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I am 44 year old married mom of two kids. I have a B.S. Degree in Psychology. My minor was in Sociology. I also enjoyed philosophy courses, too. I attended South Texas College of Law. Completed 1 1/2 years, then my daughter was born. I never went back. I

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Health & Fitness > Mental Health (Other) Is suicide a personal right?: 1 of 57

Suicide is not a personal right. First, it is a desperate cry for help. A person who is suicidal is a deeply depressed. They feel such pain that living every day is a battle. People who are deeply depressed feel utterly hopeless. They may think they know the reason why they are so miserable, but often times, they have no idea... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Which makes a better pet: A dog or a cat?: 9 of 207
A dog makes a better pet. I have had both dogs and cats. I am sorry kitties. But, as pets go, you are no competition for doggies. Dogs make better pets for a many reasons.For one, dogs offer companionship. Cats are independent and are loners. Dogs live for their owners. They greet you every morning like you are the greatest t... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Drug Laws & Prevention Should you turn in a friend for drug use and child abuse?: 2 of 32
The question, should you turn in a friend for drug abuse and child abuse, illustrates how most of us want extremely complicated issues to be answered simply. Black or white. True or false. Right or wrong. However, to reach answers to questions that involve issues that might effect people's lives forever, answers do not come e... More..
Health & Fitness > Mental Illness The stigma of a mental health diagnosis: 2 of 29
The stigma of a mental health diagnosis is an extremely complex issue. First, why is there a stigma? There is a stigma because of fear and of ignorance. Then, the fear of the "stigma" or "label" as being applicable to a person or a person's family member etc. coupled with the fear of the consequences of having this "label" an... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Climate Change Should the U.S. enact tough new environmental regulations to combat global warming?: 1 of 13

Yes, the U.S. should enact tough new environmental regulations to combat global warming. However, just because I believe that the government should enact regulations does not mean there will be great changes overnight. Sweeping changes never happen in a Democracy. There are checks and balances that have been in place since th... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning Products Product reviews: Swiffer dusters: 1 of 10
Swiffer dusters are dusts worst nightmare. The swiffer beginning kit comes with several separate poles that easily screw together. There is a rectangular bottom that snaps on to the end of the bottom, pole. The swifter cloths wrap around the rectangular end. The end pivots, so the range of motion enables the user to clean flo... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Developmental Stages Should parents allow their babies to cry themselves to sleep?: 4 of 32
There are so many reasons why parents should not let their babies cry themselves to sleep that I am shocked there is a debate. First, to clarify my position. If a parent feels overwhelmed with their baby's crying and feels very angry with their baby, then the best thing is to lay the baby in the crib or bassinet. So, the p... More..
Sciences > Sociology Overcrowded prisons: Analysis and solutions: 1 of 8
Prisons are overcrowded for many reasons. However, there are key factors that play a large role in the prison population problem. One is the incarceration of non-violent drug offenders. Prisons are no place for this type of criminal. There are a lot of them. From a practical standpoint, these prisoners take up space, time and... More..
Relationships & Family > Online Dating Can you trust the honesty of online dating site participants?: 3 of 21
Online dating, for the most part, is a way too meet honest people. Can you trust the honesty of everyone ? No, but you can't trust the honesty of every one you meet in your life. Regardless of how you meet them. Trust always takes time to develop. I have tried online dating services. Being a divorced mom of two children and ... More..
Health & Fitness > Therapy & Counseling Should there be a link between spirituality and psychiatry?: 8 of 53
There should be a link between spirituality and psychiatry. But, in today's society, there is no time for a Psychiatrist to spend with each patient to determine if spirituality would benefit the patient. First, the psychiatrist has a duty to his or her patients. A duty to try with all the doctor's capabilities to help their p... More..