Duke Energy Resignations

Over the last few weeks, many reports have come forward about corruption within Duke Energy. More recently, multiple top executives and a state official have resigned from their positions. Officials are worried that the state worker was helping get Duke plans approved. Should the punishments be more severe other than simply losing their job?

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703471904576003881381591232.html?mod=googlenews_wsj

I think that the punishments were fit. However, I think any proposals that the official may have forced to ge passed should be reviewed again by someone else. I think it was right to fire them.

WEEK FIFTEEN BLOG

It is a well-known fact that the United States is in the middle of a recession. However, recent reports have shown that holiday sales have gone up. Should people be spending on uneeded items in the midst of a recession?

I think this spending is a good thing. It shows that the citizens of the UNited States are able to fight through hard times. This extra holiday buying also enabled businesses to prosper in these hard times.