Failed State: basicly is a state that has failed at conditions and responsibilities of government
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Failed_state
Falling nations: Why things fall apart
When you see countries fall apart on the news you are thankful you live in a country that has rules and laws. Sometimes people try to fight rules but in the end rules and laws are what keep a country in line. If we didnt have rules then the meanest people, the toughest people, and the wealthiest people are the ones who claim everything. The poorest people end up helpless and hopeless. Sure a natural disaster can devistate a country but if it has a strong government the government will step in and care for its people. Sometimes there are countries that step up to help other countries when this problem occurs. The United States is currently helping Afghanistan and Iraq with this problem and it is becoming a 10 year project.
http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2009/09/failing-nations/draper-text/1
Shattered Somalia
This story talks about a boy named Mohammed and his life living in a country like Somalia. He is forced to quit school because his family dosent have enough money. His father was injured from bombings so he is not able to provide for his family. So Mohammed as a teenager is a soul provider for his family. A regular day for Mohammed might be to earn enough money fishing to feed his family for one day. He is approached on a regular basis to join the terrorist group called al Shabaab who will pay him $150 a month. The hard part for him is deciding to take the money so he can feed his family or take the money and possibly get killed. I would take the $150 to feed my family but them i would get killed and when they run out they wouldnt have anymore so ya that is a tough decision to make because i do enjoy living.
http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2009/09/somalia/draper-text/1
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