Hello everyone,
I'm sorry to inform you that I am cancelling Philo Club today due to illness. Club will meet next Monday, November 7th at our the usual 1:00 meeting time in room 1659.
Sorry for any inconveniences.

Urban Beach Weekend

In a recently published article in the Miami New Times (link above) about the "Urban Weekend" held over Memorial Day weekend on Miami Beach, a number of problems were discussed: over 200 gun confiscations in just two years, over 4,000 arrests in the past decade, deaths, illegal drug use, fights, and countless other crimes. One question which has come up is whether these problems are inevitable. While some mayoral candidates want to eliminate Urban Beach Weekend altogether, Luke and Mayor Bower in the article are attempting to come up with a way to change it for the better without seeming racist. Even though Miami Beach is known as one of the most diverse cities in the world, Luke points out that many view the word "Urban" as just another way of saying "Black." It is very difficult to find a solution to this problem, when Miami Beach also receives enormous economic benefits from the weekend long event. In my opinion people are tip toeing around these issues to avoid being seen as racist. The fact of the matter is many locals feel afraid to stay in their homes and leave during the event or avoid South Beach all together. Is it possible to address the issues involved in Urban Beach Weekend without affecting the rights and freedoms of  Blacks? Are there cases in which minority rights should be curtailed for the greater good? How would you propose to either eliminate or alter Urban Beach Weekend?

Good morning! I would like to thank everyone who has been coming to the Miami Dade Wolfson Philosophy Club! In case you all didn't know we are holding the meetings at 1:00 on Mondays in room 1659. Also the week there are tests we will be holding a review on those Mondays. Hope to see you soon.

Should math be tought in school?