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I like to debate and write, and I am too educated for my own good, one BA, one post-baccalaureate degree, one Masters, and one Diploma in Education. However, I would like to thank Helium for offering such a great opportunity to voice my opinion. I have been

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Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: The philosophy of time: 6 of 15

Time does not exist as a physical object it is a human construct for measuring change, or infinite periods of movement. Time is used as a tool to do all sort of things, schedules, meetings, distance travel, speed etcetera. However, when we think of time we think of the future. For example, what time to go work, school, or pl...
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Ideas for promoting peace in the world: 6 of 14

After pondering this question for some time it dawn of me that the best ideas for peace are Justice, Fairness and Equality not necessarily in this order but ideas worth thinking about. Justice is what we humans need to address when ever there is a wrong. We want justice and a clear indication that wrongs will be addressed an...
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections Why some people don't vote: 21 of 48

There are many factors that are common to most Westerns that don't vote. First,the issues have to be important to capture the public attention. If the there is no crisis within one's community the citizens tend to be apathetic. When the economy is doing well, low unemployment, crime is low, and no scandals by officials the p...
Education > Educational Philosophy The best way to make education a fun experience: 5 of 7

The best way to make education fun is to question everything. Education is about teaching a standard set curriculum established by a board of educators who decides what we learn or what we should learn. It is good to have hand on experience or have plays about events. However, the best way to get the brain active is to think...
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms What it means to be civilized: 10 of 13

A civilized person is one who respects others, treat others as s/he would expect of others, and have an open mind. Civilized doesn't mean to be only educated, because many educated people are not respectful of others or have an open mind. However, if one is educated in disciplines of Archeology, Anthropology and Sociology on...
Education > Non-Traditional College Students Basic skills needed to go back to college: 15 of 19

Any adult going back to school or college needs basic skills or pointers for going back to school/college. First, Goal directed/focus is crucial to get started on the right track. The student should know what they want, how to get the courses that fit their goals, and the time frame on finishing the courses. Most students do...
Politics, News & Issues > Sports News & Opinion (Other) Should gambling on professional sports get an athlete banned for life?: 5 of 6

If an athlete is betting on his team then he should be banned. However, a professional athlete should be allowed to bet on any sport be it his sport or another sport, but should not be allowed to bet on his/her team. It should be made clear to all professional athletes not to be on their specific team but allowed to gamble o...
Politics, News & Issues > War & Peace Setting a timetable for troop withdrawal from Iraq is a terrible mistake: 37 of 43

Everyone knows when to call it a day. There is a time and place when to call it quits. There is no shame in troops leaving a war zone where the troops know that it is a loosing cause. It is wise to run away to fight another day. Iraq war is a guerrilla type war, and most large armies can't fight guerrilla type war it is too ...