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I am a writer and photographer who can not get a real job in that field. I have a BA in Photojournalism. I have interest in writing, photography, graphic design, computer animation, and much more. I have written for local newspapers, magazines, and other publications.

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Politics, News & Issues > War in Iraq Should the US pull out its troops regardless of whether Iraq is ready to defend its people?: 22 of 164
The US Troops have been in Iraq for such a long time and even though everyone agrees that they would rather have their children or husbands or wives here instead of over there, we must finish what we started. So many great stories have come from this war, yes people have sacrificed their life for these people, but what an exa... More..
Health & Fitness > Health Care Is universal health care politically feasible in the U.S.?: 2 of 13
A universal health care will never be a good idea, nor feasible. The debate has been, and will be one of the big issues for the 2008 Presidential Election, and one that needs to be talked about. For a long time, many people, even myself thought, how great if everyone could have health care. If everyone would have insurance th... More..
Relationships & Family > Blended Families How to cope when your child marries and changes religion: 5 of 22
I think the hardest part of raising your children is when you see them take a path other than the one you had hoped. My parents feel that way every day because that is exactly what I have done.I am the daughter of two missionaries, the granddaughter of a pastor of 40+ years, the niece of two uncles who where both pastor for 3... More..
Relationships & Family > Tips for Marital Happiness Should couples live together before getting married?: 82 of 275
Does he pick his nose? Does he brush his teeth before bed? Does he wear socks to bed? These and many more questions you have will not be answered before you get married, unless you live together.Marriage is undoubtedly a big step in any relationship, and my rule is dating someone at least 5 years before considering marriage b... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Lifestyles Should people have sex before marriage?: 32 of 106
About 50 years ago many people find that it may be inappropriate to engage in sexual actions before marriage, my parents for one. Sometimes I wish that life was that simple. Now in days, I think that a couple on the verge of marriage should engage in sexual acts because it is just as important as asking your partner if they w... More..
Education > Educational Philosophy Is competition in school helpful or harmful to the students?: 31 of 94
Competition is helpful to students because it challenges them to do their best. Every kid wants to be the best speller in the class and win the spelling bee. Competition in schools are necessary because that is what the real world is like. Children must learn that they should try their best and work hard to be the best that t... More..
Personal Finance > Credit Cards Should credit card companies be targeting college students?: 19 of 40
Young adults need to learn how to live within their means. They need to learn that they need to be able to afford things, and not to depend on a credit card for groceries, gas, pizza, and movies.There should be a law against companies so that they can't market to younger adults. I think that credit should not be available unt... More..
Arts & Humanities > Buying & Selling Art Making a living as a visual artist in the US: 12 of 22
It seems like no one would want the job of a photojournalism sometimes, they are always at dangerous places; Iraq, for example many photojournalists are there now documenting the war, so we can see the photos here. Or the daily photojournalist who strives to make a boring photo look not boring.But I have wanted this job forev... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Should prostitution be legalized?: 17 of 26
The first thought that comes to mind is "What are people thinking?" I can't believe that at this time 16 people have voted that they think that prostitution should be legalized. Why would something that is illegal be better if it were legal. For some reason some people seem to think that just because some people practice pros... More..
Politics, News & Issues > War in Iraq Should the US Congress speed funding for more armor-protected vehicles to save soldiers' lives in Iraq?: 8 of 12
US Congress should speed funding for more armor-protected vehicles, but will it really save lives? We may never know. The important thing is that we keep funding troops and make sure that the money we give goes to the right place, and not in someone else's pocket. The country is divided and many people think that United State... More..