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Writing just won't leave me alone. I've always played with words, working out how I would describe a color, a situation, a person, some clouds; how I could display an emotion. The words keep sorting themselves out in my head. There are so may issues which

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Politics, News & Issues > US Immigration If an immigrant commits a crime, should he receive due process (the right to a fair day in court)?: 1 of 10
When you live in a country, whether legally, as a native born or legal immigrant, a visitor or an illegal immigrant, you are subject to the laws of that country. The country has the right to implement it's laws regardless of the person committing a crime. Immigrants come to a new country in the hope of a better life. They pe... More..
Sciences > Psychology Healthy ways to express anger: 2 of 18
Anger is usually taken to be an unpleasant trait full of negative aspects. Expressing anger in our society is not considered polite because it makes others uncomfortable. The circumstances which created the anger may have made them uncomfortable as well. The person who gets angry is looked upon as someone without control. A ... More..
Health & Fitness > Menstruation & Menopause Living life postmenopausal: 1 of 9
Life after the menopause can be a time of renewal but each woman reacts differently emotionally and physically according to her chemistry, genetic make up and experience. There are subtle changes in the body but the person remains the same. The trick is to make the best of that. By focusing on enjoying each stage of life and... More..
Food & Drink > Diet, Health & Organic Foods Is it really worth it to buy organic?: 3 of 26
Food is a necessity and a pleasure. It's a necessity because it provides energy and nutrients to maintain our body. A pleasure because we have a sensual response to the sight, smell, taste and texture of food. Why else does our mouth water with certain sights, sounds and smells? Watching a cat approach it's food dish, it is ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > News (Other) Thoughts on school shootings: 11 of 95
The impact of children shooting children and teachers in schools hits hard. It is a place where children are expected to be safe. Children are not little adults but have an idealized view of how the world should be with a strong vision of fairness, and what is acceptable behavior and what is not. They think differently from ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections (Other) Should there be spending limits on political campaigns?: 4 of 34
Political campaigns are expensive and a great deal of time is spent raising money. With a limited budget, less time need be spent on fund raising and more on working out what the party or politician wants to do for the electorate and how they can go about it. That sounds naive because while lip service is paid to being a ser... More..
Style & Beauty > Style & Beauty (Other) Is real beauty on the outside or the inside?: 21 of 176
There is an old saying that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. What one person sees as beauty another might dismiss. What ‘beauty’ the viewer is looking at will vary with the individual because we all look for different things in another. Beauty is an intangible quality. Having said that, phy... More..
Education > Teachers & Administrators Should each culture honor teachers so students value their education?: 2 of 16
When you honor someone you hold them in esteem and value them. This demonstrates respect. When someone feels supported like this they are encouraged that they are doing the right thing and will try to improve. Teaching is a difficult, physically tiring and taxing job. Juggling subject knowledge, a variety of student personal... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Setting Life Goals How to discover your mission in life: 1 of 8
Discovering you mission in life can be a period of discovery about yourself. This can be as serious or as fun as you like. Sometimes the fun' raises ideas you hadn't thought of before. Your time of life can also be a contributing factor. What appealed to you in youth will have changed from what appeals to you later in life. ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Women voters and the gender gap: 1 of 8
It is a curiosity that in a large part of the world, half the human species does not have the right to to be heard. What women think, want and need is unimportant. Men of all races have been given the vote before women. Is it because the male is perceived to be more valuable than the female? How, in a species which needs two... More..