Taxes

I think the rich should be taxed and give the small businesses a break. It's called the Buffett rule because of Jimmy Buffett saying that they should tax him more than his secretary.  The rich have alot of money to begin with, and it shouldn't be so bad to pay a little extra money and help the poor... It just sounds like charity to me, and the rick folks need to get better reputations and help us out. 

I also think the matter might have something to do with Obama's tricks on us to get himself re-elected.  I guess Obama is pretty clever, because I'm fine with the rich tax (but I won't vote for him, mostly because I'm only 15, but also because I don't believe he's doing the country any good.) So, the Buffett rule sounds like a good one, and it will help get the country out of debt.

Gas Prices

Gas prices have been on the rise, and they might not go down for a while.  I don't drive yet, but I'll get my learners permit soon.  I think Obama shouldn't raise gas prices because it could cost him his presidency.  I also think that drilling should be allowed wherever as long as the person who owns the property says it's okay.

Since I don't drive, I don't pay for gas.  And, I don't have a car or insurance.  I guess I shouldn't be talking because I'm just a teenager, but I go with my mom to the gas station, and it's over $60 to fill up the car.  She has a small car, and she just buys the unleaded kind of oil, but it's still high money to pay.  I remember when it used to only be about $40 or so.  In the end, I think we just need a president who knows how to rule a country and keep the economy under control.

mascots and native americans

There have been some arguments going on about schools and teams using Native Americans as their mascots; some think it's an honor, but others think it's an insult and a stereotypical remark towards the tribe and culture.  Alot of schools have had to change their names and spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on new uniforms, posters, clothing, etc. 

I really think that this argument isn't really that big of a deal and it shouldn't matter what your mascot is.  It isn't a stereo type... it's just a mascot! I just don't understand why this is such a big deal all of a sudden.  It's just another way to spend money and complain about a stupid thing.  some of these schools have had the mascots for over 80 years... now they have to drop what they're doing and worry about this?! it's just dumb.