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I am an educator whose the father of a college student and stepfather to two grown women and a teen-aged boy.
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Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Should the United States have universal health care?: 1 of 96
According to various media reports, forty-seven million Americans are without health insurance, and millions of others have inadequate health coverage. According to the World Health Organization, the United States' health care system is ranked thirty-sixth in the world. These two points are clear indications that our curren... More..
Education > Colleges & Universities (Other) Should college education be available to the many or reserved for the few?: 1 of 35
In dealing with the issue of whether college should be available to the many, or reserved for the few, one needs to examine what kind of education is needed in order to become successful today. Prior to 1950, the average American with a high school diploma was considered by most employers to have a sufficient educational back... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Economy American economy: Still dropping: 2 of 64
Our nation's economic downturn has been steady over the past eight years. It began with the tragedy of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. It led to our war in Afghanistan, which then turned into the war in Iraq, which has now lasted longer than America's involvement in World Wars I and II, combined. This war has... More..
Personal Finance > Mortgages & Home Loans Should the federal government offer foreclosure bailout relief for struggling homeowners?: 1 of 32
The federal government should take responsibility in providing certain necessary needs for the citizens of the United States, such as universal health care and free public education, including two years of college, or technical school. Americans have a right to health care and an affordable education for their children. ... More..
Autos > Buying Used Cars Five things you need to know when buying a used car: 1 of 30
Buying a new car may not be an option for many people because of its high initial cost. Buying a used car, however, comes with a number of caveats. The five most important things one needs to consider when buying a new care are: Total cost of operation, mileage, reliability, utility, and condition.Cost of operation includes t... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Economy Is Detroit doomed or can the American car industry stage a comeback?: 1 of 28
Detroit is capable of making a comeback. It has already begun this process by the production of several new models that have drawn rave reviews in automobile magazines as "Motor Trend" and "Automobile". General Motors 2008 model of the Chevrolet Malibu has been compared favorably with the Toyota Camry and the Honda Accord. Th... More..
Education > Teachers & Administrators Worst things a teacher can do: 2 of 45
Teachers have a difficult job, especially in the current state of the economy. Education budgets in every state are being slashed; leaving teachers with larger class sizes and fewer resources to draw upon. More pressure, therefore, is placed on the teacher to maintain the student's attention and interest. Failing to acc... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Economy When the state of the economy hits home: 5 of 105
Our current state of the economy has reared its ugly head throughout my daily course of activities. Signs are present at my place of employment, and in the neighborhood my family and I reside in. It is also apparent whenever we eat out, or engage in any leisure activities; which has become far less frequent over the past ... More..
Education > Educational Philosophy Should schools be allowed to teach creationism alongside evolution as part of their science curriculum?: 4 of 78
As an educator who has taught courses in biological sciences at the secondary and postsecondary scholastic levels, I do not agree with the concept of teaching creationism as a science. For a subject to be considered a science, it has to be studied by using scientific method, which dates back to Pascal, the famous mathematicia... More..
Autos > Fuel Economy Should governments give tax credits for alternative fuel vehicles?: 1 of 14
Giving tax credits for alternative fuel vehicles has many benefits. It will create a greater demand for vehicles, which will minimize the use of fossil fuels. It will stimulate investment of research and development of new vehicles, which can lead to the creation of tens of thousands of jobs. It will result in a cleaner envir... More..