Lions for lambs

1. Lions for Lambs is a 2007 American drama film about the connection between a platoon of United States soldiers in Afghanistan, a U.S. senator, a reporter, and a California college professor.  

The story is connected by their professor, Dr.Malley, which was the teacher of two determined students at a West Coast university, Arian and Ernest,that are attempting to do something important with their lives.They make a decision to commission in the army to fight in Afghanistan after graduating from college. Dr.Malley is also tries to reach the priveliged but umotivated student Todd Hayes.  The professor  "tests" him by offering a choice between an avarage grade of B in the class with no additional work required or a final opportunity work hard and "do something." with his life. Before Todd makes his choice, he must listen to Dr. Malley's story of his former students Arian and Ernest and why they are in Afghanistan.

Explain how they are connected and what the soldiers are doing in Afghanistan? 

 The soldiers are going to Afganistan in a helicopter to fight Taliban insurgents. Ernest falls out and Arian jumps after him. Ernest's leg is wounded, and Arian helps him stand up, facing the enemies which prompts the Taliban to kill them.

3.    The professor asks Todd to get involved.  What can he do?

The professor asks Todd to do something with his life before it is too late. Dr. malley tells him to create good habits that leads to good choices for the future. He says that "life is too short" and descibes how much the choice you make in college, can influence you later in life. Basically, he can either give up and settle for a B, or stay involved, learn more, get better and potentially receive a better grade. However, there is a third choice; enlisting in the army.

4.    Is there a connection between social conditions, the welfare state and US involvement in wars? Yes, the movie shows an example where Arian and Ernest comes from poor, urban place where the welfare system does not really prevent a education system. But if they serve in the millitary, they will get a free education. While the rich kids has everything provided for them.

5.    What is the current opinion of the American people regarding US engagement in wars. The American people are generally not happy about spending money and human lives on fighting wars. But people are very worried about terrorists gaining power so President Obama recently announced that the US will be sending troops to fight the IS.