Point-Counter Point: Are we ‘mosquing’ the problem?

Opposing a Muslim mosque near Ground Zero is like forbidding a child from building a sand castle on the beach because a bunch of kids peed in the ocean. | The mosque should not be built near Ground Zero.

Point-Counter Point: Healthy political process?

Republicans to blame for botched health care bill: Admittedly, the health care reform bill is not as good as it could have been as the Democrats had to make changes diminishing the effectiveness of the bill. When a party has to make compromises in order to pass a bill which is met by outrage, it is the people that made them change the bill that are at fault. | Gov’t-run health care – America’s worst nightmare: As many Americans watched the news in angst this past weekend over the much debated healthcare bill, there was only one feeling in which to describe the end result: betrayal. In taking an issue as extensive as healthcare, it is arguably extremely irresponsible to utterly reject the millions of American voices speaking in opposition to the healthcare reform.

Point-Counter Point: Happy Birthday, Mr. Stimulus

Progressive ARRA benefits communities:According to the Democrat talking points, we ought not call this a ‘stimulus bill.’ We are supposed to be calling it ‘The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009.’ | Stimulus Package is only a quick fix: As last week marked the anniversary of the almost $800 billion federal stimulus package, unfortunately the only area it really stimulated was the government.

Point-Counter Point: Palin to the presidency?

Palin’s Failed Politics: What are three words that describe Sarah Palin? “One big joke.” Those were the words I used to describe John McCain’s choice as Vice Presidential running mate in the 2008 election. | Palin Power: Americans are indeed sim­ple and surprising. Perhaps the rhetorical skills and convoluted promises of poster politicians have been lost on the American people.

Point-Counter Point: Is chivalry dead?

Damsel In Distress: Many people today do not remember the definition of chivalry. For a guy to be chivalrous, they must showcase the qualities idealized by the knights thousands of years ago. | New Aged Knight: Chivalry is dead. Well sort of. In today’s society, men should practice chivalry in certain situations.

Point-Counter Point: Religous holidays

I am not a Christian. Jesus lived and Jesus died, and that’s all fine and dandy, but I have absolutely no interest in celebrating the birthday of a Jewish carpenter who lived 2000 years ago (though December 25th is not really his birthday, and he never said to celebrate his birthday, but that would be another whole article). To celebrate Christmas is to promote Christianity, and the simple fact is that hundreds of thousands of Americans have no interest in doing so.

Point-Counter Point: To be, or not to be, pregnant?

For women who do not want to become pregnant, there are many choices to prevent its occurrence. Rather than rid themselves of the problem after the fact, women simply need to avoid becoming pregnant in the first place. | Since the 1973 Roe vs. Wade decision affirmed a woman’s right to an abortion, it has become one of the most controversial and widely debated topics in America. The two sides have such different ideologies that an agreement seems unlikely if not impossible.

Point-Counter Point: America’s laws, rights and freedoms

The United States Constitution is the document that defines our legal rights as Americans, but the Declaration of Independence is the one that truly exemplifies the spirit of America. | Although certain laws seem to be attempting to control an individual’s rights and freedoms, laws are made to protect society as a whole.

Point-Counter Point: cash flow

In this time of economic recession, all college departments are taking budget cuts. Departments must take a look at their budget needs, and make cutbacks wherever possible. | While the primary goal of colleges and universities is academics, they have always offered students the possibility for athletic competition.

Point-Counter Point: Music

The difference between music today and music 30-40 years ago is the difference between money and love. | The difference between music today and music in the past is that consumers today are willing to listen to whatever MTV and corporate radio decide to sell.

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