program them. The old adage "Garbage in, garbage out" might be a better expression of what we can expect from our computer defense systems. If humans programmed Skynet to bomb first and ask questions later, well, then it looks like it's our fault for not inserting a diplomatic back door to the system. We created the monster, and only after seeing the horrible mess it makes do we ask for our money back.

For humans, though, the decision to go to war is usually more than simply a matter of cold calculation. We like to believe in the possibility of something better than war, and we like to hold out hope that war is not inevitable. Yet just-war theory is built around the central idea that the world inEvan Thompson / The Record — Cory Ackerman, a senior at South Whidbey High School, has a long list of accolades from being treasurer of the Associated Student Body to being a member of the National Honor Society. He’s also a long distance runner for the the Falcons’ track and field team.

SWHS senior uses his passions for the good of others

Just look at Fandom Club, which was established by the South Whidbey High School senior this year. It wasn’t bred from a desire to add to his resume or college applications, but from wanting to connect with others who share an interest in subcultures such as television shows and movies.

His friend and track and field teammate Collin Burns recognized this long ago. He knows that whatever Ackerman does,