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I am an 18 year old writer/musician in the desolate waste land known as the Midwest United States. I am completely frustrated with conventional society, not to mention it's goals and means. I think in terms of a whole new context, and one that is original.

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Politics, News & Issues > Constitutional & Contract Law Should the Internet be monitored and taxed by the government?: 1 of 26
Should the Internet be monitored and taxed by the government? Should we all be monitored out on the streets? Should we have to wake up every morning for government mandated exercise routine? Isn't big brother just looking out for our personal safety? Welcome to 1984, the gates have finally been opened and we're all plunging i... More..
Arts & Humanities > Poets & Poetry Can 'bad' poetry have value?: 6 of 67
"Art never improves, but... the material of art is never quite the same." - T.S. EliotCan 'bad' poetry have value? The question is not can or cannot but does and does not. I do believe that tastes vary between whom reads it. To some Ezra Pound's poetry might be terrible, but to others it is pure genius. People may say that Pa... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Should mines be subject to stricter safety standards and more rigorous inspections?: 1 of 6
In todays modern world, should anyone be subject to such harsh and painful work? Is working in a mine considered forced labor or slavery? The answer is a simple no. Miners around the country are in fact a large part of our countries industry and their safety is a concern, but government intervention into mines would be anothe... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Drug Laws & Prevention Solving the problem of drug trafficking: 5 of 27
In 2008, according to the Office of National Drug Control website, 19.4% of all 12th graders in US high schools have reported using marijuana in the past month, 32.4% in the past year, and 42.6% have used in their lifetime. Granted, these facts are not always accurate due to the fact that marijuana is still an illegal drug in... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political & Economic Theory Is the presidential veto helpful to democracy?: 2 of 10
"A Bill of Rights is what the people are entitled to against every government, and what no just government should refuse, or rest on inference." - Thomas JeffersonIs the presidential veto helpful to democracy? Is the executive powers self-given right more powerful than the words of the people they are supposed to represent? D... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Siblings: 13 of 48
O, perfect brotherTeach me your waysYou live without bothersAnd burst with rageOur patriarch and matriarch always swayWith every request, while I sit in a cageI sit in psycho-analysis and hear their "right ways"My depression many times makes me weep and coverYour taunts and complaints hoverPerpetually atop my head, like the m... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Inner struggles: 216 of 531
'Diary of a Manic Depressive'I ponderI wonderThese thoughtsI have thoughtMy depressionMy repressionHas caused the fall of RomeIn this thought-filled domeHow will it endWill it ever mendI ponderI wonderThese thoughtsI have thoughtI could pull the triggerDrink 'till an explosion in my liverWhy should I struggleGo through all th... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Homeless: 63 of 152
Ting! Bang!The wire cutters are truly a friendThe dumpster itself shutters from the lids metal endI climb atop, and dive right inA feast on capitalism's greed beginsFirst the vegetablesThen for thirst, the miniscule cans of milkOf the oranges and assorted fruits, taste as beautiful as silkAnd of all of this I'll have my fillA... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Energy Issues Which is more likely to produce clean alternative energy, the private sector or the government?: 2 of 3
First off, I'd personally like to say that I do not like government intervening on anything they shouldn't. The government personally has no right at all to produce an alternative energy source for the people, especially considering how much it will effect many state's economy. But however, I do believe strongly in the concep... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Military (Other) Should soldiers be allowed to opt out of wars they disagree with?: 54 of 73
A question has arisen amongst the on going controversy against Iraq. Should American soldiers be allowed to leave the war that their personal ideas vie against? While I am not a supporter of the G.O.P.'s war effort in Iraq, I still believe throughly in military service. I do not believe that American soldiers should be allowe... More..