Ignoring the Debt Problem

The 2016 debates revealed the problem that has been avoided by the government and its future president; the debt problem. The questions asked by the representatives do not give the candidates a chance to say what they plan to do with America's problems. They do not inform the people nor give the information needed to show what they are like. Two writers give their take on this, "Insults, invective and pandering have been poor substitutes for serious debate about the direction in which this country is going - or should be going." This debt issue is missing from the debate and topics thrown back and forth between sides; it's missing the use of moral vocabulary about the problem. Specifically in this third debate, Trump and Hillary were asked about the national debt and economic proposals. Yet neither of them spoke specifically about it nor "took responsibility" to say what would happen if the proposals went through.

The national debt has grown to 75 percent in 2016. With increasing numbers, it is essential that citizens are aware and the candidates tell us their plan to fix it. As a business man, Trump seems to the more of the right fit in this case. He has dealt with money for his career and should know the right way to endure this problem. Hillary want to raise taxes so we can get all these things, but right now we can't afford these luxuries. 

Neither of the candidates showed a great deal of concern toward the debt problem. Confronting the situation head on will bring more ways we can deal with this and shine light on the problem we face. The buildup of debt has caused us to decay. Part of this problem has come from the promised pensions to retired people and government employees who will basically, "Bankrupt the state or the national or the local government." Other things such as social security or Medicare are added to the debt because they are channeled through the states to individual people. We claim to be paying for those, but reality states that we are 'borrowing against the future.' Letting our debt grow only burdens us while constricting the budget and ending all other essential spending. 

The argument that Albert Mohler makes is that we are missing the word 'theft' in our debt case. It seems to be that our present generation is stealing from future generations, because they are the ones going to have to clean up the mess. By spending what we do not have, we are stealing from our future descendants. Proverbs 22:7 says, "The rich rules over the poor, and the borrower becomes the lender's slave." We aren't exactly 'slaves' to money but it is what runs our country, and it is essential to our lives. It doesn't have to be our idol by which we worship and consumes our desires. In the words of Nick Miller, "We kill each other for paper. And I gotta tell you man, that's sad." Our money is going down the toilet.

Can We Be Adults Here?

                                               

Our generation seems to grow more sensitive each time a touchy subject is brought to the surface. We are living in a time where our 'common ground' only encourages anger and dispute. Where has the spine of our nation gone when we need it the most?

The First Amendment guarantees America's freedom of speech. It is our constitutional right that nobody is allowed to take away. But it seems like we are being more restricted then ever by not having total speech 'freedom' such as in high schools, colleges, and certain public areas. Back when it was first created, freedom of speech had been under threats and sometimes compromised. Now our generation (the millennials) do not care as much for free speech as it had been yearned for in the past.  

Colleges and universities are stopping speakers from coming on campuses because of demanding students wanting only 'safe speakers'. The kind that do not bring any message that they would consider to be intolerant to students. This uprising has been increasing in recent months, and there is now 'an outbreak of liberal concern'. Because of arguments coming back to rebound on itself, older American liberals recognize the seeds of intolerance sown because of them. The ideology of inclusiveness and diversity is prevailing among campuses, yet in that note, inclusiveness and diversity is what's being shut down. 

Speakers on campus must speak only about what is deemed okay by the students. The LGBT issue is one of the most controversial issues everywhere. For college campuses, the speaker must agree with the revolution of LGBT pride or else they will not be allowed there. This problem only brings forth a weakness among college students when in reality, college is supposed to make them grow up. It is not safe for education because  education requires the sharpening of the mind. Arguments, debates, and confrontation of different topics are what creates a stronger minded person ready for the real world. If someone gets offended or gets their feelings hurt, colleges now have a 'safe space' with blankets and puppies so that person can calm down. If college pamphlets had a section to dedicate their 'safe space' to, then you should think twice about what the message is. College equips you for life, and if you can't handle a little disagreement without being butt hurt, you shouldn't be in college. The real world doesn't have safe spaces, you have to get over yourself and actually live in a reality other than your imagination. 

When faced with the topic of free speech, most people would say that they of course like to exercise their rights. But what happens after someone disagrees with them on a topic? The issue created makes it okay for them to speak, but the people against them definitely do not have the right of free speech. This makes free speech a liability, not equal for everyone, just the person who thinks everyone else is wrong. 

We need to be the people that change this problem and use our right as Americans for free speech. How can we turn against free speech when the people protesting it are using their free speech? If they don't want speech, then they shouldn't be allowed to go through with what they want. With no free speech, we as Americans no longer hold power in our country as a democracy, and that is what America stands for.