Are you surprised by the statistics about inequality presented in the reading? Why or why not? 2. Some people do not think inequality is necessarily a bad thing. What are some of their arguments? 3. How do critics of inequality respond? Why do they think we should be worried about this issue? 4. What do you think? Should growing inequality be a matter of public concern? Is it consistent or inconsistent with the type of country you would like to live in?

What feature do the arkansas river valley and the mississippi alluvial plain region have in common

Situation #2: imagine that you are a newspaper editor in columbus, oh in 1863. the civil war has been dragging on for more than two years already and shows no signs of ending soon. you are aware that many black males are willing to enlist in the union army but you fear that they may be mistreated and abused by the majority of soldiers on either side in this war. write a one-page letter (double spaced) editorial for tomorrow's edition of the newspaper. the topic is military service in the union army by free african american males. in your editorial, take a clear position for or against having black men join the fight. be sure to give reasons for whatever position you choose to take.

What do these fatwas indicate with regard to the balance between practical legal reasoning and religious dictates answers?