Gastonia, NC Correspondent-As a telecommuter for the last 17 years, I think I can offer some perspective on this question. While the idea of a house out in the woods or surrounded by a few acres of pasture or farmland is at times appealing, in the end it’s just not for me, and likely wouldn’t … Continue reading Why is the generational wave of telecommuters not moving to rural areas?
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Bill Gates recently called for a tax on robots that take jobs from humans. Does this proposal have merit?
Owatonna, MN Correspondent- Taxing robots certainly has merit for the government, which relies on taxing humans to feed its spending addiction. It's presumed a corporation that employs robots will be responsible for paying the robot tax. How will that be assessed if robots don't receive compensation similar to what human employees receive? Should it be … Continue reading Bill Gates recently called for a tax on robots that take jobs from humans. Does this proposal have merit?
Would Eliminating Taxes be Disastrous for Society?
Prescott Valley, AZ Correspondent-Eliminating taxes will likely not happen as there will be tax shifts to make up for any termination of state or federal income taxes. If taxes are done away with, there will always be replacements through other sources of revenue. If alternative sources were to be eliminated, there likely would be negative … Continue reading Would Eliminating Taxes be Disastrous for Society?
Have CEO’s become too publicly involved in politics?
Prescott Valley, AZ Correspondent-Corporate executive officers (CEO’s) have become too publicly involved in politics, particularly those who have taken on hotbed issues that have affected Americans in less than positive ways. Rather than looking at those issues from the standpoint of the Constitution and the laws that govern the nation, they support issues that are … Continue reading Have CEO’s become too publicly involved in politics?
Statistics released from the Labor Department report that over 94 million Americans are either out of work or underemployed. How can this crisis be solved and out-of-work Americans returned to the job force?
Owatonna, MN Correspondent-In the long run, the unemployment/underemployment crisis will resolve itself because Baby Boomers, the largest demographic group in the country, are retiring at an increasing rate. Their positions will be filled by younger workers as all generations after the Boomers move up a notch in the workforce. The real crisis is in the … Continue reading Statistics released from the Labor Department report that over 94 million Americans are either out of work or underemployed. How can this crisis be solved and out-of-work Americans returned to the job force?
Is Donald Trump’s Election as President of the United States a Black Swan Event? If so, What Effect will it Have on Wall Street?
From Our Owatonna, MN Correspondent According to the website Investopedia, "A Black Swan is an event or occurrence that deviates beyond what is normally expected of a situation and is extremely difficult to predict. The term was popularized by Nassim Nicholas Taleb, a finance professor, writer, and former Wall Street trader. Black Swan events are typically … Continue reading Is Donald Trump’s Election as President of the United States a Black Swan Event? If so, What Effect will it Have on Wall Street?
Election 2016 Round Table Discussion: With the economy and jobs being two of the hottest interrelated issues of the 2016 campaign, what will be the solutions to bolstering a stagnant economy and returning Americans to work?
Prescott Valley, AZ Correspondent-The solutions to bolstering a stagnant economy and returning Americans to work lie in the reestablishment of a number of institutions and policy approaches that will strengthen the economy and return Americans to work. With the number of businesses, companies, corporations and organizations leaving America in record numbers and corporate tax rates … Continue reading Election 2016 Round Table Discussion: With the economy and jobs being two of the hottest interrelated issues of the 2016 campaign, what will be the solutions to bolstering a stagnant economy and returning Americans to work?
Has religion become just another big business? Is it time to end religious institutions’ tax-exempt status?
Sheffield, Jamaica Correspondent-I'm a highly religious individual. In fact, I'm so devout that I've dedicated my entire life to a course of preaching, so that people can enjoy the hope and happiness I have. Getting to know God is wonderful! Since we received everything from God, I believe that we should give freely. That includes … Continue reading Has religion become just another big business? Is it time to end religious institutions’ tax-exempt status?
Symposium 2015: Should federal anti-gaming legislation be scrapped?
Gastonia, NC Correspondent-If you’ve seen the “Godfather” films, you got a taste of what Vegas and Atlantic City life was like when the Mafia owned a large part of the casino and other gaming business. While the rubes through the door didn’t get fleeced any more thoroughly than they do today, the behind-the-scenes goings-on were … Continue reading Symposium 2015: Should federal anti-gaming legislation be scrapped?
Donald Trump has proposed a tariff on goods imported from China. Would this ultimately hurt or help the American economy?
Myrtle Beach, SC, Orlando, FL January 22, 2016 Owatonna, MN Correspondent-On the surface, the United States government imposing a tariff on a country that doesn't play fair when it comes to trade, like China, sounds like a good thing to do. We stand up to a cheater, exert our sovereign rights, and possibly add tax … Continue reading Donald Trump has proposed a tariff on goods imported from China. Would this ultimately hurt or help the American economy?
