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I am a student who writes about a variety of topics.

I blog at http://weallmissyourcousin.blogspot.com and I encourage you (I implore you, in fact!) to check it out. My twitter username is agilbert328.

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Society & Lifestyle > African-American Issues Is affirmative action fair?: 1 of 43

In the 1960s, a qualified candidate for a job could very easily be denied the position based solely on his or her ethnic identity. Intervention was needed to combat this flagrant discrimination. Affirmative action made sense. However, in today's society, this policy has no clear purpose. While racism will likely never be era...
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Getting over you: 1 of 41

Over It (conceived as a pop-dance sort of song) VERSE 1 I tell you I love you You know, you know I do You don't feel that way, I, I tell you that's okay I say that I'll be fine, You're out of sight, you're out of mind. Do not, do not, oh, God, do not apologize, You've just gone and healed for me my blinded eyes. (faste...
Politics, News & Issues > Soldiers & Veterans Should the draft be reinstated?: 1 of 39

Ayn Rand once wrote, "Of all the statist violations of individual rights in a mixed economy, the military draft is the worst. It negates man's fundamental right-the right to life-and establishes the fundamental principle of statism: that a man's life belongs to the state, and the state may claim it by compelling him to sacri...
Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News Jail time for Paris: Will Hilton learn her lesson?: 1 of 39

Will Paris learn her lesson? Once upon a time, Paris Hilton, celebutante, gained fame for a reason that no one has actually figured out yet. And when she was arrested, well, every major news outlet stopped reporting on silly things like war and growing economic issues to focus on "Paris Watch." And, of course, now we are sup...
Health & Fitness > Emotional Health & Wellbeing Self-esteem basics: 1 of 29

Benjamin Franklin once wrote, “Hide not your talents, they for use were made. What’s a sun-dial in the shade?”. With these words, Franklin speaks to a multitude of people who are, quite frankly, afraid of success. These brilliant thinkers, talented musicians, gifted artists, etc., all share a common trait: ...
Arts & Humanities > British Literature Literary analysis: Heart of Darkness, by Joseph Conrad: 1 of 20

Not Just Black and White: Gray Areas in Conrad's Exploration of Society and Savagery In his 1902 novel Heart of Darkness, Joseph Conrad explores the similarities and dissimilarities between society and savagery to demonstrate that modern preconceptions regarding progress may be little more than conceited delusions; to achiev...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Happy and sad: 3 of 49

With an angry, self-conscious set of your jaw, you hiss that it isn't fair. You send at your offender a hideous glare, and your eyes throw in a mocking dare. He just goes on smiling serenely, and it's like he doesn't even know that you're repulsed by his show or where you want to tell him to go. You kick at a bit of trash on...
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Fantasy: 25 of 359

THE ORGANIZATION "It wasn't supposed to be like this," he whispered. "It wasn't supposed to be like this, it was not supposed to be like this!" he repeated, his voice rising to a shout. "I was supposed to stop it. You weren't supposed to get hurt" The boy's voice broke as the dams broke and tears rushed down his face. He roc...
Politics, News & Issues > Political & Economic Theory Convicted prisoners' right to vote in elections: 1 of 14

In the American status quo, some people convicted of serious crimes (e.g. felons) permanently lose the right to vote. This is a controversial idea that can be applied in any democratic society. But in this type of society, felons willfully disregard social contract in interest of personal gain, thus negate their own rights i...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Shout and whisper: 3 of 39

Listen to the silence. Listen to the air. It's beautiful without the sound of you, shouting you don't care. Appreciate the silence. Inhale the sweet night air. Avert your eyes to see the stars Instead of throwing me a glare. We could live in the silence. We could be unobtrusive like the air. And maybe one day you'd hear me A...