North Korea Totalitarianism Christopher Hitchens Video Discussion Discussion#1 Christopher Hitchens was one of the few Western journalists that has exper

North Korea Totalitarianism Christopher Hitchens Video Discussion Discussion#1

Christopher Hitchens was one of the few Western journalists that has experienced first hand what life is like in North Korea.

To complete the assignment, do the following:

Watch the attached video in which Hitchens recalls his time in North Korea and relates that to the issue of totalitarianism.
Christopher Hitchens – North Korea (Links to an external site.)
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Write a 250 word discussion post that addresses the following: (include word count at end of post)
Provide a functioning definition of totalitarianism.
Why is North Korea the best ‘real life’ example of totalitarianism available to us in our modern world?

Discussion#2

The Declaration of Independence is the founding document of the United States. In it, noble principles about man and nature are explored. It is in these principles that the young nation justified its breaking away from Great Britain.

To complete the assignment, do the following:

Read the Declaration of Independence (Links to an external site.)
Write a discussion post of 250 words address the following question: (include word count at end of post)
Why do the authors or the Declaration (Jefferson et al) feel that the colonies are OBLIGATED to become a free and independent country?
What evidence does the document provide to support this assertion?