Americans expect gasoline to be affordable. Unfortunately, we have experienced high gas prices for months. Back in October, I asked the question: “When will gasoline prices go down?” Sadly, it has been reported that prices may rise further to reach a national average of four dollars per gallon. High gas prices are causing hardship for…
Author: Tawsif Anam
PRIVATE SECTOR VACCINE MANDATE WILL HURT NEW YORK CITY BUSINESSES
This month, the vaccine mandate for private businesses in New York City, announced by outgoing Mayor Bill de Blasio, went into effect. The mandate will hurt the private sector. Unfortunately, Mayor-elect Eric Adams has said that the vaccine mandate will remain in place. According to the mandate, all private sector employees in New York City…
OPPOSE AIR TRAVEL VACCINE MANDATE PROPOSAL
According to Dr. Anthony Fauci, the United States should consider COVID19 vaccine mandate for domestic air travel. In my opinion, an air travel vaccine mandate would threaten freedom and give government greater control over the lives of Americans. There is nationwide opposition to vaccine mandates. People believe that the decision to take or not take…
EXPLORING THE SUN
I was thrilled to learn from news reports that a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) spacecraft has “touched” the Sun. I have always been curious about space exploration and learning more about our universe. As I grew older, my interest in astronomy became stronger. Few years ago, I wrote a blog post, celebrating the…
NYC VACCINE MANDATE MUST BE WITHDRAWN OR OVERTURNED
The United States of America is a free country. COVID19 vaccine mandates infringe on people’s freedom and also hurt the economy. Bill de Blasio, the outgoing mayor of New York City, recently announced a vaccine mandate for all private sector employers. I believe this mandate should be withdrawn or overturned. Mayor Bill de Blasio announced…
SMASH-AND-GRAB CRIMES ERODE PROPERTY RIGHTS
Reports of recent smash-and-grab crimes are extremely disturbing. If such crimes are not prevented and if criminals are not prosecuted, then property rights in America will be eroded. In the United States of America, individuals have the right to own private property. America is a nation of laws. This means that the state must enforce…
ECONOMIC CHALLENGES CONTINUE EVEN AFTER THANKSGIVING DAY
President Joe Biden, while speaking to Al Roker of NBC on Thanksgiving Day, enthusiastically claimed that “America is back”. His words were an expression of joy, contrary to what millions of Americans are feeling as they deal with inflation, worker crisis, and shortage of essential products. Thanksgiving Day is a special day. Across the country,…
LOSS OF FREEDOM IN AUSTRIA
Reportedly, the Austrian government has ordered a lockdown for millions of people who are not fully vaccinated against COVID19. Such an order threatens people’s freedom. The decision to receive the COVID19 vaccine should be a personal decision. Government must not dictate people what to do in terms of their own health. In Austria, Chancellor Alexander…
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME CAN BE STRESSFUL FOR SENIOR CITIZENS
To “spring forward” in March and to “fall back” in November – as a result of daylight saving time – are more than changing the time and adjusting the clocks twice a year. It is about making adjustments to one’s daily routine and dealing with the problems that occur as a result of the time…
A NEW CARAVAN AND A SEVERE CRISIS
A big caravan of foreign nationals is heading towards the United States. It is obvious that the people, who are part of this caravan, want to enter the United States through the southern border. As one migrant told Fox News, “Tell Biden we are coming.” Since President Joe Biden took office, illegal immigration has skyrocketed,…
WHEN WILL GASOLINE PRICES GO DOWN?
High gasoline prices at the pump are causing great pain and suffering for Americans. Here in Madison, Wisconsin, at a gas station close to where I live, the price of regular gasoline has increased significantly and is now approximately $3.09 per gallon, while the premium grade costs close to $4. The Biden administration’s policies have…
CHICAGO’S NEW SPEED ENFORCEMENT RULES: REVENUE FOR THE CITY AND BURDEN FOR THE PEOPLE
Implementation and enforcement of traffic laws and rules help ensure safety on the road. However, it is not acceptable when a local government entity uses rules to impose unreasonable burden on the people. The city of Chicago’s new speed camera enforcement rules that lowered the speed at which a driver can be issued a traffic…
BORDER CRISIS ENDANGERS PUBLIC HEALTH
The illegal entry of people into the United States puts the health of Americans at risk. Undocumented immigrants may be carrying contagious illnesses. Therefore, the unauthorized flow of foreign nationals into the United States, through the southern border must, be stopped. Undocumented immigrants may not only be infected with coronavirus, but they may also have…
DO NOT BAN THE “THIN BLUE LINE”
As a resident of Madison, I am shocked to learn that the University of Wisconsin – Madison Police Department officers have been banned from publicly displaying the “thin blue line” imagery. This means that on-duty officers will not be allowed to have pins, bracelets, cups, etc., that display the “thin blue line”. This ban should…
COVID19 RESTRICTIONS CONTINUE TO AFFECT MENTAL HEALTH
Coronavirus has caused sickness and death. The restrictions that various local and state governments imposed during the pandemic also resulted in great pain for Americans, particularly in terms of mental health. With many COVID19 restrictions still in place, people continue to suffer. Humans are social beings who crave for closeness and harmony. People enjoy togetherness…
DO ALIENS EXIST?
Human beings have always been, and continue to be, fascinated by the idea of extraterrestrial beings. From fantasy books and comics to films and television series, aliens have been the topic of countless productions. While the intriguing subject of intelligent beings from outer space has captured the hearts and minds of people from all walks…
HELP EASE THE BURDEN OF MEDICAL DEBT
Medical debt is a part of life. However, the burden of medical debt in America has grown significantly and communities must address the problem. According to The Motley Fool, nearly 1 in 5 Americans has past-due medical debt. A 2019 CNBC article reported that health care bills are the top reason for people to withdraw…
IMPOSING CURFEW CANNOT BE A PUBLIC HEALTH MEASURE
California Governor Gavin Newsom ordered a 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew, until December 21, to stop the spread of coronavirus. Ordering a curfew can never be a public health measure, and shows the governor’s failure in leadership. America, for months, has fought coronavirus. Since the pandemic began, we overcame shortages of personal protective equipment,…
IS THERE A SILENT MAJORITY IN AMERICAN FILM AND MUSIC INDUSTRY?
Many people from the American film and entertainment industry have expressed their opposition to Donald J. Trump, in various ways. However, it is possible that a silent majority exists in the industry, one that may soon start speaking out in favor of President Trump. Just because some voices are louder, one must not conclude that…
BIDEN, LIKE CLINTON, INSULTED TRUMP SUPPORTERS
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has repeated what Hillary Clinton did when she was running for the office of the president in 2016, that is, to insult supporters of Donald Trump. Their words promote division, rather than unity. During the 2016 presidential election cycle, Hillary Clinton called Trump supporters “deplorables” and also said that they…
DO NOT MUTE MIC DURING PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE
Americans deserve to see Donald Trump and Joe Biden in their original debating spirit. Therefore, microphones should not be muted during the presidential debate. The Commission on Presidential Debates announced a new rule regarding muting the microphones during the final presidential debate, to be held on October 22, 2020, in Nashville. The debate would be…
ONLY IN CALIFORNIA: MEAL WITH MASKS ON
Just when people thought that things could not get any more difficult, the office of the governor of California advised restaurant diners that they should put their masks back on after each bite. The suggestion is ridiculous, to say the least. Masks have become a topic of great controversy and debate over the last several…
NEW COVID RESTRICTIONS WOULD DESTROY WI’S RESTAURANT INDUSTRY
Just when Wisconsin’s restaurant industry thought that COVID-related restrictions would be eased, making way for people to get back to reviving their businesses and making up for the losses incurred over the last several months, the governor of Wisconsin announced additional restrictions. The new order would hurt the already-struggling restaurants in the state, and could…
WHY IS BIDEN REFUSING TO ANSWER ‘COURT PACKING’ QUESTION?
It is essential for voters to know whether or not the integrity of the United States Supreme Court would be maintained by keeping the number of seats unchanged, should Joe Biden win the presidency. Presidential candidate Joe Biden must answer this question to all Americans, something that he has avoided doing so far. Former vice…
“VIRTUAL DEBATE” IS A JOKE
The Commission on Presidential Debates announced that the second presidential debate, scheduled for October 15, 2020, would be virtual. A virtual event is not a proper way for the Americans to see their presidential candidates engage in a debate. The Democrats, for quite a while, have shown a lack of interest in a debate. Nancy…
BIDEN SUPPORTS FORCING AMERICANS TO WEAR MASKS NATIONWIDE
This year, we have seen many examples of government overreach across the country. During the pandemic, state and local governments forced people to shut down businesses, and also restricted people’s personal freedom by forcing them to wear masks. Many of these mandates are still in place. If Joe Biden is elected to the office of…
SHOCKED AND DISAPPOINTED: MILWAUKEE MAYOR WANTS TO CUT 120 POLICE OFFICER POSITIONS
At a time when the need for law enforcement is greater than ever before, Mayor Tom Barrett is proposing to reduce Milwaukee’s police force by 120 officers. I am shocked and disappointed to learn this. Reportedly, the reduction will be in the form of putting a stop on the hiring of new officers to replace…
PRESIDENTIAL DEBATES: THE MORE THE MERRIER
As an American voter, I am eagerly looking forward to watching the presidential debates between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. I was thrilled to learn that President Trump wants to add a fourth debate. Unfortunately, at this time, a fourth debate does not seem likely. Regardless of party affiliation, we perhaps can all agree that…
CRISIS IN THE BIG APPLE: WILL NEW YORKERS RETURN?
An apple a day keeps the doctor away. Therefore, we must all love apples for the health benefits. However, when it comes to The Big Apple, people seem to be walking away from it. New York City – an attraction for so many around the world – is now the hotspot for lawlessness. The situation…
EMERGENCY TRAVEL ORDER WOULD GREATLY HURT CHICAGO’S TOURISM INDUSTRY
Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s decision to add Wisconsin to Chicago’s coronavirus travel advisory would hurt the city’s tourism and economy. Mayor Lightfoot announced on Monday that Wisconsin would be added to Chicago’s “Emergency Travel Order”, starting Friday. This means that anyone traveling to Chicago from Wisconsin, or returning to Chicago after visiting Wisconsin, would be required…
PRESERVE HISTORY BY PROTECTING STATUES AND MONUMENTS
I was disappointed to learn that protesters in Chicago were trying to topple the statue of Christopher Columbus, yesterday. Statues and monuments are an important part of America. These statues help document and preserve our nation’s history. Unfortunately, many individuals are trying to destroy statues and historical monuments, which is resulting in chaos and lawlessness….
WOULD A QUARANTINE ORDER FOR WISCONSINITES MAKES CHICAGO A SAFER CITY?
Chicago has numerous challenges including, but not limited, growing crime and other public safety threats. Mayor Lori Lightfoot of Chicago must clearly understand her priorities as a local elected official, and govern accordingly. Putting Wisconsinites on a COVID-19 quarantine list should not be on her list of things to do. According to her recent comments,…
EROSION OF LAW AND ORDER MAKES NY UNSAFE
New York is becoming unsafe for living and raising a family due to rising crime. This is further exacerbated by the fact that people are calling for police to be defunded. It was recently reported that New York City homicides have risen 21 percent in the first half of the year, and shootings have gone…
MASK MANDATE IS GOVERNMENT OVERREACH
Freedom is under attack in states and counties across the country. Shockingly, various states and counties are requiring law-abiding people to wear masks, and some are threatening citizens with steep penalties for failure to comply. Government does not have the authority to implement such mandates. The state of Louisiana, starting Monday, July 13, 2020, would…
IS JOE BIDEN TRULY LEADING IN THE 2020 RACE FOR THE WHITE HOUSE?
According to various media reports, former Vice President and Democrat Party’s presidential candidate Joe Biden is leading in the polls. If reports are true, then it could indicate electoral headache for President Donald Trump. But is Joe Biden Truly leading? To understand the current electoral statistics better, I decided to look at the various reports….
CALIFORNIA BANS CHANTING, SINGING IN PLACES OF WORSHIP
California has once again made its way to newspaper headlines for another example of government overreach. This time, the state is banning singing and chanting in houses of worship, to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Almost all religions have some form of singing or chanting involved in faith-based rituals or prayers. Chanting and singing are…
WILL CALIFORNIANS SEE A GAS TAX INCREASE DURING THE PANDEMIC?
The gas tax in California is scheduled to increase on July 1, 2020. I believe that lawmakers must take action to stop this increase from being implemented. What happens in one state can often set an example for other states. As Americans continue to fight the coronavirus pandemic, as well as deal with widespread unemployment…
CAN MEN AND WOMEN IN UNIFORM TRUST FAST FOOD?
National guard soldiers found glass in pizza that they ordered during their deployment in Washington, D.C. This is not the first time that people in uniform have been targeted through food contamination. Nearly twenty years ago, in May of 2001, the Wall Street Journal published an article titled, “Tampering Has Causes Police To Become Leery…
WHEN ARE WE GOING TO MARS?
Space exploration is about to get a whole lot more exciting! Not long after SpaceX partnered with NASA to successfully send two American astronauts to out in space and to the International Space Station, Elon Musk is reportedly telling thousands of the company’s employees that SpaceX would focus on Starship as its main goal. Starship…
A STORY OF HOPE DURING THE PANDEMIC
A woman in Massachusetts, who is 103 years old, survived the coronavirus. Not only that, but to celebrate her victory over this life-threatening virus, Jennie Stejna opened a Bud Light beer. A story such as this provides hope during this very challenging time in our country’s history. Elderly individuals, according to the Centers for Disease…