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Born in Texas in 1968 a product of rural and suburban living with traditional values and a very large goofy family.

Like most boys did not apply myself in school saved that for college and then earned As and Bs.

Joined the Marines in 1986 which was a decision

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Education > Education (Other) Should schools or parents be in control of a child's education?: 1 of 43
All educators operate under the Latin ideal of 'in loco parentis' or in the place of parents. This is a most clear cut answer to the question of a child's education, parents and not schools are the source of a child's education.First in its broadest terms parents will teach a child more than a school could ever hope to. The m... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Racism Racism in America: 4 of 130
We must understand there is no such thing as a person being ethnically or genetically an 'American.' You can spend time in Europe and after a while develop a sense of one's ethnicity by looking for features common to that group. Germans with fair hair and skin. French with darker hair and bushy eyebrows. English because of th... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News Jail time for Paris: Will Hilton learn her lesson?: 3 of 86
Lessons only get learned if you profit from them in ways that are meaningful to you. Hence, students learn better when the failure to learn cost them something. What will going to jail cost this young lady? Nothing since she will undoubtedly write a book and get interviewed with respect to her 'struggle' behind bars.See there... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Teen rudeness and reviving politeness: 1 of 17
What exactly constitutes rude behavior? Is it use of colloquial language in professional settings or is it some loud mouth jerk using profanity in a public venue? See, as a teacher in an alternative classroom I can see first hand the effects of a permissive society on our kids.My students are a product of the homes that reare... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Is the US destined for nuclear attack?: 1 of 16
The only thing preventing a nuclear attack at this point is the realization that Americans will retaliate with substantial force. Think in terms of our response after 9/11. Trillions spent for military operations in Afghanistan and Iraq, a new executive department dedicated to hunting down 'potential' terrorists and protectin... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Immigration The case against illegal immigrants' rights: 4 of 62
Illegal immigrant, well, fact is most of our forebears in the United States were illegal immigrants. So to arrest and deport a person crossing our border illegally smacks of hypocrisy. Of course a nation should monitor and control its borders so before opponents cry foul mind this.We have a clear choice to make in the United ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues Your definition of a sin: 6 of 89
Sin gets lots of press these days because it seems we abhor it but also are fascinated by it. We like to get away with things, we like to watch others do and get away with things.Biblical sin was fairly clear-cut till Pharisees got involved and Peter started writing letters.Like others I think there are degrees of sin from th... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Bible Study The Ten Commandments: 2 of 29
Okay, before anyone takes out their bible or begins a typical harangue of religion lets look at the Commandments as a darn good set of rules for any moral society to follow.Don't steal, don't lie, don't cheat, don't dishonor forebears, don't disobey whom you consider your God, don't work at least one day a week. All pretty so... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Homeland Security Appraising America's security in a post 9/11 era: 2 of 26
Security is an extremely illusory term. It hopes we are safe but cannot assure it. Yesterday, we lived in a world with international terrorism where airports and other public places were bombed. Hostages were taken in addition to threats of attacks. So, in all of this did we then feel secure? Perhaps the distance of such terr... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political & Economic Theory Did campaign contributions and lobbying by the financial sector contribute to the meltdown on Wall Street?: 1 of 13
ENRON was proof positive of this situation. The depth of corruption and blatant manipulation of the market should have resulted in serious criminal charges for numerous leaders at ENRON. So what gives? Simple any time your going to do something you know is illegal why not hedge your bets with the people who will investigate, ... More..