1.
The
Problems I Can’t Unsee – Reflections on a Race
b.
This
article is about the many contradictions that Kayser Enneking was privy too
while running for public office. Some of these included people who were
actively involved in politics and those who had never registered to vote,
people who were open to talk to members of the opposite party and people who
shut their doors in their faces, enormous gaps between the rich and the poor,
and people who wanted to ignore these problems. The article also explained the
process of running for office and how this position can benefit or weaken a
society.
c.
The
main problem presented in this article was the many disparities he faced while
running for office. It was also the costs and lack of access to health care, as
well as “dark money” polluting certain political campaigns.
d.
Mainly
the people in Florida who don’t have access to affordable health care. However,
this could be broadened to include Florida citizens who are affected by those
who hold public office.
2.
Len
Cabrera: The Hidden Costs of Medicare
b.
This
article is about the faults associated with Medicare, most notably the fact that
doctors are more concerned with the paperwork required than with actually
treating the patient for what ails them. Primary care doctors are even turning
away Medicare patients because of their low reimbursement rates. In turn, our
society is becoming more concerned with the presence of health care coverage
instead of what really matters- the quality of care.
c.
The
shift in perspective from a quality standpoint to a monetary standpoint in
health care today. Medicare patients are finding it increasing difficult to
obtain a primary care doctor, due to doctors caring more about health care
coverage than the ailments of their patients.
d.
Anyone
who requires health care, especially Medicare beneficiaries.
3.
Panel:
‘Stand Your Ground’ law should be repealed
b.
Panelists
discuss the ‘Stand Your Ground’ law that is currently in effect in Florida
which gives one the right to use violence if they feel they are in danger. They
also discussed the effect the law has had on the community and its relation to
deaths such as Trayvon Martin’s and convictions like Marissa Alexander’s.
c.
A
person claiming the ‘stand your ground’ defense will receive complete immunity.
The law is considered by some to be completely unnecessary and actually
encouraging of using brute force instead of first using other methods. Florida’s
gun murder rate has gone up dramatically since the law came into effect.
d.
Anyone
bothered by the increasing use of force and violence in response to a harmful
situation.
4.
Debbie
Mayfield: Septic Tanks Play a Major Role in Algae Blooms
b.
This
article is about the role of septic systems on blue-green algae blooms. Septic
tanks produce amounts of nitrogen that can be traced to these algae blooms and
the order by Governor Ron DeSantis that addresses these harmful algae blooms.
c.
Water
pollution caused by algae blooms that can be traced back to septic systems in
Florida.
d.
Anyone
in Florida affected by water pollution caused by algae blooms.
5.
Stop
the use of Shady Political Tactics
b.
Unethical
political tactics continued to be used in last fall’s Florida Senate District 8
race, including deceptive advertisements and “dark money.” Voters must be
educated on the candidates they are voting for or else nothing will change.
c.
Unethical
political tactics are still being used to win elections, as shown by the
candidates in Florida’s Senate race.
d.
Anyone
in Florida’s District 8 who is going to be represented by an unethical
politician who uses deception to win elections.
Hi Hope, I saw how the hidden costs of Medicare is a pressing local opportunity for Florida because of the large senior population that resides in our lovely state. Living in Florida, it is extremely difficult to be blind to the toxic algae blooms that threaten our coasts. I also like how you wrote about the ‘stand your ground law,’ very hot topics in Florida news right now.
ReplyDeleteHi Hope, I relate to your stand your ground and algae bloom stories. Those to stand out a lot for me especially cause they were both very big topics discussed by people when I was in high school. Many were worried about the possibilities of something going wrong if someone deemed you as dangerous. And how we couldn't swim at the beach due to the bad water.
ReplyDeleteHi Hope!
ReplyDeleteI think your opportunity assessment on Medicaid is extremely important. Living a long, healthy life without worrying about how to pay to receive that, is stressing the political world with how to deal with that. Healthcare is thought of as a 'fundamental right' under medicare and medicaid, but it clearly isn't working out the way it planned. I hope that someone will take care of that opportunity so that those who can't afford healthcare will be given it not only at the best prices, but also at the best standard of care.