From Thinking Outside The Boxe's Sydney Correspondent: Over the past 50 years or so, and more particularly in the last twenty, we have witnessed a shift in society which has resulted in the majority of us being more interested in, and placing greater emphasis, on opinion rather than the facts. This article will trace the … Continue reading How Opinion Became More Important Than Fact and The Future of News (Part I)
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How Opinion Became More Important Than Fact and the Future of News (Part II)
From Thinking Outside The Boxe's Sydney Correspondent: The first part of this article touched on the fact that there are now many online celebrity news websites, and indeed the world wide web has been a fertile breeding ground for the growth of opinion and the decline of fact. Now every person with access to the internet … Continue reading How Opinion Became More Important Than Fact and the Future of News (Part II)
7 Stupid Issues In America Today
Submitted by Digger Cartwright: Americans and the media regularly debate a host of social, moral, and religious issues. It is alarming to see the emotion that many individuals have invested in these issues. Clearly, emotions have clouded the rational judgment and logic of these individuals. It is good to be passionate about what you believe … Continue reading 7 Stupid Issues In America Today
8 Solutions to the Dysfunctional Political System in America
Submitted by Digger Cartwright We all know that the current atmosphere in Washington, D.C. can be described as dysfunctional. I’ve been giving a lot of thought to ways that our dysfunctional political system could be fixed. Here’s what I’ve come up with. •Term Limits—Our Founding Fathers did not envision a system in which we had … Continue reading 8 Solutions to the Dysfunctional Political System in America
Disaster Aid & Relief: Government Responsibility or Private Funds?
From Thinking Outside the Boxe’s Sydney Correspondent The question of Government pouring millions of dollars into disaster relief is increasingly coming into focus as major economies face difficulties in supporting their own citizens. The seemingly endless tragic disasters that we see on the tv news has also contributed to a sense of donor fatigue. This … Continue reading Disaster Aid & Relief: Government Responsibility or Private Funds?
Are the Lives of All Humans Equally Valuable?
From Thinking Outside the Boxe’s Sydney Correspondent Before I begin, it is important to point out that this article will not be an analysis of the arguments put forward by the controversial ethicist Peter Singer. As such I am in no way arguing that the life of one individual is worth more or less than … Continue reading Are the Lives of All Humans Equally Valuable?
Symposium 2011: should we repeal the federal income tax? If we were to do so, how would we fund the federal government?
Sydney: No. This is a stupid idea. The nation is massively in debt as it is and I can't see how there is any we that we could make enough changes, or introduce enough new taxes to rescue a Government that is massively in debt as it is. If anything rich people should be paying … Continue reading Symposium 2011: should we repeal the federal income tax? If we were to do so, how would we fund the federal government?
Symposium 2011: Should employers have the right to require employees to speak English on the job?
Orlando: Absolutely. It’s a pretty simple question. If I hire an employee, I should be able to set the rules for my business workplace. You want the paycheck, you play by my rules. If you don’t like it, suck it up or quit. Cartwright: Yes, no doubt about it. Michigan: Here again, should this be … Continue reading Symposium 2011: Should employers have the right to require employees to speak English on the job?
Symposium 2011: Should English be made the official language of the United States?
Sydney: I thought English was the official language of the United States. I think it would make sense because it is the main language spoken here, even if so many other languages are spoken as well. I think it would encourage immigrants to learn English which would make it easier for them to integrate into … Continue reading Symposium 2011: Should English be made the official language of the United States?
Symposium 2011: Do you have a plan to reform Social Security, Medicare and Welfare? How do you feel about extended unemployment benefits?
Orlando: I see we’re starting off with a pretty big and complex question. I sure hope this doesn’t eat up all our time here today. But, let’s get to it. As you may recall, Thinking Outside the Boxe crafted a comprehensive Social Security reform plan back in 2005 which we submitted to various members of … Continue reading Symposium 2011: Do you have a plan to reform Social Security, Medicare and Welfare? How do you feel about extended unemployment benefits?
