Myrtle Beach, SC, Orlando, FL December 17, 2015 Owatonna, MN-As a card-carrying Libertarian, I fully support voluntary redistribution of wealth via financial transactions between two willing parties. Therefore, I have no intrinsic problem with the holiday shopping frenzy that takes place roughly between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day. What I do have trouble supporting is … Continue reading Does the holiday shopping frenzy do more harm than good? Are there unintended economic consequences such as health problems, missed work, lower work productivity, etc.?
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Statistics on inner-city violence are staggering. Should groups such as “Black Lives Matter” add more emphasis on reducing inner-city violence, rather than protesting and rioting?
Myrtle Beach, SC, Orlando, FL December 2, 2015 Owatonna, MN-In the wake of the recent epidemic of high profile killings of black young men by white police officers, Black Lives Matters has risen to the top of the soapbox as one of the most influential citizen groups to advocate for solving the problem of white … Continue reading Statistics on inner-city violence are staggering. Should groups such as “Black Lives Matter” add more emphasis on reducing inner-city violence, rather than protesting and rioting?
In light of the recent terrorist attacks in Paris, is it time to refocus our immigration debate to those coming from countries with known terrorist ties?
Myrtle Beach, SC, Orlando, FL November 25, 2015 Sheffield, Jamaica Correspondent-“Why do bad things happen to good people?” In light of the recent attack in Paris by terrorists, that question comes to the fore. Simply put, bad things happen to good people because of ‘unexpected occurrences.’ This attack could have been made in any other … Continue reading In light of the recent terrorist attacks in Paris, is it time to refocus our immigration debate to those coming from countries with known terrorist ties?
Would greater censorship of social media and the internet be effective in combating terrorism?
Myrtle Beach, SC, Orlando, FL December 7, 2015 Prescott Valley, AZ Correspondent-Combatting terrorism involves many strategies, particularly since the insidious and rapid advances of terrorism over the last year. With the recent San Bernardino attacks, it is obvious that the persons involved in the massacre were active in a number of social media and internet … Continue reading Would greater censorship of social media and the internet be effective in combating terrorism?
Given the problems associated with an ever increasing population, do we need policies aimed at population control?
Myrtle Beach, SC, Orlando, FL November 19, 2015 Myrtle Beach, SC Correspondent-Yes. First and foremost, this question is far deeper than it seems on the surface. Part one is simply our natural resources. The earth only has so much land and so many resources that are renewable. Without getting too “tree-hugger” on everyone, we all … Continue reading Given the problems associated with an ever increasing population, do we need policies aimed at population control?
Given the rise of health problems associated with Americans’, should restaurants and stores have any responsibility to make “healthier choices” more affordable?
Myrtle Beach, SC, Orlando, FL October 30, 2015 Prescott Valley, AZ Correspondent-With the rise of diet related health issues in America, restaurants and stores do have an indirect obligation to offer healthier and more affordable food choices to individuals suffering from obesity, diabetes and other related illnesses. Though it is not the responsibility or duty … Continue reading Given the rise of health problems associated with Americans’, should restaurants and stores have any responsibility to make “healthier choices” more affordable?
Many Small Towns Across America Are Attempting to Revitalize Blighted Or Run Down Areas. Is This A Worthwhile Endeavor, A Waste Of Money, Or Just A Reluctance To Let Go Of The Past?
Myrtle Beach, SC, Orlando, FL October 24, 2015 Gastonia, NC Correspondent-Here in my little corner of the world in North Carolina, the near-total collapse of the textile industry in the U.S. left dozens of small towns with gutted downtowns and huge brick buildings that used to be mills sitting idle and drawing dust and transients. … Continue reading Many Small Towns Across America Are Attempting to Revitalize Blighted Or Run Down Areas. Is This A Worthwhile Endeavor, A Waste Of Money, Or Just A Reluctance To Let Go Of The Past?
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?
In reference to the recent Ashley Madison hack: the subscribers names were released publicly, should illegally obtained information be allowed to be released publicly? What should be done?
Gastonia, NC Correspondent-I’m in the “media business” and an issue that is always at the forefront of our minds when we’re breaking a big story is sourcing. How many times have you seen BuzzFeed, TMZ or some other news-ish site “break” a sensational story that later turns out to be inaccurate, if not completely fabricated? … Continue reading In reference to the recent Ashley Madison hack: the subscribers names were released publicly, should illegally obtained information be allowed to be released publicly? What should be done?
