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Hello. I'm Allison McNair. Welcome to NH Outlook. |
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If you've been watching any of the coverage of the War with Iraq you know that there are no shortage of opinions and perspectives. Tonight on Outlook, we thought it would be interesting to hear from some of the people who aren't covered by the media quite as often. We'll visit an elementary school that's putting together health kits for Iraqi families. We'll hear from New Hampshire teachers who are talking about how to address the subject of war in their classrooms. And we'll show you the enormous outpouring of support for the troops. But first, in the weeks leading up to the war, students and faculty at the University of New Hampshire gathered for a teach-in about The United States' relationship with Iraq. There were a variety of topics addressed and among them - the moral issues around the conflict. We thought we'd bring the conversation into our studio with two students and Professor Nick Smith who teaches philosophy of law at UNH. He also moderated the discussion group at the teach-in. Joining Professor Smith are two of his students, Michaela Wood and Woody Townsend. Thank you all for being here. ***hot change** **hot change** ***hot change*** |
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1.Michaela and Woody - In general, what is your position on the war? How did you arrive at that position? Is the war ethical? Is it legal? 2. What types of ethical questions inform your position on the war? 2a. Students and or Nick: What ethical question do you think is most important for people to ask themselves before coming to an opinion on the war? 3. Nick, Does it even make sense to talk about ethics in a time or war? Isn't that naïve? 4. You've done a good deal of work on the UN sanctions against Iraq Can you discuss the ethical and legal issues raised by the sanctions against Iraq? 5. Michaela - you've participated in several protests and acts of civil disobedience. How do you justify breaking the law? Some people are upset with protesters because they feel that it shows a lack of support for our troops. What do you think? 6. Woody In war - innocent civilians will be killed ? How can you justify that? 7. Michaela - Are you a pacifist? Does that mean that you are unwilling to wage war under any circumstances? Nick, What are your in-class debates about the war like? 2. What is your perspective on the sentiment of UNH students regarding thewar? 3. Is this war legal? |
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We now turn from college level understanding of the war to our public schools. We begin with Theresa Kennett, who talked with some educators in Conway to find out how they are helping their students cope with the reality of war. |
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TLK at 22:05 When you all signed up to be in education, did you ever imagine that supporting your student population through a war was part of what you were signing up for. Dave - I signed up to be with kids and to help kids . Dave Olson, Special Educator at 5:12 - tight One of my obligations to this school is to provide a safe environment for them and to ensure that they are safe According to the staff at John Fuller Elementary School in North Conway, feeling safe means different things to different age groups. Emmy Hudson, Guidance Counselor 6:08 - 6:37 So far this week and last its been a lot of children coming to me to talk about confusion and their feelings, "I just heard this from so and so - is this really true, is this really happening," or "Where is Iraq", "Can we take 'em?". Mark Zangari, Principal at 3:21 AT this point is still somewhat of a sporting event and they want to be on the winning side. So in terms of their growth we have to be helping them develop some boundaries Jump cut to tight at 19:14 - 19:19 That it isn't a computer game, that it isn't a sporting event although it can come on like that. At the same time, teachers must balance the need for seriousness with a child's ability to handle the information. Emmy at 30:14 There is only so much seriousness those kids can take at any given moment and I thing they are asked to display a lot of that right now in understanding what's going on. Ray Obrien at 32:39 Kids have been expressing their opinions and doing so in a polite and courteous way. I'd rather be with kids in this environment. Ray Obrien's sixth graders are studying the their first amendment rights. Ray at 9:53 It's a good opportunity for them to listen to somebody else's opinion with which they disagree, and really believe and say you have the right to say this and I have the right to say that. All agree that the longer this event lasts, the more severe the impact will be on their students. David Olson at 45:40 If this war impacts the amount of food that is put on the table, we are going to have kids coming to school hungary, Jump cut to 46:38 we have children that have domestic needs. And that's where education is going to take a hit. Jon MacMillen, a junior at Kennett High School, says his education has already taken a hit. A field trip to Spain, for which he has saved for over a year, has been cancelled. Jon - I was really upset…. Jon worked two jobs this summer and missed a family vacation in order to finance his trip Jill MacMillan, Parent I completely understood, I was very worried, not about him being in Spain but the traveling part. But I was very disappointed for him. He had worked so hard. Dr. Jack Lloynd, Principal of Kennett High School at 50:40 I think students are very disappointed, They fund rasied they worked very hard, a lot of them don't get opportunities often to get out of the Valley and exposure to some of the things that they get on these field trips that's why they are valuable learning experiences so there is a lot of disappoint ment. I do feel like most students understand. Jon I don't think that I will be any safer here than I am in Spain. I do undertand the need to take precautions, but I'm pretty upset. Field trip cancellations are not the only issues that parents worry about. Jill MacMillan You wonder what is going to happen is this goes on, I have a 19 year old and a 16 year old and are they going to have to go if the war continues. I am very supportive of the troops but I wish it hadn't come to this. I don't think it needed to come to this. STAND UP: As the grim details of war continue to surface, educators say that the best way to help their students is to conduct business as usual. Dr. Loynd This is a structured place and many students need that consistent structure in their lives. Dave at 11:20 Providing consistancey and reassurance that everyday we're going to be here and everyday we are going to continue to hold the standards which we hold and, let them know that when they walk through the door, every adult in this building is there for them. And is going to make sure they all stay safe. From Conway, I'm Theresa Kennett for NH Outlook. |
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While teachers go about their teaching, there is one fourth grade class that's already learned some lessons about the people of Iraq. And now, these New Hampshire students are trying to make a small difference in the lives of people half a world away. |
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nat of kids making noise -- track It may look a little chaotic in Mrs. McNelly's fourth grade class, but these students know exactly what they're doing. -- sot Mamoon Herz-Khan 1:25:08 Making health kits for Iraq for families in Iraq that need our help. 1:25:22 -- sot track For two weeks, students here at Mast Way Elementary School in Lee have been collecting items for their health kits. There are toothbrushes, toothpaste, hairbrushes shampoo, band-aids and other items. -- some nat here -- Track Now it's time to put their health kits together. Then, the kits will go to the American Friends Service Organization in Massachusetts where they'll be packed up and sent to Iraq and neighboring countries where refugee camps have been set up. The idea came from parent Brigitte Herz. -- sot Brigitte Herz Parent 1:14:09 The collection actually started before we went to war with Iraq. It wasn't attached to war but to the sanctions and talking to children about what sanctions have done to the country and as a result how impoverished the people are and therefore need help even with these basic necessities 1:14:30 -- BUTT BITE -- sot Brigitte Herz 1:14:53 my inspiration came last year when I watched a friend of mine put together a doc of iraq:58 and really showed the dire need of people there and I said we have to do something 1:15:06 and then as debate about war started to emerge even more important now cause we'll end up with a lot of refugees and we'll need to help these people any way we can 1:15:20 -- track The friend who made the documentary was Tom Jackson, who's film Greetings from Missle Street has been shown all around New Hampshire. These students didn't see Tom's film, but Tom told them about conditions in Iraq. -- sot 1:31:00 Tom Jackson I came here couple of weeks ago and talked to students told them about some Iraqi children who I had gotten to know and befriend when I was in Iraq in 2000 and they were with me the whole time and it gave them something to sort of identify with in terms of understanding that they're really helping real people here in a big way. 1:31:42 -- sot Brigitte 1:15:40 I think that kids weren't initially that aware about poverty around the world it was interesting we had a speaker come in and give a little bit of a background and 1:15:50 it seemed like that was the first time kids were confronted with it:54 and I heard from Ms McNelly that they all do a daily journal and it actually made it into their journals1:15:59 a lot of them did an entry on it so it did have a great effect1:16:04 -- Leah reading from her journal SOT 1:33:50 we have special visitors come in who talked to us about Iraq. I thought it was interesting that a ten year old girl or boy would look like they are four or five years old the man Tom Jackson said it was because health. 1:34:10 -- BUTT BITE use video of her handwriting in her log sot 1:32:32:39 I feel sorry for the kids in Iraq… -- BUTT AGAIN 1:34:10 I think this is a good deed what our class is doing.1:34:16 - sot My voice And who is it going to? 1:26:00:people in iraq who need all this stuff cause they don't have any we're really lucky that we do 1:26:20 1:26:27 i think they'll feel happy they can have something that other kids have around the world have around the world too and they'll just be better off 1:26:37 it makes me feel good cause i know they'll be happier living with this stuff and that's what our goal is 1:26:47 -- |
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The health kits are now on their way to Iraqi children. Students at Mohariment elementary school in Madbury also participated in the project. You may have noticed that the nail clipper box wasn't as full as the rest. The organizers tell us Hannaford Brothers pitched in as well. |
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The New Hampshire Red Cross is also offering a way for folks to reach out to the people involved in the war in Iraq. They are collecting donations for care packages to be sent to the American soldiers. Chip Neal has the story. |
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Red Cross: Reporter Chip Neal visits with a group of volunteers at the Greater Manchester Red Cross. They are collecting and packing care packages for our soldiers in the Iraq war. Cindy Yates, volunteer coordinator, explained how to participate and the kinds of items the soldiers are asking for. Toiletries, snacks, sunglasses, lip balm, books, magazines, music and more. Yates, said that people are looking for ways to participate in the war and feel frustrated as they watch the war unfold on TV. The items will be shipped over to Iraq and disrtibuted by the Red Cross units over there. Yates said that the military does issue some of these kinds of items but the quality and quantity is low. And the soldiers like getting something from home. In fact this nationwide Red Cross program's motto is "A Touch of Home". If you would like to participate contact your local Red Cross unit. |
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If you'd like to help provide items for the "quality of life packages for our troops", contact the local chapters of the Red Cross in Keene, Manchester and Concord. You can get their numbers by logging on red cross - dot - org. They can provide you with the list of items and packaging requirements. |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 3/26/03 22:00 HOST: Allison McNair Length: 13:00 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, we thought it would be interesting to hear from some of the people who aren't covered by the media quite as often. We'll visit an elementary school that's putting together health kits for Iraqi families. We'll hear from New Hampshire teachers who are talking about how to address the subject of war in their classrooms. And we'll show you the enormous outpouring of support for the troops. First, students and faculty at the University of New Hampshire gathered for a teach-in about The United States' relationship with Iraq. There were a variety of topics addressed and among them - the moral issues around the conflict. We had a conversation with Professor Nick Smith who teaches philosophy of law at UNH two of his students, Michaela Wood and Woody Townsend. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Allison McNair NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Prof Nick Smith\Asst Prof of Philosophy, University of New Hampshire, Michaela Wood\UNH student, Philosophy Major, Woody Townsend\UNH studen, Philosophy Major |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 3/26/03 22:00 HOST: Allison McNair Length: 13:00 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, we thought it would be interesting to hear from some of the people who aren't covered by the media quite as often. We'll visit an elementary school that's putting together health kits for Iraqi families. We'll hear from New Hampshire teachers who are talking about how to address the subject of war in their classrooms. And we'll show you the enormous outpouring of support for the troops. First, students and faculty at the University of New Hampshire gathered for a teach-in about The United States' relationship with Iraq. There were a variety of topics addressed and among them - the moral issues around the conflict. We had a conversation with Professor Nick Smith who teaches philosophy of law at UNH two of his students, Michaela Wood and Woody Townsend. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Allison McNair NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Prof Nick Smith\Asst Prof of Philosophy, University of New Hampshire, Michaela Wood\UNH student, Philosophy Major, Woody Townsend\UNH studen, Philosophy Major |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 3/26/03 22:00 HOST: Allison McNair Length: 13:00 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, we thought it would be interesting to hear from some of the people who aren't covered by the media quite as often. We'll visit an elementary school that's putting together health kits for Iraqi families. We'll hear from New Hampshire teachers who are talking about how to address the subject of war in their classrooms. And we'll show you the enormous outpouring of support for the troops. First, students and faculty at the University of New Hampshire gathered for a teach-in about The United States' relationship with Iraq. There were a variety of topics addressed and among them - the moral issues around the conflict. We had a conversation with Professor Nick Smith who teaches philosophy of law at UNH two of his students, Michaela Wood and Woody Townsend. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Allison McNair NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Prof Nick Smith\Asst Prof of Philosophy, University of New Hampshire, Michaela Wood\UNH student, Philosophy Major, Woody Townsend\UNH studen, Philosophy Major |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 3/26/03 22:00 HOST: Allison McNair Length: 5:30 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, we thought it would be interesting to hear from some of the people who aren't covered by the media quite as often. We'll visit an elementary school that's putting together health kits for Iraqi families. We'll hear from New Hampshire teachers who are talking about how to address the subject of war in their classrooms. And we'll show you the enormous outpouring of support for the troops. We now turn from college level understanding of the war to our public schools. We begin with Theresa Kennett, who talked with some educators in Conway to find out how they are helping their students cope with the reality of war. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Theresa Kennett NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Dave Olson\Special Education Teacher, Emmy Hudson\Guidance Counselor, Mark Zangari\John Fuller Elementary Principal, Ray O'Brien\6th Grade Teacher, Jon MacMillan\Kennett High School Student, Jill MacMillan\Parent, Dr. Jack Loynd\Kennett High School Principal |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 3/26/03 22:00 HOST: Allison McNair Length: 5:30 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, we thought it would be interesting to hear from some of the people who aren't covered by the media quite as often. We'll visit an elementary school that's putting together health kits for Iraqi families. We'll hear from New Hampshire teachers who are talking about how to address the subject of war in their classrooms. And we'll show you the enormous outpouring of support for the troops. We now turn from college level understanding of the war to our public schools. We begin with Theresa Kennett, who talked with some educators in Conway to find out how they are helping their students cope with the reality of war. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Theresa Kennett NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Dave Olson\Special Education Teacher, Emmy Hudson\Guidance Counselor, Mark Zangari\John Fuller Elementary Principal, Ray O'Brien\6th Grade Teacher, Jon MacMillan\Kennett High School Student, Jill MacMillan\Parent, Dr. Jack Loynd\Kennett High School Principal |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 3/26/03 22:00 HOST: Allison McNair Length: 5:30 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, we thought it would be interesting to hear from some of the people who aren't covered by the media quite as often. We'll visit an elementary school that's putting together health kits for Iraqi families. We'll hear from New Hampshire teachers who are talking about how to address the subject of war in their classrooms. And we'll show you the enormous outpouring of support for the troops. We now turn from college level understanding of the war to our public schools. We begin with Theresa Kennett, who talked with some educators in Conway to find out how they are helping their students cope with the reality of war. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Theresa Kennett NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Dave Olson\Special Education Teacher, Emmy Hudson\Guidance Counselor, Mark Zangari\John Fuller Elementary Principal, Ray O'Brien\6th Grade Teacher, Jon MacMillan\Kennett High School Student, Jill MacMillan\Parent, Dr. Jack Loynd\Kennett High School Principal |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 3/26/03 22:00 HOST: Allison McNair Length: 4:00 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, we thought it would be interesting to hear from some of the people who aren't covered by the media quite as often. We'll visit an elementary school that's putting together health kits for Iraqi families. We'll hear from New Hampshire teachers who are talking about how to address the subject of war in their classrooms. And we'll show you the enormous outpouring of support for the troops. While teachers go about their teaching, there is one fourth grade class that's already learned some lessons about the people of Iraq. And now, these New Hampshire students are trying to make a small difference in the lives of people half a world away. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Allison McNair NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Momoon Herz-Kahn\Mast Way Elementary School, Brigitte Herz\Parent and Organizer, Tom Jackson\Message from Missle Street, Leah Tzizik\Mast Way Elementary School, Gwen Milliman\Mast Way Elementary School |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 3/26/03 22:00 HOST: Allison McNair Length: 4:00 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, we thought it would be interesting to hear from some of the people who aren't covered by the media quite as often. We'll visit an elementary school that's putting together health kits for Iraqi families. We'll hear from New Hampshire teachers who are talking about how to address the subject of war in their classrooms. And we'll show you the enormous outpouring of support for the troops. While teachers go about their teaching, there is one fourth grade class that's already learned some lessons about the people of Iraq. And now, these New Hampshire students are trying to make a small difference in the lives of people half a world away. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Allison McNair NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Momoon Herz-Kahn\Mast Way Elementary School, Brigitte Herz\Parent and Organizer, Tom Jackson\Message from Missle Street, Leah Tzizik\Mast Way Elementary School, Gwen Milliman\Mast Way Elementary School |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 3/26/03 22:00 HOST: Allison McNair Length: 4:00 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, we thought it would be interesting to hear from some of the people who aren't covered by the media quite as often. We'll visit an elementary school that's putting together health kits for Iraqi families. We'll hear from New Hampshire teachers who are talking about how to address the subject of war in their classrooms. And we'll show you the enormous outpouring of support for the troops. While teachers go about their teaching, there is one fourth grade class that's already learned some lessons about the people of Iraq. And now, these New Hampshire students are trying to make a small difference in the lives of people half a world away. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Allison McNair NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Momoon Herz-Kahn\Mast Way Elementary School, Brigitte Herz\Parent and Organizer, Tom Jackson\Message from Missle Street, Leah Tzizik\Mast Way Elementary School, Gwen Milliman\Mast Way Elementary School |
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