7 Reasons Why We Need Smaller Government

“Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness,” just a few of the unalienable rights that all humans are born with listed in the Declaration of Independence; the document that freed us from a strong and controlling government. Our forefathers worked incredibly hard to establish these freedoms that we enjoy today, yet as our government keeps increasing, our freedoms are begin to diminish. So why are we moving away from the principles on which we were founded? America needs to be reminded why we need a smaller government.

1) A limited and smaller government is less expensive.  The less we look to government to solve problems, the less we as taxpayers have to pay.

2) Smaller government equals more individual freedom. It allows each citizen to make decisions for themselves on both a personal and financial level rather than being subject to government mandates.

3) Small government advocates for independence. It doesn’t favor programs that reward people for intentionally using the government rather than working hard. A program set up as a safety net in too many instances becomes a way of life.

4) Smaller and limited government allows for freedom in the market place.  The less the government gets involved in the marketplace, the more businesses can thrive and create a competitive and innovative atmosphere.

5) A large government would advocate for redistribution of wealth based on the belief that those who make less should be compensated because that is fair. Small government however doesn’t advocate for social programs.

6) A Smaller government can be held accountable. The bigger the government, the more it spends, making it much harder to monitor the effectiveness of its programs and efficiency.

7) Small government can be summed up in a single quote by Ronald Reagan. “Government’s first duty is to protect the people, not run their lives.” We need to push our government towards the role of protector of liberties, not provider laws. While some government agencies are necessary, all-in-all, people just want to live their lives in their own way — and I think we should let them.

 

The Importance of Fact Checking

At this year’s first Presidential Debate, our Republican nominee, Donald Trump, and our Democratic nominee, Senator Hillary Clinton, had a lively discussion about “America’s Direction,” “Achieving Prosperity,” and“Securing America.”

The debate was held at Hofstra University in Long Island, NY on September26, 2016. Read more here!

6 Common Misconceptions About Public Relations

Most people really don’t understand what public relations is, my family included. When I told them I wanted to become a PR practitioner, they were actually mad because they thought that meant lying to people and covering up scandals. If you’re having this problem, here are some common misconceptions that might help:

 

1.       PR and advertising are the same thing.

PR and advertising work well together and go hand in hand, but there is a difference. The number one difference is money. Advertising is paid media, public relations is earned media. PR means you have to convince someone to something that an advertiser pays for.

 

2.       PR practitioners distort the truth.

Public Relations is considered a dirty word; people think PR practitioners are corrupt and constantly cover up and “spin” stories. When in reality we strive for transparency. A few bad practitioners have given the whole profession a bad rep.

 

3.       You have to be a “people person”.

Being a “people person” will definitely help with the job, but being good at PR requires so much more than that. You have to be organized, creative, strategic, innovative, and patient. You also have to be skilled in writing, graphic design, and social media. There is a lot that goes into the job.

 

4.       It’s a 9 to 5 job.

Most PR practitioners are always working, thinking of new and creative ideas to help their clients. Clocking out just isn’t an option.

 

5.       PR equals overnight results.

Good PR takes time. PR practitioners have to be strategic and are constantly planning. Results don’t always happen instantly which is what most people don’t understand. The only thing that might happen instantly are favorites on a tweet, and even then it’s iffy.

 

6.       PR practitioners control the press.

You cannot control the press. A lot of a PR practitioner’s job is communication with the press to get them to cover a story, but you can’t stop them or force them to cover anything. Reporters pretty much do what they want.