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These are informal essays on my thoughts of public, governmental, economic, and miscellaneous hot topic issues of the day. They are all my thoughts, which you may disagree with. :lol: Feel free to discuss them, as long as your points are not simply, “No, you are wrong,” or “no, that is stupid.” I really don’t need that. I’d love for you to really discuss them, give reasons, be detailed. I can be quite liberal, and definitely take controversial positions, it’s ok to disagree with me. I love to argue, so definitely look for answers to your arguments from me.

Also, this isn’t a grammatical forum, so don’t expect my writing to be completely perfect. I probably won’t edit them unless I reread them, so if you see an error, tell me about them, but I’m not looking for an editor. I won’t publish these essays, they are just for discussion, and to let out aggressions.

If you have a topic you would like me to write about, or if you would like to give an essay to discuss, feel free to contact me.

Keep in mind…

In many cases, I’ve actually taken courses, or extensively studied/researched the topic so these essays will come from the point of view of someone who has read both sides of each debate. They come from someone who knows at least a little about what they are talking about, even if you disagree.

The Writings

These are posted in order of completion, newest ones first.

  • Health care costs are too much: My criticism of the health care system, especially for our society’s children.
  • Immigration Email: An email sent to one of my professors touching on some of the dangers with immigration today and in the future.
  • Gun Control: My mini-rant on the recent murder of a woman in front of a church and the irresponsibility on creating/enforcing gun control laws.
  • Medicaid and the Government: My thoughts on the death of Deamonte Driver, the welfare system, and the recently proposed new amnesty program.
  • De Profundis Clamo Ad Te Domine: My thoughts on the evolution of equality since the execution of Oscar Wilde, and the possibility of Barack Obama’s election in 2008.
  • Responsibility or not so much: My thoughts on the duty to act legal standard.
  • The Politics of Windows: My thoughts on governments interference in families.
  • American Exceptionalism: My thoughts on the idea of the U.S. as #1. The question of conceit versus concrete, and our power that arises from our position.
  • Death as a Penalty: My thoughts on the death penalty, specifically, Saddam Hussein’s punishment for his crimes.
  • Is globalization bad? My thoughts on the growing presence and trend of globalization, it’s role in rich and poor countries, and possible future effects.
  • Globalization what? Democrats who? My thoughts on why informing yourself about other countries governments is crucial for survival in our now global world.
  • Can the Republicans win? In the 2008 elections.
  • Illegal Immigration: The Preamble My thoughts on giving amnesty to illegal immigrants. Can be considered a preamble to my future (:lol:) immigration piece.
  • 300 Million People! My (brief) thoughts on the inadequacies of the Census Bureau, why the population hit 300mil a long time ago, and a bit on immigration. Possibly an intro to my future Immigration piece.
  • Where’s the trust gone? Not an essay per se, but simply my ramblings on the Mark Foley scandal, and a bit on the state of politics before the Nov. 7, 2006 Congressional Election.
  • Teaching a skill? My thoughts on the Detroit Teachers Strike, the role of teachers, and the obligations of the public to them.

Other

Coming Soon

  • Up Next: My thoughts on the pay differential between men and women.
  • Anti-Americanism: Is it justified? (Postponed)
  • Immigration
  • Sustainability
  • Abortion (maybe, after I do some more research)
  • Health Care… Universal, and the US System.
  • Youth
  • Something about the economy
 
 
 

Favorite Rhyme

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If wishes were horses, beggars would ride
If turnips were watches, i'd wear one by my side
If "ifs" and "ands" were pots and pans,
there'd be no need for tinkers' hands." more?