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My name is Elizabeth Vaughn, Liz for short. I have a beautiful daughter that will be three on May 29, 2007. I am a single mother trying not to let my daughter be raised by schools and daycare, yet still managing to keep a roof over our heads and food on the

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Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) Parents have the power to end hereditary religion: 1 of 13
Hereditary religion suggests that children are actually born with religion, which is incorrect. Children have no belief structure quite like our religions until we have taught it to them. But, begging the actual meaning of the question of whether it is the parent's choice to bring their children into a particular religion or... More..
Arts & Humanities > Ethics Carpe diem: How to really 'seize the day': 1 of 8
Regret. Hindsight. Wishes. Desires. Anything you haven't done in the past and then regretted is a moment you did not seize when you had the chance. Anything you want to have, say, do in the present or the future is another moment you have the option to seize. To live in the moment, let it capture you and take you with it ins... More..
Arts & Humanities > Comic Books & Graphic Novels Who would win in a fight: Superman or Batman?: 4 of 28
If anyone could get their hands on kryptonite, Batman can. Think about it. This guy is armed with all kinds of highly advanced technological weapons that most people have never even heard of. He's sitting on a load of money to fund his crime fighting obsession. Batman could probably order a town worth of the deadly rock to d... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Games (Other) Does violence in video games contribute to real life violence?: 34 of 218
Violence has always been a part of life for humans and animals alike. If you study almost any species in the world, you will find that they typically kill and sometimes even eat members of their own species. Territory, mating, food, these are just some of the reasons why animals fight. It happens every day, and we do nothing... More..
Relationships & Family > Break-Ups & Exes When being friends with your ex isn't an option: 5 of 31
Love is based around a friendship. Without a healthy friendship, you cannot have a healthy relationship. Most relationships fail because they neglected the initial friendship, or one never existed to begin with. Therefore, how can you possibly be friends after you've broken up? My boyfriend now was friends with a few of his ... More..
Education > Education (Other) Should teens have sex education in schools?: 29 of 139
Knowledge is power, and though some people believe that knowledge will worsen matters, it can also give teens the power to rise above the disasterous effects of promiscuous sex. But, it is important that sex education goes way beyond the physiological facts of the act. Instead of getting gym teachers and coaches to tell our ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Meaning of Life Contemplating the purpose of life: 44 of 148
I have searched for the meaning of life since I was very very young. I was 12 years old when I started researching different religions ranging from Christianity to Buddhism to Satanism. In all religions, even Satanism, there has been a common link between them. Love. It is true that even in the darkest branches of Satanism, ... More..
Pets & Animals > Dogs (Other) Are "pooper scooper" laws fair to pet owners?: 3 of 9
Dogs aren't the only animals to do their business outside. Go to any park with a lake, and you'll see what I mean. Though ducks and geese aren't traditional pets, they do make quite a mess. And if you have a lake in your backyard, then you've got bird poo all over the place guaranteed. If dog owners are required to pick up t... More..
Society & Lifestyle > African-American Issues Is affirmative action fair?: 22 of 65
The more we try to "fix" racism, the more credence we lend to it. Affirmative action creates another kind of segragation that no one actually intended, but is happening anyway. Instead of creating equality, it just shifts the balance in the other direction. Yes, I understand that whites in history have raped and pillaged man... More..
Style & Beauty > Jewelry I do or I might? What promise rings symbolize: 4 of 10
By definition, promise rings are the same as the titles "boyfriend" and "girlfriend". Historically, the ring was to signify that a couple were 'going steady', which just meant that they were in an exclusive relationship. Today, we just ask if they will be our girlfriend/boyfriend, and start the relationship a bit simpler. At... More..