Hello everyone,
I see we have an interesting topic to discuss and from what I've seen from the responses....this isn't getting anyone anywhere.
Now, with that said, I do agree with a couple of things and I also disagree with a few things. Granted, not much has been said, but it seem to me that the 'politics' of the situation is what's escaping most and the simple fact that many people are suffering throughout the country.
Now, if you haven't read my hub about what's wrong in America, it might be something you want to read, even if you don't agree, read it(and no, I'm not self-promoting). It is so you get a better grip on some the statistics of citizens and know who is in control, because it certainly isn't the citizens.
The idea of taking schools(public) out of state government control isn't a right step in any direction. You cannot put our school system in the hands of private industry. It cannot be allowed nor should it be done.
Private industry is exactly that private. It might turn the school system into something completely ridiculous and made even worse. How ever, government isn't doing a good enough job when it comes to handling the financial aspect. The cost cutting measures many schools(public) have had to deal with is also another ridiculous event happening. The contracts for teachers and the teachers union is out of control.
Where supplies are being purchased from needs to be re-evaluated, so more can be done with the money being allocated for schools.
Colleges have recently increase their rates, because they are lacking support, not from government, but from private industry donations. Why? Because those who were giving to the schools can no longer afford to do so, due to cost cutting measure to maintain profitability. Please do realize- almost ALL companies that are publicly traded(Wall Street) companies are forced by investors, shareholders and board-members to grow the profits by at least 10-20% per quarter(in some cases) or per year.
This is automatically going to create an even bigger problem if the citizens are not properly educated on the best way to earn a living within America's border.
For those of you who are about scream....PEOPLE NEED TO GET JOB!
That is not the answer, because jobs are not available. The opportunity for work isn't going to get better anytime soon, simply because 'business' hires people are their own pace and not before.
That leaves only one alternative, besides crime, and that is to go into business for yourself, kind of like a lot of hubbers are doing, by trying to create earnings here.
If you think I am wrong....then think about it in this manner.....
The "Employment" program, so people can get a job was initially created by government(federal) so there would be docile workforce for businesses, but it is subjected to down-turns like a recessionary period, which government has to inject money into the economy to stimulate it, per se. That means Washington has to grease the wheels to make it work, otherwise business will become stagnant and be unable to hire more employees, especially if business isn't increasing.
Government has been operating this way for many decades and now the problem is that the program is failing to produce jobs.
The "Minimum" wage program is yet another program offered by government, so workers can earn a paycheck, which barely allows them to live.....THUS, you are forced to hold on to your job, even if you don't like it. This does nothing for productivity and burdens the people working the job, because they are each stress that they cannot get ahead.
PLUS, the program is not uniform across the nation. Not all states are required to pay minimum wage to employees, unless they are government employees. Each state has it's own set minimum wage- another ridiculous method.
I remember someone making a comment on bring out people who are in a WAR right now....home. This is not an option.
America has already pulled out of one War this century and doesn't need to do it again, without finishing the job. Yes, I know the war on terrorism is somewhat ridiculous sounding, but we have adequate military still here to protect.
Closing the borders is also NOT an option. You can put stricter guidelines for entering the U.S., but you cannot completely close the borders. Tighter security, like ALL countries require passport indentification- coming and leaving. How much the government charges for these things is up to them.....the higher the better. If these people want into the country, make them pay their way in.
Remember, America offers the best Economy for which to sell to, over any other Nation in the World...and that's saying alot considering there is only 350 Million citizens. The imports and exports....tariffs...idea is ridiculous also, because federal government already taxes all things coming and going.
Companies who sell to the citizens which are U.S. based, but import products....should have a higher tax bracket, if the product isn't made here. There is no reason for companies to build anything here because the wages for citizens are too damn high and the cost(retail) to consumers is going to too much.
Just in case you didn't know already....ALL TAXES incurred by a company are already passed on to the consumer, regardless whether or not, the product is imported or exported. This is how business models here in the U.S. works.
I don't mean to sound angry or mean about anything anyone said, it's just that not many people are aware of the many other problems, such as starving families, homeless families and the main reason for why healthcare is out of control.
These problems are not simply just individual problems....each is affecting everyone's home life, because it is bring on additional burdens, such meal taxes, tobacco taxes(outrageous), unwarranted other taxation, as well, as other law(s) are being created to drain the pockets of everyone.
If I left anything out....I am sure you won't let me forget it, how ever, I don't want to fight with you, but I would like to get your take on it.
Insults and telling me I don't know what I am talking about....would be a big mistake, considering this what I do. I have been re-visiting this growing problem and the many solutions from the last 10-20 past administrations have been unable to stablize America's Economic fortune nor bring an sanity to life for citizens.
There are other problems....but I'll leave it there for now.
