Opinions
Res Life: Keeping us safe while taking our money
Does BC expect parents to pay the fine, in which case students are not the ones actually punished? Or, if BC does expect us to pay the fines ourselves, how can they fairly determine whether or not each student can personally afford a $200 fine?
Opinion: ‘Obamacare’ is a good start towards universal coverage
Although the Act unfortunately does not establish a public health insurance option, the steps it takes towards improving our failing healthcare system are substantial and essential.
The Dream of the American Dream, Wealth, and the Church
The discrepancy between the actual wealth distribution and American’s estimation, let alone ideal, is the take away message. That stark inequality—and the way it utterly corrupts any semblance of democracy in this country—is what the protesters are upset about.
Troops to Uganda: Necessarily evil, or pointless foreign entanglement?
Following a failed rebellion against the Ugandan government, Joseph Kony, leader of the terrorist organization known as the Lord’s Republic Army, cut a swath through the Central-East African countryside; capitalizing on the poor military organization of Uganda’s neighbors to establish a foothold.
Observing the development of Occupy Wall Street
I am always skeptical about causes, and like most people, a month ago, I questioned everything about Occupy Wall Street. Yes, our economic system has problems. But is this being productive or are people just making noise? This made me interested enough to check it out on International Day of Action.
Opinion: Americans should be skeptical of Michelle Bachmann
A conservative, Tea Party founder, mother of several, Christian Fundamentalist, has pushed herself to the front of the race for the GOP presidential nomination. However, this time it is Minnesota Congresswoman Michelle Bachmann, and as unsettling as the thought of a Palin presidency was, the thought of President Bachmann should disturb the average voter.
Perry’s early success could signal an electoral shift
With the entrance of Rick Perry into the 2012 race last month, Romney has seen his lead in the national polls evaporate as some polls even suggest that the pistol-toting Texan has even taken a slight lead.
Opinion: Obama Jobs Act needed with gloomy outlook ahead
The American Jobs Act, President Obama’s plan to stimulate the economy and restore confidence in the United States, is sound economic policy and a necessary step in eliminating the possibility of a double-dip recession.
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