L.B. Woodgate About Me Page at Helium

Freelance writer presently residing in Denton, Tx. just north of Dallas-Ft.Worth with a focus on the political and social issues of our time.

Former Marine and Vietnam Vet. I earned my B.A. from the University of North Texas with a Sociology Major and Political Science minor.

When not writing I stay busy as a volunteer in hospice care and encouraging the reading & wrting skills of elementary school age kids.

Married to the same wonderful woman since 1976, we have two equally wonderful adult children.

My passion is ...

Politics

I know too much about ...

broken promises and unfulfilled dreams

My parents always told me ...

very little that impacted my life

My childhood ambition ...

was to lead a life of adventure and visit far away places

My favorite memory ...

is my first visit to Colorado where I experienced fresh water fish jumping up out of mountain stream in an old mining town called Tin Cup.

Why I write ...

I like being excited about something I've read or heard and being able to respond to it in literal form

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

Benjamin Barber's "Consumed".and Joseph Romm's "Straight Up"

My first job ...

was a newspaper delivery boy at age 9

My best moment ...

college graduation.

My inspiration ...

to write something lasting

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Politics, News & Issues > International News Deadly protests over Quran burning in Afghanistan spread: 1 of 2

Those Who Falsely Yell Fire! in a Crowded Building The actions of a backwoods fundamentalist preacher in Gainesville, Florida has served as the match igniting the fuse that has caused riots in Afghanistan where some 20 people over the last two days are dead, including foreign UN emissaries, and over 100 injured, many who were Afghan protesters. By holding a mock trial and accusing the holy book of Islam, the Koran, of being “a dangerous book” and associating Islam with the devil, innocent people have died from the actions of a man who is far removed from the people and cu...
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