Should we fight for global climate change? Hell Yes!!!

Global warming is the rise in the average temperature of the earth’s climate system and its related effects to the earth.  When too much carbon dioxide (CO2) is in the atmosphere it acts as a blanket, trapping heat and warming the planet.  Burning fossil fuels like coal, oil, natural gas for energy or cutting down and burning forests to create pastures and plantations, puts an extreme overload of carbon into our atmosphere.  This causes major issues to our environment. 

Do you think global warming is a problem?  Most people know about global warming, but in my opinion don’t take it seriously.  I believe this a very serious matter.  It may be a combination of man-made and natural causes on the earth.  Does it matter if it’s man-made or not?  If you’re looking to point blame then it may matter.  In my opinion we know its causes and should move into action as soon as possible. 

Why doesn't every city require mandatory recycling?  Why are non-energy efficient products sold in every store throughout the United States?  I asked fifteen people if they knew what green power was, only two people knew.  How sad is that.  Two out of fifteen people knew about better energy environmentally friendly electricity that is generated from renewable sources such as wind and sun.  Obviously, we need to do all we can to reduce emissions, whether or not it is causing some dramatic change.  Cleaner air and water is imperative for the world.  In the years to come I hope more people become aware of the dangers of global warming and move into action to make a change for a better environment.

15 year old Voting Machines...

The U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) agency has been warning states and local election officials that Congress will not be replacing the voting machines that were purchased in 2000.  Political news from NPR posted an article entitled “Voting Machines Are Aging, But Don't Expect Congress To Pay To Replace Them”.  Chairwoman of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission Chirsty McCormick says “We’re telling them that, from what we understand, there won’t be any more federal funding coming to help them.  

Can you believe the government feels this is a fail safe system?  The EAC is providing helpful hints and maintenance check list to prepare for the 2016 election.  Screen slippage and vote flipping are among the many concerns they have for the out dated equipment.  The article ends with a comment about EAC coming up with new national standards for the voting equipment.  Republicans believe the agency is unnecessary and are threatening to shut it down.  Sounds kind of skeptical if you ask me.  Don’t you think?

This article is not surprising.  I’m astonished with the vote flipping concern.  The machine would be replaced but can you imagine that situation playing out during the election?  I feel like we are setting ourselves up for failure.  I believe new technology should be create to ensure the accuracy and the legitimacy of voting. This technology should only be available to election officials only.  We are making this too difficult.  It’s 2015 and we have many options out there.  Let’s utilize them!

Do you think Donald Trump really has a lower tax plan that will benefit all Citizens of the United States?  This article is geared towards the American public as it pertains to Trumps economical plans.  According to Donald Trump, he has a great tax plan.  Benjy Sarlin a political reporter at MSNBC is covering the republican side of the 2016 election and explains the details of Trumps plan.  

The great tax plan includes the top tax rate for individuals that would reduce the rates from 39.6% to 25% and the top corporate tax rate would be reduced from 35% to 15%.  The 3.8% surcharge on capital gains and the estate tax would be totally eliminated.  Remember estate taxes only applies to inheritances over $5.4 million dollars.  Trump has also proposed a one-time tax of 10% on corporate money stored abroad.  For the interest of the ordinary people Trump plans a new 0% income tax rate for Americans earning $25,000 individually or $50,000 as a married couple.  This change is to help with the so called marriage penalty.

Benjy Sarlin states that Trump is claiming a tax increase on wealthy individuals, but I do not believe this is the case.”  In reviewing the plan Trump will definitely benefit from these changes.  Sarlin believes he will be the biggest winner of his tax plan.  As a political reporter on the republic side I don’t think this article supports Trump in any way.  The plan details strongly deny Trump’s campaign rhetoric.  He repeatedly gloats about his willingness to raise taxes on wealthy Americans like himself.  In his speeches, he manipulates the public to believe that he will improve the economy of the United States.