Political Debate – Question #6

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http://www.dreamstime.com/-image29189594What is the value of profit as a motive for action in the marketplace and competition as a regulating force? Do you trust profit making organizations more than non-profit? Under what circumstances?

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The Great Energion Political Debate Becomes a Roundtable

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We will be continuing this week with The Great Energion Political Debate Roundtable. Participants in the roundtable are: Bob CornwallElgin Hushbeck, Jr.Allan R. BevereArthur SidoJoel Watts I had some trouble creating our next question. It’s on taxes, but I wanted to ask something about taxation that would get our participants’ more general take on the…

Elgin: Question 1 Reply 1

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As I read Joel Watts’ answer, I first found a lot that I agreed with, but soon the differences emerged.  I agree that there is a significant social component to this issue.  What we do as individuals often impacts others.  But while I agree in broad concept, we will probably disagree over the details and…

Joel Watts – Income Inequality (Question 4)

Joel Watts – Income Inequality (Question 4)

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Link to question #4, including the videos referenced in responses. What, if anything, do you think should be done about income inequality in the United States? I shall respond to the second video, narrated by Arthur Brookes who fails to understand morality and cultural mores and norms. Unless, of course, Brookes suggests morality is relative,…

Joel Watts: First Answer

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Link to the Question What are the three most important actions that should be taken in this country to deal with violent crime in public places? The issue of violent crime is a social issue, so it must be handled in a communal fashion. One of the largest factors in promoting inaction in response to…

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September 11, 2001 and the Kingdom of God

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On my blog, I’ve shared some thoughts and reflections of September 11, 2001, that day ten years ago when Muslim terrorists flew airplanes into the twin towers of the World Trade Center complex and into the Pentagon. The post is called “9/11, American Patriotism, and the Kingdom of God.” In many ways, our reactions to…

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Elgin Hushbeck: Prager, Irrationality and Religion

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by Elgin Hushbeck, Jr. In his latest column, “Mormons Have Irrational Beliefs? Who Doesn’t?” Dennis Prager falls into some common errors concerning the concepts of faith, belief, reason and irrationality.  First, let me point out that I do not disagree with all of the claims in his column and those made during the discussion of…

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