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?
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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?
Is it time to make English the official language of the United States? What could happen either way?
Gastonia, NC Correspondent-I surely don’t mind English becoming the official language of the United States, but we need to be sure to specify that it’s American English unless we want to start calling our car hoods “bonnets” and telling Tom Brady he can’t grab the ball with his hand unless he’s the goalie. An ancillary … Continue reading Is it time to make English the official language of the United States? What could happen either way?
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”?
Is There Really A “War On Women” Or Is This Just a Media Driven Frenzy?
Myrtle Beach, SC, Orlando, FL August 20, 2015 Gastonia, NC Correspondent-So the question this week is one that any heterosexual man fears to answer, lest he displease the object of his affections or even the potential object of his affections. However, as I am unencumbered by any romantic entanglements at the moment and, by dint … Continue reading Is There Really A “War On Women” Or Is This Just a Media Driven Frenzy?
In The Light Of Cecil, The Protected Lion In Zimbabwe, Being Shot And Killed By The American Dentist Walter Palmer, Do Laws Need To Change Regarding Trophy Hunting Or Hunting For Sport?
Myrtle Beach, SC, Orlando, FL August 11, 2015 Gastonia, NC Correspondent- The arguments in favor of continuing trophy hunting always come back to the fact that hunters support the societies where they hunt by buying permits, hiring guides and spending money on food, lodging and incidentals. This is silly. Yes, they buy permits (sometimes), but … Continue reading In The Light Of Cecil, The Protected Lion In Zimbabwe, Being Shot And Killed By The American Dentist Walter Palmer, Do Laws Need To Change Regarding Trophy Hunting Or Hunting For Sport?
Should Business Owners Be More Proactive With Disruptive Guests (Restaurants, Bars, Airlines, Retail Shops, Etc.)? For Example The Owner of Marcy’s Diner Recently Asked A Couple To Leave…
Myrtle Beach, SC, Orlando, FL July 31, 2015 Prescott Valley, AZ Correspondent-Business owners should be more proactive with disruptive customers, guests or patrons whether it be in hotels, restaurants, airliners, retail shops or other public places. Without constraints, disruptive individuals will take advantage of a situation that angers or frustrates them and create havoc over … Continue reading Should Business Owners Be More Proactive With Disruptive Guests (Restaurants, Bars, Airlines, Retail Shops, Etc.)? For Example The Owner of Marcy’s Diner Recently Asked A Couple To Leave…
Has Society Lost Its Creativity In The Arts? Is There Anything Being Produced Today That Has The Staying Power Of Mozart Or Shakespeare For Example?
Myrtle Beach, SC, Orlando, FL July 16, 2015 Gastonia, NC Correspondent-During Mozart’s day, the only way for his works to be spread among the populace was for orchestras to learn them, practice them and then perform them in concert. This led to a very high level of reproduction quality, as no conductor worth his salt … Continue reading Has Society Lost Its Creativity In The Arts? Is There Anything Being Produced Today That Has The Staying Power Of Mozart Or Shakespeare For Example?
Is The gay Marriage Ruling The End Of The Civil Rights Movement Or Does It Trample On The Rights Of People Who Object To It On Religious Grounds?
Myrtle Beach, SC, Orlando, FL July 10, 2015 Asheville, NC Correspondent-There's a strain of thought in American jurisprudence which holds that rights are a zero sum game. That is, if one group gains rights, another group must lose them. This thinking is clear in the public pronouncements of those concerned about the implication of the … Continue reading Is The gay Marriage Ruling The End Of The Civil Rights Movement Or Does It Trample On The Rights Of People Who Object To It On Religious Grounds?
In The Wake Of The Tragedy In Charleston SC People Are Calling For The Removal Of The Confederate Flag. Is The Flag Just a Scapegoat For Bigger Issues?
Myrtle Beach, SC, Orlando, FL July 1, 2015 Gastonia, NC Correspondent-I’m not sure “blaming society” is the direction to go with the Confederate flag donnybrook. Dylann Roof was undoubtedly a deeply disturbed individual, and interviews with those around him indicate that there were numerous warning signs that his grenade of lunacy had its pin pulled … Continue reading In The Wake Of The Tragedy In Charleston SC People Are Calling For The Removal Of The Confederate Flag. Is The Flag Just a Scapegoat For Bigger Issues?
