Assignment 4 - Blog Portfolio: A Short Play

The scene of the play is two people with differing opinions on a controversial political issue. The characters are Bill who is a strong Romney supporter and John who is a strong Obama supporter. The two agreed to hash out their concerns in talks to air on a local talk show in which two "average Joes" talk about their opposing views on the economy, taxes or income redistribution, and healthcare.

Bill: My name is Bill and I am a strong Romney supporter.

John: My name is John and I am a strong Obama supporter.

Bill: I am for Romney because we are no better off than we were four years ago.

John: I beg to differ. When Obama took office, the stock market had crashed which hurt everyone's 401ks, etc. and the housing market was completely nearly destroyed. Today, the housing market is recovering slowly and the stock market is doing well even under the regulations put in place by the Obama administration to prevent any future situations.

Bill: Well Obama believes in income redistribution. He believes the wealthy should have to use their hard earned money to pay for other people's poor situation as well as anything other people might not have or need. Taxing the wealthy more is just unfair and causes people to be dependent upon others for their well-being.

John: Every time I hear such things it makes me laugh. The reason for the laughter is that the wealthy do not make their money by their selves. It requires many people to achieve their wealth. These people are not all paid good salaries enough to afford a decent living or their benefits if offered is so poor and cost so much that they cannot afford it either. Also, the customers for most businesses are middle-class or lower income people who are charged enough to make the owners wealthy. In addition, if someone who does not have perfect credit applies for any loan or credit card then they are charged a higher interest rate than those who really do not need the loan in the first place. You see the wealthy believes in income redistribution but in reverse of what Obama believes. They take from those who are poorer than they are and make themselves richer.

Bill: Obamacare! Obamacare! Just another unfair tax on the business community and more government.

John: If the businessman wants someone to work for them then shouldn't those individuals be more than a number. If businesses took more stock in helping their employees to live well, then there would be no need for government to get involved. In fact, that is why Unions were first developed to protect the human resources from unfair business practices. Another thing, health insurance companies are in it to make money and if they discover someone has a disease, etc. then they should not be allowed to terminate the persons policy which not only leaves them responsible for the cost but in many cases could deny them treatment if they need up with no insurance coverage. The hospitals, insurance industry, and the business community should be ashamed of how they have treated their fellow man or woman in the past and under Obamacare maybe that will never happen again.

Bill: Yes, yes, yes. I hear you but the Republican way is the best solution.

John: Obama is a caring president who wants a better life for all of the people. Remember, "For the people, and by the people" includes all Americans for rich or for poorer. Be sure to use your right to vote!