The political diversityNote 1 at Zo^o-University is evidenced by numerous student chapters of various political persuasions.

The views expressed by the various student activities do not represent the views of the University, nor does the University endorse any of the views so expressed.Note 2

The Political Spectrum EndpointsNote 3 Comparisons suggested by Political Engineering students   "Liberal" Left End of the Spectrum Somewhere in the Middle of the Spectrum "Conservative"Right End of the Spectrum Common government services and safety nets that cover every citizen - Reduced government Taxes to fund common services - Taxes Reduced and Eliminated Government fire fighting protection for everyone. Fire departments funded by taxes. - Private enterprise for-profit fire departments Fire departments funded by membership subscriptions Free public roads funded by taxes. - Private for-profit highway companies funded by tolls, subscriptions, and advertising (billboards) National air traffic control systems by taxes and fees. - Private for-profit air traffic control funded by fees and subscriptions Free public schools for everyone funded by taxes. - Private for-profit schools funded by tuition, fees, and advertising (and government grants). Free public libraries funded by taxes. - Private for-profit libraries funded by fees, subscriptions, and advertising on book jackets Free public parks - Private for-profit tourist developments funded by admissions fees, concessions, casinos, etc. Preservation of Public lands - Sale of public lands to private developers Protection of the environment - Eliminate environmental rules and regulations Let the market determine Government police departments - Private, for-profit security firms funded by membership fees and subscriptions Public Senior Centers - Private clubs funded by membership fees. Social Security safety net for all citizens 0.9% Administrative costs Government managed - Privatized social security on Op-in basis at estimated 5% administrative cost Better yet, private for-profit investments for responsible citizens Medicare safety net - Private health insurance Top-notch medical care facilities for Veterans - Veterans Administration hospitals replaced with vouches for private for-profit health care Minimum living wages - Eliminate minimum wage Let the market set the wages Eliminate all race discrimination - Respect right of private enterprises to choose their business partners including employees, suppliers, customers, etc. Eliminate all discrimination for sex - Prohibit sexually active single people (well, at least women) from being school teachers Eliminate all discrimination for marriage - Restrict marriage to be between one man and one woman Eliminate all discrimination for sexual orientation - Prohibit homosexuals from being school teachers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -   This list continues to be developed during Political Engineering class discussions.

 

Note 1	Could also be called political fragmentation.
Note 2 -	In addition to academic study facilities, the University provides facilities and opportunity for each Student Political Chapter to articulate and explain their particular views and encourages civil dialog among students of various perspectives (both inside and outside of class.)
Note 3 -	Like the spectrum of colors in a rainbow, many times only the endpoints are visible.

 

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