Oh SNAP!

The reduction in the funding of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) program is despicable. Taking around 40 billion dollars out of the SNAP program will lead to the starvation of many families, and would also be an immoral and unethical decision. The increase in guidelines and cut offs is appalling and uncalled for. Many people have to worry about where their next meal is going to come from. Even many students have these worries, and these worries will be increasing due to the passing of the reduction on this law. Students shouldn't be worrying about these things they should be worrying about their future, their education and their future career. These food stamps aren't luxurious, they are used to gain people's basic and essential needs and for some families a means of survival.   

Syria's (Or the Whole World's) Struggle for a Solution

With all respect to our President's thoughts and actions on Syria, I believe that the fight against terrorism in Syria, at the moment, is not our fight to fight. The UN is trying to proceed with the investigation of the chemical warfare and the conclusion of who the culprit is behind these attacks. By trying to bring in American troops and exhorting authority, the US can be prolonging the process of this investigation thus causing more harm than good. Now, I'm not saying that we shouldn't be keeping a watchful eye, or not be acting vigilant in case something does go terribly wrong, but if we keep the necessary distance this may be able to run more efficiently. Vladimir Putin, president of Russia, has stated, "If we can avoid force against Syria, this will improve the atmosphere in international affairs and strengthen mutual trust" (New York Times). It is in the best interest for both US and Syria to have a mutually friendly and cautious relationship. Also, by guarding our own country and taking precautions to make sure any terror attacks aren't made in our country is in our best interest. So I would propose the idea that the President take a step back on this one and let the UN do their job and assess the terror attack while we patiently and cautiously wait in the stands. 

Interdependence Is Essencial!

       Every time I help out at my family's fast food restaurant, our Subway,  I see 'households' spending their money in exchange for  our goods, or our delicious Subway sandwiches. But quickly our Subway switches roles from being the business in the product market to being a consumer when purchasing from the Coco-Cola, Reinhart or all the other companies that we buy products from, to make our products! The interdepence that all companies have on each other is quite essential, and actually relatable to the quote: United we stand, divided we fall. All the vegetables, meat and bread that's is received by Subway is important for the production for  the sandwiches, yet  those specific factories that produce this food need a medium in which they are able to sell food (this medium being fast food,) to consumers. These factories need a commercial, pleasing way to sell products to their audience of consumers.