Blog execise #4

CNN ARTICLE
In relevance to past posts I figured that joblessness is an issue I am as passionate about as any other right now. This topic affects us, college students, especially hard. Many of us are putting family, friends, and others in the backseat, so to speak, to continue our education. Not to mention the financial toll of loans, decreased work schedule, etc that many of us are also facing. With all these factors looming it is disheartening to know that employment after graduation is increasingly slim. It makes me feel like what's the point? I know there is more value to an education then an increase in salary, but let's be honest, that is of huge importance. At least it is for me. CNN is proposing "town hall" style meetings in Europe to address the problem, and hear from the individuals that are affected directly by the employment rate. It would be a chance to have those in financial need to be able to provide feedback as to what the crux of the problem is, and how to address it. I feel that this tactic is a huge step forward in solving the problem. It is hard for law makers to comprehend the unemployment situation when it is not something they are going through. I think these meetings will provide a chance for both sides to hear each other out in a constructive manner, or at least that is the thought. Hopefully open dialogue about the difficulties facing the young workforce will produce comprises to help build trust and understanding. It is a start, and there has to be a start on the journey for reconciliation, and recovery. Maybe America can take some pointers to address our same issues.