In a great article just posted to CU-CitizenAccess.org about the threats from severe weather to residents in a local trailer park, this especially caught my attention: According to census data, only 6.1 percent of the United States population lives in mobile homes. But the National Weather Service data states that 43 percent of all U.S.… Continue reading A Case Example for Why We Need Government Involvement

I was very disappointed with the federal budget passed last week, as well as disappointed with much of what is being proposed for the 2012 budget.  My disappointment is that too many of the cuts are directed at programs that help the poorest among us, both domestically and internationally.  I find the call to shared… Continue reading A Disappointing Budget

Below is a letter sent to Representative Johnson this morning as I continue to have grave concerns regarding the direction being taken to address the federal deficit.  A similar letter was sent Senator Kirk but that reflected specific points he made in response to an earlier message I had sent to him.  A letter was… Continue reading Poor, Education Must Be a Priority for Government Spending

I believe what makes the U.S. government at all trustworthy is 1) a system of checks and balances; and 2) an informed and engaged electorate. Combined these help to limit the power of any one politician or branch of government. Businesses, especially large corporations and multinationals, have considerable impact on our lives. However they are… Continue reading In Defense of “Intrusive Government”

A new article from Reason.com argues that we have spent $2 TRILLION to date fighting an Islamic threat that doesn’t exist.  It is becoming increasingly apparent that to cover that cost, our State and Federal governments will be significantly decreasing our expenditures on social, educational, and public broadcasting services.  These services are critical to development… Continue reading Al Qaeda Is Winning