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Politics, News & Issues > Death Penalty Is the death penalty an effective crime deterrent?Smallicon
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Study after study has proved that the death penalty is not an effective crime deterrent nor does it save on cost. Martin O'Malley, of "The Washington Post", in his article, "Why I Oppose the Death Penalty" reports in 2005, the murder rate was 46 percent higher in the states that had the death penalty than in states without i... More..

Politics, News & Issues > Party Politics & Ideology Understanding the liberal positions on same-sex marriage
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Marriage offers federal benefits and protections to American citizens that no other arrangement does including civil unions. Every tax-paying American should be entitled to those same advantages under the law no matter who they choose as their marriage partner, as long as both people are of age. More than 1,000 rights and pr... More..

Politics, News & Issues > US Military (Other) US Army recruitment rates continue to fall: Is a volunteer army sufficient anymore?Smallicon
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I don't believe our volunteer army is sufficient anymore for a number of reasons. Our troops are already over-stretched and working harder and longer than soldiers should be allowed. The long hours, brutal environment and intense labor required of our men and women who serve is physically and mentally exhausting under "norma... More..

Entertainment > TV Show Reviews Sopranos season finale: Brilliant or bland?Smallicon
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I enjoyed the Sopranos like no other series I've ever watched on TV. Every episode stayed with me long after it ended. David Chase ended the Sopranos series the same way he did every episode...he left the viewer thinking and I loved that. I'm so glad he did not end it with definitive answers to every question or wrap it all ... More..

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