Was Colonial Culture Uniquely American? Yes: Gary B. Nash No: David Hackett Fisher Each of the authors of this spirited debate between the uniqueness (or the lack there of) of the American culture presented compelling arguments for their side. Nash feels strongly that the convergence of the three cultures which he refers to as a tri-racial society, in and of itself created a new and unique culture. Regardless of the origins of these cultures, he refers to the unique blend of diverse environmental factors and peoples caused the development of a variety of cultures that were mostly English, part European, and altogether original. He argued that social development studies showed changes in their social behaviors and their interactions once in their new environment.
The increasing diversity of the United States requires a pluralistic view that recognizes the mutual benefits and contributions of multiple cultures of the country (Klein & Chen, 2001). Though there are several benefits, diversity creates unique problems that contribute to problems faced by the United States. Diversity may create ethnocentrism and this in turn leads to biased attitude and racist behavior towards other people. There may be the inability of an individual to regard another ethnic group as equal or valid members of the society. Many of the social problems witnessed in the United States can very easily be attributed to the diversity that exists in the country.
Question 1: Suppose the government were to enact universal coverage with $2,500 deductibles. What problem would that policy solve? What problems would it cause? Answer: It would solve the problem of adverse selection because if enacted, everyone would be in the same group. Placing the $2,500, deductible into the process would eliminate the “Moocher of Free Riders” because everyone would be paying in and, would possibly reduce people going to the doctor for any and every symptom.
I believe that this is a great way to help reduce healthcare cost, however, I do believe that there should be verbiage that allowed for higher pay outs dependent on the situation. Should a patient be able to sue for millions of dollars for a mistake that did not lead to a significant event or death? I do not believe that this should be allowed and should be capped. If the negligence leads to death or significant injury (i.e. laterality issue much like amputation of the incorrect limb); I believe that this does deserve to be compensated accordingly and not be capped.
If parents are paying the exceeded taxes. There is a sufficient amount of money for public schooling especially with a big population in the city. By threatening the public educational system with budget cuts, this is just a way to deteriorate the quality of learning. Getting rid of teachers is not a intelligent way of saving money. The Board of Education wants the best for students by closing schools, a lot can’t be accomplished by establishing closures across the country.
The debate between Creationism, religion, God and science started in eighteen sixty; it was battle between “Thomas Huxley, who supported evolution, and Bishop Samuel Wilberforce who opposed it.” By bringing history into her article, Kahn manipulates her argument into the outcome she wants. Then the author assures her readers about correctness of her view by giving more historical example about Darwinism and Creationism. The law that was passes in Tennessee in 1925 “the Butler Act, which prohibited
The shutdown happened because our leaders failed to come to a compromise on how to spend our tax dollars. So instead of taking any means necessary to allow for the prosperity and well-being of their country, Republicans just sat on a pile of undistributed money and played the waiting game. Thankfully, Congress made a deal and got the economy back on its bumpy track. If Congress had failed to do so, however, the effects would have been catastrophic. The value of the dollar would be pennies, millions of people out of work, and the US missing a debt interest payment for the first time.
The main reason why the Lords rejected the 1909 budget was that it would have effected them directly. The proposed new taxes were directed almost solely at the rich, such as increased income taxes on incomes over £3000 p/a and a new super tax for incomes over £5000 p/a. As the Lords’ membership was hereditary, peers were all from wealthy, upper-class backgrounds. Therefore, these taxes wold have reduced their own income – and obviously, they were opposed to this. Furthermore, proposed indirect taxes on luxury goods such as motor cars and petrol would have affected the Lords as they were among the few rich enough to afford such luxuries.
If illegal aliens are allowed to attend public higher education, higher tuition price is a must. The difference can be sighted as the equivalent of taxes paid by legal residents enable them to participate in American public school and paying in-state tuition. Paying the same tuition price from illegal aliens in taking higher education will not help prevent or reduce the problems in our current education system cause by illegal immigrants. The problems are over stretched educational budget, lower academic standard, and takeaway of
One will be more willing to respect the laws of the land when his/her culture is being accepted and respected. The United States of America is known for its diversity and is a country of many beliefs and customs. It has been a melting pot of ideas and cultures for more than 300 years. The English-only policy seriously overlooks the importance of an individual’s