College in Trouble: Still Worth It?
A recent CNN documentary, “Ivory Tower,” takes a thorough look at higher education. Having watched the documentary, here are five issues raised in the documentary about which I provide my own perspectives: Total student loans have surpassed one trillion dollars in value. Lack of employment for graduates after college. Lack of rigorous education connected to student culture of drinking […]
Fixing the Illegal Immigration Mess
Here’s how a solid immigration plan would look like [Florida Senator Marco Rubio proposed something similar to this in 2013]: 1. First and foremost, the United States government would create real border security. In 2006, President Bush sent 6,000 National Guard troops to the border; today there are 300 – why? Given how the Secret […]
Illegal Immigrants and the Death of the Middle Class
The immigration debate comes down to whether or not people who have come into the United States illegally should be given a chance to stay (amnesty), or if they should be forced to leave. This blog post will try to understand the reasons behind both positions. In a future post, I will offer my […]
Finishing College
Perseverance – if one characteristic could propel us along in life, this would be it. It just means keep going. Don’t stop. Or, if you do, start back up again. 120 credits is the goal. The importance of finishing college is documented in many places, including here. I assume that you want to finish college, […]
Chick-Fil-A and Sundays
The fast-food restaurant is closed on Sundays. Chick-Fil-A is owned and run by Christians. But why they do they close on Sundays? Even for Christians, who might want a breakfast burrito before church, it might be difficult to understand why the chain is closed on Sundays. Chick-Fil-A provides a brief answer. But, I propose a […]
Saving Social Security, Saving America
The Problem In 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt started the Social Security program. It was meant to help the elderly with a supplemental income. Today, it helps those who are not able to save enough for retirement. The program undoubtedly helps many Americans, but it has also become an albatross for our national debt. Since […]
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