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Members of the CHS argument and rhetoric class tackled modern issues with their own modest proposals.
Members of the CHS argument and rhetoric class tackled modern issues with their own modest proposals.
Kerry Naylor
The project

Students in the CHS argument and rhetoric class recently completed a unit on satire as a method of persuasion. Students looked at several forms of satirical expression, including political cartoons (particularly those by Thomas Nast), memes, and modern satirical news sites like The Onion. The unit began with an inspection of one of the most famous works of satirical persuasion – Jonathan Swift’s “A Modest Proposal,” which suggests in the late 18th century suggested that poor and starving Irish should sell and eat their babies as a way of providing for themselves and making a respectable living.

After students read the story, they were asked to use a style similar to Swift – where he implemented exaggeration, hyperbole and irony – to create a modest proposal of their own on a modern-day topic. They then had to create a nom de plume, or pen name, for themselves, as well as a suitable avatar.

A modest proposal for ending the destruction of the atmosphere by making the chemicals destroying it beneficial
A modest proposal for ending the destruction of the atmosphere by making the chemicals destroying it beneficial

Breezy McClimate

There are many things polluting our world and causing harm to the future. As we will all know by now, the temperatures are rising rapidly. This is causing unnecessary destruction to our world. It is clear that our forests are burning, the oceans are rising, and the ice caps are melting. This rapid change in the climate is going to bring destruction to the world. This problem of climate change needs to be addressed as soon as possible. However, we don’t need to worry any longer. I have the solution that we need. What better way to stop the destruction of the atmosphere than with the very chemicals destroying it.

Sulfur or more specifically sulfur dioxide is one of the problems, but also the solution. Sulfur has a natural cooling effect. So instead of reducing burning using fossil fuel, we need to burn more to release more sulfur dioxide. The more sulfur dioxide realized the better it will be. It will mimic the atmosphere, and even reflects the sun allowing clouds to be brighter. This will create a brighter, happier world. It will stop the heating of the planet and cool it which is exactly what we need.

In fact sulfur dioxide isn’t the only greenhouse gas that has a similar effect to the destroying atmosphere. Methane and many other volatile organic compounds do this. The atmosphere is too destroyed for us to hope to fix it. We need something that will mimic it or even do a better job, and the chemicals are the solution. It’s time to stop looking down on fossil fuels, but to use them to fix the problem.

This problem isn’t stupid or out of reach. The other “clear” options aren’t working, and it’s time to move on. We don’t need to stop burning fossil fuels as they aren’t the problem anymore with this solution. We can’t just limit our energy use as we use energy in almost everything we do. Cars are the easiest transportation, so limiting our use of them causes more problems for us.

It’s time to start looking toward our future, and right now it’s not looking bright. Climate change is getting worse and we need a true solution. It’s time to use these greenhouse gases  to their true potential. Let us save the future by burning more fossil fuels.

The easiest choice
The easiest choice

Alvinder Schmidley

After the 2020 presidential election, cries of fraud came out from unhappy Americans. There was believed to be fraud in the election from numerous sources, voter ID fraud, fake ballets, and most certainly Russian interference. In the most powerful nation in the world, why do we elect our leaders in such a corrupt way? This election system is so corrupt and takes way too long. There is no logical way to fix this problem. What would we possibly do, change the voting so all votes are done on the same day, in person? That’s laughable, obviously making Election Day a national Holiday and giving everyone off school and work to go vote would take way too much time to implement and would be really hard to do. What else, make everyone show a government issued photo ID when they vote so there couldn’t possibly be any sort of fraud. No way, that would mean that the government would have to take the time to continuously push out free IDs for every American. It’s not like they already give everyone three different types of ID that they use for the rest of their lives on the day they’re born.

 

No, there is only one way to fix this issue, in a country that is founded on war, our president needs to be elected through a fight. Instead of wasting time on an election that takes months to politic for, including seeing the same 6 political ads for 8 months, we could solve it in one night. Both the republicans and the democrats will elect a presidential candidate and on the Fourth of July every four years, the two candidates will have a boxing match. It is one united round and only ends whenever one of the candidates is knocked out. To ensure fairness the precious president elect from the party will coach the candidate.

 

For example, in the 2024 election it would have Donald Trump, being coached by George W Bush, vs Kamala Harris, being coached by Joe Biden. The event would be live streamed on both CNN and Fox News. This would also be great for the American economy because people would be able to bet on the winner and the total winnings would go to a government program of the winners choice.  After the boxing match is over the winner will give a post fight speech declaring their politics and will begin singing their executive order with their boxing gloves on. There is no way to rig a boxing match and it completely ensures fairness for all of America. It would simply be impossible for a boxing match to be fixed or rigged. It would also provide entertainment on election night, rather than people waiting three hours to see what candidate won “Iowa”. This would bring immense pride to our great nation and strike fear into the eyes of other leaders. Imagine watching the president of the United States throw a lethal 1-2 combo to win the presidency.

Solving the issue of extraterrestrial alien invasion and immigration
Solving the issue of extraterrestrial alien invasion and immigration

Raymond Cist

It is clear that immigration is a burden on our country, and a solution is required before drastic damages impact our nation. With hundreds of thousands pouring in each year, legally and illegally, the strain it places on our country to make the laborious process of allowing safe entry for the few benevolent immigrants, (those from countries such as Europe and Australia), as well as keeping our country safe from others, (those from countries such as Mexico, Venezuela, Asia, and Africa) is our topmost priority. To solve this detrimental and impending issue, I have crafted a system, designed to guarantee fairness and equality for all immigrants, whether you’re from Pittsburgh or the Middle East. I propose that we send everyone to the birthplace of humanity, a series of rolling golden hills, topped with lush jungle and picturesque, snow-capped mountains, and cascading waterfalls, the scenic, peaceful kingdom of Somalia. This African kingdom represents the roots of our species, from when we developed out of being primitive ape-like creatures into the smart, sophisticated societies we are now. Our development into our great nation of America, while originally successful, has gone too far. We have now let our nation be overrun from non-Americans. These Central-American and South-American people are not American in any way. They do not share our culture, our values, or our history, our continents, or our names. While in a perfect world, these people could have been preemptively removed, they have already entered our borders, and the time has long gone to be peaceful. Our only solution is to come together and return to our roots, Africa. If we are able to round up everyone in the country, all of whom originated from Africa, and return them to where they came from, our species and people will be connected once more. In fact, an even better solution would be to round up the entire world and place them all back in our homeland. As for the native Somalians, they will be removed to make space for everyone in the world to go back to the lands we came from. It is our home and, even though we may not live there now, it is our right and our destiny to take back our homes and bring everyone together. Immigration is wrong, which is why we must dismantle the country of Somalia in order to avoid being immigrants ourselves. Instead, we are settlers, forging a new path to unite our once great country. The country of Africa will be named Amefrica in our honor, and we will be able to grip the earth beneath us and know that we are home. Rounding up all of these individuals with their unique cultures, ethnicities, religions, and political views will cause no issues and instead allow us to all come as one. Many will tell you that this solution is ridiculous, or how we could take people to the new country, but they are ignoring the obvious solution. We will drive to the country of Africa, or, now, Amefrica by building the great universal highway. If need be, we can extend this freeway to the moon, alongside adding extra lanes to compensate for the heavy traffic flow.

To insinuate that the issue of immigration could be remotely solved by working with our government to make the immigration process faster and more efficient by correctly placing money and resources into the system is to ignore the fact that we need the quintillions of dollars that would clearly be needed to fund this system to build more nuclear weaponry. We will clearly need these weapons in order to eliminate the Somalians. Furthermore, to suggest that immigration could be helped by attempting to eliminate partially-American caused push factors such as the influx of weapons smuggled into their countries and the political and economic instability caused by American corporations and government officials, is to, again suggest a ridiculous and impossible solution.

The only option to unite our country and become great once more is to round up our citizens and travel to the country of Africa to become what we know we can be!

An exchange well worth it
An exchange well worth it

Tiny Bug

In the annals of history, no greater act of charity has been recorded than the Myers Elementary School’s decision to donate a well to South Sudan in 2016. With hearts full of altruism, we bestowed the gift of clean, potable water upon a distant land, setting an unparalleled example of global generosity. However, one must reflect on the irony that Bellwood Antis itself — a world-renowned hub of community pride — continues to endure the blight of polluted waters unfit for even the most putrid fish, along with the rest of the United States.

Thus, I propose a solution to address this oversight: that the well donated to South Sudan be returned to its rightful owners here in Bellwood-Antis. For surely it is only fair that the citizens who engineered such a marvel should reap its miraculous benefits. Not only would this act alleviate the woes of our local water pollution, but it would also stand as a beacon of poetic justice — a testament to the righteous reciprocity of global aid. Furthermore, to ensure the sustainability of this plan, I propose we export our polluted Bellwood Antis water to South Sudan, so they too might share in the enriching experience of learning to purify toxins. After all, what better way to foster international bonds than by exchanging environmental challenges? We could market this endeavor as a cultural exchange program, in which South Sudanese communities can immerse themselves in the thrilling realities of water pollution.

Should this prove impractical, I suggest a secondary course of action: the complete abandonment of water as a consumable resource. Instead, Bellwood Antis residents might substitute their hydration needs with readily available alternatives such as the Mountain Dew Kickstart found in the cafeteria, motor oil, or coffee from the media center; the latter is both abundant and beloved by local Bellwood-Antis students. This bold innovation would not only rid us of our water issues but also invigorate our economy with thriving industries in creative beverage solutions. As for other remedies, such as governmental intervention, pollution cleanup initiatives, or infrastructure improvements, I must dismiss them outright as tiresome, dull, and way too expensive. My plan is the most beneficial for the Bellwood-Antis and South Sudanese communities.

In conclusion, let us not look down upon the state of Bellwood Antis’ water but, celebrate it as an opportunity to lead the world in imaginative problem-solving. By reclaiming the South Sudanese well or embracing an alternative path of hydration, we shall stand triumphant as harborers of collaboration and innovation. And to those who would question the wisdom of my proposal, I say only this: what will you do when your water is polluted?

The only solution to solving the problem of overpopulation in today’s world
The only solution to solving the problem of overpopulation in today’s world

Daniel Larson

Overpopulation is a huge threat to today’s society. Overpopulation puts strain on societies for enough resources. This can lead to other problems such as conflict and poverty. It also causes overcrowding and unemployment which furthers poverty. A solution to this is sterilizing certain people. People would be randomly sterilized at birth by a medical professional. They would not have any choice, nor would they even be made aware of what was done. Not being able to reproduce would in turn lower the population. Enough people would be sterilized that the birth rates would lower enough but not too much that it would become an issue.

This solution is absolutely possible and attainable. Reproduction education won’t solve the problem. Family planning won’t solve the problem. Promoting smaller families won’t solve the problem. Giving more access to contraceptives won’t help either. My solution is the only actual solution that will provide real benefits and fix the problem of overpopulation. This is the only way to combat overpopulation. Sterilizing people will combat this.

A new solution
A new solution

Cassandra Bowman

Today, in society we struggle with many challenges. These can discrimination, loneliness, inequality, and mental health. With mental health in society people are faced with trying to deal with increasing rates of anxiety, depression, and stress. The issues around it today is that many people struggle with getting help.  Access to care remains limited for so many around and problems like waiting times and financial issues are the leading cause of that. Not only in the 21st century do we have such amazing technological advancements that are helping society to build up, they are also tearing us down. Social media and digital pressures are one of the leading causes of mental health issues today. They contribute to those especially in the younger generations and cause individuals to feel isolated and misunderstood. However, what if this all just stopped. That’s where I come into play. What if all the issues with social media and the mental health pressures that come along with it just stop. Who says that mental health is even real? Everyone has bad days right, so whos to say that when someone has anxiety or depression that they aren’t just overreacting? I say, as a society we should stop overreacting and admit to our personal weaknesses. We have become too overly focused on labeling normal emotions as disorders that need treatment. Instead of Learing how to cope with the challenges life consists of people these days are encouraged to see their emotions as a sort that needs fixed. However, this is false. None of the emotions with depression and anxiety are disorders. You can have bad, sad, or even angry emotions without having to label yourself with a disorder and go to treatments. In conclusion, If people would just stop obsessing over regular, everyday emotions then they would be able to see that their so-called issues are nothing more than just everyday experiences and that their concept of mental health is exaggerated.

How to prevent a pandemic
How to prevent a pandemic

Marcus Washington

We have a problem in our society today. Every single time we have a pandemic or health problem in our country, it is drug out over many years and can destroy our economy and the spirit of our country. The COVID-19 pandemic spread from 2020 and our society wasn’t completely normal again until 2023. Our country has a problem when it comes to defeating diseases. That is why I have a solution that is bound to work. To combat the disease in our country, we simply need to make the disease or virus go away quickly. The most logical thing to beat the diseases is to gather everyone together and simply infect every single person with the disease. This will help the human body build an immunity to the disease and only the strongest will survive. It is not helpful to our society if we are locked in our homes for years when we could be getting this over quickly. The strongest people in our society are what will drive our society to be the best it can possibly be. People who are weak and can’t beat the disease must not serve a purpose in our society. So everyone will either be dead or immune and we can quickly get on with our lives. Now it may seem easier to simply vaccinate people against the vaccine in a completely safe and effective way. This is not helpful at all because diseases and viruses can easily mutate and you are playing a game of chase to try and predict its next move and the country will still be hurting. And keeping people at home to “stop the spread” only does harm to our country because people are not out in society making money and making a difference in the community. So because of this, it is only logical that we infect everyone with the disease. It will be the quickest way to get things done and will result in the strongest people in our society being the ones who live.

A simple solution
A simple solution

J.F. Shrek

It’s a very obvious observation that the United States of America has a problem. One that is spreading across the nation. If not fixed quickly, the United States of America will feel the wrath of this problem forever. That’s why I have come up with a swift, easy, and simple solution to solve this problem. “But what is the problem?,” you ask. Well, too many people in the United States of America are sick. Whether that be from preventable or non-preventable diseases, they all have one thing in common. It’s disgusting. From heart disease and diabetes to COVID-19 and respiratory problems, America is sick. That is why I came up with this very simple solution to help stop the spread of diseases, even if they aren’t contagious. This solution being to criminalize all sickness and disease, with harsher punishments being given to citizens with preventable diseases. (i.e. Diabetes)

This simple solution would simply work. “How?,” you may ask. All we have to do is make sickness a crime always punishable by death! Let me explain how this would be beneficial to all Americans. First of all, all contagious diseases would be eradicated as anyone who shows symptoms of a disease are simply put on trial and subject to the death penalty. You would no longer have to worry about people getting you sick, since people would die before they would get the chance to. This also works for non-contagious diseases like heart attacks, obesity, etc. since the criminalization of disease laws would be written to subject people with diseases like this to public and torturous deaths. This would allow people to see that their actions and lifestyles have consequences. No longer will people be fat, as they will fear being charged with obesity and be subject to public execution.

Even though it is easy to see the pros of stopping the spread and diagnosis of diseases, I would like to point out one more vital pro. Additionally, healthcare costs would plummet. Over 75% of healthcare costs center around diseases and treating them. By making the contraction of diseases illegal, healthcare money will no longer go towards saving a person, but instead can go towards cheaply killing a “patient,” as they liked to be called.

I don’t want to hear anyone say that my idea is outlandish or impossible, because this is a lie. Until we have tried it, we don’t know the endless positive possibilities it can lead to! Don’t tell me to put a covering over my face or to cough into my elbow, as that is only a temporary fix to a long term problem. Don’t tell me to focus on hygiene and wash my hands, as my hands will only become dirty once again. Don’t tell me to prioritize disease research because diseases are always changing and ultimately deeming the research that was already done useless. Don’t tell me to educate people on diets and exercise, as people never follow through with their resolutions. The only reasonable fix to diseases is to eradicate them simply by killing their host.

Imagine the utopia we could create if we criminalized diseases. Vaccines would no longer be needed, Americans would be healthier and happier than ever, future generations would flourish more than ever, no one would ever fall ill (for longer than it takes to kill them at least), and most importantly, sore throats would never have to be suffered through again. Think of how wonderful life would be, if there could be no disease!

The weatherman
The weatherman

Snoop Dog’s 3rd cousin

A weather man’s job is to study weather patterns in order to create reports to properly forecast the weather in order to let people know what is to come. Communities may depend on these forecasts for tornado warnings, hurricanes, and events like hail so they know when to stay in doors. If the trees are on fire and the weather man will tell you to leave town. Flee your home and house because the fires people caused can’t be contained. Get in your basement when another category 4 sweeps through your neighborhood leaving all you know in rumble and dirt.

“We’ll be experiencing another wave of extreme heat throughout the week so get your air conditioners ready.” The weather man will say to his neighbors without water who tune into the morning news airing at 9 O’clock. The farmers who are often the talk of the morning news no longer grow crops. Cattle are dying.

“There’s a 10 percent chance of rain on Tuesday.” The weatherman says attempting to give hope to his neighbors tuning in to another segment airing at 9. Very little hope was given. Everybody knows the weatherman can never predict things right yet everyday at the same time neighbors tune in hoping he’ll get it right this time. Sadly, no rain fell on Tuesday or the next time that 10 percent was mentioned. The town tunes in everyday, lining the pockets of the weatherman just to be given fake news. The 10 percent is only there to make the parched feel hopeful they’ll have a chance to access clean water. So farmers can support their families and land while surviving the relentless yet ever rising heat and ongoing drought.

How dare the weatherman lie to those suffering. He has it all. He was employed just to give false hope that maybe next week will be cooler or that maybe in winter we’ll see snow once again. The patience of neighbors is growing thin.

“We may see a decrease in temperatures by next week.” We may see. May as in might and might as in won’t but “please tune into tomorrow’s segment”. Neighbors’ patience turned to rage and soon turned to wonder. What should they do about their situation? At least big oil companies were honest about taking oil. This mess couldn’t have been caused by the companies who were so honest.

“They made so many jobs for people and got rich because they were smart  with money and successful of course.” The neighbors begin to say. We can’t put limits on them because they need to make a living too. We have to cut trees down because we need paper and obviously they just grow back. “So, what should we do about this?” Is this the question people began to ask each other.

Nobody likes to be lied to. Nobody likes to tune in everyday at the same time and get nothing to show for it. The weatherman should know how it feels to have hope things will get better but never do. A price should be paid for the lies and deception.

“He should really get to know how bad the heat really is!” A farmer says.

“He should know how it feels to go thirsty!” A mother begins to yell.

“The weatherman should know how it feels to have no food.” His neighbor shouted.

“I know the answer.” Another remarked. In order to stop the lies he must put him through everything we’re goin through. The weatherman was taken and exposed to the torturers of the heat and lack of water but each day at 9 o’clock he was promised it’ll be over soon.

“There’s a 10 percent chance you’ll be out by Thursday.” His neighbors say but when Thursday came around there the weatherman was. Hanging in an empty room exposed to intense heat feeling as though his skin may fall off. He hasn’t eaten in days and his water supply is little. It’s just enough to keep him alive to feel the pain of his lies. The pain of false hope when he’s told he has a chance to make it out of here. Every second begins to feel like hours driving him mad out of anticipation. The lack of food and water is getting to his head. The heat alters his sense of reality.

“This may teach him about giving false hope to those who take the time to listen.” A woman said. But that’s may as in might and might as in won’t.

It’s better for us to get rid of lies than to eradicate the honest companies who earned their wages.

The automatic answer: A solution to the unemployment problems in America
The automatic answer: A solution to the unemployment problems in America

Carla Carl

Even in our modern society, unemployment is a persistent and widespread challenge. With the advances in technology, education, and social programs, there’s no reason for the millions of unemployed adults. Despite the many attempts made by charities and our governments, many remain jobless which often leads to crime, poverty, health issues, and overpopulation. Rather than simply sitting back and watching these travesties, I say that we take a more pragmatic approach.

First, I say that we force people who are of adult age to work a full time job regardless of age, gender, or ability. Whether someone is wheelchair bound or has an intellectual restriction, there is still some way for them to contribute to society, and it must be done. Although some people may be lazy or try to make up excuses, we must force them to be employed regardless. Eventually, this idea of needing to work will be ingrained in future generations, and we will not have to force them.

Secondly, I believe that it will do the world a great good if we require people that come from lazy families to be sterilized so that their issues remain no longer. Eventually only the good, reliable, and non-lazy genes will prevail.

Now, some radicals will argue that we should allocate more funding to education for underserved communities, but people already have access to education and they have obviously done nothing with that. They might argue that we should focus on more skills training, but again, people already have access to these tools and aren’t taking advantage of them.

So, the only realistic, logical, and attainable solution to the unwavering issue of unemployment is to implement forced employment and sterilization of notoriously lazy lineage.

Empowering the mind
Empowering the mind

Squidward J. Quincy Tentacles

This ever changing world is one that should…not change. Everyone is dealing with “mental health” issues and all these other disabilities that keep them from contributing to society. Mental health is causing people to become dependent on the government to survive. These disabled individuals, I use the word individuals because they should not be constituted as people, are relying on the government, when in reality they should be scared of the government. The government has gone soft. This proposal would not only solve our overpopulation problem, but also we wouldn’t have to worry about animal testing any more. If they can’t function in society, their crippled selves would be compelled to be of service. Some may say that the government should just stop giving money to these losers, but this would never work. They would revolt with their blue hair and piercing all over. Animal testing is harsh. That’s why we should just test on the disabled. Animals are a viable resource in our ecosystem. Mentally disabled are not. This way we would be saving important lives and making sure products work on humans. Some may also say that we could just send them to an asylum, but we would be using taxpayers money to pay for these useless places. So if people with mental health issues cost the government too much money, the least they could do is help the government’s military with their moving target practices. People that cry mental health are the same people who cry when they hit their knee. Back in my day it was much simpler without these blue haired freaks screwing up our economy. Some say that this is harsh…I say that it’s necessary and will help our world in a more positive way. These darn liberals are ruining our society with their blue hair and collars. They should be put down like the dogs they are and make more room for people that are willing to contribute to society rather than sucking all of the oxygen out of the air.

The best solution
The best solution

Tessa LaCrash

There is this ever growing issue associated with the American culture; taxes. Taxes have always had a negative impact on citizens of the great United States. The idea that taxes are too high, too low, and more. What worries them the most is the unfair distribution of taxes among the classes. Lower class citizens pay too much in taxes compared to their income and counterparts. On the other hand, richer classes pay far less than they should be deemed. So, I propose the best solution to this case.

There is the idea that a crime should be punishable by death. Things like murder are fair game in that aspect. So I add that failure of the richer classes and corporations paying their due taxes should become a crime on that list. Also, lower classes should be given leeway when it comes to their share. Their hardships of financial disparity should allow for a tax break or cut.

By making richer classes and corporations fear for their lives if they don’t pay their taxes, then the United States would not be in debt like she is. They make their money, they pay their debts. Also, by using the punishment of death would make an example. If a billionaire does not pay their taxes, then they are punished via the same methods of those on death row; firing squad, electric chair, lethal injections. An example would be made of this man, and so many more.

This is the best, and only, solution to this ever growing issue of the Great Nation. Like I have stated, by punishing those who don’t pay their share would make people actually pay their taxes. Thus allowing for a prosperous and advanced society. Other solutions simply will not produce such a successful outcome like the one I have proposed.

To sum, killing the rich who don’t pay their share of taxes is the best solution to the lack thereof in the United States. This creates a fear that can only influence rich classes and corporations to pay. Furthermore, lower and middle class would be allowed more leeway and forgiveness to pay their share.

Dismantle the education system
Dismantle the education system

President Grump

Dear Congress, it is I President Grump. As you and I know we are dismantling the education system. The Democratic Party is not happy with this. They all constantly bringing up the fact my voters are on average uneducated and have the lowest IQ of all voters. They are pushing very hard to get this information out. And I for one and sick of it. How is it my fault that the majority of my voters have an IQ of under 80? That is the average American people. Now I took a test online so my IQ is much higher, just take my word for it. So i know what I’m talking about when it comes to the the prosperity of America and our civilians. And I know If we are going to flourish as a country we need to make sure no one grows too intelligent. What good is all of the knowledge in the world really?  It would only do harm and could cause people to develop a god complex and that’s not safe for our civilians. In a world where progress, intellectual autonomy, and democracy are overvalued, it is high time we acknowledge the undeniable truth. Education is a tool of control, oppression, and is unnecessarily difficult. With that, we propose an farfetched yet highly effective strategy. The complete dismantlement of the entire education system. This radical approach will serve as the backbone for a new era of political domination, where the uninformed, who have long been shackled by the chains of knowledge, will FINALLY be liberated. The goal is clear, we remove the institution of education from the hands of the state, the elite, and the apparent “experts” to unleash the true potential of the population. potential that has, up until now, been suppressed under the weight of textbooks, exams, and critical thinking. Once education is eliminated, chaos will naturally ensue, providing the perfect environment for a swift and efficient political overthrow.
knowledge is dangerous. When individuals are allowed to think, they ask questions. They question authority, science, and most dangerously, our power. In the absence of education, people will be too busy trying to remember how to write their names to focus on things like “voting” or “civic responsibility.” This lack of education will open the door for a more moldable population, perfect for political manipulation. Why allow critical thinking when you can have blind loyalty? This is the perfect plan. And lets face it, who doesn’t want a little more unquestioning loyalty. By eliminating schooling, we immediately reduce the pool of qualified candidates for positions of power. With fewer educated individuals competing for office, we open the field for more competent leaders. Those strong in charisma, charm, and practical ability. Those rare and noble traits, after all, have historically shaped the most successful empires and dictatorships. With no education system, the workforce will be reduced to a simpler, more effective structure. One that focuses purely on survival instincts and basic labor. There will be no unnecessary jobs like “teachers” or engineers, leaving more room for the production of the only two things society truly needs: viral TikTok content and dystopian novels. The market will, as always, adapt and thrive under these conditions.

Phase 1: Eliminate the Curricula. Start by gradually eliminating all standardized curricula. This will be replaced by “How to Follow the Leader” workshops. The textbooks will be repurposed for more useful endeavors, like paper airplanes, origami, and fire-starting kits. If people need information, they’ll learn it from Netflix documentaries. Phase 2: Close the Schools. Shut down all public and private schools. Not only will this drastically reduce overhead costs (no more school lunches, buses, or angry PTA meetings), but it will also ensure that children, free from the shackles of traditional learning, can pursue more lucrative ventures like gaming, influencer careers, and starting their own online stores selling crystals. A nation of future entrepreneurs, if you will. Phase 3: job Marketing, With no formal qualifications to speak of, employers will be forced to rely on more “authentic” methods of hiring: looks, charm, and social media following. This will drastically reduce the dominance of traditional power structures and bring jobs back to the average mediocre person.Phase 4: Reprogram the Masses. Once the education system is gone, we will replace it with the ultimate “educational” tool: 24/7 televised state-run programming. Reality TV, sporting events, and shopping channels will serve as the new “textbooks,” filled with essential knowledge such as “how to glow up overnight” and “What Products You Must Buy to Be Relevant.” The new global curriculum will be streamed through every household, ensuring that the population remains well educated  in the art of entertainment and consumerism, but no longer in the dangerous arts of literacy or critical thought.

The dismantling of the education system, once the shackles of education are removed, we will witness a new dawn. One where people are free from the burdens of knowledge, free to embrace their true potential: mindless, docile, and ripe for a political overthrow that will redefine the future.

So congress, help pass my plan. This is crucial to the future of America. Allowing our citizens prosperity and freedom. This is all for the people sake. I am for the people! I want nothing but the best for America and its future. There is no underlying meaning behind this proposal, this country will have more freedoms and a more peaceful society. Thank you.

A simple solution to inflation
A simple solution to inflation

LeBron James

One of the largest issues in our modern society is the issue of inflation. Inflation, which is the general increase in prices, raises the costs of goods and services in our country, potentially leading to economic slowdown and social unrest. Problems that arise with inflation include higher costs of living, economic slowdown, increase of interest rates, and social unrest. Since inflation is caused by too much money being produced, the only logical solution would be to eliminate money entirely! Cash would be gone, credit cards would be gone, and any form of currency would be reduced to nothing. But if we have no money system, how would anything have value at all? The answer is simple, look back hundreds or even thousands of years ago when humans had no cash. Items had value based on how useful they were to the user. This is what we should adapt instead of the flawed cash system. Cash money is just paper, and the materialistic value of a $100 dollar bill is a fraction of what people make it seem to be worth. If we eliminate cash, we could implement a trading system, where items are valued at however much they are actually worth. If you want to buy a car, give your kidney. If you want to buy a house, trade one of your children. Not only does this solve the problem of inflation, but it totally eliminates it from ever happening. People may argue a simple solution to inflation is raising wages to match the increased prices of products, so people can still afford the things they need. This is not a logical solution to the issue, because all it does is avoid the issue. This is a slippery slope that will one day lead to extreme prices and unreasonable wages. Therefore, the only logical solution to this issue is to totally eliminate money, and determine the value of objects by how useful they are to the user. Take a look at our ancestors hundreds or even thousands of years ago. They never had issues with inflation.

How to save a life economy
How to save a life economy

Larry Trevino

Healthcare costs and health insurance rates have risen exponentially over the years so much to the point where some Americans cannot afford it. Prescription drugs and quality healthcare are becoming more and more inaccessible. U.S. families are burdened with the world’s costliest healthcare. The high healthcare costs are causing Americans to get even sicker from delaying, avoiding, or altogether stopping medical treatment. The costs could potentially fuel inflation in the U.S. There are serious implications for the federal budget. The economy is struggling enough as it is. We are pumping too much money, whether from the government or from its citizens, into healthcare. It’s time for this to end. Healthcare is not important in our society today. We can self-medicate with things like chicken noodle soup, garlic, or burnt oranges. We have enough random plants and herbs in American grocery stores to cure any ailment. Not to mention, if everyone in the United States eats an apple everyday, healthcare as we know it will collapse. The main focus in our society should now be on apples. We can mass produce apple juice, apple pies, applesauce, etc. Rather than wasting valuable time and labor on things like hospitals, we as a society can focus on more important industries, like agriculture or even entertainment. Unfortunately, without healthcare there will be more fatalities. But that’s just what natural selection is. It’s natural. There is good news with this as well though. If people are distracted watching Netflix, they care less about their physical health issues. Who cares if you’re in pain when you’re watching the new season of Stranger Things? Not only would it save our economy money, but every other industry would prosper thanks to it. Some may argue that increasing taxes and therefore federally funded programs will help those without access to healthcare. Yet this is false in its entirety. How will making Americans spend more money on taxes allow them to keep more of their income? It will be a net zero for them and a loss for everyone else. The money that poor Americans would have spent on healthcare will now be in taxes. Another absurd suggestion is to equalize the costs of any procedure or medicine regardless of site-of-care, but this is an insane suggestion as well. There is a different standard of treatment at each facility all across the United States, and the cost should reflect that. That’s just as absurd as saying that every burger should cost the same, but we all know that Five Guys is a lot more impressive than McDonald’s. But this was not about burgers. This is about rising healthcare costs. The only solution that we have to save our economy from absolute ruin is to completely eradicate any form of healthcare from our society. Anything else is just blasphemy.

Stop and drop for climate change
Stop and drop for climate change

Steve Stevenson

Climate change has been quite the prominent topic in the modern age, the consequences of climate change include, among others, intense droughts, water scarcity, severe fires, rising sea levels, flooding, melting polar ice, catastrophic storms and declining biodiversity. These are all caused by humanity’s activities, with farming livestock, cutting down forests, and burning fossil fuels being some of the main harmful ones.

In order to combat such an issue, something needs to be done. Since climate change effects all come back to humanity progressing, we need to start doing the opposite; nothing. Shut down the factories, let the animals run free, and keep the trees growing. Since that would all take too long, it’s best to just force everyone to sit down and stop doing anything. There needs to be a system in place to monitor humans. A system in which detects any movement and shoots the climate destroyer on site. This is the only way to save the Earth, and guarantees the climate’s healing.  Grass and rain will be the only resources given for food and water, as once again, the Earth has proven that humanity cannot be trusted in its resources.

Now, one might think, “why don’t we just have a better universal system of travel that doesn’t harm the atmosphere” or “why don’t we focus more on programs that focus on growing trees and fixing up the climate in general?” Well frankly those systems would cost too much. Finding an alternative to cars? That would take years of planning, designing and manufacturing. Focusing more on programs? Humans have proven that they always mess up something good, there’s no way they won’t mess up the climate even more by trying to fix it. The system I proposed is a be all end all solution, once it’s built and ready there’s no reason to have to improve on it. There is no point in even considering any other solution.

With climate change’s impact on society, something needs to be done. My plan is a guaranteed solution to fix a problem that has plagued the world for decades and decades. For something as big as this, the entire world needs to contribute and be trusted. Since that is completely against what humanity is known for, harsh regulations and punishments are must. I believe that given enough time, the climate will be able to heal and then humans can be able to return to their lives with a new focus on how to prevent climate change from happening again.

Bernie
The Only Solution to solving the problem of overpopulation in today’s world

Bernie

Overpopulation is a huge threat to today’s society.

Overpopulation puts strain on societies for enough resources. This can lead to other problems such as conflict and poverty. It also causes overcrowding and unemployment which furthers poverty. A solution to this is sterilizing certain people. People would be randomly sterilized at birth by a medical professional. They would not have any choice, nor would they even be made aware of what was done. Not being able to reproduce would in turn lower the population. Enough people would be sterilized that the birth rates would lower enough but not too much that it would become an issue. 

This solution is absolutely possible and attainable. Reproduction education won’t solve the problem. Family planning won’t solve the problem. Promoting smaller families won’t solve the problem. Giving more access to contraceptives won’t help either. My solution is the only actual solution that will provide real benefits and fix the problem of overpopulation. This is the only way to combat overpopulation. Sterilizing people will combat this. 

Bernie
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