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About me - Stephen Pate

I'm working on my writing skills, which is why I've joined up with Helium. In the past I've worked on my own writing projects, but would like to work on expanding myself and the type of topics I write about. I hope to contribute regularly to the site and learn

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Politics, News & Issues > US Elections (Other) The effect of political humor on US elections
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It is interesting to note that, in the 2008 primary, every single primary candidate has appeared on Saturday Night Live. This is interesting to note since SNL is the biggest comedy show in America even though this is a serious time in our nation's history. The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the low economy, and illegal immigra... More..

Education > Education (Other) Should public schools offer courses in the Bible?Smallicon
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I believe that the Bible should be taught in public school. It is the holy book of Christianity, the largest religion in the world. As such, its historical significance is incredible. So much so that our youth deserve to be taught about it. To deny an understanding of the Bible would be to deny the understanding of the world ... More..

Hobbies & Games > Role Playing & War Games What's wrong with D20?
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There are a few things that are wrong with D20 that could be addressed.One is the abundance of rules for mechanics. It can be quite difficult to mediate exactly what happens because of all the mechanics involved. It's true, some people prefer to have a large amount of rules so that the mechanics can arbitrate a large number o... More..

Hobbies & Games > Video Games (Other) Is the investment in the Wii a worthwhile one?
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Is the Wii a worthwhile investment? Of course it is!In this internet age when people are spending more and more time in front of computers for work, education, and entertainment, it's important for them to find some way to get exercise of some sort in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Games that use a good deal of physic... More..

Politics, News & Issues > Constitutional & Contract Law California's Proposition 8: Negating the Constitution and the Bill of Rights
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California voters passed Proposition 8, which banned gay marriages. This has been an extremely controversial move, as gay rights activists have been lobbying to get the same rights that heterosexual married couples may have. Religious conservatives argue that gays have the same rights to enter a legally recognized committed r... More..

Education > Education (Other) Is the No Child Left Behind law beneficial for children?Smallicon
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The No Child Left Behind Act is one of the most horrible pieces of legislation concerning the American education system ever passed. It has caused the future of America to be taught to a test so that schools may be able to receive federal funding, which all schools need in order to remain in operation. It also tries to homoge... More..

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