Redecorating Big Business
Have you ever wondered how big a role colleges play in the local economy? According to USA Today, last year’s college dorm redecorating tab was $3.6 billion. Parents spend from $3000 to $5500 per room in decorating and furnishings. Nothing beats a well-appointed room for entertaining guests. It’s no wonder kids move back home after college; it’s a hard lifestyle to give up!
Are You Sure That’s All?
High schools attempt to send at least 60 percent of each graduating class to college. Every year thousands of teenagers move from the 12th to the 13th grade. So how many people have college degrees? According to the 2000 US Census, only 24.4 percent of all adults over 25 years old have at least a bachelor’s degree. Sadly, the majority of those high school hopefuls don’t finish year after year. (But, they’ve got a great dorm room while they are there!)
Why Get Elected?
Members of Congress will only work about 90 days this year. That’s down from 134 days in 1980. Add to that their 6-figure salaries and you have the ultimate incentives for working hard to get your votes. Of course, there are other significant reasons such as the nation’s best health care system and other perks both legal and otherwise. With that lifestyle, it is easy to understand the disconnection between our elected officials and the average
GROWTH <> LEADERSHIP <> EXCELLENCE
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