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I'm a God-fearing American who loves the United States and wants what's best for the world, especially those who can't defend or fend for themselves.

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Education > College Life Should colleges ban firearms?: 6 of 18
Columbine. Virginia Tech. The Salt Lake City mall. When are we ever going to learn?What two things do these places all have in common:1. Crazed gunmen have claimed lives there.2. All have been gun-free zones.Think about it. If you're a psychopath who wants to kill as many people as possible, where are you going to go? Into a ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > International Politics (Other) Are the US and Russia on better or worse terms since George W. Bush took office in 2000?: 3 of 8
Worse - and that's the way it should be, unfortunately.Since 2000, Russia's unscrupulous links to our enemies in the Middle East, including Iran and Saddam Hussein, have been discover. Also, the Russian government has overtly heaped more oppression upon its people.It's become clear that Russia's leaders wants to move back tow... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political & Economic Theory If the next president addresses energy security and healthcare costs, will that help the US compete in a global economy?: 7 of 17
First off, we're competing in a global economy fairly well. Americans have the expertise, the technical knowledge, and an education system second-to-almost-none.Look at our average income. I believe it's still tops in the world. We couldn't do that if we weren't competing well on a global scale.So, regardless of what the next... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Energy Issues How should government react to a warming world: Ration energy or learn to adapt?: 8 of 19
The world may or may not be on its way to a global warming crisis. Some want to act as if it is. Some want to play it on the safe side. Few want to ignore it altogether.One thing's for sure, though - it ain't time to hit the panic button.A fatal flaw in the thinking of Al Gore and his ilk is that, in order to stave off global... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in Latin America What sanctions against Cuba mean to the average American: 3 of 7
It benefits the wealthy? It benefits the competitors of Cuba's industries?Please.Sanctions against Cuba benefit the spirit of the United States. It's about freedom folks. It's about not letting a brutal, murderous dictator do what he pleases to the population of a country, then trade with the man to line his pockets.You're be... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Immigration Undocumented and illegal immigrants should have a roadmap to US citizenship: 54 of 124
A roadmap? No. A stiff penalty for breaking immigration laws, coupled with a fee for back-taxes and an opportunity to eventually make it into the United States legally - that's more like it.Now, I have a heart. We should love each and every poor, illegal immigrant who comes to this country with good intentions. If I were a Me... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Constitutional & Contract Law Should city and town governments be allowed to display Christmas symbols?: 8 of 18
No, they shouldn't be ALLOWED to. Not by our governments. That is a GOD-GIVEN right, as the Constitution states.The government should know its place - as did the writers of the Constitution - and not think they have to "allow" displays of faith.Oh, the Constitution, the Constitution! We can't violate the Constitution!Tell me ... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes Defending heavy metal music: It's not just screaming: 26 of 57
Oh, it's not just screaming. No, no. Sometimes it's smashing things. Banging on things. Sometimes it's an ear-blasting riff that the human species was never naturally meant to hear.Sometimes heavy metal is a deep-throated roar.And, yet, sometimes there are lyrics belched out amid all the noise. Mostly bad.We should defend thi... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Sports News & Opinion (Other) Should collegiate athletes receive payment for competing in college athletics?: 8 of 17
To those who write "no" - why not?When you're a college athlete at a big school, you help earn that school millions of dollars. You do it by working hard and putting your body at a tremendous risk.And what do you get in return? Well, some get a college scholarship - and sometimes it's a hefty sum of $20,000 to $50,000 per yea... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections (Other) Should there be spending limits on political campaigns?: 6 of 12
Spending limits, at the core of the matter, would impede free speech.If you have spent your life working hard to earn $1 billion, for example, and if you wanted to spend it all on advertising for ANY cause - why should the government stop you? (No matter how stupid it might be to blow your fortune on a political campaign).Loo... More..