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Ann Caimen is a pseudonym I use only for Helium. I am also currently working on completing a few short stories and a few books. The project closest to completion is political non-fiction. Another project is a memoir.

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Politics, News & Issues > Constitutional & Contract Law Has political correctness undermined free speech in the US?: 2 of 62
Political correctness keeps us from talking about stereotypes. It keeps us from saying anything negative about certain groups of people, which is why I say what I want to without worrying about whether it's politically correct. Sometimes I'm criticized for that, but I don't believe that people should only have the right to sa... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Babies (Other) Should parents bring baby to the movie theater?: 2 of 46
Babies don't watch movies, so I don't really understand why a parent would really want to bring a baby to a movie theater in the first place. I think it's rude for parents to bring babies to theaters, just as it's rude for people to talk or make phone calls in the theater. Even if a parent slips out as soon as a baby starts f... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: The other woman: 9 of 139
Jenny Mack cursed under her breath as she twisted the handle to the front door only to find the door was locked."Wait, so you sneak out and then sneak back in using the front door?" her friend Mandy asked. Mandy was Jenny's only real friend at Oakton Junior High School. They snuck out to go to parties or just hang out frequen... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Batman Begins: 1 of 13
Batman Begins is the story of how it all began for everyone's favorite caped crusader. While ths film is well acted and well portrayed, it is an overall disappointment. The film does have its highlights and some good action scenes, but the movie moves at a very slow pace for a movie about a superhero.Bruce Wayne is first port... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Lonely: 17 of 199
The beauty in my smile is gone,And I am alone.I tap my fingers on my desk impatiently.I want to express myself in words,Write it all down in my journal.At the same time I want to run,Run to place where I will be accepted,A place where I won't be alone. More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Politics: 5 of 58
Racism has taken center-stage in American politics in the past few weeks. I am, of course, referring to Reverand Wright's controversial comments and Barrack Obama's response to it. This is an opportunity to another angle of the issue of racism. No one can deny that blacks have been treated horribly in America. Even now, I'm s... More..
Politics, News & Issues > War & Peace Can we ever establish peace?: 9 of 68
Can we ever establish peace? It's an interesting question, and even more interesting that someone would ask. I feel someone who asks this question or believes peace is possible is in denial of the facts. And the facts are these: 1. There will always be evil in the world. Even if you live your life in harmony with those around... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Leaders (Other) Should we judge presidents by their words or by their deeds?: 1 of 7
Anyone can stand behind a podium and make promises. Anyone can claim they will be the best leader in history if given the chance, and almost anyone can convince people to follow them with a few simple promises or statements. I have even done this on occasion.A person cannot really be judged only by their actions or only by th... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Respect: 4 of 26
Nothing MoreI've never asked much from you,And I've never said this before.I never thought I would have to askFor respect, and nothing more.I may not be very talented.I may not be very strong.I only ask that you treat me right,And apologize when you're wrong.I hope someday you'll understand,While we may not be close anymore,I... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Should hanging a noose in public be considered a hate crime?: 5 of 30
Personally, I think the term 'hate crime' is wrong, stupid, and overused. Most crimes are done in a 'hateful' manner, yet the ones that involve race are usually the ones that are labeled as hate crimes. The way I see it, the punishment should fit the crime and the crime should be seen as what it is-a crime! If someone commits... More..