Politics, News & Issues > US Military (Other) Should the US close the military prison on Guantanamo Bay?

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No, I don't believe that we should close the prison. The reason that I say this is some of the prisoners that are there I help put there. I was in Iraq from Feb 2003 till April of 2004 as Military Police. It would be a slap in my face if they were to let those people go. Also I think it would be slapping all of the soldiers a... More..

Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The rodeo

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The RideThe crowd screamsThe adrenaline starts to rushThey call out his nameAs they prepare the rope.Does he do it for the honor?Does he do it for the glory?Does he do it for the attention?Or just for the story?He screams let's goThe gates open wideHe begins to takeHis eight second ride.As he holds onHe begins to thinkOf all ... More..

Politics, News & Issues > US Military (Other) Testimonies: A military woman's survival guide

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Being in the military isn't easy for anyone especially if you are a female. We are stereotyped as being weak and unable to handle things like a man can. I have been a part of the Alabama Army National Guard for almost eight years. I have served 12 months in Iraq from 2003-2004, worked many stateside disasters, and also work g... More..

Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges Thoughts on methods for reducing teen pregnancy

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Teen pregnancy, who is to blame? SO many people would love to know the answer to that question. Is it the movies and shows on tv? Is it the movie stars and music artist in the news? Or maybe its the kids at school using peer pressure to get them to have sex so they can be one of the crowd.To anyone thses might be some of the ... More..

Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Combat vet wife

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Wife, Mother, SoldierI am a wife and mother and a soldierHow can I be all three?Each one of these thingstakes something from me.I cook, I clean, and play with my sonbut little people know I'm hell on a gun.My husband loves me with all his heartmaking sure I had the best right from the start.My father was tough while I was gro... More..

Politics, News & Issues > Death Penalty Arguments in favor of the death penalty

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I am totally in favor of the death penalty. Why you my ask, well I will tell you. Imagine this, someone that you love with all your heart is taken from you because some cold blooded killer tried to rob them or out of sure hate just want to kill them for no reason. This person is sent to prison for life yet the are in air cond... More..

Relationships & Family > Siblings When your sister turns her back on you

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My youngest sister is the mother of three beautiful children. She has two little boys seven and six and a little girl that is three. Ever since she had gotten pregnant at the age of fourteen I have always been there to help her out with finances and when she needed some place to stay. My farther was always there to bail her o... More..

Society & Lifestyle > Feminism & Women's Rights Should US companies be required to provide equal pay to women and men?

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OK, This subject should already be settled by now. A person should not receive any type pay on whether they are a women or a man. They should be judge by the work that they produce. To me a person that works well and shows how well they work deserve the pay. Would you want someone that is lazy and does not take the notion to ... More..

Relationships & Family > Dating (Other) Teen advice: How to protect yourself from date rape drugs

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When going out on the town with your friends, you need to be aware of your surroundings. I wish a friend of mine would have taken that advice from me, and now she has a two year old little boy. I am a 24 year old female who use to go out all the time with friends to clubs until I got married. My friends and I had a buddy syst... More..

Sports & Recreation > Outdoors & Sportsman (Other) Beginner's guide to offroading

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Now this is a subject that I can write about all day long. I am a country girl and this is what we do for fun. Even after my husband and I had our son, we still go. Our son is two years old and he loves it. There are different ways to go off roading/mud-riding. You can have a truck, jeep, or 4-wheeler. My favorite is the 4- w... More..

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