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I am a mom of three, who works full time, has been married for 25 years, and am in my mid 40's. I enjoy talking to people and learning about them and why they are the way they are.

I do feel that people are who they are because of their upbringing and try not

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Society & Lifestyle > Economic Values Money does not bring happiness: 5 of 99
Money is what makes the world go round. Happiness is being able to pay your bills, secure a better life for your children, and save for retirement. Of course "Money buys happiness." Without money if you are sick you cannot get medical care, you cannot keep a roof over your head, you cannot send your children to college, you s... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Immigration Undocumented and illegal immigrants should have a roadmap to US citizenship: 9 of 124
Illegal is now legal and legal is now illegal. Why should an American citizen get a ticket for speeding, but yet an illegal immigrant does not get a ticket as they do not have a driver's license. Schools now have programs to teach Spanish as if someone is illegally here we must help them so they can learn the language. Yet, h... More..
Personal Finance > Budgets & Saving The saving crisis: A generation of Americans who can't save money: 5 of 44
Save. How can we. I am a middle class mom of three. I work full time and so does my husband. We have a 16 year old boy who will be going to college next. year. He will need a car, will have to pay for car insurance, somehow pay for college, and all the other expenses. Yes, he is working right now for $7.00 an hour. He is tryi... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Economy When the state of the economy hits home: 13 of 105
Home is where the heart is. You only have to talk to your friends, neighbors and families to understand the true impact of the economic crisis. Small towns and big cities alike are feeling the impact that is hitting home.. The rich, the middle class and the poor are affected.Mom and pop stores throughout the United States are... More..
Education > Secondary School Issues How college stress undermines students' high school years: 1 of 7
College, College, College. From the minute your child enters kindergarten this is what is being talked about at orientations. No longer are children allowed to be children and have fun. Our educational system is geared toward higher education. Unfortunately, they teach for the future and not the present. Standardized tests, t... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms The history and ethics of affirmative action: 3 of 18
Affirmative Action like so many antiquated ideas does not work. Equal means that we all come from the same background financially, emotionally, and spiritually. There are too many differences among us to be equal. That is the wonderful and amazing concept of democracy. Truly, it shouldn't matter where you come from, but where... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Our next generation: Are things getting better or worse?: 41 of 202
Ask yourself how many people you know who are on a medication to get by in life and that will tell you the fate of the next generation. Stress, depression, and pressure is part of our daily lives now. Our children will be picking up the pieces for generations to come. We must now make a change for them. Instead of them trying... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Bush Administration Is Bush-bashing unpatriotic: 5 of 22

Yes, it is unpatriotic. President Bush has much to deal with during his administration. Unfortunately, most have forgotten September 11th and how many died. President Bush did what he needed to do to protect us all. He did not follow polls. He went with his gut. Plus, a war was waged by the Democrats with the "chads", and "po... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Law & Justice (Other) Is illegal immigration good for America: 9 of 38
Illegal is the keyword stated in this question. Would it be alright if legal Americans partook in illegal actions? Why not make it acceptable to gamble, to drive without a license, to steal what is not ours and do other illegal actions that the Constitution has been written for. Yes, because of illegal immigration through the... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US News Modern tea parties on April 15th mimic Boston Tea Party: 2 of 8
This is history repeating itself. Americans across the country have had enough of taxing us for government mistakes and greed. Who will the government tax when the middle and upper class have no more to spare?God Bless all who are standing up for their rights to protest what is happening in OUR country. Our freedoms are slowl... More..