This election is going to be a great one. Candidates Kirsten Bramall (republican) and Nichole Pinder (democrat) will be running this semester. There will be two debates on the 16th and 17th during lunch. Please come participate, we'd love to get your input.
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Hi Students! We hope you take the opportunity to use this blog to have fun and get more involved in our MOCK ELECTION! You may ask questions, make comments, challenge the candidates (within reason), etc.
ReplyDeleteAlso remember the presidential debates next week on the 17th (Wed.) and the 18th (Thurs.) in the Little Theatre during lunch. Feel free to bring your lunch and come and watch the candidates "sweat it out"!!
(C. Hall, b3)
ReplyDeleteI would like to ask the two candidates what there stand is on gun control. Specicifically, the if hand guns should be banned or is there a fundemental right in the second amendment that gives American citizesn the right to own handguns.
(Mr. Glenn, teacher)
ReplyDeleteHi Candidates! What are your views on illegal immigration? Wish you the best of luck in your run for the presidency.
(Mr. Glenn, teacher)
ReplyDeleteMy question is for the Republican candidate. Do you believe that we should bring Guantanamo prisoners to the U.S. or keep them in prisons outside the U.S.?
Also, do you consider waterboarding torture?
(Ryan Barlow B3)
ReplyDeleteWhat is your view on UAV's? Should they be used?
Hey everyone, Nichole Pinder here! (Democratic President Nominee) I would like to adress C. Hall's question about gun control. Because I am a democrat I feel strongly about gun control and keeping people safe, but also protecting people's 2nd Ammendment rights. It is important to note that it is gun "control" not gun "abolishment." My goal as far as gun control is to make it harder for guns to get into the wrong hands but still allow for people who want a hand gun or rifle for saftey reasons or hunting to have that ability. What I propose is to have stricter enforcement of the law in relation to gun sales and licenses. Those who have a good record shouldn't have anything to fear or be bothered over in getting a gun and have peace knowing that our efforts kept one more person alive because the wrong person didn't get a gun.
ReplyDeleteFor further reference check out this great website http://www.bradycampaign.org/legislation/backgroundchecks/gunshowloophole
Hey Ryan its Nichole Pinder, I wanted to adress your question on UAV's. I think that they are a great use of technology and if they would help successfully complete a task that shouldn't be done with an aircraft containing passengers, then yes I think they should be used. Although they collateral damage is involved with some of the missions, in my opinion the benefits of these aircrafts outweigh the cons. In 1960 during the Cold War, an American U2 spy plane was shot down during its mission. This incident created a great swell of embarasment and disapointment. With the use of UAV's we have the option of carrying out tasks without risking people's lives or upsetting other nations. Not only are the beneficial to the navy, but scientists have been utilizing this technology as well. So in my opinion I do think that they are beneficial and should be used. Hope that answered you question!
ReplyDeleteOk this is my last post for the day, and this is answering Mr. Glenn's question. My feeling about immigration is that there are many common misconceptions about the issue. Some people argue that they take jobs away from us which are hard to get in this economy. The truth is, they take the low income, physically intense jobs that most of us don't want in the first place. America is a symbol of hope and people who live in poverty just want a chance at a better life. The government makes it so difficult for people to obtain visas and cross over legally in which case people are so desparate they just do it illegally. It is true that there is the issue of drug trafficking, but that is a sepearate issue all together. Those who sell drugs are only in the business of selling drugs, not immigrants. If that is what people are worried about then we should work harder to target drug traffickers and their clients. I do think that illegal immigration is a problem, but I also think that we should stop blaming them and realize that there are better ways to handle the situation and that some of the blame also falls on us. Thanks for the question, hope that helped!
ReplyDeleteI would be interested to know what your views are concerning the death penalty.
ReplyDelete(B. Moore B3)
Hey Brenna I would love to answer that question! In my elementary school we had to write down this quote 100x's and its obviously stuck with me ever since. "You are free to act as you please, but you are not free to alter the consequences." Capital crimes are heavy offenses and should therefore should be reprimanded with heavy consequences. Although people argue that it is inhumane, there is nothing humane about the crimes they committed. The death penalty isn't something that judges go around sentancing every other prisoner to, it only happens occassionally in each state. The death penalty is a punishment that helps deter others from committing crimes because they know of the severe consequences. So in my opinion, I do believe that capital punishment is ok, and should be an option when sentencing criminals. Did that answer your question?
ReplyDeleteSure did. I am bummed I couldn't be at the presidential debates today! Sure you did amazing Nichole. However now I am curious to know what your bias is when it comes to abortion and stem cell research...?
ReplyDelete(B. Moore B3)
oh. Sorry i didn't go to today's debate. "Se me chispotio". haha. (I fogot). However, just to throw it out there, the question i thought of in class, was the following(I'm a Democrat)...it'd of course have to be setup, but, yeah:
ReplyDeleteWho do you define as the American People? Does this include homosexuals?
Another question i wrote down in class was:
ReplyDeleteIf homosexuality is a natural cause, what justification can you think of right now for why homosexuals are taken away the benefits of an official marriage?
Now, the last question i thought about in favor of the Democrats, was concerning the abortion issue:
ReplyDeleteDespite the thousand of accidental issues of abortion, what about those innocent millions?
There are reports made daily about young girls, teenage women, and all ages of the female population, yes including even some elderly(lol, what are you willing to do for these pursuers of happiness?
That's all i have for you today in hopes of more strength in this "great" activity Mr. Olsen has for us. Good luck-TO ALL!
A quick question for both candidates. What do you intend to do about the current oil prices? are you in favor of drilling Oil Shale in the Colorado river formation to become more independent of foreign oil, or do you want to pursue more reliable methods of energy support? Or possibly both?
ReplyDeleteChris Clegg B3
Is nuclear power the way to the future? (um...da da da...) that was just random.
ReplyDeleteHowever, a question i have been thinking about for some time, since way back when i heard in in like middle school, is the following:
In a Just society, should the principle of equality be placed above liberty?
thank you.
I have a question for both candidates:
ReplyDeleteWhat do you plan on doing about all the issues that are going on down at the border right now because of the drug wars? How are you going to keep the chaos from coming farther into our country?
Katie Fairchild B1
Another thought on the current oil crisis:
ReplyDeleteDo you forsee any problems with foreign nations giving us oil when we are sending troops over to the middle east to ursurp their own power? Do you think they would withold their resources until we pull out troops?
Chris Clegg, B3
Hey everyone just here to answer some questions! Ok Brian, you asked what I believe to be the American people and whether or not it includes homosexuals. Part of being an American is a love for this country and the willingness to serve and honor it. In response I would definately say that homosexuals are fall under that category. Based on that definition, some heterosexual people wouldn't even be considered American, whereas some homosexual people would based on their actions. Hence I don't think that it is a question over whether or not heterosexualism is American, but whether or not we are willing to accept them and respect their desire to be treated equally. Homosexuality is nothing new, it has been around for hundreds of years. These are good, upstanding, hard working people who simply live in a way different from the "norm." They are HUMAN BEINGS, not aliens, and I feel they do not jeopardize the integrity of this nation. Just to sum up my thoughts, this is a comment from an article I read in preparation for the debate, "...we are also telling them, those who love them, and society as a whole that their relationships are less worthy, less legitimate, less permanent, and less valued. We demean their relationships and we demean them as individuals. I cannot imagine how we benefit as a society by doing so."
ReplyDeleteOk Brian I am confused as to the wording of your abortion question. Could you possibly rephrase it, and then I would love to answer it!
ReplyDeleteChris, I would like to take your two oil questions and answer them simultaneously. In regards to drilling in the Colorado river, or off shore like many people propose, I don't think that solves the question of "oil independence." Just because we are obtaining this oil on our turf and on our terms doesn't make us more independent, we will still rely on oil in 5, 10, 20 years. I think the greatest independence will come when we begin to utilize other natural forms of energy our earth already provides. Some examples are wind, geothermal, solar, or biofuel. When this nonrenuable oil runs out, then we will realize how truly dependent we were no matter where we got it from. You make a good point; how are these countries supposed to feel when we are coercing them into a foreign form of governmental organization but expecting their resources at the same time? People have a problem will seeing life in terms of "how is this benefiting me now?" but when it comes to energy and our dependence on a nonrenuable source, it is crucial that we look into the future and see how we can work to stop foreseeable disaster. This solution comes in the form of alternative energy.
ReplyDeleteHi Katie! That is a great question and I would love to give you my opinion. I did a bit of research, and the drug that had the greatest amount seized by the federal government was marijuana. I do believe that marijuana should be legalized because of its wonderful uses in the area of medicine. Although this goes against many people's beliefs, because it is legalized doesn't mean they have to consume it. Now you may be wondering what this has to do with drug trafficking from Mexico? By legalizing marijuana, drug lords have lost a huge portion of business because it is no longer an illegal commodity for their customers. I believe that the government is working hard to stop this problem, but the next step would be to eliminate their biggest form of business, which is marijuana. I hope that answered your question!
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