Column: Republicans must rethink social issues
Before going any further, I would like to emphasize that I am not a member of either of the two major political parties in the U.S. I decide who to vote for based on their positions, not their party.
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Before going any further, I would like to emphasize that I am not a member of either of the two major political parties in the U.S. I decide who to vote for based on their positions, not their party.
Being a junior, I’ve taken quite a few classes at USC. Both online and in person, they’ve ranged from the general core requirements, like math, science and English, to courses specific to my major, such as Finance 363. One disappointing theme has endured throughout all of these classes, however, and that is an overall lack of student participation. I’ve found that in a class of 30 people, you’re lucky to find five students who will regularly contribute their thoughts and ideas.
Recently, part of the parking lot at the Coliseum was closed to students in order to facilitate the construction of a new 878-bed apartment complex. Many students were angered and understandably complained about the loss of precious parking spaces to make room for the new building. The immediate reaction and suggestion of many students was to say that USC needs to construct more parking spaces and relax its seemingly aggressive ticketing practices. These proposals are a good start to the conversation, however, they cannot be the only answer to campus’ parking woes. More parking spaces could certainly be a part of the fix, however, the long-term solution needs to be much more comprehensive.
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The recent disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 is a horrifying tragedy. The loss of any aircraft during a flight is frightening, but the sheer number of people aboard Flight 370 — 239 in total between passengers and crew members — makes it all the more saddening.
The recent tensions in between Russia and Ukraine have been met with a largely negative reaction from western nations such as the U.S. and many member nations of the European Union. Warnings and condemnations were made of Russia’s advances initially, followed by increasingly severe economic sanctions leveled against high ranking Russian officials. These measures are understandable, as Russia’s armed takeover of a part of another nation in Crimea is unacceptable. However, they come with negative ramifications. The problem with sanctions is that they don’t simply affect the officials targeted by them, but also trickle down and negatively impact everyone in a nation. Because of this, average Russians who had nothing to do with Putin’s aggressive agenda and may have even condemned it are expected to pay the price for their leaders violent advances.
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Over the weekend, the outspoken owner of the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks, Mark Cuban, had a few sharp words for the NBA’s rule requiring players to be at least 19 and a year removed from high school before they can be eligible to play in the league. He said that the requirement is part of a flawed system, and isn’t the best way of serving aspiring young athletes. I thought that he made some great points.
The debate over the separation of powers in the government is never-ending. When a member of one party is elected to the White House, the other party is quick to accuse the new president of overstepping his authority as head of the executive branch.
The debate over the separation of powers in the government is never-ending. When a member of one party is elected to the White House, the other party is quick to accuse the new president of overstepping his authority as head of the executive branch. Such accusations aren’t limited to the president, however, as other officials, such as judges, are often accused of doing the same. This has become more prevalent recently with the growing number of court rulings striking down part or all of states’ bans on same-sex marriage.
I was pleasantly surprised last week when I read about CVS’s announcement that they would drop tobacco products from their lineup by October. The move was cheered by many, including the President, as a major step forward in reducing the smoking rate and smoking related diseases.
The lane closure scandal surrounding New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie may seem at first glance to only be of interest to residents of the Garden State and those who follow Presidential politics. However, this incident offers lessons that go well beyond those groups. In addition to asking whether or not Christie knows something that he isn’t telling us, people should take it a step further and ask whether it is appropriate for the government to have primary responsibility for building and maintaining roads. Although to many, government led transportation planning seems to be the most obvious solution, incidents such as the scandal currently engulfing New Jersey demonstrate the need for major transportation reform.
A few months ago, I received an email from a Marine Corps recruiter in Columbia asking me to consider the officer training programs that they offered. The recruiter characterized military training as far superior to anything else a young person could be doing with their life. Another line implied that the only way to find purpose in your life is to join the Marines. Then it said that by successfully becoming a Marine, you’ll earn the privilege to defend America. At the end it asked me if I was going to answer the call, to which I yelled at the computer screen a resounding “No.”
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Over the weekend, a brave group of women in Saudi Arabia got behind the wheel to protest an unwritten rule prohibiting women from driving. Despite threats from law enforcement to arrest any woman who challenged the ban, more than 60 women participated, dozens of whom posted videos online to spread the message. Although few arrests were made, police did set up roadblocks to peer into cars to determine the drivers’ genders. One woman was detained for driving around her neighborhood and forced to sign a pledge to never drive again.
Apple and Samsung, two of the most popular smartphone manufacturers in the U.S., are currently engaged in a counterproductive legal battle. The fight stems from each company’s accusation that the other is infringing on its patents. This fight is particularly relevant to consumers given the swift growth in the smartphone industry during the past five years. Although it is entirely reasonable that each company wants to protect its innovation and research, the methods they use to do so are worthy of closer scrutiny.
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Just before we left for summer, the Maryland General Assembly voted to abolish the death penalty, becoming the 18th state to do so. While this legislation was a major step in the right direction, it doesn’t guarantee that Maryland’s days of executing prisoners are over.