Gastonia, NC Correspondent-The city of Austin, Texas, long one of my favorite places on earth, made the national news recently over its implementation of cameras on school buses which are designed to catch those who refuse to heed the myriad of things that blink and beep to tell you the bus is stopped and speed blithely by, frequently mowing down a tot or two in the process. Continue reading
Politics
With the Obama administration’s plan to yield control of the technical management of the internet to those in the global community, should Congress prevent the turnover of the internet to foreign interests and the United Nations?
Prescott Valley, AZ Correspondent- The major technology companies, which include Facebook, Google, Twitter, Yahoo, Amazon and others are now calling for Congress to support the plan for transfer of the technical aspect of the internet to those in the global community. Many in the public, private individuals and internet based companies are wary of this plan because of numerous restrictive and invasive aspects, which likely entail the full run of the internet by rogue and authoritarian regimes that already want ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) to become part of the United Nations. Continue reading
Some members of the Congress want to allow the USPS to engage in financial services and banking. Is this really a good idea?
Prescott Valley, AZ Correspondent-Postal controversies have been brewing in one way or another since financial inefficiency and deficits have become part of the post office’s legacy for a number of years, so whether the USPS should be allowed to expand upon its existing financial services and possible banking services is questionable. Continue reading
Is Terrorism The New Normal?
Owatonna, MN Correspondent- With the recent terrorist attacks in the New York City area taking more lives and damaging more property, the question must be asked: Is terrorism here to stay? To answer that, we must ask two other questions. The first is why are terrorists attacking us? The second is can either side prevail in this new type of guerilla warfare? Continue reading
How can Transportation Infrastructure Tax Dollars be Equitably Apportioned between Urban and Rural Transportation Needs?
Prescott Valley, AZ Correspondent-America’s transportation infrastructure, which is managed by the DOT (Department of Transportation) and administered in a number of capacities by a series of support programs through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 includes a number of tax funded and grant programs that apportion monies between urban and rural transportation needs. Continue reading
A recent Rasmussen poll indicated that a majority of voters want to see Hillary Clinton’s health records. With her health issues becoming apparent to the public, should she and other high level candidates for office be forced to release their medical records?
Sheffield, Jamaica Correspondent-If you’re delving into the deep dark pits of politics, be prepared for the worst. On that note, if the Rasmussen poll indicates that the vast majority of voters would love to glance at Hillary Clinton’s medical history, by all means, appease them. It’s called politics and in most instances, they say the voters are always right. My vote will be buried at the bottom of the sea. I’ll never allow those politicians that honor. I know…It’s not about me, but I just felt like ranting because I can. Continue reading
Why has the media chosen to all but ignore the recent devastating floods that have occurred in Louisiana? What does this say about the underlying motives of the American media?
From Our Prescott Valley, AZ Correspondent
The media has chosen for the most part to ignore the disastrous flooding in Louisiana because lower level, lacking in entertainment value, disasters don’t follow their news agenda guidelines. The current news coverage of the devastation pales in comparison to the 24-7 coverage of Katrina in 2005. Continue reading
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 those so called religious leaders, of which the majority are spreading false doctrines to swindle people of the hard earned cash. In fact, some religious leaders profess that they are able to provide miraculous healing (for money), to rid individuals of their ailments. What garbage! If they had the power to heal, why are so many individuals dying from cancer? Continue reading
The FBI investigation into Hillary Clinton’s private e-mail server and mishandling of classified information concluded that there was no evidence to suggest criminal intent by the former Secretary of State. Does this set a dangerous precedent that any individuals should not be charged when there is no clear intent to break the law, even if the law was broken?
Gastonia, NC Correspondent-The email server issue is a tempest in a teapot. Just as Hillary Clinton handled items which were retroactively classified (as in “They weren’t classified at the time she sent them”), Condi Rice and Colin Powell did the same. She used very poor judgment and showed an astonishing lack of awareness as to how her actions would be perceived down the line, but I don’t think she broke any laws. If she did, then her cell needs to be big enough for several occupants. Continue reading
Philadelphia became the first major city to pass a 1.5 cent per ounce tax on sugary drinks. Is this really in the best health interests of the people or is this another government tax and spend overreach? Will this realistically curb consumption of sodas?
Gastonia, NC Correspondent-“Sin” taxes are nothing new. Every time a municipal, state or federal government needs to raise some fast cash, it slaps new taxes on things we feel guilty for using anyway, such as alcohol or tobacco. The voices against such increases are muted because no one wants to be seen as championing an unhealthy lifestyle choice, even though most of us down a highball to calm our nerves after contemplating what the new taxes will cost us. Continue reading
Thinking Outside The Boxe 