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Presidential Prerequisites

Somewhere in grade school, didn't we learn about the minimum age and required citizenship status in order for someone to become president? Those are fine. They can stay. But I believe we need to add to the list. Let's make it more robust. And make an understanding of the international situations a duh. And while we are at it. what if there were no more war chests? What if each candidate had the same spending limit? And... you'll love this one...what if campaigning could not begin until 90 days prior to the election? And... what if slander ads were off the table? Imagine a shorter campaign period where nothing but facts were presented? Hmmm. Oh wait, what about all the spin jobs that would go away? Well, maybe the should. Before anyone even runs for office of the President of the United States they need to meet more than those minimum standards and having a law degree is not on my list - we can leave that to all the cable talking heads. 1.  They must have graduated Bas...

The Thought Police

Here they come. Well, actually they have been on the way for quite some time. Ever read George Orwell's book 1984 ? Follow this story:  Back in May 2013, A high school in Arizona thought that school spirit would be increased by having a "Redneck Day". Students could come dressed in characters inspired by the popular TLC program "Duck Dynasty." Side note: I have hosted themed events for years and it is indeed both team-building and fun to produce and experience so I am a big fan. Continuing:  The U.S. Department of Education is conducting an investigation into this matter because one student wore a Confederate flag that day. Civil rights activists claim this created a racially hostile environment.  What  was intended as innocent fun is now undergoing scrutiny including moderated conversations between the school administrators and the civil rights community to "shape new policy and racism prevention measures."  Apparently some students and ...