“To take from one, because it is thought his own industry and that of his fathers has acquired too much, in order to spare to others, who, or whose fathers, have not exercised equal industry and skill, is to violate arbitrarily the first principle of association, the guarantee to everyone the free exercise of his industry and the fruits acquired by it.” — Thomas Jefferson, April 6, 1816
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
A Debate on Income Inequality
The following is the Youtube video of the debate I participated in concerning the topic of income inequality. As always, your thoughts are welcome.
Well, at least you weren't reading your comments. I watched a good portion of it. Mostly your comments and Val's as well. I think she disagrees with you in most every way, huh? Was it fun?
Oh heck, I couldn't help but continue to watch this. Did you start feeling uncomfortable near the end. I don't know if it is just me, but it seems as if Val was aggressive towards you. I think you showed great restraint. She didn't seem to be as aggressive with the economist from UCF. Very interesting Professor Chambless. I enjoyed the debate, if that's what you would call it. Income inequality....hum.....will always be a product of the structure of our country. And it's not a bad thing per se. I, however, don't like to see people who want to work and do right, face poverty. No easy answers to this one. And I don't think anything was really solved with your panel.
I found it interesting that Ms. Demings talked about the "three strikes" she faced. In baseball, three strikes and you are out. Yet she overcame all that to make it to the top of the police department. Was that luck? Government? Her own drive? Either way, she was far from three strikes.
Yes, it's very easy to be a "bleeding heart" when you are at a class level far above those that you lobby for. I guess there has to be a certain amount of all of those things when someone makes it as far as she did, especially in law enforcement. I suppose if, with all of those "strikes" against her, she could make it as far as she did, those she is speaking on behalf of, with drive and perseverance, might at least make it off Government assistance.
It must have been almost as frustrating for Jack as grading essay questions. It is distracting to have to listen to emotional and/or anecdotal experiences that move away from the topic.
Val Demings is certainly passionate but she contributed nothing to advance discussion with that tired rhetoric.
Well, at least you weren't reading your comments. I watched a good portion of it. Mostly your comments and Val's as well. I think she disagrees with you in most every way, huh? Was it fun?
ReplyDeleteIt was fun and very insightful.
DeleteOh heck, I couldn't help but continue to watch this. Did you start feeling uncomfortable near the end. I don't know if it is just me, but it seems as if Val was aggressive towards you. I think you showed great restraint. She didn't seem to be as aggressive with the economist from UCF. Very interesting Professor Chambless. I enjoyed the debate, if that's what you would call it. Income inequality....hum.....will always be a product of the structure of our country. And it's not a bad thing per se. I, however, don't like to see people who want to work and do right, face poverty. No easy answers to this one. And I don't think anything was really solved with your panel.
ReplyDeleteI found it interesting that Ms. Demings talked about the "three strikes" she faced. In baseball, three strikes and you are out. Yet she overcame all that to make it to the top of the police department. Was that luck? Government? Her own drive? Either way, she was far from three strikes.
DeleteYes, it's very easy to be a "bleeding heart" when you are at a class level far above those that you lobby for. I guess there has to be a certain amount of all of those things when someone makes it as far as she did, especially in law enforcement. I suppose if, with all of those "strikes" against her, she could make it as far as she did, those she is speaking on behalf of, with drive and perseverance, might at least make it off Government assistance.
DeleteIt must have been almost as frustrating for Jack as grading essay questions. It is distracting to have to listen to emotional and/or anecdotal experiences that move away from the topic.
ReplyDeleteVal Demings is certainly passionate but she contributed nothing to advance discussion with that tired rhetoric.