Is it the End of the World as We Know It?

In our world today we can find the beauty of our earth wherever we look, from walking around the Town Lake to seeing the beaches of Greece on instagram. All around us natural phenomena happens as a result of our environments, climates, and the way of our world. Plants and animals are part of this beauty and majority help maintain it, but what if all of these things disappeared? And what if we could have prevented it? What if we were the ones that caused it?

The climate change debate can go back decades, but in todays world, 2017 America, it is at a peek point in our government. President Trump has expressed multiple times that he is not a believer of global warming and the impact humans have on our environment. Although there are many scientist who believe the same, there a more who believe that humans are damaging the ozone's and the environment, but because there is no consensus in the scientific world, we are left to decide for ourselves. Divided, the country, and the worlds fate rest in the hands in power positions, although, there are many groups who rally around the issue and advocate for environmental regulations. As a whole, we must decide what our world is worth to us, and are we ready to reap the consequences if we chose to do nothing? Is it better to be safe than sorry? Are we prepared to lose the world as we know it?

Congress Limted Edition

In Brandon Stewart's article "Congressional Term Limits," he gives valid points that explain why congressmen and women should be subject to electoral term limits.

I enjoyed this article because it explains how a few changes could potentially change the dynamic of congress completely. I feel that Stewart hit the nail on the head when he  spoke of the "DC Bubble"  because we have seen how the needs and wants of the people can get lost in the politics within congress. Though, I do question congressional terms as we may lose valuable knowledge from the more experienced politicians. Those who have experience of the workings of congress may be helpful when drafting new legislation. But without limits one can forget the reason they started and become corrupt and see only inside the "DC Bubble."

As far as voters participation, I do think that congressional terms would increase citizens interest in their congressmen and women, especially, if incumbent legislators lost access to funds, giving newcomers a fair chance. I do not find it fair that those already seated would have access to so much influence and funds that no other plain Jane can compete.

Overall, I do think that congressional term limits should be implemented for the good of our government and the people of our country.