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Passionate. This passion has no bounds, much as the bottom of a cloud. It's roar is as mighty as the laugh of a volcano, yet as gentle as a breeze which carries in its arms a leaf.
I believe, what we all believe, manifests itself from within and is observed

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Society & Lifestyle > North American Culture Is there such a thing as a "true" American?: 1 of 14
This idea of a "true American" is pure fallacy. There are simply too many variables in this society to classify an American as simply a citizen of America. "Race", religion, etc. all play a factor in this.True Americans are treated equally, true Americans do not need laws to have the right to be viewed as Americans, true Amer... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Thoughts on God Reasons to believe in God: 34 of 121
The primary reason as to the reasons one would believe in God, or should, is the actions of those who do profess in this belief. Since the dawn of Humankind, all Humans and all civilization have attempted to answer this question, this question is the path of Death. From this eternal question, numerous theologies(religions),ph... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Islam Explaining the modest status of women in Islam: 5 of 15
There is little doubt that women do indeed play a minor role in the religion of Islam. But it is unfair to ostracize this religion, and this religion only.Women play a VERY minor role in the Christian religion. True, Mary was the mother of Jesus, but save for her, women are generally depicted as "whores", those which would te... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Terrorism Al Qaeda and the media: 9 of 19
Al Qaeda, just as any group of people, use the media to their own advantage. Now, this advantage is not good or bad, depends on the motives of its use.I find it difficult, VERY DIFFICULT, to ostracize any people on earth which defend themselves against an armed aggressor, period. If Al Qaeda were in Wisconsin, I would be the ... More..
Health & Fitness > Addiction Is addiction to alcohol or drugs a disease?: 22 of 42
One makes a conscience decision to take drugs or drink alcohol. Because of this fact, it contradicts the very design of a disease. Diseases do not really care what you think or feel. They exist on their own merit independent of what you think. In other words, the do exactly what they want to do. When someone is addicted to dr... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections (Other) Should senators and congressmen have a term limit?: 16 of 28
Senators and Congresspeople should have term limits, simply because of the process in which they are elected. If it were simply a matter of popularity and desire from their respective populace voting them in, I would say these should be unlimited. After all, if a certain populace believes in, and empathizes with, their respec... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Is the slang use of the word "retard" or "retarded" discriminatory?: 12 of 20
I believe it is all about intent. Names, as well as words, are simply guests of reality. They have no real meaning, unless followed by a subsequent action. An action anyone can understand. If one terms another, who is afflicted with this, a "retard" but is compassionate, caring, loving, empathic, and all these other positive ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Constitutional & Contract Law Should a woman have the right to choose abortion?: 265 of 428
This is correct on two fronts. 1st, IT IS A WOMAN'S BODY. If there is nothing else we, as Humans, can control, it should be what we choose to do with our bodies. No one has the RIGHT to tell a woman what she should and shouldn't do with her own body. For those women who are aganist abortion it is simple, DON'T HAVE ONE. But e... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Party Politics & Ideology Role of faith in politics: 28 of 42
I believe that their is nothing wrong with religion being an intricate part of politics. That is, as long as those who profess to this religion actually adhere to its principles. What I mean is those who profess to follow a religion, to adhere to its deity, MUST practice what they preach. You can't claim to be a Christian, b... More..
Education > Teachers & Administrators Should teachers be held accountable for low student test scores?: 27 of 39
Teacher should not be held accountable for low student test scores, why? Teachers do not create the communities in which these children may learn. Put Harvard in the middle of South Central L.A., in "da hood", and you will see the result a failed community has on those which seek to learn. School isn't the problem, crime plag... More..