September 2021

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Do you think marijuana should be legal in the United States?

At the time of writing this article, recreational marijuana is legal in 19 states while remaining illegal at the federal level. It’s a political “hot potato” that shows no sign of cooling down anytime soon. Advocates talk of its medical powers and potential for raising tax dollars. Detractors worry about the potential impact on communities and the possible specter of widespread health issues.

Are there too many illegal immigrants for authorities to deport?

As Ronald Reagan routed Walter Mondale in the Presidential race of 1984 (49 states to 1), immigration was on people’s minds.  Reagan, getting a vote of confidence wanted to know what to do about the immigration “problem.”  Much like today with Obama’s DACA act and Trump’s Wall, immigration became a hot button topic.  What did the American citizens of the eighties think about the policies of Nixon and Carter, and how would Reagan respond?

World Trade Center

The September 11 terrorist attacks are still felt in today’s society.  This was the most traumatic event in United States history.  Many people were frightened and anxious about what was to come next.  Fortunately at the time there was a sense of unity…

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Should Martin Luther King’s birthday be made a national holiday?

Martin Luther King is a national icon who fought for civil rights in a non violent manner.  His quest for equality and peace during the turbulent 60’s matches no other, yet four years after he was assassinated in Memphis, this was a serious debate.  Debates on the House and Senate floors illustrated the emotions in support of and against memorializing King’s role in United States history. Opponents argued that the cost of adding a tenth federal holiday would negatively impact the government. Supporters argued that the costs of not honoring the country’s moral leader would be greater.

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