Alton Lu
GET UPDATES FROM Alton Lu
Alton Lu; I see the name as the most uncommon thing about myself. I'm just a typical teenager in a stereotypical high school residing an in un-extraordinary town. I enjoy pretending that I'm a modern-day philosopher and political activist while still living out the generic high school experience. I am now embarking on the longest, most extensive campaign to the presidency. If you agree with my views, look forward to voting for me in about thirty years. If you disagree…I hope you’ll still vote for me. Follow me on Twitter.

Blog Entries by Alton Lu

Iran Is No Threat -- Unless We Stay On Our Current Course

(25) Comments | Posted March 1, 2012 | 11:28 AM

In the recent Arizona Republican debate, the candidates, aside from Ron Paul, were seen advocating for stronger sanctions and military action against Iran.

Presidential Candidate Newt Gingrich has stated he wishes to engage in a preventative war. Gingrich has criticized the Obama administration's failure to take...

Read Post

Birth Control Battle: The Christian Stance Doesn't Make Sense

(473) Comments | Posted February 17, 2012 | 9:05 AM

This may not apply to all people in the United States. Perhaps it's only among those people in power, whether it be the church or public office. These would be Catholic bishops, priests, or conservative policy makers. There has been a large outcry against Obama's healthcare mandate which has shot...

Read Post

An Atheist President: Is There Any Future?

(2) Comments | Posted January 30, 2012 | 8:30 AM

I sometimes enjoy pretending that I am running for President. One of the issues that have always set in my mind is the issue of religion, or rather my religion. I do not believe in any God. I imagine questions opponents might ask to bring about aspects voters would deem...

Read Post

The National Defense Authorization Act: Our Disappearing Rights and Liberties

(146) Comments | Posted January 3, 2012 | 8:24 AM

Back in the beginning stages of the War on Terrorism, President Bush enacted the Patriot Act. This allowed the government to spy on citizens, monitoring their activities in order to discern whether or not someone is a terrorist. It brought about changes in law enforcement that allowed agencies to search...

Read Post

Hands-On Memorization

(3) Comments | Posted October 12, 2011 | 9:41 AM

I am an 18-year-old senior. I am a product of ineffective schooling.

Test scores are falling, teachers are accused of cheating, and education budgets are slowly sinking. Educators and policymakers are trying to find everything and anything to blame for the failures of education.

There are those who are in...

Read Post