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I've been writing since I was sixteen years old (I'm 36 now). J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis have been major influences on me. Though writing is not my profession, I have managed to write three novels. The first is "The Demonslayer Chronicles I: A Shadow on

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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?: 1 of 164
The United States should not pull out of Iraq until it is a stable, self-sustaining nation. To do so would bring further destabilization to the region, embolden our enemies and render the sacrifices of those in our military meaningless. This is still a war that can be won and it is a war that must be won for the sake of the f... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Ghosts: 25 of 142
The Ghost of Anne GrayA shadow fell over the Pennington household on the evening that Henry Pennington celebrated his engagement to Margaret Fordham. The union of the two aristocrats was, in the estimation of both families, a perfect match. But a tragedy marred the joyous event. A maid of the Pennington household, a young and... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Should the US government continue to spend money to boost other countries' economies when the US budget is in a deficit?: 2 of 9
There are good reasons why the US government spends money to boost other countries' economies even when the US budget is in a deficit. A combination of national security and economic interests make this a prudent, albeit often times controversial policy. The bottom line is that the goal of the United States is to exist in a s... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) Should one's faith influence a citizen's vote?: 106 of 308
I think that now more than ever one's faith should influence one's vote. We are in the process of reshaping the moral fabric of our nation. Issues like the definition of marriage, abortion, freedom of religious expression and standards of decency are ones that by their very nature collide with belief systems.An illusion has t... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 The case against Barack Obama's candidacy to the 2008 presidential election: 24 of 61
The most compelling case against Barack Obama's bid to become president is his inexperience in the realm of national security. Weariness with the war in Iraq and headline-grabbing economic woes may be leaving voters inclined to look past Senator Obama's glaring shortcomings as a potential Commander-in-Chief, but our nation's ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Economic News Will rising gas prices in America cause an economic depression?: 12 of 29
The American economy is in dangerous territory right now. It has been severely weakened by the bursting of the housing bubble. It has been weakened by the falling value of the dollar. When you add rising gas prices into the mix, the outlook for turnaround looks increasingly grim.It might sound like reckless exaggeration to as... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Are the Christian Gospels really good news?: 39 of 86
What better news can there be than knowing that God sent his only son as a sacrifice to save us from our sins? I know that some people view the gospels as a recipe for oppression and the fuel for countless wars. Sadly, history has seen no shortage of individuals who would abuse the gospels for their own ends, whether it be to... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Should the United States have universal health care?: 36 of 60
There is no doubt that there are significant problems regarding the cost and access to health care in the United States. However, the answer is not to adopt a universal health care system in the form of a single-payer, government administered program. Despite the assurances of the proponents of such a system, the end result w... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Constitutional & Contract Law Should religion be banned from all public places?: 24 of 37
The use of public places should be a reflection of the will of the public. Contrary to what some would believe through their interpretation of the "Establishment Clause", the United States was never intended to be a godless realm along the lines of the old Soviet Union or modern China. Is there any recorded instance of Thomas... More..
Business > Advertising Attributes of a successful radio ad: 3 of 4
When creating a good radio ad, one should keep the three "T's" in mind: theme, target and timing. The theme is the purpose for the ad. In radio advertising, time is money, so you should use your time wisely. The ad should be clear and concise. It should include all of the information you deem to be of the greatest importance.... More..