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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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Politics, News & Issues > War in Iraq Should the US pull out its troops regardless of whether Iraq is ready to defend its people?: 148 of 164
I want the US out of Iraq. I do not believe in the war in Iraq, and have been an avid opponent since the beginning. I want our troops home and safe, and I want the US to re-evaluate its role in the world. However, I do not think that we can withdraw our troops until the Iraqis are ready to work together.I know this process wi... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Immigration Would a wall on America's southwest border reduce illegal immigration or provide an expensive bandaid?: 15 of 16
Building a wall to keep illegal immigrants out of the country sounds like a good idea. After all, if a wall around your house keeps people out, why won't a giant concrete wall keep people out of the country? One of the answers to that is most people do not want to go in your backyard, but those that do will try to climb over ... More..
Education > Education (Other) Should children have cell phones at school?: 57 of 60
I understand those that argue for the yes side of this question when they say that children should be allowed to have cell phones in school because they could need to speak with their parents about something important; however, I argue that a cell phone is not necessary for such a thing. In the years before cell phones became... More..
Jobs & Careers > Career Path & Goals Is it better to work in a large corporation or a small business?: 22 of 23
The answer to this question really depends on preference. If you (like me) prefer a small, intimate setting then it is of course better to work for a small business. As an employee of a small business you can feel essential to the operations of the company. When you are part of a workforce that only consists of five other peo... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) When supporting our troops is more than just a catchphrase: 31 of 31
I do not think it is hypocritical or impossible to say that you are against the war but you support the troops. There is a difference, after all, between the war and the people fighting in it. We have a volunteer army, but that does not mean that every single person involved in fighting the war agrees with it. They do believe... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Baseball Should women be allowed to play on Major League Baseball teams?: 23 of 23
Baseball is America's sport. It is our national pastime and the epitome of democracy. Everyone is equal on the ball field: that is to say, they all have to catch the ball, they all have to throw the ball, and they all have to hit the ball. True, some people do these things better than others, but the point is everyone is invo... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Should chemical castration be used as a punishment for re-offending pedophiles?: 16 of 16
I have nothing but distaste for molesters of children or anyone else. Rapists and their ilk are the lowest form of life, and my emotional reaction is "Of course! Castrate those monsters!" However, legal processes should not be ruled by passion, but directed by the reason and the written law.The "no cruel and unusual punishmen... More..
Personal Finance > Student Loans Should the federal government bail out student loan holders?: 9 of 9
If the governent really wanted to help out those of us on Main Street (as they are so fond of referring to the average Americcan as-and I must note that I hate both the terms Average American and Mains Street vs Wall Street) they would do things that would actually help them. Does anyone truly believe that the money given to ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Military (Other) Gangs in the US Military: 5 of 5
In the current issue of Radar Magazine, Seamus McGraw writes about a U.S. Army man beaten to death during a gang initiation on a U.S. military base in Germany. I suppose there has always been hazing in the military, the movie A Few Good Men dealt with the subject, but this is different. This was not an act of retribution, nor... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Energy Issues Should Congress ban auto racing?: 2 of 2
So I was watching television the other day (the Stanley Cup playoffs are in full swing and I just cannot get enough of them) and I saw like a bazillion commercials for the upcoming NASCAR race in Talladega. This got me thinking. Why do we still have NASCAR, and INDY racing for that matter, in this country when we are obviousl... More..