Together Aspire–Together Achieve: this is the motto of Hamilton, aptly summarizing its strengths and values. However, we must not limit ourselves to only acknowledging our strengths as there is always room for improvement. A problem exists in Hamilton that I, as mayor, would like to solve–homelessness. Our aspirations and achievements mean nothing if we fail to protect the most vulnerable members of our community. Having a roof over one’s head is a basic necessity and not addressing the needs of those who have been denied it reflects poorly on the ethos of our society. Homelessness is cyclical and contingent on economic development. With house prices increasing exponentially, the first step is to make affordable housing accessible to low-income
It is often easy to castigate large cities or third world countries as failures in the field of affordable housing, yet the crisis, like an invisible cancer, manifests itself in many forms, plaguing both urban and suburban areas. Reformers have wrestled passionately with the issue for centuries, revealing the severity of the situation in an attempt for change, while politicians have only responded with band aid solutions. Unfortunately, the housing crisis easily fades from our memory, replaced by visions of homeless vets, or starving children. Metropolis magazine explains that “…though billions of dollars are spent each year on housing and development programs worldwide, ? At least 1 billion people
On September 19, 1796, George Washington began his Farewell Address. The Father of America was retiring, but he gave a crucial piece of advice before leaving. He warned the people not to create political parties since factions would split the nation and promote absolutism. Unfortunately, his own two advisors failed to follow his advice. Not long after Washington retired, American politics revolved around Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton. Jefferson represented the Jeffersonian Republicans while Hamilton was a federalist. Some people state that the Jeffersonians Republican Presidents Jefferson and Madison had beliefs and policies that often time reflected those of Hamilton's. This statement is accurate to a very little extent.
Wright and MacGregor (n.d.) wrote that “Hamilton was a great innovator and statesman, his lack of legislative experience and of faith in the common man made him a poor politician. His tactical failures as a leader of the Federalists on both the state and national level fractured the party into competing groups and contributed directly to the election of Jefferson as President in 1800”. This statement suggests that Hamilton did not trust the “common man” to continue the pursuit of a better government. He felt his influence was necessary for the future of the country, and was willing to sacrifice ethics to see what he saw as important through. Hamilton had many disagreements with Aaron Burr and Thomas Jefferson while in cabinet meetings because
I, a wealthy merchant of Philadelphia, import and export goods and receive lots of money in which I currently have to keep in a state bank. Keeping my money in a place like that is not safe. If there was a larger bank that I could keep my money without fear, I would chose to keep my money there. Also, a larger bank would have a larger pool of money. This benefits me because the larger pool of money there is, the larger amount of money I can make. If Hamilton argues for this type of bank, I will certainly vote for him because his plan interests and benefits me. However if Jefferson proposes that there will be no safety represented in this style of bank, my vote may change to him.
Alexander Hamilton has to go through an initiation to become a hero. "Then I remember my Eliza's expecting me/Not only that, my Eliza's expecting.../Gotta start a new nation, gotta meet my son." This quote from Yorktown would be Sacred MArriage because his wife, Eliza, is having a son. He can't wait to get back to the woman he loves. The next quote is also from the song Yorktown. "We're finally on the field/We've had quite a run." Hamilton and the rest of the colonies have defeated Britain and they are now free. The last quote is from the song Non-Stop. "Why do you assume you're the smartest in the room?/Soon that attitude may be your doom." This quote would be a Brother Battle because Alex and Aaron, who were once friends, were constantly
Hamilton emphasizes the necessities for balancing the power among the branches by claiming the two points that are important to implement.
Are we truly worthy and capable of ruling ourselves without the constant overwatch of the government over our backs? This question was very much a central issue that plagued American colonists both before and after independence from the British Empire. Thomas Hobbs, a foremost philosopher, warned how people were “nasty, brutish, and short” and that in order to control man’s habitual actions of sin, you need a powerful government that can watch out for these types of people. Much of what Hobbs advocated aligns with the ideas and thinking of Alexander Hamilton, but on the other hand, there are modern libertarians who would argue that without government, people interact with each other in ways that produce harmony and civility, major ideals that were held by the late Thomas Jefferson. Despite both Hamilton and Jefferson’s ideals playing a major factor in the development of political parties in the newfound United States, it is the Hobbesian view that makes a stronger case for the role of government in the affairs of the country.
To die a tragic death by the hand of another man- to carve ones way through destiny and shape one's future from the humblest of beginnings- to forge a legacy by a medium only those heralded as our countries "Forefathers" have per chanced to meddle with- these are the makings and the foundations for which great men and the dreams of our country rely upon.
Why do people blindly chase after the idea of legacy to the extent of dying? In Hamilton, we see legacy take the lives of many great people both young and old. In order to leave a legacy, I believe you have to “carve your name on hearts, not tombstones. A legacy is etched into the minds of others and the stories they tell about you” (Alder). People were obsessed with leaving a legacy no matter how big or small.
DC’s Mayor Muriel Bowser is very committed to “ending long-term homelessness in the District of Columbia”. The mayor and her team believe that the administration’s plan for homelessness is ambitious but achievable. The plan aims at cultivating partnerships with non-profit providers, advocates, persons experiencing homelessness, business partners, and the philanthropic community to develop ways and methods to manage and resolve homelessness in the nation’s capital. Another key actor that is involved in resolving DC’s homelessness is the District of Columbia Interagency Council on Homelessness (DCICH). The DCICH is a group of cabinet level leaders, providers of homeless services, advocates, homeless and formerly homeless leaders that come together to inform and guide the District’s strategies and policies for meeting the needs of individuals and families who are homeless or at imminent risk of becoming homeless. The DCICH main mission is to “to end long-term homelessness in the District of Columbia by 2020”.
According to Scott (2008), the Constitution of America has undergone several translations within the history of America because they found it to be unclear. Whereas it appears discrepant that the unclear Constitution could be useful, the disagreement is the case (Robertson, 2005). Americans regard the Constitution to be helpful for the reason that it allows for diverseness of views. In the history of America, a variety of thoughts would develop with alarming and formidable support through various factions (Robertson, 2005). Today, the main political arguments are presented from the Republican group or Democratic group. During the early periods of the American government, arguments on politics were made by Thomas Jefferson
Alexander Hamilton never achieved the highest position in office, but he was a few of America's Founding Fathers. He first joined the army during the Revolution and became an aide for George Washington. Hamilton quickly moved up in society. Political parties began to form during the struggle over ratification of the Federal Constitution of 1787. The attention changed for the creation of a new Federal Government to the question of how powerful the Federal Government would be. Led by the Secretary of Treasury Alexander Hamilton, a Federalist, really wanted a strong central government. Alexander Hamilton's view on human nature was shaped by his war experiences. People had their own hobbies, interests, and money put above patriotism and of the country. Another role that Hamilton played in establishing the U.S. Government was that he really depended on the United States developing a strong economy. In all, there were three roles Alexander Hamilton used in establishing the U.S Government which were forming a strong central government, his view on human nature, and developing a strong economy.
Housing in Toronto is at an all time high, through research found it has become apparent that there is a significant problem with affordable housing. Although finding affordable housing is not necessarily impossible, those who are lucky enough to find affordable accommodations end up with other issues that are beyond their control such as pests and property maintenance issues. Many families living in Toronto are considered middle class and could easily afford to live anywhere else, the rent prices are too steep in the city for them to afford. The city is growing at a healthy rate and there is already a significantly high homeless rate in the city. The purpose of this proposal is to introduce a few organizations that have plans to help this
In Our Time, written by Ernest Hemingway, is a collection of short stories that were published in 1925 and defined Hemingway's writing style from there on. As a symbolic image of Hemingway himself, Nick Adams is faced with troubling relationships that ultimately define who he is. Life experiences from young to old define show how Nick lives his love before, during, and after World War One. These experiences strengthen his relationships, maturity, and masculinity.
However, if we all work together we would prevent homeless percentage-in Los Angeles-to keep increasing. Even if we don’t help all the homeless get out of the streets, eventually we will see a decrease in the amount of people in the streets. People will always question what they don't see. If we do not take action in preventing homelessness, we will never know what works. If we start from somewhere, we would know what we're doing wrong and change it. Knowing what we do wrong could help us better our plan, sometimes not everything good is created in one try. As we begin the process of bettering homelessness, soon enough it would not be an issue of Los Angeles, but a problem of the