Editorial # 5

For my last Editorial Post, I chose one titled, "Bring the Boys along," written by Kathleen Parker. This editorial is about Obama's actions towards creating more equality between men and women in the working force. Over the years women have worked just as hard as men but have continuously been paid less on average, (For many years). As the new President with two daughters, Obama wanted to begin an age where equality is more prominent and that those who have worked hard would get recognized. Ms. Parker added the facts that today on average more girls are entering college and continuing with education longer than boys at 58%. She also added that boys had a higher rate of dropping out of college or schooling, as well as been down the wrong "paths." I agree with the author that it is about time for equality among genders and the workforce/wage. I learned in Human Geography that world-wide, the wage, independence, and overall moral for women is less than men. Hopefully with Obama's efforts, new, good results for women will occur.

Editorial # 4

For my fourth editorial I chose "The Cost of Bailout Rage" by Ruth Marcus. I found this editorial in the Washington Post. This editorial was about the anger that emanates from many citizens of the United States who are be affected by the economy financially. Marcus states that Obama said that he was going to decrease bonuses, trying to reduce the amount. However, many people are for and against his decision. Some people are for it because they believe that some of the higher workers don't need all the money that they are guaranteed which could help the economy. However some people disagree and believe that cutting the pay could increase more problems. A few believe that the worst has been over, but the author is skeptical. I believe that our economy will continue to go up and down in the next month, to year and that any action towards a better economy, even with a slight fall-back, is the right way to go.

Editorial # 3

For my third editorial, I chose one that was written about President Obama's speech, given last week. The editorial was called, "A Limited Dose Of Reassurance," written by Michael Gerson. The editorial was about Obama's speech and how reassuring it was to the viewers. Gerson called Obama's speech a "Rooseveltian, active, upbeat, and unadorned." He talks about how Obama's speeches are filled with confidence which is important and with "intellectual mastery." During his speech, Obama touched upon three factors that are important to the United State's economy at the moment. Obama first talked about the banking system and promised the public that he would whatever he could in power to make sure that the "flow of lending" from banks will happen again soon. The second issue he talked about was the economic growth situation. Obama noted that some viewers would be skeptical of his decisions but promised that they were doing what they can do heighten the employment of jobs again soon; he mentioned that he will "jump-start the job creation." Some self-employed workers are still unconvinced of his proposal but follow in faith of change. The last main topic Obama talked about was the great debt issue that has undertaken many Americans. Obama told his audience that he was going to get rid of the "waste" in the federal budget to help the economy. Gerson noted that while Obama talked about the debt issue, he was "timid" and not convincing. Overall Gerson believes that Obama's speech was reassuring to the public. We can only hope that what Obama said in his speech will continue and lead the U.S.'s goals and wishes in the right direction.