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My name is Matthew Justin Geiger and I currently hold a bachelor's degree in physics and psychology based politics from Allegheny College of Meadville, Pennsylvania. I am the creator and manager of the Helium zone Innovations and Technologies That Can The

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Politics, News & Issues > Party Politics & Ideology How the people are lost in the extremes of 'right' and 'left' in politics: Toward a lost 'middle': 1 of 40
One of the greatest curses leftover from the Cold War is the noticeably polarized nature of our political system. When McCarthyism ceased our Country in the 1950's, politicians abandoned their devotion to the unique American democratic process for faith in rigid ideologies designed around hardliner stances on key issues. Und... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Constitutional & Contract Law The second amendment: Not outdated: 1 of 32
Some individuals look at the ownership of guns as a blight on society while they also argue the Second Amendment is outdated; however, it is not gun ownership that hurts our society. It is a lack of respect for Law by criminals, who abuse weapons, and overreactions to those crimes, which undermine our legal protections, that ... More..
Education > Education (Other) Should religious student clubs be allowed in public schools?: 1 of 28
Our First Amendment protections require a separation of church and state as government cannot support any or all religions. Because public schools are an extension of government and publicly funded organizations are supported by public funds, which must be applied in accordance with the US Constitution, such institutions cann... More..
Education > Educational Philosophy Ideas for improving the United States education system: 5 of 99
The American education system is an endeavor dedicated to helping students with varying degrees of strengths and skills across a very large, very diverse nation achieve lifelong success. Consequently, the United States needs a far clearer approach to education versus admonishing one of our great social experiments based on re... More..
Education > Education (Other) Should grants be awarded to school districts that try innovative methods to improve student achievement?: 1 of 19
Education is an ever growing field of study as it not only includes the development of new teaching methods and the integration of new subject material and technology in all academic areas, but it serves a diverse and expanding body of learners with their own special educational needs. The goal of education in America is to e... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political & Economic Theory What's so bad about socialism: 1 of 18
Due to the emergence of a truly global economy and a divergence away from independent lifestyles, those who control the flow of money have far greater influence over the lifestyles of individuals than ever before. Furthermore, a democracy of any form is supposed to empower the people, thus a capitalist system, where private... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections (Other) Should the US government help fund election campaigns?: 1 of 18
Elections are the bread and butter of our Constitutional Democratic Republic. In practice, elections are very expensive, especially in the modern world where candidates, who wish to compete, must raise a significant amount of money. In turn, many potential donators see an opportunity to support the candidates who will be in f... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Accepting people for who they are: 4 of 68
Accepting people for who they are would be simple if people were not so different. Between human nature and personal values, diversity often creates social conflict when incompatible people are forced to interact. The downside of civilization is that the actions of one person affect many, so our differences impact everyone in... More..
Education > Educational Philosophy Is it better for schools to be rigorous or nurturing?: 3 of 48
As someone who graduated from a private college, which was both rigorous and nurturing, the benefit of either educational philosophy is clear. There are, however, limits that can prevent an institute from adequately applying both approaches. Furthermore, balancing the strategies can be a very difficult task. If it is not poss... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Which makes a better pet: A dog or a cat?: 13 of 207
Although most people have their own preferences when it comes to choosing a favorite pet, two standard varieties always come to mind. Between a dog and a cat there are quite a few pros and cons that can influence a person's choice. Furthermore, a person's perspective on pet ownership, personality, and lifestyle can influenc... More..