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?
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Symposium 2015: Is it time to end the current Social Security program for citizens under the age of 18?
Owatanna, MN Correspondent-According to the Social Security Administration website, "about 4.4 million children under 18 receive approximately $2.5 billion each month because one or both of their parents are disabled, retired, or deceased. Those dollars help to provide the necessities of life for family members and help to make it possible for those children to … Continue reading Symposium 2015: Is it time to end the current Social Security program for citizens under the age of 18?
Symposium 2015: In light of recent terrorist attacks, should the federal government increase domestic surveillance? How far should a domestic surveillance program be allowed to go?
Owatanna, MN Correspondent-If the federal government expects domestic terrorist attacks in the future, then unfortunately, they should increase domestic surveillance. This is unfortunate because government is always too eager to place everyone in the "suspicious" category, presume guilt instead of innocence, and end up harassing or worse citizens whose behavior may not conform to arbitrary … Continue reading Symposium 2015: In light of recent terrorist attacks, should the federal government increase domestic surveillance? How far should a domestic surveillance program be allowed to go?
Symposium 2015: Should the federal government increase progressive taxation or the federal minimum wage as a way to address income inequality?
Gastonia, NC Correspondent-There’s a reason why Robin Hood is one of the most enduring characters in literature and film. We all love the idea of an outlier, a third party who swoops in to balance the scales, right the wrongs and (of course) rob from the rich to give to the poor. When I was … Continue reading Symposium 2015: Should the federal government increase progressive taxation or the federal minimum wage as a way to address income inequality?
Should Any Government Departments Or Agencies Be Eliminated?
Myrtle Beach, SC, Orlando, FL November 5, 2015 Gastonia, NC Correspondent-Eliminating a government department is a favorite headline-grabbing canard used by lower-tier presidential candidates looking to woo that sector of the electorate who think the Kardashians are American royalty and Olive Garden is real Italian food. The simple fact is that, bloated as it is … Continue reading Should Any Government Departments Or Agencies Be Eliminated?
Would Legalizing Drugs End The Violence Associated With The Drug Trade And The Drug Cartels Or Is It Time To Have A Real War On Drugs
Myrtle Beach, SC, Orlando, FL October 16, 2015 Sheffield, Jamaica Correspondent-Would you allow your child to take condoms to school? Wouldn't you be subtly telling little Johnny that "it's OK to have sex, even when under aged?" Similarly, legalizing drugs would be like providing ammunition for a man to kill his neighbor, or engage him … Continue reading Would Legalizing Drugs End The Violence Associated With The Drug Trade And The Drug Cartels Or Is It Time To Have A Real War On Drugs
Prisons Are Overcrowded And death Row Continues To Grow In Numbers; Which Costs Tax Payers Significant Funds To Maintain, Is It Time To Reform Policies On Death Row Inmates To Shorten The Amount Of Time Spent On Death Row?
Myrtle Beach, SC, Orlando, FL October 9, 2015 Gastonia, NC Correspondent-I’m going to go counter to a lot of my previously rather conservative views here and state that not only do we not need an “express lane” on Death Row, but we need to re-examine the use of the death penalty overall, especially for those … Continue reading Prisons Are Overcrowded And death Row Continues To Grow In Numbers; Which Costs Tax Payers Significant Funds To Maintain, Is It Time To Reform Policies On Death Row Inmates To Shorten The Amount Of Time Spent On Death Row?
What Do You Feel Is The Most Pressing Issue For Presidential Candidates In The Upcoming Election And Why?
Myrtle Beach, SC, Orlando, FL September 5, 2015 Gastonia, NC Correspondent-To my mind, the single most important issue facing any presidential candidate in the upcoming election is immigration, because it affects every other issue under consideration. Until we figure out a way to make our immigration policy into something approaching rationality, we’re going to continue … Continue reading What Do You Feel Is The Most Pressing Issue For Presidential Candidates In The Upcoming Election And Why?
Should There Be Regulation On Artificial Intelligence To Prevent a “Rise Of The Machines”?
Myrtle Beach, SC, Orlando, FL August 27, 2015 Gastonia, NC Correspondent-Hawking, Musk and Gates are really smart guys, and while I’m tempted to give them credit for foresight here and get behind efforts to “pre-regulate” artificial intelligence before Skynet comes on line and starts wiping us all out, I simply can’t bring myself to buy … Continue reading Should There Be Regulation On Artificial Intelligence To Prevent a “Rise Of The Machines”?
The GOP Debate Only Allows The Top 10 Candidates To Participate in The Main Event. Is This A Disservice To Voters?
Myrtle Beach, SC, Orlando, FL August 17, 2015 Asheville, NC Correspondent-In 2012, the GOP primary debates were a spectacle. A dozen candidates created a debate that was superficial and spectacle-driven. Speaking times were short, questions were shallow, and answers were light on substance. To avoid this, Fox News capped debate entries at 10 for the main event and … Continue reading The GOP Debate Only Allows The Top 10 Candidates To Participate in The Main Event. Is This A Disservice To Voters?
