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I'm a working class individual who has always had an interest in writing but never been able to pursue it full time. I have a two beautiful daughters who consume most of my time except for work.

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Politics, News & Issues > Political & Economic Theory The concept of justice: 1 of 59
We live in a society that does not embrace the pure idea of justice. We live in a society that is governed by laws and regulations designed to control and mediate situations according to a definition of justice, not dispense actual justice.Let's look at the famous statue that is used to personify justice. You have a woman, bo... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Law & Justice (Other) Is it time for vigilante justice in the US?: 1 of 7
With all the restraint that I have in my soul, the answer is no. All too often, we view on the televisions and read in the newspapers, stories of innocent people that have fallen victim to another's injustice and lack of humanity. We are also bombarded with the fact that today's law enforcement professionals are given less an... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Police & Prisons Are the police violating the law when tasering an unarmed citizen?: 14 of 39
No. No. And again, no. The police are simply using another tool to conduct the job they are tasked with: effect an arrest, overcome resistance, or prevent escape.The prevailing complaint of the taser is that it is an excessive use of force. This is far from the truth. This tool actually revolutionized enforcing the law and cr... More..
Society & Lifestyle > North American Culture Why people love America: 12 of 31
This is a basic question.Why do people leave their own country to come to America? Mexican nationals illegally cross the border daily. Do you think it is because we are a horrible country? No, it is a attempt to obtain a better life than their own country is providing. It is to take advantage of the opportunities that are pre... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Moving on without her: 4 of 9
My stomach turns, I cannot sleep,Thoughts of you invade my waking slumber.I stare into the abyss, the night steals my sanity;Nothing exists except your face.Why have you imprisoned me? Have you no mercy?Why do you torture me? Have you no compassion?The shackles scrape the ground, I can't bear the weight,My trembling heart, bl... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Drug Laws & Prevention How to tell if your neighbors are dealing drugs, and what to do about it: 14 of 20
All signs of drug dealing in a neighborhood vary but they do have similar characteristics.The first tell tale sign is an increase in traffic of a residence. The duration of a visitor or visitors will be approximately five to ten minutes. There will almost never be any one that comes out of the residence, always someone going ... More..