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I've always referred to myself as The Philosophy Child- philosophy being defined as "why we do what we do." It's been my ongoing passion to discover the reasons and motivations that drive people and then determine their worth; only then can true improvement

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Education > Homeschooling Is homeschooling better than formal education?: 5 of 103
The advantages of homeschooling far outweigh formal education.I was home-schooled from 1st through 12th grade. My parents were on the forefront of the homeschooling revolution. Like any new system it takes a while to get a firm foot hold. During that time I was able to observe the dramatic changes that occurred in homeschooli... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews:The Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer: 2 of 18
Without trying to belittle anyone or hurt any one's feelings let me say . . .The first Fantastic Four bit. Bit hard.But it had so much potential. Let's look at possibilties. 1. Jessica Alba. No, this is not some sort of male=pig comment. Fact: Regardless of your sex, Jessica Alba is both gorgeous and talented. 2. Special Effe... More..
Personal Finance > Managing Credit Bad credit: Now what?: 6 of 49
You don't have to have bad credit. Let that sink in first. There's hope for the "credit deficient." Here are three simple ways to raise your credit score. Bear in mind these tips are simple, not easy. You may have to get a second job but the principles are uncomplicated and the ultimate goal is worth it . . . great credit.1. ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Constitutional & Contract Law Should city and town governments be allowed to display Christmas symbols?: 16 of 67
"Separation of church and state."This argument is often used by the opponents of Christmas, unfortunately their argument is flawed. The "separation phrase" was written into the Constitution so keep the state out of the church, not the other way around. The pilgrims came here because the government of their country tried to re... More..
Entertainment > Movies (Other) Which side of the force in the Star Wars movies is more powerful: The light side or the dark side?: 7 of 23
Some would argue the Force is based off of the Yin-Yang principle: two equal sides of a complete whole, but Lucas never saw it that way.In life there is always a choice to be made, whether to participate in good deeds or evil deeds. Yet it does not matter how many people clothe themselves in black or how many befriend R2 unit... More..
Personal Finance > Health Insurance Knowing when to buy long-term care insurance in the U.S.: 2 of 6
Most people have a plan for emergency health issues. Yet, few have considered the possibility of needing extended health care in the event that disability, injury, or debilitating illness makes performing ordinary tasks impossible. Often the elderly require daily monitoring and vigilant nursing, but it is not only the aged wh... More..
Education > Educational Philosophy Is it better for schools to be rigorous or nurturing?: 18 of 48
I appreciate being quoted in articles like these, so let me pay respects to Mr. Brewster by quoting him . . . "humans naturally default to the substandard."It is true the American educational philosophy is waining. Every year the signposts signal the deterioration of the classroom. It's illegal to teach subjects and opinions ... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Spiderman 3: 35 of 80
So Spiderman III has slammed into the video store. Even though I saw it twice in the theater I still had to rent it the day it came out.With the exception of The Lord of the Rings, the Spiderman saga has become the most well-developed, well-rounded, and the best cross-genre trilogy ever. It hits every tone with a pitch-perfec... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Pregnancy Is safe to ride rollercoasters while pregnant?: 1 of 2
A very dear friend of mine and his wife went to Universal Studios when she was five months pregnant. They rode JAWS, went to Jurassic Park, shot aliens in Men in Black, and swung with Spiderman . . . but they also rode all three rollercoasters on the Island of Adventure. The Hulk sent them catapulting out of the gate right be... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Immigration Undocumented and illegal immigrants should have a roadmap to US citizenship: 54 of 84
I'm a strict believer in following laws. Inversely I despise those who feed off of good citizens by throwing off their own mantle of responsibility. Illegal alien are doing just that and it's wrong. Therefore I disagree with any bill that allows illegals to become legal just because. That's like pardoning a murderer because h... More..