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I call California's Central Valley home for now - specifically Bakersfield (home of Buck Owens & Merle Haggard). Yet, I'd never been a big fan of Country or Western music until recently.

My adult career started in the military (Army) and I've had the pleasure

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Politics, News & Issues > Terrorism National security: The politics of fear masking oppression: 1 of 10
President Franklin Delano Roosevelt said , in his now famous words "The only thing we have to fear is FEAR itself." Nothing has really changed with regard to the concept. Only the speaker has changed and that speaker is our current president who wishes us (and the world) to fear everything. And guess who is going to protect ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Sports News & Opinion (Other) Should collegiate athletes receive payment for competing in college athletics?: 4 of 17
Yes, college athletes should be paid. Not just by sponsors, but by the schools they represent. Gone are the days of the small school teams fighting only for the pride of their alma mater. And when parents or alumni would just show up for a friendly game to watch their kin. Today, sport is commercialized as combat and big mon... More..
Society & Lifestyle > North American Culture The disillusionment of America: 4 of 16
The is no disillusionment of America - only of Americans. The country is strong. We are a creative, educated and sensitive people. And generous. But, we have lost our sense of purpose. This country was founded by people - yes, individual people. Not religious groups. Not corporations, not lawyers. People who came to a land t... More..
Relationships & Family > Children & Divorce In divorce, should the father have equal custody rights to his children?: 38 of 110
All things being equal, YES, both parents should have equal custody of children. Yet rarely are all things equal, so courts must scrutinize all three sides - that of each parent and the side of the children. Let's face it, it's a tough job for the courts. One must assess the age and maturity of the children and if old enough... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Should prostitution be legalized?: 24 of 59
* It is hard not to laugh when discussing this topic which has been around and about us for eons and will continue to be until mankind ceases to exist. We compare countries without legalized prostitution to those who support it and still in this country we cannot come to a consensus - nor will we ever. The CONS to legalizing... More..
Politics, News & Issues > News Industry Do mainstream media outlets favor bad news over good news?: 26 of 61
* A careful scan of newspapers and television from around the country will reveal that 'bad' news, without question, is reported more by media. It's not that 'bad' news, per se, is favored, but rather that it has more emotional impact to most readers or viewers as it plays upon our fears. Death, destruction, catastrophic wea... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Justice System Commentary on killing a killer: 9 of 20
* Execution: the Final Solution. Are we as a society justified in taking the life of a human being? We seem to vacillate each decade as religious and spiritual values intrude on what we deem to be moral and legal. Each person has to make their own decision, of course, for what they believe to be right. As for me, I choose ex... More..
Politics, News & Issues > War in Iraq Is the war in Iraq bad for the US economy?: 10 of 21
After reading the opinions of my opponents, it appears there is little understanding of economics. Here's what they have to say: * Point 1: "only money that leaves the U.S. is bad for the economy." * Point 2: "Iraq is using oil money for reconstruction." * Point 3: "Iraq will be a pawn to the U.S. and all of their purchases ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: True karaoke stories: 50 of 101
* Karaoke LOOKS like fun. Watching from a distance, I peruse the various sized crowds of people who either are eager to get up and do their stuff, who are humming the tune or doing their best Milli Vanilli lip-synching. And some, like me, watch the crowd for the technical aspects of the performance. Either way, there is usua... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Was an US Army reservist right to sue the government after multiple deployments?: 1 of 2
If we are to be known as a nation of laws, it is incumbent upon the citizens of this country to honor their contractual obligations. In joining the military (or the reserves) this person had to sign a contract which obligated them to service to their country and possibly being called to war. This is no problem if both sides ... More..