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Politics, News & Issues > Political & Economic Theory Supply-side economics: Do lower taxes increase a country's economic health?: 7 of 39
The American Heritage 4th Edition dictionary gives three definitions for health. The first is irrelevant but the second two are "Soundness esp. of body or mind [and] A condition of well-being." Based on this, lower taxes are absolutely beneficial to the health of an economy. When people have more of their own money to spend,... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Party Politics & Ideology People v Government: 4 of 16
"A government big enough to give you everything you want is strong enough to take everything you have."-Thomas Jefferson. When the American colonists fought for, lost their lives, sacrificed their homes, jepordizes the future of their families, their most basic liberties, it wasn't so the people could give it back over the n... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 US elections 2008: Negative advertising has a purpose: 4 of 15
Given the frequency with which negative campaigning has been used it is all too common in political races. Why wouldn't people use them? They work. It's easy for the mainstream, who just want to watch good news and hear the facts, to buy into all kinds of erroneous points candidates make. Negative ads are designed to appeal ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Speculations & Criticisms What's wrong with religion: 19 of 55
The problem with religion is not the institution, but its logic. The paradox of the stone is the greatest example. It states: God can either create a rock so big, he cannot lift it, or God cannot create a stone so big he cannot lift it. Either way, there is something he cannot do. The Philosophy of Religion teaches this exam... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Party Politics & Ideology The bright side of political divisiveness in America: Greater independence!: 1 of 2
The political system in America is the greatest system in the world, and created by the greatest political philosophers ever. As much of a bold statement that is, it is worth claiming. Our first president was chosen, but the election between John Adams and Thomas Jefferson gave us the first peaceful transition of power from ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political & Economic Theory The existing multicurrency international financial system is too risky: 1 of 1
Before anyone decides whether they agree with an international currency the question should be asked: Do you care about American sovereignty? If the answer is yes, then this is a horrible policy. The Constitution grants Congress several valuable powers. There are two of primary importance regarding this topic. One, is the po... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Homeland Security What is the connection between liberty and privacy?: 3 of 4
Privacy is not liberty. Yes, there are things which can and should be done in private and most of those things can be done in private. However, Mark Levin said it best when he claimed the reason we don't have a "right to privacy" in our Constitution was because people conspire to commit crimes in private. That is the best ex... More..
Education > Teachers & Administrators Should teachers receive increased compensation for improving student performance from year to year?: 6 of 6
Teachers have one of the most difficult jobs available. While it is indeed underpaid, it is also true teachers don't teach for the money. I would assume teachers choose such a line of work because of their belief in education and what it does for a society. However, the fact that they do not teach for money is not really the... More..