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I'm a young aspiring writer who likes to write on a wide variety of topics, as my articles no doubt show.

I'm a graduate of the United States Military Academy, class of 2007. I'm proud of this, and I'm a commissioned officer serving in the army, active duty.

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Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Should pharmacists be forced to violate religious beliefs by selling the morning after pill?: 1 of 31
In the simplest terms of American freedoms, no pharmacist should, nor in fact can they be forced to sell the morning after pill. To do so violates the very principles this country is based on, not to mention the sanctity and necessity of observing religious beliefs in this country.First and foremost, a pharmacy is a business.... More..
Politics, News & Issues > War in Iraq Debate on the war in Iraq: 9 of 123
A fellow writer has stated that there is no debate on Iraq. She is correct, though not how she intends it to be. The simple fact is that the United States cannot afford to pull out of Iraq with anything short of total victory. Regardless of whether or not we should have gone into Iraq in the first place, the road that we must... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: A girl I know: 13 of 96
Mysterious LadyShe moves along like a wisp of airAlready gone though you see her thereShe'll love you a momentA sweet simple joyAnd leave you in tormentA discarded toyHer hair deep rich brownComes all tumbling downHer eyes shine with loveAnd hold you in thrallThen give a cold shoveAnd watch as you fall More..
Hobbies & Games > Board Games How to win at Risk: 3 of 20
Risk is a challenging game where each player is attempting to conquer the world. It's a fun and addicting, if time consuming game that will make you think, plan and act in sequence. At least, it will if you want to win. Risk requires, intelligence, strategy, patience, and confidence if you are to win the game. The following a... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Memories: 15 of 98
Ah memories. Those tiny packets of sight, sound, smell , taste, touch, and emotion that we tuck away in our minds to be brought out later. They are filed away under such categories as happiness, sadness, triumph, joy, pain, defeat, survival, and the everyday. And under each category, come more specific designators. I tend to ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Freshwater Fishing Fishing tips: How to catch bluegills: 1 of 5
Bluegill are a fun fish to catch whatever your age. They are generally fairly small, 3/4 of a pound is a good sized fish, but can get large; my brother caught one that was 3 3/4 lbs once. They are typical most sunfish, a family that includes warmouth, redbreast, shell cracker, and several other fish. Though they may be small,... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Heartbreak: 83 of 357
Love is From HellLove is a thing sent up from hellIt's not at all like the stories tellIt twists and it burns until all is consumedAnd nothing is left, but emotion unused.Emotion unused fills you up like a shellLeaving you empty, brittle and staleOr it rages and burns all through your soulLeaving you torn, ragged, unwhole. More..
Politics, News & Issues > Terrorism Terrorism: An epidemic of fear: 10 of 36
A terrorist is someone who hopes to achieve his aims through fear, usually by means of violent action causing the deaths of innocents.The second fact that one needs to understand is that there are those people who hate, and hate without real reason, western society simply because western society is prosperous, powerful, and d... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Reflections: Political corruptness, spineless politicians and the disappearance of America: 16 of 48
America is fast disappearing. This disappearance is being Brought on by political corruption, and corporate greed. This much, everyone seems to be able to agree on. However, agreeing on what to do about it is another thing entirely. Every person who knows anything about the situation has their own theories, ideas and suggesti... More..
Sports & Recreation > College Football Awesome college football rivalries: 1 of 3
There are many storied long standing College football rivalries. There are 3 though, that stand out to me. Why 3 and not five you ask? Well..because 3 of them I have experienced first hand. These three will be evaluated based on two categories: excitability factor, how intense the games are, the usual closeness of the games, ... More..