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I was born in the land of marshes and windmills. Although there are many places that can claim the same, none are more popular than Holland. I have lived in the United States most of my life and have a deep love for the English language. I am a conservative

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Autos > Motorcycles & Scooters Motorcyclists should always wear helmets: 1 of 30
I believe that laws are important and necessary to maintain quality of life and keep us safe. But those laws should be limited to keeping individuals safe from harm by the actions of others. Seatbelt and helmet laws intrude on our individual rights to decide for ourselves what is good and bad. Wearing a seatbelt or helmet in ... More..
Jobs & Careers > Career Path & Goals Bad reasons for quitting your job: 8 of 66
The biggest reason to stick with a job you hate is the far-away light of promotion. Yes indeedy, I took one look at my new boss, and decided that I could not only fill his incompetent shoes, but make completely new ones and radically improve employee welfare and make the workplace a bastion of efficiency. I haven't lost that ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Party Politics & Ideology Blind vs. discerning patriotism: 9 of 58
Blind faith is only applicable to the realm of religion, and not even every religion demands it. The reason faith is blind is because no one can know the inner thoughts of God but we trust in his perfection. Patriotism is a zeal with nearly religious overtones for Americans. The reasons for that zeal differ greatly from perso... More..
Autos > Motorcycles & Scooters What you need to know before you buy a motorcycle: 1 of 5
Danger,... will be your middle name. The first thing to consider is the rapid fire environment you will be entering. Remember that couch you saw late at night on the freeway last week? Hitting that in a car could be bad, but hanging your boots over a seventy mile-an-hour two wheeled speed machine and hitting that same couch w... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Comparative Religion Do Muslims, Christians and Jews worship the same God?: 7 of 24
The origins of these three religions are the same: Father Abraham. But these religions do not all serve the same God. In fact, one cannot objectively compare Judaism and Christianity with Islam. Islam claims Abraham, as its forefather, but that is where the similarity with Judaism and Christianity end. While both Christianity... More..
Entertainment > TV Show Reviews TV show reviews: Battlestar Galactica: 11 of 33
I have always known that good writers are still with us, and the reincarnation of Battlestar Galactica has proven it. Being true space opera, Battlestar Galactica is at once complex, and basic. Every part of this show has been masterfully produced for full effect. Clearly its main focus is the human condition in the most extr... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Lifestyles The positive and negative aspects of diversity: 11 of 31
When God divided the human race into many different races, he did it to stop humanity from growing into a Godless culture as they were aspiring to when they started building the tower to heaven. They were not just building a tower, they were building a one world belief system that defied God and his power over them. Simply pu... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Ethnicity & Gender (Other) Are gay rights issues parallel or different from race-related civil rights in the US?: 9 of 24
When black people stood up for equality, they never forced anyone to accept that blacks were more special than whites. They didn't force schools to change their curriculums to include black culture. And generally, they do not want to make it a crime to be racist, they just want to be treated as equals in society. There is a c... More..
Home & Garden > Home Interior Everyday time-saving solutions: 21 of 51
Why are you in a hurry? You have a lot more time than you think you have. But in order to find that time, you'll have to make sacrifices. Don't worry, some of it will be fun, and all of it will be beneficial.The very first thing you will need to do is set aside time for yourself to relax. For the busy go getter, this will be ... More..
Entertainment > Television (Other) The benefits of living without TV: 5 of 12
A year ago I made the decision to put the TV in the closet. Yes, literally. I'm not Amish and I like technology, so I am open to using it again in the future. But I might as well throw it out, because I never want it in my house again. I really only have two valid reasons for my lifestyle change: One, There is no such thing a... More..