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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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Politics, News & Issues > Terrorism Is Osama Bin Laden still alive?: 1 of 19
Osama Bin Laden is dead. Of course I don't have proof. Also there is no proof for his continuing existence. Just look at the videos or dvds that appear from time to time he always looks younger, never his age. Osama Bin Laden had serious health problems living in the deserted outbacks of Afghanistan with no medical help. No ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Ideas for promoting peace in the world: 2 of 16
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... More..
Arts & Humanities > African History The long-term consequences of the colonization of Africa: 8 of 25
Africa cannot stand still and look at its post-colonial past for failure in the future. Colonization definitely create negative consequences for the tribes in Africa and wars that culminated in forcing tribes to live in areas that where not part of their territory. However, nation states like Ghana, Cameroon, Nigeria, Congo,... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Terrorism Is Al Qaeda growing stronger despite global anti-terrorism efforts?: 5 of 15
The simple answer is no. Al Qaeda as a so called organization only exist in the remote regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan. Their influence is based on the hatred of Western nations that many people harbor as a prerequisite to murder. The individuals that commit murder in the name of Al Qaeda do so because of hatred and envy... More..
Relationships & Family > Relatives Are we all related: 1 of 3
The simple answer is Yes. The first human mother was found in Africa and she was named Lucy. Anthropologist has discovered this fact when the world tectonic plates where one before the split and continents were formed. It may be hard to believe but we are all Africans. Sure we have the different races: Caucasian, Asian ie Ch... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: The philosophy of time: 7 of 18
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... More..
Sciences > Psychology Introduction to research methods in psychology: 2 of 5
This was one of the best courses I took at college. It taught me so much about how research methods are conducted. After the course, with an excellent instructor, every social science study that is shown to prove something I can easily analyze what the problems are with the study. Research methods are about looking at and do... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Theories of Spirituality Thought and existence: Are they related: 9 of 22
"I think therefore I exist" these are the famous words of a French Philosoper, Descartes. Hence existence is related to thought on the basis of human consciousness. Our consciousness of our selves create the ability of thought to exist within the brain. The human brain as far as we know has the ability to produce thought, wh... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 Why some people don't vote: 23 of 55
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... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Hunger, Disease & Poverty Is world poverty caused by selfishness?: 3 of 7
The simple answer is no. The key factors in world poverty are geography, land, government, business, and population. First, look at the developing countries population size relative to land use for food. Most developing countries have a serious problem with the amount of mouths to feed and the use of land for growing food. T... More..