Death Penalty

Should crimes other than murder be punishable by death? There is a current case in the Louisiana courts today questioning whether or not a father guilty of raping his step daughter should face the death penalty. I think those guilty of such heinous crimes should be prosecuted and charged with the ultimate punishment. The jury should have the ultimate decision as to whether or not capital punishment is actually the answer depending on the circumstance and evidence presented.

Gas Prices

I saw on the news a few weeks ago, that some government officials called in the presidents of the major gas companies. All the government officials did was, ask a couple of question about why the prices are so high. The officials basically put on a show to make it look like they are trying to do something about gas prices. As they act as they are doing something the price of gas slowly rises. I wonder when the government is really going to get involved, because if they don’t that refund they give us will be going into the gas companies pockets.

Government Refund

I think the government refund that President Bush is giving everyone is a smokescreen. President Bush is offering a temporary solution for a long term problem. He wants to go out on a high note and leave the new President with the mess he created. Don’t get me wrong I’ll take the money, but I doesn’t change the fact that most American families have been crippled and $300 a person will not even come close to helping them.

Darfur

The Darfur conflict in Africa is a genocide no way around it. The media in the U.S. doesn’t report it so most Americans don’t know about it. Basically hundreds of thousands have been murder just because of their race. I don’t understand why governments that are capable (not just the U.S.) don’t get further involved. I think that Darfur is a perfect example of the government and the media ignoring very important issues that should be addressed immediately.

Universal Healthcare

Would everyone be willing to pay more taxes, if it guaranteed everyone recieved the healthcare they needed. Universal healthcare would help heal people who needed it and couldn't afford it. I think a little extra taxation would go a long way for a lot of people. Especially the people who couldn't afford it.