Gastonia, NC Correspondent-Remember the I-35 bridge collapse in Minneapolis a few years back? An interstate bridge, something most of us drive over every day, simply…went away. The dead and injured were numerous, and it took months for traffic flow to be restored. Similar disasters are coming, and will become almost a commonplace occurrence if we … Continue reading According to experts, the US faces a massive infrastructure crisis that will require significant repairs and upgrades to our current infrastructure. How can this be achieved without crippling the economy with severe tax increases?
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How should large coastal cities deal with gradually rising sea levels?
Sheffield, Jamaica Correspondent-Once again, the world has turned to science to solve, or at least provide answers to the elephant in the room. Sea levels are rising and people want to know to what extent did climate change affect the rising levels. Climate change seems to be at the heart of everything. Especially for large … Continue reading How should large coastal cities deal with gradually rising sea levels?
US employment continues to grow while unemployment continues to shrink, but wages have been stagnant for more than a decade. What’s the reason, and is there a solution to the middle-classes declining standard of living?
Sheffield. Jamaica Correspondent-That question has lingered on my mind for years. Sadly, that condition doesn't only exist in America, but is a global crisis. Regardless of how the employment figure looks - whether it increases or decreases - wages will remain the same. It all boils down to one word - greed. Corporations and big … Continue reading US employment continues to grow while unemployment continues to shrink, but wages have been stagnant for more than a decade. What’s the reason, and is there a solution to the middle-classes declining standard of living?
With political parties seemingly less productive and more gridlocked, and business executives focused primarily on amassing wealth, are there any real and effective leaders anymore? If so, who?
Gastonia, NC Correspondent-I have all but given up on finding leaders from among the ranks of politicos in Washington or in our state houses across the country. Self-dealing, blind party loyalty and rampant self-aggrandizement rule the day, and the few moderates left find themselves buried under partisan shouting and pushed to the periphery. There are … Continue reading With political parties seemingly less productive and more gridlocked, and business executives focused primarily on amassing wealth, are there any real and effective leaders anymore? If so, who?
Do we need to expand laws protecting wildlife from abuse and enforce strict punishment on those who abuse wildlife?
From Our Prescott Valley, AZ Corrrespondent Depending on whether wildlife are abused in their natural habitats or are abused while they are in captivity, such as those animals that live in zoos, parks, circuses and aquariums there are few federal laws that protect them. One federal law, the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) does regulate care … Continue reading Do we need to expand laws protecting wildlife from abuse and enforce strict punishment on those who abuse wildlife?
Does the Declaration of Independence no longer have the significance that it once had?
Prescott Valley, AZ Correspondent- Most Americans today view Independence Day as another holiday with fireworks and barbequing in the backyard or local park, or waterskiing at the lake or perhaps participating in a hometown parade. The actual document or proclamation of the Declaration of Independence is not likely to be reading material in celebrations today, … Continue reading Does the Declaration of Independence no longer have the significance that it once had?
Is the recent shooting of Congressman Steve Scalise and others the result of the media’s impact on the shooter and others with the same mindset?
Prescott Valley, AZ Correspondent- If anyone is responsible for the recent shooting of Congressman Scalise and others on that Alexandria, Virginia ball field on Flag Day and Donald Trump’s birthday, it is not only the shooter, but most certainly the media and its influence over him. He definitely got his ideas from somewhere, and they … Continue reading Is the recent shooting of Congressman Steve Scalise and others the result of the media’s impact on the shooter and others with the same mindset?
Has increased immigration (illegal and legal) contributed to depressed wages and the increase of the working poor in America?
Gastonia, NC Correspondent-Blaming illegal immigration for depressed wages and an increase in the poor is at best a spurious argument, and only addresses a tiny portion of the root causes of both problems. I once ran a landscaping business in Beaumont, Texas. We had to bid for jobs, and labor cost was an important part … Continue reading Has increased immigration (illegal and legal) contributed to depressed wages and the increase of the working poor in America?
President Trump recently announced barring transgender individuals from serving in the United States military. Was that an appropriate action?
Gastonia, NC Correspondent- After spending a lot of his campaign proclaiming his friendship for the LGBTQ community and his disinterest in discrimination against its members, President Trump is now showing a disturbing tendency to pander to the far right wing of his base. He is making this move purely to generate support from the most … Continue reading President Trump recently announced barring transgender individuals from serving in the United States military. Was that an appropriate action?
Can we solve the health care crisis by focusing on preventive maintenance?
Gastonia, NC Correspondent- The thing that the Democrats, Republicans and everyone else trying to “solve” the health care crisis haven’t yet figured out, or at least don’t want to acknowledge, is that there is no one secret to solving the whole sorry mess. Fixing our health care debacle will require a complex plan with buy-in … Continue reading Can we solve the health care crisis by focusing on preventive maintenance?
