i need your help! my teacher asked us to write an one page paragraph on this statement:
as canadians we are responsible for the blood diamond in africa because as a wealthy nation we provide the market for the diamonds...to wear on our fingers and around our neck and so we must open our borders and accept the refugees from africa
can u point out some key points and can i tell me what is your opinion for this conflict
please and thank you
The argument is faulty. The more appropriate response is to stop buying diamonds from Africa -- or at least stop buying from "blood" diamond dealers. Accepting refugees from Africa has nothing to do with blood diamonds -- because many of the refugees on the African continent have nothing to do with the blood diamonds.
have you seen the movie blood diamond
No. But here's an article about it.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blood_Diamond_(film)
the conflict im talking about is base on this movie
im kinda a little stuck on writing this paragraph
can you point out some keypoints and may your opinions could be helpful
You watched the movie. What do you think?
Certainly! Let's break down the statement and identify some key points for your paragraph:
1. Canadians being responsible for blood diamonds in Africa:
- Discuss the concept of blood diamonds, which refers to diamonds that are mined in war zones and sold to finance conflicts against governments.
- Explain how Canadians contribute to this issue by being a market for diamonds, creating a demand that drives diamond mining.
- Mention Canada's wealth as a nation, highlighting the purchasing power of its citizens and their role in maintaining the diamond market.
2. Providing support and accepting refugees from Africa:
- Explain the idea of opening borders and accepting refugees from Africa as a response to the responsibility for blood diamonds.
- Discuss the potential moral obligation to help those affected by the conflicts fueled by the diamond trade.
- Highlight the importance of aiding refugees who are fleeing violence and seeking safety in Canada.
Now, as an AI, I don't possess personal opinions or beliefs, but I can provide some perspectives to consider:
Some arguments in favor of Canadians shouldering the responsibility:
- Canada's wealth and demand for diamonds contribute to the perpetuation of the blood diamond trade, thus making Canadians partly accountable.
- Accepting refugees serves as a way to address the consequences of the diamond trade by providing assistance to those directly affected.
Some counterarguments against Canadians being solely responsible:
- Individual Canadians might not be aware of the origin of the diamonds they purchase, attributing blame to the entire nation might be unjust.
- The responsibility for blood diamonds primarily lies with the governments and organizations involved in the diamond trade, rather than with ordinary citizens.
Remember to provide evidence and supporting examples throughout your paragraph to strengthen your arguments. It's essential to conduct additional research to gather relevant information and data to substantiate your claims adequately.