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My name is John C Smith, growing up with that name was not easy. It did however give me thick skin. I am 34 years old and married to a wonderful woman (Christina) for eleven years now, we have three children Brittney 9, Brendan 7, Alyssa 3.

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Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Reflections: An average middle class US Citizen's views on issues: 3 of 25
OK here are my thoughts on a few issues, I might need more then one posting here.The health care system here in the United States lags behind a lot of other countries and is light years ahead of others. Our system is not completely broke it is however flawed. It does not work for everyone and that is the biggest flaw in it. W... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Government & Policies What you'd do if you were president: 11 of 64
I am running for president !On this day the 19 of February in the year 2009 I have decided that I will be running to become our 45th President of the United States.. I will start my campaign now cause I am an unknown and want the people to get to know me as much as possible. I believe that our problems as a nation can be solv... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Government & Policies Should the president of the US be allowed to run for more than two terms?: 2 of 7
Not only should we keep the term limits but we should modify the ones we have. As it stands we are stuck for better or worse with the same president for 4 years. Never mind that we realize soon into their administration we made a mistake and elected the wrong person. We are human and we do make mistakes but when we elect a pr... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Constitutional & Contract Law Should a woman have the right to choose abortion?: 164 of 428
This is one of those issues that can not be fixed. cause it is not really broken, you are either Pro Choice or Pro Life. There is no middle ground here, there is no way to please everyone. You can not move money around and solve this issue. This is an issue that effects only those involved, the mom, dad and unborn child. We d... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Government & Policies Should Obama end the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy on gays in the military?: 2 of 4
Don't ask! Don't tell! In the military they say if you don't tell us your gay we won't ask if your gay. Last night my wife and I had a discussion on this topic while watching the movie swing vote. She feels they should get rid of that law, I say hell no. It may not be a just and fair law people should be allowed to be who and... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Economic News How small businesses can get a piece of the stimulus pie: 1 of 1
Small business get your piece of the stimulus pie, become a government contractor!Become a government contractor, With the current state of the economy only one sector seems poised for growth. The Federal Government is about to start spending billions of dollars to stimulate the economy. Some of that money will pass through t... More..
Business > Leadership Strategies Being a manager vs. being a leader: 27 of 52
I have been in management for ten years now. I would like to say that I worked for some of the very best in the field and learned a lot. That would only be half true, the truth is that there is no one way to be a leader or a manager. You must be both in order to be successful. In sports they say the best coach is a players co... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political & Economic Theory Should the federal government intervene to save big corporations from bankruptcy?: 19 of 31
America has survived many other economical depressions with our spirit and innovation, why is this one so different?, During every other depression our country has always forged ahead with innovation and advances in technology, America has always come out of a depression stronger, wiser and better prepared for the future not ... More..
Travel > Travel (Other) How the recession is impacting amusement parks: 8 of 10
It is hard for us here in the North East to see the real impact of the recession on amusement parks yet. The season for such things has not arrived yet, at least not in the North East . However the theme parks near our home town like Six Flags and The Great Escape have already started their advertising blitz, and based on the... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Helping Kids Cope How to help your kids stay free of stress during the recession: 4 of 4
The recession takes it's toll on children just as much as it does on the parents, except with kids they do not have a very good understanding of why they can not continue to do the same things as before. My wife and I would never cook on Friday's we always ordered out or went out to eat every Friday. These past few months we ... More..