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The Constrained and Unconstrained Vision of America
Over my years teaching students from all walks of life, including immigrants, I was always amazed at the fortitude of those immigrants to succeed. I noticed this same fortitude among students coming from all religions and cultures. They came from broken homes, abusive marriages, and poverty. I have also seen many students coming from mills and manufacturing plants that closed due to poor trade deals made by our government. We would also see second career seekers from industry, military, or government. These students represented the true diversity of our society that is not defined by race and gender. They were successful if they were given the opportunity, and they assimilated into the culture of healthcare regardless of race or gender. Their talents and experiences brought a diversity of thought, which helped them succeed.
By Bill Croft6 years ago in The Swamp
The New Way Forward Act
After 9/11, we were made aware of the immigration laws which allowed overstay of Visas, thus allowing the terrorists to hit the Twin Towers and Pentagon. We lost thousands of Americans on that fateful day. It included those on Flight 93 in that lonely field in Pennsylvania. Since 9/11, we have not had a major attack on our soil since many of the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission were enacted. These safety nets may change if we do not stand together on this issue. Regardless of party affiliation or your feelings for President Trump, H. R. 5383 (The New Way Forward Act) was introduced on December 10, 2019 that makes us unsafe once again. It was introduced by:
By Bill Croft6 years ago in The Swamp
Subsidizing Non-Meat Farming
As we all know eating too much of anything is bad for you. Although, you can eat much more vegetables than meat before it becomes bad for you. Eating meat might not be bad for you in moderation but we consume so much of it. It can lead to a number of illnesses that are totally preventable.
By Brian Anonymous6 years ago in The Swamp
A Letter to the Prime Minister
We have evolved as a human race. We were once cavemen and women, we once hunted for food. We have evolved, which leads to an unfortunate circumstance to our planet. We understand what we are doing to it, we understand that we are slowing killing our planet, yet we continue to do these things that pollute our oceans. Our oceans are dying so, a letter I will write to express the maddening concern for our planet.
By Ada Zuba6 years ago in The Swamp
Dear Donald John Trump
In case you haven't noticed oh moron of morons, the words up there are in German. A language that you aren't willing to learn about from a country that you hate. But then again that's all you do because you are just that pathetic.
By Johann Hollar6 years ago in The Swamp
Do We Need The UN?
The United Nations is an organization that we’ve all heard of, and one which people seem to have very strong opinions about. But what’s less known is how the Institution actually operates and functions.
By Nathalia Ramos6 years ago in The Swamp
to: Canada. Second Place in Speak Up Challenge.
Oh, hey Canada (citizens, government, all concerned with the wellbeing of this country)! I just wanted to send a quick email to make sure you saw my earlier email about you picking up the slack on this whole climate change thing? You know, the one where I stated it's absolutely ridiculous that I have to spend hundreds upon hundreds of dollars on locally made and sourced zero waste products just so that I can do my part to help keep our planet clean? I just want to re-iterate that I am absolutely happy to have spent the money, especially locally, and especially because I, like, want a planet to live on, but don't you think more people might spend that money if it were incentivized? Like, you know, people collect and recycle their bottles for MONTHS to get $10, yet we have nothing in place for people to claim any of their expensive zero waste products for refunds? I know I've already stated this I just really wanted to make sure you saw the part where I had to pay $50 for dryer balls that keep waste out of our landfills instead of $5 for dryer sheets that can't even be recycled? You did? Okay cool just... just making sure. They're from BC. Very nice. Came in a cool compostable package. Okay write back soon.
By Hannah B6 years ago in The Swamp
The benefits of renewable energy
Abstract: With the climate changing and action is needed to be done alternative sources of energy must be used to lessen the impact we are making on our planet. The main question that can come up for finding new alternative energy sources would be what are our options? Any following questions can be how can they affect the economy, cultural status, and social status. Does politics have a part in alternative energy sources and many more. We were able to cover one of these energies which is solar and cover the history behind it, the cultural impact it has had, the politics that are holding it back, the economic impact it may have and other important information.
By Hobbies • Skills • Talents • Passion • Profession6 years ago in The Swamp
A Modern Proposal
2020 It is a melancholy object to those who walk through the streets of America when they see the state of things. Enormous houses, fit to house 10-20 souls, occupied by a single couple, the garage packed full of vehicles that utilize too much of our finite resources to build and maintain, and yet are never used. They are there for status and ornamentation only. The walls of these houses erected by laborers who are frequently underpaid, their unions having been dashed by the very politicians the residents of these monstrosities have bought and paid for. Diamonds mined by children in countries that the inhabitants of these houses can not pronounce the names of, nor point to on a map, adorn the limbs of these people. They think only of the weight of the stones, never of the blood spilled to obtain them.
By Paige Graffunder6 years ago in The Swamp
If not now, when?
It's another day at home, at school, or at work. You open your social media feed and see another inspirational post from that fitness page you follow. There's a picture of a thin woman with popping abs who tells you that if you don't start working towards your goals today, when will you ever? You want to be healthy, right? You want to look great, right? Then get on the treadmill now! Put that donut down right this instant! Don't tell yourself you'll start tomorrow or in a week or in a month!
By Aubrey M6 years ago in The Swamp
Five Ways We Survive a Pandemic
The Coronavirus (COVID19) has already infected 47,000 people: or reference, that is six times the number of people ever infected by SARS.
By poetsarah6 years ago in The Swamp
How to See a Soul
Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor, was a strange chap who was given to doing strange things. Born in 1194, he became Holy Roman Emperor (a very odd institution that was neither holy nor Roman, and hardly an empire either) in 1220. He was already the King of Sicily (since 1198) and King of Germany (since 1212). He would also gain the title of King of Jerusalem in 1225, as part of a deal to get him to go on a crusade to the Holy Land – he eventually set sail on the Sixth Crusade in 1228 but soon turned back on claiming to be unwell.
By John Welford6 years ago in The Swamp