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on Tax Referrals
As an active student at Portland State University, these referenda would cause the Oregon University System to be further bled dry of need funding. The tuition has been rasied to the point that some students are wondering of they are able to graduate with a huge burdensome debt on their shoulders.
PSU has had to take substantial cuts in services and instruction and will be asked by the OUS Board, along with University of Oregon and Oregon State University, to give up some funds to help the regional and satellite unverisities to survive. When is enough "enough"?
The real issue behind all of this is not only the unwise and follish investments that the high rollers in Wall Street have done in the last year, but is this state's tax system. K-12 education needs to be funded back at the local property tax level. This way, local people would be more invested in their schools. This will free up more funds for the statewide services, including higher education.
One last question needs to be asked of every person that lives and/or invests in Oregon: When is education going to be a top priority and how would all of Oregon be able to access this valuable service without it being so overly burdensome?
Thank you.
posted 3 years, 7 months ago
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on The Curse of the Good Girl
I completely disagree with this generalized statement about the monothestic religions being the root or foundation of problems. One should look through the religious texts and what the faith teach now than making such a statement. Catholism, for instance, has a high following for the Virgin Mary and what she stands for. The church also has many Women Saints. By the way, babies are not born bad as you would see it, the concept of original sin is more complex than how you are portraying it.
Why don't you look into how us, human beings, use the the 'word of God' than the 'word' itself?
posted 3 years, 8 months ago
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on The Curse of the Good Girl
I agree with you to a certain extent. I don't think it is myopic to look at one side. However, as a suggestion, "Think Out Loud" should devote a hour to similar issues for men and another to those who are of a different gender identiity. This should allow for a better balanced conversation, allowing all to respond and be involved.
posted 3 years, 8 months ago
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on The Curse of the Good Girl
One should look into the types of women that are considered role models. I am seeing a pendulum shift from some of the saucy and racy women (Madonna to state one) to one who is more of good but channels the rebel within to more positive ways (recently Taylor Swift). But is this shift a potentially long lasting one or just a blot in the current media who likes to play into the lowest common denominator?
As for me, a gentleman, how do we relate to women who are considered "emotionally immature"? Do we be careful, just give them the straight up truth about how one feels or is there some sort of middle ground?
Thank you.
posted 3 years, 8 months ago
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on Jobless Recovery
I am currently a post-bachelor's college student working in a seasonal job that I do enjoy and offers a transit pass. However, I am in a bad position. I am currently owing back rent for this month, have bills that are past due, and worried about my financial aid. I just graduated with a degree in Community Development and I am unsure about the job prospects in that field.
Right now I am going to go out and seek anything I can find and hoping financial aid will pull through. The reason for stay in college this year is to riding out this tough times. What can I do right now to help myself out?
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