Orlando: I’m not a big fan of early voting. Growing up, you voted on Election Day unless you voted absentee and then you had to have a really good excuse as to why you needed to vote absentee. I think the whole early voting scheme is just a convenient way to rig elections and stuff … Continue reading Symposium 2012: What are your thoughts on early voting and voting procedures in the U.S.? Is it time for reform?
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Symposium 2012: What is your outlook for the economy? What do you perceive to be the biggest threat to the U.S. economy?
Sydney: The U.S economy obviously has a lot of room for improvement. If the government can get its act together and implement some fiscal reforms then it can definitely recover. The main problem is the country is still mired in debt. The debt ceiling and fiscal cliff debates have shown that both parties are unwilling … Continue reading Symposium 2012: What is your outlook for the economy? What do you perceive to be the biggest threat to the U.S. economy?
Symposium 2012: Does the U.S. have a moral obligation to help other countries financially?
Sydney: The United States does not have a moral obligation to help other countries financially. However, our sense of fairness and our moral compass ensures that we do. There are many good reasons to assist other countries. The best one of these is to provide humanitarian relief. There are many poor nations around the world … Continue reading Symposium 2012: Does the U.S. have a moral obligation to help other countries financially?
Symposium 2012: Debt relief for poor countries?
Sydney: There should definitely be debt relief for poor countries. Many of the poorest countries have had decades to pay back all their debt and simply have not been able to do it and there is little chance that they will in the coming decades. In some ways creditors are partially to blame for the … Continue reading Symposium 2012: Debt relief for poor countries?
Symposium 2012: With recent developments in Michigan, are unions going to become obsolete?
Sydney: Unions have certainly been under fire lately. The recent events in Michigan have greatly weakened the power of unions and it seems likely that this will continue. Many politicians are also critical of unions, especially on the Republican side. It almost seems that the unions have become a scapegoat for the state of the … Continue reading Symposium 2012: With recent developments in Michigan, are unions going to become obsolete?
Symposium 2012: With the recent Sandy Hook school massacre, is it time to reconsider the issue of gun control?
Sydney: The answer to this question is a resounding yes and it is heartening to hear that the President is keen to make changes. However, this is something easier said than done. The NRA is one of the most influential political lobby groups in the United States and they will not allow changes to the … Continue reading Symposium 2012: With the recent Sandy Hook school massacre, is it time to reconsider the issue of gun control?
10 Ways the Federal Government Can Save Money…Almost Immediately
Submitted by Digger Cartwright The massive federal budget deficits of the last several years have resulted in an unprecedented increase in our national debt. Since President Obama came to office, the national debt has soared from $10 trillion to nearly $16 trillion, a 50% increase. This uncontrolled federal spending and the accompanying increase in the … Continue reading 10 Ways the Federal Government Can Save Money…Almost Immediately
Are There Benefits of Higher Gas Prices?
From Thinking Outside The Boxe's Sydney Correspondent: Gas prices seem to be rising constantly, and historically are at high levels. If you asked most people if there were any benefits as a result the answer would most probably be a resounding no. And at a time when the economy is in a bad state and many … Continue reading Are There Benefits of Higher Gas Prices?
Do the Super PACs Undermine Our Democratic System?
From Thinking Outside The Boxe's Sydney Correspondent: Super PACs (Political Action Committees) are organizations that can accept unlimited contributions from individuals, unions and corporations as long as they do not make contributions to candidates or parties, or collaborate with them in their spending (which is also unlimited). These Super PACs have been the subject of much … Continue reading Do the Super PACs Undermine Our Democratic System?
Do We Have A Moral Obligation To Help Others (Part I)?
From Thinking Outside The Boxe's Sydney Correspondent: Most people, when considering this question, would form an image in their mind of helping an old lady across the road, or coming to the aid of someone who had fallen over. These are examples of situations that we might experience throughout our lives, either as the person helping, … Continue reading Do We Have A Moral Obligation To Help Others (Part I)?
