The Complete MLK: I Have A Dream

Part of College Is Learning About Responseability: So Why Forgive Student Loans

I had a student loan and paid it back. Why is it students should not have to pay back their loans. At minimum they could do public service as partial payment. Students in college during my day had to take at least twelve units a semester to have a draft deferral. This means that you would graduate in no more than 5 years. I worked full time and went to law school fool time. I worked full time and went to graduate school full time. I had to pay my way. I received some help from employers but not on a regular basis. I worked constantly during my bachelors degree also. I paid my student loan off in a timely manner. Students don't have to go to private schools or diploma mills to get a degree that is exorbitant in costs. No one has to go away to school. I also worked part and full time through my first four years of college. Not every person needs to go to college. Trade schools are important. Many trades can pay more to a person than one whom goes to college and gets a four year degree. We have dropped these programs out of our middle schools and high schools. So as time goes by who is going to fix our cars and air conditioning? Yes, many colleges are outrageous in costs. It is deplorable that we give scholarships to illegal immigrants when our citizens have to pay more. That is how does someone here illegally go to a government sponsored school and receive residence rates?

Iran warns against strike on Syria, says conflict would engulf Middle East - Middle East Israel News Broadcast | Haaretz

Iran warns against strike on Syria, says conflict would engulf Middle East - Middle East Israel News Broadcast | Haaretz

When Terrorism Threatens The World

It is truly hard to see the suffering of those that were harmed during the gas attack in Syria.  The problem is that neither the Assad regime nor the rebels are made of outstanding human rights oriented organizations.  A major player in this war seems to be Al Queda.  However, Assad's regime seems to be composed of people with no respect for humanity as we as American's see it.  Even more distressing is Assad's ties to the government of Iran.  What we do we must do well in order to create a show of strength that protects us against Al Quida which has attacked us in our country.  We must also consider the effects of our actions on Israel.  It is days like this that I wish we still had our battleships.  Granted missile armed destroyers can deliver an incredible barrage.  On the other hand looking at the size and fire power of a battleship has its own intimidation profile.  We have no good choices.  However, this is real we are seeing it.  We have heard this sabre rattling of Syria and Iran in regards to Israel.  Maybe it is time for step one in preparation for step not just Syria we will not stand by while leaders use those weapons outlawed by countries of the civilized world.  If they attack their own people what is stopping them from attacking Israel or the United States.  One type of action is inaction.  What I know is this is a horrible mess.  God Bless The United States and its leaders and military.

Neither Conservative Nor Liberal Not Even A Moderate

I am neither a liberal or conservative. Most would call me a moderate. However, when I think of these labels, none of the three hold a high extreme of accuracy in a description of my beliefs. Here is how I see. I am a man of issues. I look at each political issues as being unique within itself. I believe that no political party or politician has all the answers. I believe that some people have more integrity than others. I support those politicians that are open and honest about their positions. I believe a good politician is open to looking at issues with more than a party platform. These unique politicians are willing to cross party lines for the good of our nation. If all that counts is parties and platforms then we do not need humans to make decisions for our country. Computers could become the dispassionate decision maker. We would vote for the party of choice the computer would then do the rest. The current federal government is so polarized they have made less decisions than most in the history of our country. Lets take the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Congress has voted to repeal this so many times without success it makes them appear like Laurel and Hardy. What this congress lacks is insight and respect for change along with a good understanding of compromise. As for the issues look at each individually. Be honest with yourself. Ask a simple question do I feel this way because it is right for a majority of us or is it something I want because it is for me. Yes I have a stance on most issues. These are based on my view of the world. However, I am open to change and having my view expanded over the horizon of my personal beliefs. I want to have politicians that open my eyes and that open their own. I want to be convinced that a better way exists and that nothing is perfect. I want to believe no matter how good something is it can be improved.

I am a moderate and proud of it. I make up my own mind on political issues. I study the issues and read the legislation. If I vote and am disappointed, by my candidate or legislation i supported goes wrong, I accept the blame. I support and respect my leaders. That does not mean I agree with them. If you don't respect the man you can still respect the office he or she holds. I may make political jokes. However, I try to do no harm. I do not assume that because I support something it is the only way of approaching an issue. Before I same something about a stance on the Constitution, I know that I have done at minimum read the case law. Reread the portion of the Constitution that applies. I have read the Federalist papers and the Anti Federalist papers. However, with all that research I still do not assume my conclusion is right for all. You see like any human or group of humans I am subject . I try not to approach my views from a deeper understanding than emotion. Emotion is only a catalyst that makes me think. I wish more people would do their how work. Then again did they do it when they were in school? If they had maybe they their would be less anger and more pragmatic approaches.

It is time for all elected officials that have signed the NORQUIST PLEDGE, to retract any allegiance to it. In order to fulfill their obligation as elected officials they must look at each and every issue brought before a governmental body on its own merits. Write to your elected officials and ask them to withdraw their signature from this document. Allow your elected officials to act not because of a pledge but because they believe in what they are doing. This is one way of stopping the gridlock. I suggest people also become who Grover Norquist is, what he stands for and which organizations benefit from his pledge. THE OATH OF OFFICE IS THE ONLY PLEDGE THAT ELECTED OFFICIALS SHOULD BE HELD TO.