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Compare the number of  facebook users to people on the planet 200 years ago

There are more people on Facebook now than there were on the planet 200 years ago.

Who is Jacob?  Where is he?

Jacob is a young man from Northern Uganda.

What happened to Jacob’s brother?

His brother attempted to run from thugs, so they cut his neck and killed him.

What would young Uganda children  rather do than stay on earth?

They would rather die than stay living, because no one is caring for them.

What is the promise made to Jacob?

Jason is going to do everything in his power to stop the people who killed Jacob’s brother.

Who is the LRA?  Who is the leader?  Who is the bad guy?

Joseph Kony is the leader of the LRA which is a rebel group in Uganda

Why is he bad?

He kidnaps children then gives them weapons to become child soldiers to obey the LRA. The boys become soldiers and murder their parents. The girls become sex slaves.

How many children has he stolen so far?

Over 30,000

Who is number one on the war crimes list?

Joseph Kony

99 percent of people on Earth do not know what?

That Joseph Kony exists

Why did the U.S. not get involved?

It is not a matter of national security.

Explain, “Where you live should not determine if you live.”

People do not get to choose where they live so to leave to their bad circumstances when you have the power to help is wrong.

How does the movement make a difference?

They rebuilt schools, created jobs, and created an early warning radio system.

Why do you think politicians began to speak up?

The people spoke up

What does Barack Obama say in October 2011?

He authorizes a small number of US troops to be sent the Central Africa.

Why does Kony change tactics?

The increased support in opposition against Kony made it hard for him to continue abducting children as easily.

In order for people to care, what must be done?

They have to know who Kony is and what he is doing.

What does make him famous mean?

Give him the same level of celebrity as the well liked celebrities such as George Clooney.

 

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