Our public school system is subsidized by the government. In other words, the states are given money by the fed for education. Moreover, all children are required to attend school until at least the age of 16. Our health care system, on the other hand, is largely privatized. We must pay for our own doctors, medical procedures, prescriptions, etc. We have well over 40 million people in the U.S. with no health care coverage. Most Western European states have universal health care.
Why is education not only mandatory, but considered a right in this country while health care is not? Is free health care, like free education, a fundamental human right? Please explain your answers.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Next Question: Lobbying
1. Rent the movie "Thank You for Smoking" (watch it in groups if you wish) and discuss your opinion of Lobbyists. Are they good for the government and thus American public?
2. Next, assume that you are a representative from Ohio. Discuss how you would appease (or not) the following groups: Alliance for Marriage, NEA, UAW. Keep in mind that you only have a 2-year term, so this means you are essentially in a permanent campaign to keep your job. Be sure to visit the websites of these groups to get a better understanding of what they are all about.
2. Next, assume that you are a representative from Ohio. Discuss how you would appease (or not) the following groups: Alliance for Marriage, NEA, UAW. Keep in mind that you only have a 2-year term, so this means you are essentially in a permanent campaign to keep your job. Be sure to visit the websites of these groups to get a better understanding of what they are all about.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Next Question: Death Penalty
Read the story at the following link:
http://www.cnn.com/2008/CRIME/11/08/child.charged.ap/index.html
Should the death penalty be legal? Please explain your rationale. How does American society deal with kids who kill?
http://www.cnn.com/2008/CRIME/11/08/child.charged.ap/index.html
Should the death penalty be legal? Please explain your rationale. How does American society deal with kids who kill?
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Next Question: Bush Legacy
What do you think will be the legacy of the Bush Administration? What will historians write about Bush and his 8 years in office? Would a Gore Presidency have been different in relation to 9/11, Iraq, Economics, etc? Explain your points, please.
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Next Question: Zeitgeist
Go to Youtube and choose a "Zeitgeist" video of your choice. I would recommend that you watch it with someone else, preferably another classmate. Then:
A. Describe the content of the video you chose
B. The conspiracy discussed
C. Argue whether or not you buy into the conspiracy. Argue your point with logic and reasoning.
A. Describe the content of the video you chose
B. The conspiracy discussed
C. Argue whether or not you buy into the conspiracy. Argue your point with logic and reasoning.
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