SCOTT SMITH
My work history has been in mechanic work for last 20 years. While recovering from a minor bout with cardiac arrest I started watching cable news znd following politics. I have started writingabout how we do things as a nation.
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Health Care Reform that We Can AffordThis is a call to demand sensible reforms, not expensive boondoggles from Congress. We have had enough of change we cannot afford and legislation passed along partisan lines with lawmakers not even given time to read the bill.
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Health Care Reform, Change We NeedThe Democrat controlled congess forced a health care bill on the nation. A lot of legislators never even read the bill before voting. It needed some improvement. This article suggests some ways to improve it.
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We the People and Our Right to Self ExpressionThe Supreme Court affirmed that in our society freedom of speech trumps the right to decent behavior in a civilized society. The basic issue now is whether having the right to free speech makes hurtful or insensative speech right.
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We the People and the Great Nanny StateThe government is inserting itself into almost every decision we make, from what we eat to whether we buy health insurance. Where does it stop? A light hearted look at what we could be headed for with an all protective government as our nanny.
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We the People and the Impending Oil PricesAmericans love to complain about the high cost of gas and oil. Very few people have the will to do anything to help solve the problem and make the necessary sacrifices accordingly. Talk is cheap, meaningful actions and ideas are priceless.
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We the People and the Tucson TragedyOur response to the tragedy offers triumphs and perhaps a disturbing look at what is going wrong in our country. If we examine our response to this adversity carefully, we might not like what we see.
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We the People and the War on ChristmasWe have permitted atheists and other liberal elements to misread the first amendment to reflect freedom from religion rather than of religion. This has featured pushing Christ out of Christmas and reinforcing secular symbols in His place.
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We The People And The Role Of The Tea PartyThe Tea Party demonstrated in the last election that it was a force in its own right. Both Democrats and Republicans were affected by the movement. Where does the movement fit on the political landscape?
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We the People and Political CorrectnessThe recent firing of Juan Williams by npr should be a hint that we have started a slide down a slippery slope. This should trouble people at both ends of the political spectrum.
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Healthcare Reform - the Forgotten PeopleIn the midst of the healthcare reform debate, many pages were devoted to cost, payoffs, bribes to special interest groups and postponing the few useful parts of the bill. What about the people who needed help the most?
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We the People and the Tea Party MovementThe Tea Party movement needs definition and clarification of its proper role on the political landscape. The current administration is drawing a huge backlash. Let's look at why and how the teaparty can take advantage.
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We the People and Our Freedom from ResponsiblityWe use empowered women, cheerleaders, and the war on terror as examples of the irresponsible marketing of toys for impressionable children. Inspired by serial killer doll and the burkha barbie controversy.
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We the People - to Build or Not to Build a MosqueWe take a look at the proposal to build a Mosque 2 blocks from ground zero. Responsibility and respect are weighed against constitutional rights. A suggestion to hold Islam to the same stadards as Christianity
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We the People & How We Select Our LeadersJoin us for a humorous look at a safari to hunt politicians. We examine the key ethical failings of our society amd why it is more evident in our government.
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We the People and Our Right to VoteApathy wins a lot of elections. Apathy wins because half the people eligible to vote don't show up. A lot of people who vote let their politics do their thinking for them. We have to do better to survive as a nation.
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We the People and Illegal ImmigrationThis installment in the series summarizes the national debate on illegal immigration and offers ideas on how to solve the problem.
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We the People and Illegal ImmigrationWe review basic facts both for and against illegal immigration. I summarize highpoints of the debate and we visit a spoof of illegal migrants coming in and their interaction with Americans.
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We the People and Illegal ImmigrationIllegal immigration has become the most divisive, polarizing issue confronting America since the Vietnam War or Prohibition. The discussion is made more complex by the rhetoric, volume and tone of the debate.
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We the PeopleWe have a runaway Federal Government that is more and more out of touch with the citizens of this nation. We the people need to regain control of our government.
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Pass the Stimulus, but Hold the PorkPresident Obama and Congress need to start acting in the best interests of the nation in resolving this economic crisis. Politics needs to be set aside and we need real change along with real common sense in spending. -
North Carolina City Embroiled in Theater Funding ControversyFor the last year, the city of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, has been embroiled in a controversy over the use of taxpayer money to build and equip a theater to be managed by Randy Parton.