Obama's first 100 days divide student opinion
James Baker
Issue date: 4/20/09 Section: News
As President Barack Obama nears the end of his first 100 days in office, students offered their insight as to how Obama has done so far.
Obama, fresh off the fifth annual Summit of the Americas, has faced a wide range of problems, from a global recession to pirates. Domestically, his actions have included the stimulus package, which prompted the multiple tea parties on tax day.
For Charlie Casper, a former UA student and special education assistant for Bentonville public schools, the overall performance of Obama has so far confirmed his traditional beliefs on politics.
"It's the same party politics - different face and character," Casper said.
In terms of education, however, Casper is more optimistic about the educational appropriations under Obama.
"It's definitely a good thing, but then again I haven't seen any results yet," Casper said.
Sales taxes in the cities of Bentonville, Fayetteville, Springdale and Rogers have sagged in recent months.
The Bentonville school budget has been decreasing and some job cuts have occurred, but they were from minor programs, Casper said.
"It's a waiting game right now between what Obama's said and how it'll actually play out," Casper said.
Junior Liam Selvey said it's unfair to judge this early on, especially when taking into account the extraordinary circumstances of Obama's introduction to the presidency.
"Change takes time," Selvey said. "Even if nothing's solved yet, at least we're on the right track. And at least he can speak well."
Although Obama has enjoyed strong approval in the public, there is a well-established divide between support and opposition, exemplified by the tax day tea parties. Selvey wasn't persuaded.
"People will be (ticked) no matter who is president," Selvey said. "He's the biggest fall guy in America for the most part, and people need to give him a chance, not grief."
Sophomore Lindsay Ermann was among those who disapprove of Obama.
Obama, fresh off the fifth annual Summit of the Americas, has faced a wide range of problems, from a global recession to pirates. Domestically, his actions have included the stimulus package, which prompted the multiple tea parties on tax day.
For Charlie Casper, a former UA student and special education assistant for Bentonville public schools, the overall performance of Obama has so far confirmed his traditional beliefs on politics.
"It's the same party politics - different face and character," Casper said.
In terms of education, however, Casper is more optimistic about the educational appropriations under Obama.
"It's definitely a good thing, but then again I haven't seen any results yet," Casper said.
Sales taxes in the cities of Bentonville, Fayetteville, Springdale and Rogers have sagged in recent months.
The Bentonville school budget has been decreasing and some job cuts have occurred, but they were from minor programs, Casper said.
"It's a waiting game right now between what Obama's said and how it'll actually play out," Casper said.
Junior Liam Selvey said it's unfair to judge this early on, especially when taking into account the extraordinary circumstances of Obama's introduction to the presidency.
"Change takes time," Selvey said. "Even if nothing's solved yet, at least we're on the right track. And at least he can speak well."
Although Obama has enjoyed strong approval in the public, there is a well-established divide between support and opposition, exemplified by the tax day tea parties. Selvey wasn't persuaded.
"People will be (ticked) no matter who is president," Selvey said. "He's the biggest fall guy in America for the most part, and people need to give him a chance, not grief."
Sophomore Lindsay Ermann was among those who disapprove of Obama.
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Simmons Mattresses
posted 4/21/09 @ 11:57 AM CST
I agree with Selvey, there is never a President with whom everyone is happy. There will always be people who don't agree.
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