Teacher Tenure is Just a Bad Idea; or the Top 10 Reasons Teachers Shouldn’t Get Tenure Teacher tenure is a controversial practice that provides job protection to teachers – some states give tenure after as little as one year – some require a minimum of seven years’ service and a total of about 2.3 million… Continue reading Top 10 Reasons Why Teachers Should Not Get Tenure
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10 Reasons Under God Must be Removed from the Pledge
Top 10 Reasons the Words ‘Under God’ Must be Removed from The Pledge of Allegiance All American Citizens know the Pledge of Allegiance. As children we stand, at the start of the school day, hands on hearts and say ‘I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for… Continue reading 10 Reasons Under God Must be Removed from the Pledge
Top 10 Reasons Ronald Reagan Was a Terrible President
American Spirit / Shutterstock.com Top 10 Reasons Ronald Reagan Wasn’t the Great President You Always Hear About Ronald Reagan died more than two decades ago, and yet he remains to be one of the most talked about figures in the history of American politics. In fact, it is nearly impossible in any political debate, particularly in… Continue reading Top 10 Reasons Ronald Reagan Was a Terrible President
Top 10 Reasons Why Animal Testing is Necessary
We are all used to seeing distressing campaigns for ‘ethical’ cosmetics or to ban animal testing. Those who are against animal testing will often say that it does not work – citing cases such as the thalidomide babies (thalidomide was shown safe in animal tests). Opponents often say that we have moved beyond the need… Continue reading Top 10 Reasons Why Animal Testing is Necessary
Top 10 Reasons Obesity is a Disease
What is obesity? We all know it when we see it but do we know what causes it? Many people think that obesity is down to laziness and greed. Obesity is, however, more serious than someone carrying a few extra pounds. It is a medical, life limiting condition and people who suffer from it deserve… Continue reading Top 10 Reasons Obesity is a Disease
Top 10 Reasons The Death Penalty Should Be Abolished
Supporters of the death penalty often posit arguments that cite retribution for violent crimes as being instrumental in justice. However, several studies and research have show that taking the life of another human being through capital punishment only perpetuates a cycle of violence. Furthermore, other research has shown that flaws in our justice system has… Continue reading Top 10 Reasons The Death Penalty Should Be Abolished
Top 10 Reasons to Legalize Marijuana
Top 10 Reasons to Legalize Marijuana: Legalize it. Marijuana, a.k.a cannabis, pot, weed, hemp, or reefer, has been a topic of heated debates for many years, but now, it is in the spotlight more than ever. The issue about the use of this drug is becoming more and more topical because people are debating whether… Continue reading Top 10 Reasons to Legalize Marijuana
Top 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Kwanzaa
Here are the Top 10 things you always wanted to know about Kwanzaa! It’s the time of the year again – we can now feel that Christmas is everywhere. You could see people rushing around buying gifts, hear people greeting everyone an early Christmas wish, and see people decorating things. However, many people don’t know… Continue reading Top 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Kwanzaa
Top 10 Reasons Tipping Should Be Banned
Top 10 Reasons Tipping Has Got to Go Unlike in other countries, particularly in Europe, where servers are paid a better base salary, servers in the U.S. are paid so little that they depend on gratuities to make a living. The federal rate for servers in the U.S. is $2.13 per hour. Although the Congress… Continue reading Top 10 Reasons Tipping Should Be Banned
Top 10 Things You Should Know about the Flying Spaghetti Monster
Looking to lose your religion? Well I’ve got the shiniest, newest, most beer-drinking gospel for you. If you like pirates, critical thinking, beer, sarcasm, and the moral and social acceptance of all people equally you might just be Pastafarian material. Here are the top 10 things you should know about the Church of the Flying Spaghetti… Continue reading Top 10 Things You Should Know about the Flying Spaghetti Monster