Presidents should be allowed only 16 executive orders and 10 pardons in a term.

Opinions on Debatable Issues #19 The current presidential power to grant unlimited executive orders puts the welfare of US citizens in danger. Executive orders are directives that manage the operations of the federal government. They are equivalent to federal laws with the only difference that Congress can strike them down. The privilege to issue asContinue reading “Presidents should be allowed only 16 executive orders and 10 pardons in a term.”

Expell the legislators who endorsed “Stop the Steal” Immidiately

Opinions on Debatable Issues #18 Those in the U.S. Congress who have endorsed Trump’s “Stop the Steal” agenda, leading to the storming of the Capitol on January 6, should be expelled immediately. Expulsion is the most serious form of disciplinary action that can be taken against a Member of Congress. Article I, Section 5, of the United StatesContinue reading “Expell the legislators who endorsed “Stop the Steal” Immidiately”

Should Adults Enjoy “Kid Stuff”?

Opinions on Debatable Issues #17 In the 21st century, fictional and heroic characters such as X-Men and Avengers are no longer exclusive for kids. Today, many adults are fervent fans of comic books, video games, and collective figures products that are used to be seen as childish and for kids only. This drastic change inContinue reading “Should Adults Enjoy “Kid Stuff”?”

New Year Resolutions are Ineffective. Find Yourself a Better Alternative.

Opinions on Debatable Issues #16 New Year’s Resolution creates a wrong mindset that sets people up for failure. The New Year signals a new start, just like the mindset we associate with Monday. We always tell ourselves, I will start to eat healthy on Monday, I will start working out on Monday, I will notContinue reading “New Year Resolutions are Ineffective. Find Yourself a Better Alternative.”

Governmental Regulations on Social Media: Necessary and Constitutional

Opinions on Debatable Issues #15 The debate over regulating social media becomes increasingly contentious due to the 2020 election and the COVID-19 crisis. Fake, misleading, and false information grow and spread like wildfire, bringing confusions and sentimental conflicts to American public. With immense power, social media has a considerable amount responsibility. Without checking and regulating,Continue reading “Governmental Regulations on Social Media: Necessary and Constitutional”

No-First-Use (NFU) of Nuclear Weapons is NECESSARY

Opinions on Debatable Issues #14 No-first-use (NFU) policy states that the US has to reserve nuclear weapons strictly to retaliate in the aftermath of a nuclear attack against its territory or military personnel. Currently, the US has the option of initiating a nuclear attack on other nations without a premise. The 2018 Nuclear Posture Review,Continue reading “No-First-Use (NFU) of Nuclear Weapons is NECESSARY”

Thanksgiving is WORTH Celebrating, Even in Light of Its Origin

Opinions on Debatable Issues #13 Professor Robert Jensen of the University of Texas at Austin previously said: “One indication of moral progress in the United States would be the replacement of Thanksgiving Day and its self-indulgent family feasting with a National Day of Atonement accompanied by a self-reflective collective fasting.” The debate over the legitimacyContinue reading “Thanksgiving is WORTH Celebrating, Even in Light of Its Origin”

Funding the Defenders: Not Enough to Curb the Abuse of Prosecutorial Power

Opinions on Debatable Issues #12 “You have the right to remain silent … You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be provided for you.” This is what you hear when being Mirandized. Coined and established in 1966, the Miranda warning is one of the steps that theContinue reading “Funding the Defenders: Not Enough to Curb the Abuse of Prosecutorial Power”

Defending Patriotism

Opinions on Debatable Issues #11 Patriotism, as defined by Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, denotes a special attachment to a particular political community or the devotion to and vigorous support for one’s country. It includes four qualities: Special affection for one’s own country A sense of personal identification with the country Special concern for the well-beingContinue reading “Defending Patriotism”

Is it truly ideal and effective to keep children from online dangers by allowing parents to monitor their social media accounts?

Opinions on Debatable Issues #10 Under the law, children in the United States are fully formed human beings with the same basic constitutional rights that adults enjoy. The Fourth Amendment protects privacy against unreasonable searches. A parent monitoring their children’s social media accounts with no evidence of any crimes being committed or dangers present isContinue reading “Is it truly ideal and effective to keep children from online dangers by allowing parents to monitor their social media accounts?”