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I have finished my BA in English and am now looking forward to using that degree. Where it will take me, I do not know, so if anyone has any suggestions they are welcome.

I am also interested in politics and current events, and am apalled by the state of the

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Arts & Humanities > Comic Books & Graphic Novels Superman versus Spiderman: The superior superhero: 1 of 18

Looking at Spiderman and Superman next to each other, it is easy to see their similarities, and it is natural to question which one is the superior superhero. Both are heroes, both have powers beyond any normal human being, and both know the value and importance of using that power responsibly. In order to answer the questio...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: War in Iraq: 1 of 15

After one of the bloodiest weekends ever in Iraq, in which over 220 people were killed as the result of car bombings, suicide bombings, and shootings, Iraqi civilians have decided that they've had enough. They have lost confidence in the ability of Iraq's security forces to protect them and bring peace to the shattered count...
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: 3:10 to Yuma: 1 of 14

I saw this movie yesterday, and I must say that while I enjoyed aspects of it, it ultimately left me unfulfilled and dissatisfied. The acting is top notch, and the landscapes are beautiful if not shot in expansive shots. Seriously, I've never felt the open desert to be so claustrophobic. There is a fair amount of gun play an...
Arts & Humanities > Poets & Poetry Can 'bad' poetry have value?: 1 of 10

It is tempting to answer yes to this question, as it does appear that "bad" poetry can have some value, but I question the validity of that so called value. Those who answer yes to this question will say things like: "there is no bad poetry, only badly written poetry;" and "bad poetry allows us to see what good poetry is;" a...
Education > College Life Should colleges punish marijuana-smokers more severely than underage drinkers on campus?: 5 of 20

No. They should both be punished equally. Under-age drinking and smoking pot are both illegal activities, they are considered misdemeanors by the law, and should be punished as such. In fact, I think that if colleges punish marijuana users more severely than they do underage drinkers they are sending the message that while u...
Politics, News & Issues > People in the News Michael Vick: Is he a criminal for promoting dog fighting?: 16 of 52

Of course Michael Vick is a criminal for promoting dog fighting. The last time I checked, dog fighting was illegal, and anyone involved in the promotion of illegal activities is a criminal. By using his celebrity and influence to get people to come to the atrocious spectacle that is dog fighting, Vick committed a crime. He b...
Business > Business Issues The US 7-11 convenience store chain adopts the Kwik-E-Mart name and products from the Simpson's TV show: Good business or a new low for American culture?: 1 of 3

Ever since Star Wars, and maybe Planet of the Apes (the original one with Heston, baby) movie merchandising has become a part of the American summer blockbuster culture. Big Hits like Tim Burton's Batman and flops like The Hulk all had deals with fast food restaurants, branding their image on innumerable cups and happy meal ...
Politics, News & Issues > US Leaders Dick Cheney: the fourth branch of government?: 1 of 3

Dick Cheney has come under increased scrutiny lately because he refuses to submit to an independent oversight committee on the handling of classified information. This refusal is in direct opposition to an executive order President Bush issued in March, 2003. The order was made to enable the tracking of classified informatio...
Health & Fitness > Sexual Health Should public organizations and schools distribute condoms?: 18 of 50

Public organizations and schools should provide free condoms. The reason is simple, teenagers are going to have sex, at least this way we can help insure that they are having safe sex. Most teenagers are too embarrassed to walk in and buy condoms at the store, but that does not mean that they are going to stop having sex; it...
Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News Should Paris Hilton get one million dollars to tell her jailhouse story on NBC?: 4 of 11

I feel kind of dirty even writing about Paris Hilton, let alone arguing for why she should receive one million dollars to tell her story to NBC, but the reason is simple; this is America, and in America anyone can make money off of fabricated celebrity. It's becoming one of the fastest growing professions. Seriously, NBC is ...