Ed Bagley asked: Stop this American nonsense of government bailouts with taxpayer money for businesses that cannot survive because of poor management. Let the poorly run businesses collapse and sink into bankruptcy, foreclosure or receivership, and be sold to businesses with better management that can take these distressed enterprises back to profitability. Throwing good money [...]
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Celebrity Reveals Sexual Child Abuse
Dorothy M. Neddermeyer, PhD asked: In her autobiography, “Home: A Memoir of My Early Years,” Julie Andrews reveals the all too often kept dark secret of sexual abuse. Andrews reveals that when she was fifteen, her stepfather, who was drunk lunged toward her saying, “I really must teach you how to kiss properly.” He then [...]
Gossip Gluttons – How We Fell in Love With Celebrities
Paul Mcindoe asked: David Beckham’s latest hair cut; Russell Brand’s latest conquest; Paris Hilton’s most recent bout of bad behaviour – it’s impossible to turn on the TV or open a newspaper without being bombarded by rumours, hearsay and the occasional fact about celebrities. But why do we have such a fascination with fame, to [...]
Here is One Reader’s Response to the Question "How Would You Fix the Economy?"
Ed Bagley asked: A recent article from the St. Petersburg (FL) Times newspaper asked readers for their ideas on “How Would You Fix the Economy?” Here is one response. “Dear Mr. President, “Patriotic Retirement: There are about 40 million people over 50 in the work force. Pay them $1 million dollars each Severance Pay with [...]
Celebrities – Privacy Vs. Publicity
Michael Russell asked: Celebrities. Don’t we just love them? We are a world obsessed with famous people. When we see one of our favorite actors hosting an awards show, something we normally wouldn’t even think of wasting time viewing, we sit glued to our TV hanging on their every word and action, especially if we’re [...]