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Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Legalizing medical marijuana: 2 of 34
Since many narcotics or controlled substances are legal for medical use by prescription, there is no valid reason that marijuana should not also be legalized when used under a doctor's care. Marijuana not only reduces pain and induces relaxation but also helps increase appetite. Poor appetite is frequently an important issue ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Party Politics & Ideology US Election candidates for 2008: Will the real GOP conservatives please stand up?: 1 of 16
What does the GOP stand for today? It is supposed to be the more conservative of the two parties, but it is no longer representative of conservative values. The Republican Party may still call itself conservative, but the term like so many others, has clearly been redefined. Conservatives are feeling more than a little left o... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting (Other) Judging your own parents differently after you become a parent: 2 of 24
My mom started looking really smart when I was about 19 or 20. When I had my first child, she looked incredibly smart and far more patient than I had realized. She seemed to know and do an awful lot of stuff that I had never given her credit for. How had I been so oblivious?I also realized how hard she worked and how hard of ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US News Crime: Virginia Tech shooter identified: 1 of 11
The violence has now ended, but the suffering will continue for a long time to come for students, staff, family members, and friends affected by the nightmare that unfolded at Virginia Tech on Monday, April 16, 2007. The nation was shocked as news reports began giving sketchy details, each one throughout the day seeming to in... More..
Style & Beauty > Shoes Evaluating Payless shoe stores: 2 of 12
If you want cute shoes at low prices, you will like Payless Shoe Stores. The shoes are not the highest quality on the market but they are decent quality. You will find all the latest styles and colors and Payless often has great sales including "buy one get one" sales and a great clearance section. Payless is also a great pla... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Why the HPV Vaccine should be mandatory: 1 of 6
The HPV Vaccine should be mandatory if you want to help make pharmaceutical companies richer. So far, that's about the only real reason for such tactics, yet people all over the country are jumping on the forced medical treatment bandwagon. Hey, no need for long term testing of safety or efficacy, let's just cave in to fear a... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Why politicians lie: 10 of 58
Why do politicians lie? There's a simple answer to this question. They lie because they can. Who is going to hold them accountable, their constituents? For the most part, such a thought is laughable. Too many people are caught up in party politics and special interests that few people actually put the best interests of the co... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in the Middle & Near East Open letter to undecided voters in the 2008 US election: 5 of 29
There are few people today that are truly happy with the direction in which this country is headed. I feel your pain. As each of us hope for and seek change, it is imperative that we do whatever we can to ensure that real change emerges. We must hold our elected officials accountable and remind them who they work for, whom th... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Issues Why the Internet is killing print journalism: 4 of 23
One big reason the Internet is killing print journalism is the fact that there has been a monopoly on "news" for far too long. The big names have been in charge, have owned the news, and have kept others out. Many people support the underdog and they recognize and appreciate the entrepreneurial spirit of those who attempt to ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting (Other) The truth behind "child protection reform": 3 of 17
Child "Protection" Reform is desperately needed in this country, as well as in many others. Even those who embrace government intrusion and expect the government to micromanage families will tell you, "The system is broken."You can pick up a newspaper or turn on the TV and see for yourself, or go a step further and do some re... More..