The United States has been living outside its means for quite some time now. I think most people are probably aware of this to some extent, but I’m not sure everyone understand the consequences.
Big refund, small government
American government spending has grown exponentially over the past 50 years. In 1930, the Gross Domestic Product of the United States was $91.2 billion and total federal spending was $11.9 billion.
Welfare harms free enterprise economy
The government is supposed to protect our freedoms: “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” But it seems more and more of our politicians are confusing the “pursuit of happiness” with happiness.
Sustainability goals sometimes get lost
It is imperative that sustainability does not loose its position in the minds of students, faculty and staff on campus. The sustainability movement must reposition itself as a driving force on campus.
Everyone should be equal under the law
Thousands of gay activists exercised their right to free speech during a march from the White House to the Capitol, demanding that President Obama keep his word. Obama has promised to “end discrimination.”
How hard is it to send an e-mail?
On a rainy Tuesday, I left home for my 9 a.m. class with a warm coat and umbrella in tow. I joined the crowds of hooded and self-sheltered students shuffling from over-hang to covered hallway on the journey to class.
Avoid Labels: Be Your Own Person
I’m willing to guess that the most common way to start a political discussion is with the question “are you a Democrat or a Republican?” From there, the discussion all too often goes downhill.
No Education, Just Indoctrination
I was sitting in a classroom anticipating the start class when the professor posed the question, “What is the difference between morality and ethics?”
Senate Democrats forgot constituents
Edward R. Murrow, regarded as one of the greatest journalists in history, once said, “A nation of sheep will beget a government of wolves.” Government, at times self-serving and corrupt, needs supervision and a well-informed, active public to keep it in order.
Government must expand so citizens aren’t left behind
This could be the most exceptional or disappointing political year in recent history. Because of health care reform, Americans have an opportunity to join the rest of the industrialized world in providing universal health care.
FOX News is not a legitimate news source
Members of the Obama administration defended White House communications director Anita Dunn’s statement that FOX News operates “almost as either the research arm or the communications arm of the Republican Party.”