: About Me

Hola all!

My name is Ja, and I live in Indiana. I enjoy writing and reading about most everything, but my favorite topics and current events, philosophy, and social studies.

I like to write here, at Helium, to practice writing about many different subjects, and I also love reading other peoples opinions. I have learned a lot here:)

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My passion is ...

advocating for people who need help

I know too much about ...

Narcolepsy

My parents always told me ...

It doesn't matter what they call you, it's only important what you answer to!

My childhood ambition ...

to become a cake baker

My favorite memory ...

being on a roller coaster

Why I write ...

for fun, therapy, to try to help others, and of course, cold hard cash. hehe

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

reading "Let Go" by Francois Fenelon

My first job ...

T.V. commercial....eating donuts

My best moment ...

When my mother recovered after her heart surgery.

My inspiration ...

God, my family, nature, and music.

Politics, News & Issues > Justice System Assessing the death penalty

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According to the Death Penalty Information Center in the United States, "More than 118 people have been exonerated from death row since 1972, including 21 from the state of Florida and 18 from the state of Illinois." With this information alone, the process would seem to be a bit flawed, don't you think? My personal opinions regarding the Death Penalty are strong, however, with the mere fact that many people have been discovered innocent, while on death row, I am frightened for those who are still sitting awaiting death.  How many are guilty? Innocent? I do not know. But, if just one ...

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