Today we went over the Middle East and the Australia/New Zealand maps.
A girl in Kansas tweeted and made comments about the governer. They informed the principal of her school and she got called to the office. The principal is making her write a letter of appolagy, and she refuses. Because it's freedom of speech. I think she is doing the right thing in refusing, because it is freedom of speech.
Natural Environment:
Democrats: Strong regulations are needed to protect the enironment
Republicans: Strong environmental laws harm the economy
Race Relations:
Democrats: Strong anti-discrimination laws are needed. Favor affirmative action
Republicans: People and businesses can be trusted not to discriminate. Many oppose affirmative actions
Minimum Wage:
Democrats: Favor/increase the minimum wage to help workers
Republicans: Oppose/Do not raise the minimum wage because it hurts businesses
Healthcare:
Democrats: Government should require universal access to healthcare
Republicans: Private insurers are preferable to government controlled system.
The Affordable Care Act-March 2010 (Obama Plan)
Taxes:
Democrats: Increase taxes on the wealthy to pay for public programs
Republicans: Cutting taxes for everyone helps the economy
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