.
The reason for the arrest? He was supposedly making terroristic threats by posting the line below:
“Student bodies lying dead in the halls, a blood splattered treatise of hate. Class dismissed is my hypothesis, gun fire ends in debate.”
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