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I am 51 years old (not 51 years young as some would say), I am proud of having lived this long.
I am now old enough to know better and young enough to do it anyway. :)
I have been many places, seen many things and like to share information, as I also love

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Society & Lifestyle > African-American Issues The controversy surrounding the "N" Word: 8 of 34
The epitome of "Equality" vs. "Privilege is also found within' the "N" Word controversy. How does on handle a word so controversial that its name cannot be mentioned in a public forum? A word which, arguably, rose from an innocent description to its current rank as the number one worst word a person can utter, unless they ha... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Speculations & Criticisms An anti-christian epidemic: 4 of 17
Living in the U.S.A. where most persons would surely, in the least, call' themselves Christians. I watch as even persons who visit Christian churches on a regular bases find disapproval for this religion. The different sects of "Christian" churches and belief rival the multiple sects, which had spread in the Jewish populatio... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Police & Prisons When police car chases cause damages to others, who is to blame?: 4 of 17
Damage to others due to the majority of Police chases should be the responsibility of the Police Department. Police Departments have gone out of control, police using vigilante tactics to catch "suspected" criminals. Yes, running from the law is in itself an error. Usually it is due to some criminal activity. However, high-s... More..
Arts & Humanities > Ethics Is honesty really the best policy?: 18 of 76
There is no better policy than the truth and being honest I see people taking "tell the truth" to the limit all of the time, especially friends. "I'm your friend and I am going to tell the truth", even if it will hurt you. In many occasions, you can be Honest without telling the "truth". If what one says is going to hurt any... More..
Computers & Technology > Computers & Technology (Other) Is the use of parental control on your TV bad or good?: 12 of 50
The use of parental controls in this age is an excellent and good idea. I am no prude by a long shot; however, I believe there are a time and a place for everything. Let us face it, Leave it to Beaver is a past era. There are programs running that, for no good reason but the sexual appeal, put two persons in bed simply to co... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Comparative Religion Faith in the modern world: 7 of 29
Faith can be blind, or Faith has the sight of experience(s). Blind Faith is a thing of religion and often dangerous. It leads to a following of leaders rather than Faith in oneself and a higher entity, or God. Following religious leaders often leads to fanaticisms and twists of the religious truths themselves. Faith found by... More..
Food & Drink > Diet, Health & Organic Foods Which is more important when it comes to health food: Taste or nutrition?: 10 of 41
Taste is by far the most important in considering food intake. The trick is to recognize that there need not be a conflict. Soy might be very good for you but your body needs a host of other nutrients also. Many of these nutrients are only be found as trace elements in a variety of items. Shellfish, for example, quickens the... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political & Economic Theory The concept of justice: 15 of 60
Justice is definitely blind. As Dostoyevsky wrote in "Diary of a Madman", "There is no justice in man's law". From the Biblical time of Moses, when he and the head Priest Aaron began to subvert the commandments of that, which is termed "God", judgment of humankind-by-humankind has thwarted justice. To appease the ego of the ... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Immigrants: 10 of 40
Rarely the word, "Immigrants" any longer said with a loving remembrance of the great "melting pot" of a United States gone by the wayside of history. Today, when one says "immigrants", illegal immigrants from south of the border come to mind. So does a lot of misinformation concerning illegal immigrants, and assumptions of h... More..
Food & Drink > Coffee Does filtered water improve the taste of coffee and tea?: 4 of 16
IT'S THE OTHER WAY AROUND Why take the long road when the path to the well is the way to go? Filtering removes many minerals and particles that actually add and enhance the flavor of coffees and teas. Unless you are living somewhere that has mud for tap water or water that is extremely "hard" with minerals, you should not us... More..