Current Issues of the United States

Current Issues of the United States
in Honor of Lady Liberty
12/4/2006

I. Iraq War
a. Why?
i. We do not know the end because there was never a threat in Iraq?
ii. We have to find an answer to what we are fighting for. Only the
Iraqi people can decide this.

b. Must define:
i. Who is fighting?
ii. Who is on our Side/who is not on our side?
iii. What do the different factions want?
iv. Ask over and over again: Are they Iraqi?; Is this good for Iraq and everyone else.
v. Have the factions choose a leader.
vi. Talk/ And come to a compromise. (Fighting never settles the battle, talking does)

II. Separation of Church and State: Is this being defined properly?

a. Religion in general.

We are a country under God whatever religion you are. Personal beliefs; Religious Rights, Superiority will always be an issue. (On the personal thus public arena – people talk) Remember, we are a democracy.

Ones religion should affect and sometimes define politicians voting decisions. Therefore, when the church is not clearly defined or operating correctly our government cannot function properly.

Take the recent headlines in the news concerning our senators. When we stop being responsible to others (not having a spiritual brother or sister; friend to share ones thoughts, compare life stories, and keep on the right yes righteous path leads to wasted time, bad decisions, and repeat mistakes.)

Take the church at this time in general, concerning their saturated focus on prosperity. (Without the teachings, lessons of the good in just being good because God says so shoot because it feels good being good.) And the indiscretions of some higher ups in the church, we all know that the lower realms of the church can relate to the dilemmas or can they? (Homosexuality, drugs, seedy hotel rooms à A preacher no less) This is when you know a correction is in order. Because who is watching who? What happened to fellowship? True fellowship: Knowing and Loving God and being willing to share the message with anyone who will listen. Am I my brother’s keeper?

b. Homosexuality: Right to marriage.

It is apparent that homosexuality is not new. But is is apparent that there is no order in this society. They do not follow the rules of the heterosexual. The true problem is the age and time when a person decides, comes out of the closet, or is “turned out” to the life of homosexuality. Oops and I forgot the born gay theory. This is before we even get to the discussion on whether it is right or wrong. It is! Deal with it! But do I think Rossie O’Donnell is a good parent? Does it matter? Is it her sexuality or her personality or both.

Especially when it comes to families, provisions must be made to declare them under law a family without concern about sexuality. Is it right under God? I don’t know. But we are a country that makes provisions for our minorities. There should be steps taken to ensure they are a family but when a separation occurs individuals should be treated as that individuals poised to share in the responsibility to take care of their children. The children are who we should be focused on. There will always be discussions on this issue. I do not see an end to the anxiety. But it is! So deal with it!

c. Prayer in School.

To take away a childs right to pray to God anytime, anywhere, anyplace is wrong. To take away any ones right to pray to their God is wrong. It is un-American. Who did this offend in the first place? What was he afraid of? My God is a good God. Is yours not?


In general we have forgotten that there is a God. There is an Alpha to the Omega; the Highest One. If we are responsible to Him we are responsible to His people thus we are responsible for each other. God 1st, Family 2nd, 3rd Career/Friends. Whatever you make three, one and two are always the same. And always expected here in the United States. We need to get back to our roots!


III. The Language of the United States

This is how stupid we are in 2006 not to get the point to be nice. Why is this an issue? Because this is America and there are a lot of people from every country on the Globe here. I sometimes feel that this is a fake issue and us stupid people are going along for the ride by even talking about it. But it is an issue. A big one. Solution is below:

We are American. Americans speak English primarily. We want people to be able to communicate with each other. If you do not know English than we offer services so that you can learn. In the meantime it is good that you can communicate with others who speak your language. You can work, find literature/news in your native language. It is, however, expected that you will take the steps to understand the English language before becoming a United States Citizen. You do not have to know English fluently but you will need to pass a series of tests in English. You can take the US exam in the language of your choice.

No language will rule the United States. It will not be Spanish, French, or Portuguese. We want to know all languages. But this is a choice (unless you are under the age of 18).

If it has to be decreed than decree that English is the official language of the United States and while your at it make that flag with the stars and stripes the official flag of the United States too.

Reminder: The Importance of Exit Interviews

It has come to my attention that exit interviews are a thing of the past. In the time of consultants and temporary employees and the prevailing thought that most employees move on purely on the basis of money has caused the exit interview to suffer. In the past the exit-interview was a tool used to gain valuable information on current trends, lacking policies, and turnover. If you wanted the employee to stay it was your last chance to counter offer on the new position they had taken. If you are agreeable with the change in employment it is your last chance to ensure you gain valuable information on avoiding hiring people of like minds in the future. The exit interview has been used in the past as a mechanism to save money. A company does not want an individual leaving their company unaware of there responsibilities to up hold the reputation of the company. Even if an employee is there for one day it is good policy to discuss with them their thoughts on the company and its processes. One day could be enough for one person to make a change in the company that could save lives or save money. You never know what value added information an individual could have. You hired them; use their knowledge, their experience, and their independent thoughts on your company. Even if it is stored for a while until further data can be obtained in order to get a full grasp on an issue. It could be an opening to new business, a closing of an out of date system, an employee who needs help, or an implementation that is headed for disaster. The exit interview gives the company the opportunity to open their ears to new issues, old issues, and recurring issues.

Missing the point that the last 10 employees have left due to a competitor stealing your employees and not finding out until the competitor is using this as a selling point. Or until it finally reaches someone who sees the trend is affecting business. Or loosing a CEO And finding out that they left too because said Company just copied your winning style and they’re just doing the same thing making a lot more money and you obviously don’t care about your employees leaving. Not that you could necessarily offer the employee more money but you could offer job security, time-off, you could even beg him/her to stay. The exit interview gives you both a chance to say what the problem is even if you can’t change it at the time.

In ending this I want to say I want to know who my employees are. I want to know if they are happy. I don’t even want to get to the point where an exit interview is necessary. If this is your company than you better start interviewing those employees exiting your organization. They possess valuable information that could allow you to head off further problems in the future. Know that your employees will always be connected to you through their resume. Be sure you know why they left and if they would be willing to come back. Of course this bit of information could change your company. It’s supposed to. The employee makes your company tick. They are the first line. They are the community. Make sure you know why they leave and while you’re at it find out why they stay too.