Streaming Video from John Stossel

Each month, we post new streaming video from John Stossel on issues that we believe students will find interesting and thought-provoking. Click the link below to view the video, and then take a look at our discussion questions to pursue the ideas in the video further.

View the "Monuments" video


"Monuments" Ideas for Further Discussion


1. Why do you think politicians like to name buildings and other "monuments" for themselves? Is it just to stroke their egos? to boost their name recognition? to make them seem important?

2. Do you agree with Dan Greenberg that it is inappropriate to use tax money to build such "monuments" to politicians? Why do you think his bill in the Arkansas legislature was killed in committee?


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