Gastonia, NC Correspondent-While there were a few problems in Rio (not nearly as many as Ryan Lochte would have us believe), the Games overall went off pretty smoothly. Its lingering effects on the Brazilian economy remain to be seen, with estimates ranging from a huge bonanza to the financial analog of a gas truck plowing into a fireworks factory. 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
CNN recently implied that black voters won’t back Trump if he doesn’t give voting rights to felons. Should felons, no matter their race, be granted voting rights?
From Our Prescott Valley Correspondent
Convicted felons should not automatically be granted voting rights, and if voting rights are to be restored, it is up to the individual state legislatures to determine what constitutes the issuance of full voting rights to a convicted felon and whether he or she is eligible for restoration of those rights. 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
Norway recently became the first country to “ban” deforestation. Deforestation is clearly a global issue that has many ramifications for the environment. What, if anything, can we do to slow the rate of deforestation in the US and throughout the world?
Prescott Valley, AZ Correspondent-Deforestation has been a practice in developing countries and the United States for some time, and it has impacted the environment in both positive and negative ways. Most of the ill effects of deforestation are caused by corporations, companies, and individuals wanting to extract as many valuable resources and other byproducts as they can from heavily forested areas. They quickly move on to other spaces while using unsafe and illegal practices, which not only perpetuate greed, unchecked deforestation, and inefficient agricultural procedures, but government neglect. Continue reading
Have the Olympics outlived their purpose and usefulness? Host countries spend billions of dollars, and in the case of Brazil, have better uses for the money. For sponsors, is the investment in elite athletes a good use of money on hopes they will get their picture on a box of Wheaties?
Gastonia, NC Correspondent-I am a hardcore supporter of the Olympics, and I still believe that the Games allow us to showcase what is best in us and lets countries that might be nearly in states of active war compete on a level playing field. (Much more level now that the Russians have been busted for their doping ways.) 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
Why should non-defense agencies of the government or administrative agencies be allowed to stockpile military weapons and ammunition? Should the armament of administrative agencies be banned?
Owatonna, MN Correspondent-There seems to be only one reason why non-defense agencies or administrative agencies of the government should be allowed to stockpile military weapons and ammunition. That reason is the extremely unlikely possibility that terrorists launch an attack on a particular building or group of people who work for that entity. Even if that were to happen, wouldn’t it make more sense to simply increase perimeter security at the at-risk facility so the attack might be suppressed before reaching the inside of the building? 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
Thinking Outside the Boxe Endorses Donald Trump for President in 2016
Myrtle Beach, SC, Orlando, FL, July 19, 2016—Thinking Outside the Boxe issued the following statement today in support of Donald Trump for President of the United States in 2016. Continue reading
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