When the founding fathers of this nation sat in the constitutional convention, they attempted to create a constitution that would produce a government that would not only represent the will of the people, but also be able to prevent one person or branch of the government, from becoming too powerful and tyrannical.  The framers clearly intended the legislative branch to be the most powerful of … Continue reading The Overreach of the Executive

Death is always a morbid topic. However, in order for people to understand more about why people die and what can be done to prevent it, there has to be a knowledge of and understanding of facts many people would wish to ignore. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), among young people aged 15-24 years of age, unintentional accidents such as car crashes … Continue reading An Issue that Needs To Be Mentioned

Just before Thanksgiving break a Grand Jury in Ferguson, MO decided not to indict Officer Darren Wilson, who allegedly shot and killed Michael Brown. Debate and discussion surrounding the case, race, and oppression in America was reignited once again. The essence of the dialogue on modern U.S. race relations taking place is great. My opinion on the matter—leave the events of Ferguson out of the … Continue reading Forget About Ferguson

Mexico City is in turmoil. Rioters are flooding the streets and the government pushes back, sometimes using lethal force to subdue the people. The population grows more dissident with every day that passes, and they have quite the list of reasons to be this way. The people are no longer complacent. They want justice. They want a revolution. Mexico has been dealing with civil unrest … Continue reading Mexico in Uproar