Aaron Berk
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The irony of ‘too big to fail’

Under the guise of ‘too big to fail,’ federal officials have given huge sums of taxpayer money to financial institutions, which interestingly enough, an odd number of federal officials worked for these very same institutions prior to working in the administration.

Reengaging in the Political Process

I write this column because I want to make a difference, but making a difference isn’t necessarily getting people to agree with my position on various issues.

Anthropogenic climate change has major consequences

The question of whether or not global warming is anthropogenic (caused by humans) is an important one, as it has huge ramifications for our environment, economy and ultimately our quality of life.

A misguided State of the Union

I made an effort to watch the State of the Union in its entirety this past week. To say the least, I was not impressed.

Stand up for yourself and stand on principles

This country was founded on several highly valued principles: they are outlined in both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.

Vote for freedom by getting involved

The government has the power to do just about anything, from taxing you a few percentage points, to taking thousands of dollars with income or property taxes, to imprisoning you and even in some cases, taking your life.

The Constitution: The cornerstone of America

I cannot think of a more important document when it comes to politics, our rights, and what the United States stands for than the United States Constitution.

Rights and security – are we headed in the right direction?

It seems the Christmas “underwear bomber” has shined a spotlight back on the War on Terror, and I have been disappointed to say the least about the rhetoric I’ve been hearing from both parties on this subject.