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I am a freshman in college. I am a Pre-Law, Political Science major. After completing my BA I plan on attending law school, hopefully Harvard, and then beginning a career as a political analyst, then making my way up the political career ladder.

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Politics, News & Issues > US Politics (Other) America, the land of the free: Are we really free?: 2 of 38
On this, the fourth of July, the celebration of the day our fore fathers declared their independence from any and all forms of confinement, it is crucial to reflect on how free we really are. And, if we are not as free as we wish to be, whose fault is it?I firmly believe it is our fault.It has been said that "You can only pro... More..
Arts & Humanities > Performance Dance Dance as a universal art: 2 of 15
Dancing was never intended to be the serious art it has evolved into. It was meant, as all art originally is, to express the ideas, feelings, and emotions of the dancer. There is no such thing as a bad dancer. Whether it be dancing in a club, on a stage, at a party, or heck even with a pole, dancing is beautiful; so long as t... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections (Other) Does the press pick presidents?: 8 of 45
While the press does not directly choose the president, they do greatly influence the publics mindset on who to choose. In the months leading up to the primaries the media decides who are the front runners in the election. They let you know who will be competing for their parties votes. If a person does not receive enough att... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections (Other) Should corporations, unions and trade associations be permitted to write checks directly to politicians and parties?: 7 of 18
Private companies are already allowed to write checks to politicians and parties through their political action committees (PACs). Since businesses already have this option there is no need to further corrupt the political system with more money from CEO's who want the benefits of sticking their fingers through the bars of th... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Government & Policies Gun Control: Does it really matter?: 18 of 38
Adolf Hitler: fascist ruler, initiator of the largest genocide known to man, and abolisher of freedom was once heard to say, "The most foolish mistake we could possibly make would be to allow the subject races to possess arms....German troops alone will bear the sole responsibility for the maintenance of law and order... and ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US News Was "roid rage" the cause of the Benoit murder-suicide?: 8 of 11
There is no way anyone can take the life of another person solely based on steroid abuse. Chris Benoit must have had other internal issues driving him towards committing this horrible act. The media has simply taken one aspect of his life and made it the center of this story. They are shying away from deeper, less shocking is... More..