WWII

Over the span of WWII the Nazis converted the word collaboration into a tool of war. While rampaging through countries, they would pound them into submission until the people decided to cooperate. Many countries including Denmark and Greece joined the German forces in hopes of avoiding damage.

In many cases, the invaded countries had little to no choice to collaborate. The belief that the Nazis would win the war drove many of the countries to join in on the battle for the sake of being on the winning side. While other places like Denmark were simply attempting to avoid conflict that may have destroyed their fragile economy and plummeted the country to its end. On the other side of Europe the disgust of the soviet system was enough to drive countries such as Russia and Ukraine to join the Nazis in hopes of change.

Although a great list of countries joined in not all the people were considered fit to cooperate. The Nazis looked down on Slavs and Jews. Therefore Lithuanians, which were believed to have intermixed with Slavs, were not accepted.

With only 40% of the Waffen SS force being German, collaboration played an extreme role in Second World War and perhaps without it the war may have not lasted as long as it did.

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Participation

I’d say 50% of the time participation is mandatory 100% of the time. There seems to be a dark side and light side to participation with a blend in the middle that we encounter far to often.

The “light” governing forces out there always seem to think that participation is a must and the world would not spin if this was not so. They would like us to contribute to our community, take part in classroom work, and go to work. In general they would like us to continue the stereotypical human life and follow their rules.

The “dark” governing forces would also love for us to participate in their actions. However, these actions are not allowed and not recommended by police forces. These actions could include: dealing with drugs, destruction of all sorts, and even possibly murder. In general they would like us to break the existing rules while following their own set of rules.

At times it seems hard to differentiate between the two of these and you may find yourself asking the question “what is the difference?” If the two governing forces are examined carefully I believe that they are not that different at all. Both of the forces crave money, which in turn is power, and with enough power perhaps they would change positions.

After a long day of participating in every thing from speeding to finishing a group project, considering both points of views participation is 100% mandatory and civilization would simply not exist if we did not participate.

Memo

TO: Timothy Jacobs
FROM: Lorant Marton
DATE: March 4, 2007
SUBJECT: Dismissal
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Introduction

Although you are an exceptional teacher and we will be hard pressed to replace you, we are sorry to inform you of your dismissal and truly wish you the best of luck in the upcoming future.


Problem

It has come to our attention that we have been ignoring your repeated unexcused lateness to class and have received multiple complaints of half empty bottles of wine laying around the classroom. In acknowledgment of the situation we set up a hidden camera for further assessment of the situation. After careful examination, it appears that you have been enjoying a glass of wine between classes and neglecting to shear with your fellow coworkers.

Solution

This kind of behaviour around our students and staff is highly unacceptable. Jim Hamilton, the president of Okanagan College, will personally see that your dismissal is done correctly.


Conclusion

Due to your behaviour you will be punished with loss of job and inability of future employment from Okanagan College. The contents of you severance package will consist of your final pay period and your vacation pay.