Would Isolationism work today?

Looking at the presidential candidates, and all of the grafiti that has recently been posted about Ron Paul and his political views, does anyone think that a Libertarian stance on foreign policy would work in the world today? I think some aspects of it would be awesome (read rediculously Lassez Faire govornment) and the fact that they believe in a more isolationist and America First orientated foreign policy seems like a good idea (in theory). I think that some of the proposed ideas would fail miserably, but what is the worst, four years of something sucking? To have any sort of chance in not bogging ourselves down in a way of thought (more so) we need radical change to aid in finding a happy medium. I think that is what some of these things would do (this is jsut a brief overview of a few views/ideas), too. Still--their enviromental policy blows really hard (leaving corporations to police themselves), but for the most part, this stuff seems good on the (very) limited reading I have done on Ron Paul and the other candidates.

Waste of time?

Seeing the higher gas prices topic brought to mind all of the E-Mails, texts, etc. that I have been getting latley. I know that these have a higher purpose (to try and convince people to not drive or buy gas on a certain day in order to make a statement and hopefully lower gas prices), and yeah, I do send some of them on, but does anyone really think that they are going to get a really large section of the community to participate? I doubt that personally. I mean, I hope that even an extreme minority would participate--it would at least do SOMETHING. I just get the feeling that these things are filling up space in my inbox though...

Bird Flu

China has had another case of bird flu. China has had 26 cases of bird flu and out of the 26 17 have been fatel. I know that there is a huge alret to this bird flu but I am not getting it. Why is our government and the rest of the world so worried about somethibg that does not seem to be as serious as first expected? Is the government making a big deal for nothing or are they really just trying to prpare us incase in does eventually mutate to what they first thought it would?

Gas prices on the rise

Do you think gas is to high? Everyday gas prices fluctuates between $2.96-3:15 a gallon(reg). Who can afford these prices? At the rate gas is, it makes it harder to travel for the holidays. After hurricane Katrina, I expected this, but one year later and its still the same. Is the supply demand for the United States that high? If all of America boycotted on buying gas for 2 days, will a change come? Probably not, it might back fire and we all will be walking to where we need to go.

Should we call our troops home?

When we mention the word war it makes some of us break into tears. I have lost the reason to why we are fighting in the first place. Are we fighting for a cause or are we fighting for President Bush? So many of us have lost love ones in this battle, to it is a shame. No more troops deserve to have there life ended in a senseless battle. Our fathers, mothers, sisters, brothers, aunts, uncles, cousins, neices, nephews, grandmothers, grandfathers, and grandkids need to be at home!

Should the police force be banned from using tazer guns?

Within the year of 2007, there have been an increased in deaths with police officers using tazer guns on people. One would think that after at least two cases resulting in death, our police department would use other force. I understand that they must protect themselves,but at what risk to killing someone. What happened to pepper spray, or K-9 attacking the attacker? We must visit the fact that people are dying after being tazed by the police force and something needs to take place, before more unnecessary deaths occur.

Are we truly focusing on a better President?

Well, it's that time for a new President. Who will win? Are Americans really listening to what the candidates have to offer? In a way I feel that we are not listening to what the candidates are offering, but simply looking for a change. Change? Well, if Clinton wins she will be the first woman to be president. If Obama wins, well he's the first African-American to win. Do you think Americans are only focusing on ethnicity, and gender?

Should felons be banned from voting?

Have you ever wondered why felons are banned from voting? Are they not still Americans who have rights? I feel that although someone have committed a crime and are now a felon, we should not ban their right to vote. The decision to vote in a election should be left up to that individual. Would you not consider this a violation of their amendments? What are your thoughts?

banned cell phone use while driving

i think the government should ban cell phone use while driving . people should not be talking and driving at the same time.Way to many people are dying because people are talking on their cell phone and driving at the same time.

Boy gets tasered by police

a 10 year old boy was tasered by police for leading cops on a wild goose chase when police finally caught the driver they tasered him only to find out it was a 10 year old boy. they should not have tasered him the boy is doing fine.


Tiffany

Don Imus new radio show

who ever let on imus have a new radio show should be fired. After he made those racist remarks he shouldn't have been allowed anywhere near the radio or television air waves

Tiffany

Racism in small communities in present day America

Racism in small communities in present day AmericaThis is coming from personal expense. I am a multiracial child with a white mother and black father. I grew up being picked on and stared at like I was a freak. How has racism changed in present day America? I ask myself that from time to time. In bigger cities it has gotten better for individuals much like myself. But in small communities it has not got any better. I still get looked at like a monster. My mother is called rude names and my father is called a scoundrel. I still face it today with my children growing up around vicious people that are intent on hurting their feelings by calling them names such as half breed. One question I know that will be asked to them that has been asked to me a thousand times “what race do I prefer?” Why should we have to choose? Why can’t we all just get along?

Women being discriminated against

Why are women still to this day being discriminated against? In recent debates some Insurance Companies have chosen not to cover birth control but will cover men’s Viagra. Why is this I ask? Both have something to do with the reproductive use, but one can save the lives of women. Birth control not only stops fertilization, but it help control bleeding, and regulates periods. What does Viagra do except keep an erection? So, once again why are women not covered for contraception’s? Insurance companies gets paid plenty, so why do women not only have to pay for health insurance that is bias, but also pay for a median that can help women live fuller heather lives? Is the world still a man’s world? When will we all truly get freedom and equal right for all?

Too much time in front of TV

Are parents spending too much time in front of the television? I as a parent say that we are spending too much time in front of a television. When you race home to see a football game or mini soap opera and forget that it is time to pick your child up from day care then it is too much television. When one quote exactly what the news says and picks the candidates that the news says is best this is too much television. Do you believe that television has caused people to stop using critical thinking skills?

Convince store

Why are Convince stores allowed to raise the price of products double sometimes triple the original price or the cost to make it? An example would be the bags of chips that use to sell for 25 cent that now sell for 65 cent. Why is that and is there any law to help protect the people of the United States from price gauging. Why are stores being allowed to steal from the American people? Not only does it hurt the people but the economy. Prices continue to soar while the price of minimum wage stays the same. This keeps the middle and lower classed stressed and working harder to afford what the convince stores have set a price to fatten their pockets.

Too much time idolizing actors

Are Americans spending too much time idolizing actors and actresses? I would say yes, we worry too much about what Brittany Spears is doing virus are own children. Why do younger generations of Americans struggle to fit the image set before us by magazines of thin models? Why are girls the age of 12 getting plastic surgery to look like these actresses and actors? I think that there should be some truth edited into these magazines about what real American children should look like not like pop stars.

Entitlements to citizens

The United State promises Entitlements to citizens who meet the requirement but have the rules for the entitlements gotten out of hand? I have recently applied for some of these entitlements and found that there is so much red type and by the time my file gets processed that I would be anywhere from 30 day to 3 months. Why must be go throw all the red type? They ask for things that are not even necessarily applying to the help I need. Such as, what political party I like or what is my sexual preference or race. This should not affect the fact that I need help and am applying for it. Why does it feel like when applying for help that you are being interrogated? Is this hassle really necessary?

blue prints

Why are car dealers allowed to buy the blue prints of a vehicle that will revolutionize the world and keep it from us? This act is almost like knowing cigarettes are bad but not telling the people. Environmental cars should be out but car dealers have bought the patens, so that Americans have to keep on buying gas guzzling cars to fatten their pockets. When an idea is made that will save the ecosystem it should be open to the public for use. Not allowing the people to receive better treatment, service, and environmentally friendly products is a form of stealing, much like what car dealers are still doing to this day.

Same sex aboptions

Same sex adoptions should be allowed. Why is it in Florida that same sex couples cannot adopted a child and give them a good home? Children are being left to forester homes when they could get a good home with a successful family. But because the couple is same sex the child is not allowed to live there with to perfectly capable parents. In America this could be viewed as forcing religion on that couple saying its wrong or violating their right to privacy and Bill of rights. Same sex should not matter if the they individuals adopting are qualified to adopt a child.

Rights not taught

Why is it that schools are not made to teach students their rights? It’s like slapping the younger generations in the face. I say it’s because the government wants its further generation dumb so they can take advantage of us and use us the way they want to. What are some solutions to this problem? I say stop forcing the FCAT and start teaching the Bill of Rights.