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I was born in Brooklyn, New York, the first born child of two gifted and very talented parents. Neither parent had finished High School in their native countries but they were avid readers and educated themselves here in America, attaining a myriad of skills

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Politics, News & Issues > Government & Policies Should smoking be allowed in public places?: 4 of 312
I believe strongly that smoking should be allowed in public places but "public places" need definition and does not include smoking in a hospital, at a wake, at a PTA meeting , a town meeting or any place that does not have a "smoking section" on the premises. Common sense was and still is something that most smokers have and... More..
Other What is the most important question?: 2 of 100

I was born in 1943 and from a very young age ( age 5 to be exact ) have felt very strongly that the most important question to me is "why" ? It is the question that I have asked quite often thoughout my life when trying to make sense of situations that made no sense to me and I needed answers. To this day the answers I receiv... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Do amnesties transform illegals into patriotic Americans: 2 of 18
In giving illegals amnesty, the US is essentially saying that our laws governing legal immigration are just words that mean nothing and that it's quite alright to bypass the steps to legal immigration. If in granting this amnesty, the government thinks that all illegals will become patriotic Americans that kind of thinking ju... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Technology: 5 of 42

Technology is a wonderful thing that is constantly evolving on what seems to be a daily basis, making our lives easier and better in many diffeent ways. I agree that technology has improved our lives dramatically in many different ways and as an R.N. I can say that our life expectancy has been greatly increased because illnes... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Which makes a better pet: A dog or a cat?: 25 of 207

As I turn my car onto my street and approach the front of my house "Chloe" who had been sound asleep on the front deck, shakes her head and comes running towards my car. I pull over and open the door and a little grey bundle of love jumps onto my lap, pushing her head under my arm which means "pet me", "I missed you" and "wha... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Politics (Other) What does it mean to be a US citizen?: 1 of 8

My grandparents and six of their seven children emigrated from Norway and came to America in the 1920's. They brought with them their Norwegian heritage, their skills and their dreams of living in America.The family settled in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn and all went on to have successful careers in their chosen fields of carpentry, ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Do you believe in miracles?: 7 of 49

Growing up as a child I did believe in miracles. I had gone to Sunday school and learned about Jesus and I 'd listened intently as our teacher told us of the miracles that He had performed. How He had cured a man of blindness and another of leprosy. How He had raised a beloved child from the dead . How He had parted the wa... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US News Latest campus shootings: Are violent TV, movies and video games to blame?: 4 of 27

To say that violent TV shows,movies and video games are to blame for the latest campus shootings would be shortsighted but they do play a part in the increase in violence these days. I grew up watching Roy Rogers and Dale Evens, Gene Autry, the Lone Ranger just to name a few. There was some violence if you want to call it t... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 Ten reasons why I voted for Barack Obama: 10 of 66

Ten reasons why I voted for Barack ObamaBarach Obama's run for Presidential candidacy came at a time when Americans were frustrated and angry at the current administration. It's inability or unwillingness to be honest regarding many of the decisions that were made had eroded the trust that we Americans SHOULD have had in our ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues What do health insurers believe campaign contributions will net them in Congress' health care reform debate?: 1 of 6

We live in a time where millions of people have no health insurance because they cannot afford to pay the premiums which are at an all time high . Employers, who at one time offered fully paid health benefits are no longer able to afford to do so, leaving millions more lacking in good health insurance as employers have had to... More..