The Department Of Justice Recently Announced A Major Investigation Into FIFA, Should The Department Of Justice Use Resources To Investigate Criminal Activities That Are More Relevant?

Myrtle Beach, SC, Orlando, FL June 8, 2015   Asheville, NC Correspondent-The most recent round of Department of Justice investigations may be the first time many Americans ever think about the International Federation of association Football (FIFA). Yet, these serious allegations should be of serious concern to Americans. The business of international soccer affects Americans in … Continue reading The Department Of Justice Recently Announced A Major Investigation Into FIFA, Should The Department Of Justice Use Resources To Investigate Criminal Activities That Are More Relevant?

Should We Militarize The Police As A Stronger Response To Rioting In America?

Myrtle Beach, SC, Orlando, FL May 8, 2015  Prescott Valley, AZ Correspondent- Rioting, or uprisings, as some pundits call them, are out of control, and tougher responses are needed to constrain the elements of society who take rioting in the streets as a full or part time occupation.  Whether rioting involves knee-jerk reactions to unresolved … Continue reading Should We Militarize The Police As A Stronger Response To Rioting In America?

Is The Ability To Obtain A Drivers License Too easy? Should We Have More Stringent Testing To Obtain And Keep A Drivers License?

Myrtle Beach, SC, Orlando, FL April 30, 2015 Raleigh, NC Correspondent-Millions of people around the world as well as the United States drive. For young people, the obtainment of a driver license signifies a passage into adulthood; elderly people can still enjoy their independence when driving; and the rest of the population increasingly relies on … Continue reading Is The Ability To Obtain A Drivers License Too easy? Should We Have More Stringent Testing To Obtain And Keep A Drivers License?

Has Higher Education Become Just Another Big Business, Graduating Student In Fields Where There is No Hope For Employment? How Do We Address This Challenge?

Myrtle Beach, SC, Orlando, FL April 23, 2015  Prescott Valley, AZ Correspondent-Higher education has become just another big business as more and more colleges and universities are graduating students with little to no hope of future employment, and the causes are many. Most high school graduates and others pursuing higher education are indoctrinated by parents, … Continue reading Has Higher Education Become Just Another Big Business, Graduating Student In Fields Where There is No Hope For Employment? How Do We Address This Challenge?

Donald Trump Set Up An Exploratory Committee For A Potential 2016 Presidential Run. What Are Your Thoughts On A Trump Presidency?

Myrtle Beach, SC, Orlando, FL, March 26, 2015 Prescott Valley, AZ Correspondent-Donald Trump has toyed with and dabbled in presidential politics over the years and more recently with the 2012 Republican presidential nomination, but he failed to follow through with the run and bowed out in the spring of 2011.  He did at one point … Continue reading Donald Trump Set Up An Exploratory Committee For A Potential 2016 Presidential Run. What Are Your Thoughts On A Trump Presidency?

2014 Symposium: Should the government be allowed to terminate trademark rights for material some may deem “offensive” (Washington Redskins controversy)?

Raleigh: Current times are times of political correctness. It is quite dangerous to say or write something which does not agree with popular opinion without subjecting oneself to onslaught of public scorn. As such, many high-profile cases come into public attention when they deem to be politically incorrect. One of these is the case of … Continue reading 2014 Symposium: Should the government be allowed to terminate trademark rights for material some may deem “offensive” (Washington Redskins controversy)?

2014 Symposium: Should the government be involved in the politics of sports (LA Clippers, Ray Rice, and Washington Redskins)?

Asheville, NC: Government is actively involved in the regulation of sports. Legal monopolies are granted to the MLB, the NBA, and the NFL. All three organizations are also granted tax-exempt status despite their enormous profitability. Professional sports organizations receive billions in bonds, tax deferral, and civic money for the construction of new stadiums and other … Continue reading 2014 Symposium: Should the government be involved in the politics of sports (LA Clippers, Ray Rice, and Washington Redskins)?

2013 Symposium: Welfare, Food Stamps, and WIC Are All Programs That Need Reformed, How Can We Do It? Is Welfare Drug Testing Working? Or Is It A Waste Of Tax Payer Money?

Cartwright: Drug test all recipients of these programmes. Utah announced a couple months ago that it saved over $350,000 in the first year that it required drug testing for welfare recipients. Second, let’s have the IRS audit the welfare, food stamp, and WIC programmes. These programmes are rife with fraud and waste. I know of … Continue reading 2013 Symposium: Welfare, Food Stamps, and WIC Are All Programs That Need Reformed, How Can We Do It? Is Welfare Drug Testing Working? Or Is It A Waste Of Tax Payer Money?

2013 Symposium: Conflicting States In Laws Can Cause Problems, Should The Federal Government Become Involved And Pass Blanket Laws?

Cartwright: No. Any powers not expressly granted to the federal government by the United States Constitution are deemed to be rights or powers of the states. If one state wants to ban smoking in public places but another one doesn’t, it’s not up to the federal government to make a blanket law or get involved. … Continue reading 2013 Symposium: Conflicting States In Laws Can Cause Problems, Should The Federal Government Become Involved And Pass Blanket Laws?

2013 Symposium: Should We Raise The Minimum Wage?

Cartwright: No. Personally, I feel businesses should pay their workers a good, decent, livable wage. I support an honest day’s pay for an honest day’s work. Not all businesses feel that way. And for a lot of businesses it’s a matter of economics. They simply can’t afford more than minimum wage and still generate a … Continue reading 2013 Symposium: Should We Raise The Minimum Wage?