Libya (and Libertarianism)

Objective

• Discuss the attack in Libya and Romney's comments
• Evaluate arguments presented by Ayn Rand

Agenda

1. Current Events  (assuming the power is back...)
1. Libya Events Timeline (Read Closely)
2. Romney Repeats Criticism
3. Attack May Have Been Planned
4. Warm-up #8
1. Evaluate Romney's comments about Obama's handling of this situation
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2. Discussion of Libya
1. Review Timeline
2. Video Clips  (Original Video, Romney)
3. Discuss issues of free speech and violence, potential vs. actual US reactions, Romney's comments & other reactions, politicization of tragedies, ideology and the political "event" and electoral impact.
3. Issue #4: Libertarianism
1. Ayn Rand
2. Evaluation of Libertarianism
4. More Libya Analysis (if time)
1.   http://lynch.foreignpolicy.com/posts/2012/09/12/moments_of_truth_in_libya_and_egypt