Articles written by Ambyrdrake

Arts & Humanities > Fantasy & Science Fiction Exploring the popularity of today's fantasy fiction literature: 1 of 4

Science Fiction / Fantasy. Just the title of the genre alone is enough to begin to conjure up visions of alien worlds, or castles guarded by dragons deep in a forest. The increasing popularity of this genre, though it still lags behind things like romance, is owed, in my opinion, to the modern media of television and movies,...
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Political correctness gone wrong: 25 of 35

'Politically correct.' What started out as a fairly innocuous phrase, now has the potential to destroy humanity as it exists today. The basic idea behind politically correct is simple. Everyone is equal, and no one should ever be offended by anyone else's thought, word, or deed. Simple to say, yet impossible to accomplish wi...
Politics, News & Issues > Government & Policies Why restrictions on gun ownership are needed: 14 of 15

As a gun owner, past purchaser, past seller, and recreational shooter I have to agree that there is a need for more stringent control on the free-flow of firearms. My first firearms were purchased at a pawn shop, and at a gun show. The check at the pawn shop was both thorough and timely, mostly since the owner was an ex-poli...