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I have loved writing since I won an award in 5th grade for my short story, Journey Through The Dark. Since that time I have been an avid reader, writer and speaker focusing mainly on social issues in the realm of Ethics, Law, Religion and Politics. My experiences

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Politics, News & Issues > News Industry The bias of mainstream media: 30 of 72
American Media, The Real Losers Since its birth, in 1775, the Untied States Army, has never lost a war. On the other hand, the U.S. Media, with the help of simple minded Americans who believe everything the media says, has lost one war, Vietnam, and are doing all within their power to lose the current one. At the height of t... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Should Californians vote to amend their state constitution to exclude gay marriage?: 2 of 4
Please read this entire article, and do not dismiss it as homophobia or hate mongering. To do so is to misjudge the writers true position on homosexuality. The fact is that this article, like my support of Proposition 8, are loved based. It is my love for God and all his children that motivates me to stand boldly for the tru... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness The dangers of politicizing the issue of global warming: 10 of 19
The more global warming becomes a political topic, the more others will doubt its veracity. As evidenced in this song, to be sung to the tune of "Oh Christmas Tree," many try to use the old tactic of fear to influence the ballot box. OH WE ARE DOOMED! (Oh Christmas Tree) 1 Oh we are doomed, yes we are doomed Because of Globa... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Republican Leaders Non-religious founding of the US: Exposing America's Christian foundation myth: 9 of 15
Over time the Supreme Court has moved from being unafraid to declare that America "is a Christian nation," (Holy Trinity Church v. U.S. 143 US 457 (1892)) to demanding that government be neutral on issues of religion. (Everson v. Board of Education 330 U.S. 1 (1947) etc.) That change brought on by judicial activism runs cont... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Churches & Organizations The Book of Mormon: 17 of 28
Contrary to popular belief and the claims of so many, there is abundant archaeological evidence of the Book of Mormon. From strains of Hebrew cotton, oral traditions of the Kuna and other ancient American tribes, to cities and oasis locations discovered by science which mirror the Book of Mormon record. Organizations such as... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Party Politics & Ideology US Election candidates for 2008: Will the real GOP conservatives please stand up?: 10 of 16
To Vote or Not.......Another apology to Shakespeare. The current state of conservative affairs begs for a look at this key issue from the eyes of Hamlet! To VOTE or not to VOTE, that is the question; Whether 'tis nobler in the mind of conservative republicans to suffer under pretended conservative leadership, possessed of ha... More..
Education > Homeschooling Making the decision to homeschool: What you should consider: 12 of 19
The Salt For Public Education It's the first day of school. The anxious mother, tears in her eyes, watches as her kindergarten-aged daughter waits for the bus. Powerful emotions cause multiple thoughts to race through her head. Will kids be nice to her? Will her teacher recognize her value? Have I prepared her well enough? W... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood Funny parenting stories: 58 of 85
Catch 22 It was a moment of pure panic. The children and I were upstairs in our family room watching TV when Joseph, my 18 month old, decided it was time to use psychological warfare on his mother. He wandered away from the family toward the stairway that lead to the main floor of our home. Then, when he was sufficiently out... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in Asia Morality and politics: How the principle of moral minimalism might improve the state of contemporary civilization: 3 of 4
America is losing its common sense. We have numerous universities and educational programs, yet our people are dumb, and becoming dumber. The logical reasoning required for the survival of a moral society is drowning in a sea of emotion, psychobabble and political correctness. Our nation is at risk and it is time to speak up... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Bush Administration 2007 US attorneys firing scandal: Should Alberto Gonzales resign?: 13 of 17
Am I the only one who sees the hypocrisy in the premature cries for the resignation of the Attorney General. Congress, who seems so angry that eight US attorneys MAY HAVE BEEN fired for political reasons, find no qualms about trying to do the same thing to the Attorney General for the very same reasons. Legislators who call ... More..