Cartwright: A trade war with China would be the worst thing we could do. I’m tired of hearing everyone bitch and moan about how China is taking jobs from America. The simple fact is that we can’t compete with their low wage labor. They’re producing goods with every bit as much quality or even better … Continue reading Symposium 2012: Is a trade war with China looming on the horizon?
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Symposium 2012: Is a strong Europe in the best interests of America? Should the U.S. be involved in stabilizing Europe’s economy?
Michigan: We have hundreds of U.S. corporations operating in Europe. For this reason, we may need to be concerned with the economy in Europe. Should we bail out countries in Europe? I don't feel that we should. I am old school. If I can't pay my bills how can I expect to pay the bills … Continue reading Symposium 2012: Is a strong Europe in the best interests of America? Should the U.S. be involved in stabilizing Europe’s economy?
Symposium 2012: Can U.S. corporations compete with those in other countries such as China, India, and Mexico?
Sydney: It is obviously very difficult for U.S. corporations to compete with corporations in these countries. The main reason is that wages in China, India, and Mexico are so low compared to American ones. The obvious solution would be to cut wages, however this is not a good idea because it would put further financial … Continue reading Symposium 2012: Can U.S. corporations compete with those in other countries such as China, India, and Mexico?
Symposium 2012: Should students who finish high school early qualify for free college education?
Orlando: I certainly think there should be an incentive for kids who finish high school early. Obviously, if they finish early, they’ve got better than average grades, but what is the incentive for them? I think they should probably be put at the head of the line for scholarships and grants. Forget about awarding scholarships … Continue reading Symposium 2012: Should students who finish high school early qualify for free college education?
Symposium 2012: Has political correctness gone too far?
Michigan: Yes it has gone way too far. Certain political groups want to make it impossible to talk, and possibly even think, about ideas that challenge the established order. How about all the new words and phrases we must use now to describe certain groups and people? Sydney: The short answer to this question is … Continue reading Symposium 2012: Has political correctness gone too far?
Symposium 2012: Should schools incentivize students for good test scores?
Michigan: For the most part I don't think that schools care. High schools only want to move students along and college is only a business. Our corporations and anyone looking to hire someone should offer the incentives. Higher pay for higher GPA. Maybe students would work harder is they knew that a 4.0 would get … Continue reading Symposium 2012: Should schools incentivize students for good test scores?
Symposium 2012: What role did the media play in the 2012 election?
Sydney: There can be no doubt that with each passing election the media plays a growing role and definitely is a factor that influences the result. During the Presidential campaign TV stations and newspapers were packed with commentary analyzing every step that each candidate made, and every word that they spoke. It would be impossible … Continue reading Symposium 2012: What role did the media play in the 2012 election?
Symposium 2012: What are the biggest social issues in America today?
Sydney: Given the state of the economy it would be hard to argue that unemployment is not the major social issue facing America today. High unemployment destroys families, leads to addiction and mental illness as well as homelessness and puts a huge strain on the welfare and health systems. Education is also a big social … Continue reading Symposium 2012: What are the biggest social issues in America today?
Symposium 2012: 2016…Are you willing to make any predictions on the Democrat presidential nominee and Republican nominee?
Sydney: On the Democrat side Hillary Clinton is probably the standout candidate at the moment. She is vastly experienced in politics. Her stint as Secretary of State further bolstered her credentials in the important area of foreign relations and should serve her well if she does decide to run for the Presidency. She has also … Continue reading Symposium 2012: 2016…Are you willing to make any predictions on the Democrat presidential nominee and Republican nominee?
Symposium 2012: More and more states and municipalities are facing bankruptcy. Is it up to the federal government and taxpayers to bail them out?
Sydney: This is a difficult question. The Federal Government can't let the States and other municipalities to go broke but says it doesn't have the money to bail them out. However, the Federal Reserve could buy municipal bonds to help the States. This would cost hundreds of billions of dollars but when you consider that … Continue reading Symposium 2012: More and more states and municipalities are facing bankruptcy. Is it up to the federal government and taxpayers to bail them out?
