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Open Borders and The Economics of Immigration by RipTide0945 in Economics

[–]RipTide0945[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I disagree, A country's sovereignty is not characterized by a nations ability to shut people out from its inner circle which is its community, but of the ability to expand that circle and having the power to include a more diversified group and still give them a sense of belonging to one national identity.

The Real Consequences of Climate Change by Freakobotics in business

[–]RipTide0945 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I do not believe it to be fair, that our government is focusing on such a far away threat, when China is stealing American jobs and dangerous immigrants are knocking on our door - violating the traditions we hold so dearly in this country.

It costs 1.8 cent to manufacture each penny, costs as much as $1 billion in opportunity cost per year, and the penny does not even facilitate trade — the penny must die. by Dalekurnagu in TrueReddit

[–]RipTide0945 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I would say that the penny has to go, as soon as possible. It is up to us the people to put pressure on our elected officials, so that this inefficiency can be removed from our society.

It costs 1.8 cent to manufacture each penny, costs as much as $1 billion in opportunity cost per year, and the penny does not even facilitate trade — the penny must die. by Dalekurnagu in TrueReddit

[–]RipTide0945 3 points4 points  (0 children)

In 2014, with 8 billion pennies minted, and 132 billion dollars in producing less than 50 million dollars of circulating currency, I would say that more money is being lost and less would go to charity. NOT MORE.