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Politics, News & Issues > Family Law Should US citizens accused of domestic abuse lose the right to bear arms?: 1 of 28
A United States citizen accused of domestic abuse or violence should not lose their rights to bear arms or any other constitutional rights there for provided. To be accused is not the same as being convicted and unfortunately the media can make it seem that one accused is already guilty. Attacking those accused without proof ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Should governments permit decorations for religious holidays in public squares?: 2 of 40
I remember not so long ago when the smell of wood stoves and the chill in the air brought feelings of happiness and excitement to me and most of my community. Now it seems that all I think of is who is going to be complaining and just what it will be about this year. I know there is confusion amongst many special interest gro... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Astrology & Prophecy Should you act on what your psychic told you?: 8 of 34
In the current time of fear and uncertainty many people are turning to psychics for advice. Spiritualists and skeptics alike have been looking for answers from any source to try and alleviate the panic that so many communities in America are experiencing. Throughout history psychic advisors have been by the side of those i... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Astrology & Prophecy The benefit of psychic career advice: 4 of 17
In todays shaky and frightening economy people feel as if they are grasping at straws. Jobs are few and bills are double since this recession and it can be more than a person can bare. Weighing on the mind makes it difficult to make accurate and well thought out decisions for a person's future and psychiatrists offer little h... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Toddlers Should you assign small chores to toddlers to build self-esteem?: 8 of 32
I have survived the toddler and lived to tell about it. They are a curious bunch, and often times their zeal can lead to accidents and the much anticipated boo-boo. I found that my toddler son only wanted to be involved with my daily routine to the point he was willing to risk himself harm in order to feel like a valued membe... More..
Relationships & Family > Parents Are parents responsible for how their children act as adults?: 8 of 30
As a single mother of a five year old boy whose father packed a bag and never looked back I ponder this question everyday. I ask myself if it would be all my fault if my son grew up to be a dreadful, untrusting and shadow of a human being. Can I blame his father for walking out and wanting nothing to do with him, or would I o... More..
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: A snowy day: 15 of 47
Cars rush by with smells that ignight my minds eye with memories of a life i dont have.The wheels of the train on a darkened snowy day waiting on the platform to go anywhere but home .For a moment I miss the fear of the time when you were here. I crave the life that pushed us both aside and never said goodby.Im looking for so... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Love & despair: 18 of 48
I let it out so long pastEverything moved, far and fast.I wasnt thinkingjust reacting with fearI couldnt deal with the realityI couldnt want you here.Now all is over and cannot be savedThere isnt hope for beginning another dayShould it feel different and should I careWhen freedom has resulted in despair. More..
Relationships & Family > Gay & Lesbian Issues Should homosexuals receive all the rights and benefits of marriage?: 52 of 129
The issues of whether or not homosexual couples should be awarded the same rights and privilage of any other married couple if they decided to marry is really a no brainer. Yes is the only appropriate answer. Marriage is a form of commitment and if homosexual couples wish to engage in such a commitment than so be it that they... More..
Health & Fitness > Substance Abuse Does our healthcare system do enough for young substance abusers?: 1 of 2
As a person who has suffered the unwelcome company of more than one drug addict in my life my opinion is that the healthcare system does far too much for young substance abusers. This may not be a popular view but watching perfectly healty people become drug addicts and then the system coddle them for bringing this on themsel... More..