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I am 41 and currently not working. I live in Columbus Ohio. I am a born-again Christian and very involved in my church. I am married and have two daughters. I also a dog.I love music and politics. I am always interested in what is going on in the world. I

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Politics, News & Issues > US News Reflections: The Minneapolis bridge collapse (08/01/07): 9 of 49
As I watch the news this morning, I thought of the people that have lost there lives. What were they like? Did they have children? Did they know how much God loved them? This will not be the last time a bridge will collapse and people die. Could this have been avoided,I don't know. We have become all about profit in this cou... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Democratic Leaders Can Hillary Clinton be an effective president?: 5 of 25
There are other countries that have had women as prime minister or president,but we are not other countries. We are the last of the super powers. It would be great if we could have a woman a president! Hilliary would be a very effective president if she were only dealing with domestic issues. The middle east is the road bloc... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Catholicism Catholic responses to classic Protestant critiques: Statues, saints, and more: 6 of 25
I have just come back from vacation. I went to see my Dad and my cousin who is going to be a priest. I was very happy to find out that two of my aunt's have left the church and now are born again Christians.I love my family and they are aware that I have issues with the Catholic church. When I see that they do pray to the sai... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Constitutional & Contract Law Should city and town governments be allowed to display Christmas symbols?: 26 of 67
My country,the United States of America,was founded for religious freedom! Because in England,you were not allowed to worship as you wished. Now,we have people coming forward wanting that again. But,this time it comes with a twist. In no way can we offend someone from another faith. Let me ask you this? Have you ever been to... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: What my dog means to me: 171 of 428
When my husband came to me and said "I want a dog,an English Springer",I said OK. I had know idea what a blessing I would be getting. We called breeders,and when they found out that we lived in a condo,the answer was no. My husband was very discouraged,and then one day he said he wanted to go to the pet store. He couldn't sha... More..
Politics, News & Issues > War in Iraq Can Iraq overcome feuding between sects to create a united country?: 12 of 27
This conflict of feuding is not a political one. In order to really see the total complexity of this,we must understand Islam. Why do they fight each other? After all they are all Muslims. You would think they would be on the same side and join together in a solution. But,it stems from a religous nature.They do want to destro... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religious Speculations & Criticisms Church: To go or not to go: 42 of 86
I have been going to church since the age of four. We lived next door to a pastor and his wife. One day they came over and asked if I could start going to church with them. My parents agreed,my dad being Catholic and my mom being Baptist, that I needed to be in church. They looked at it as a social thing and to keep you on t... More..
Politics, News & Issues > People in the News Michael Vick: Is he a criminal for promoting dog fighting?: 55 of 111
I believe he is in the sense that he allowed to happen and continue. I also understand that it is part of the culture in certain parts of the country. My question is one of who around him that knew it and thought it wrong not be a real friend and say something to him.Maybe he grew up around that and didn't see anything wrong ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Does the Hate Crimes Bill violate free speech rights?: 8 of 14
We often forget what free speech is according to constitution. It reads " Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech,or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a red... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections (Other) Should members of Congress be allowed to add earmarks to appropriations bills?: 12 of 17
I understand that we send these people to Congress to represent us,but they need to take the issues of their own district and have it separate. I watch cspan and sometimes think that we waste our time voting. I don't have the answer, or I would be in Congress. Things that go on in each of our states is important. But have yo... More..