I have always enjoyed and believed in expressing my opinion. Writing was an outlet that I found most effective. I enjoy a good, passionate debate. I found this out as I entered college and was encouraged to do so. My English teacher during my first two semesters
+ more bio informationLeading up the 2003 invasion of Iraq, President Bush meticulously painted the perfect picture to force, what he referred to as the obvious solution. Even before Bush took office in 2001, one of his campaign promises was that he did not want to engage in the policy of nation building. On the contrary, once taking office, he i...
Fear sells. That is what is in demand right now. Fox News, since the start of the previous President's 'first' term, has exercised its right to spread propaganda and to amplify the fear that exists today. Even if you choose to visit foxnews.com for the first time, you will see a perfect example of its power. The top story is...
The Middle East has always been remembered as a dwelling for war and misunderstandings. There is a constant fight for territories and resources. The constant religious belligerence has caused the entire region to be painted with the color red; red being the color of blood that has been spilled for no logical reason. There is...
Technology has been a constant influence on society. Since our ancestors developed tools to improve their lives, man-kind has an innate yearning to better ourselves. Advancement is never something that should be suppressed or fought, it is inevitable. Every one of us has a need to not only be happy, but also to never be sati...
Being an atheist is a choice I made when I was very young. I was raised a Roman Catholic, went to Sunday school for many years, I've read the entire Left Behind novel series, and even go to church with some of my family on holidays. However, I do not share in their nature of religion, nor care to ever do so. I make it a poin...
Overpopulation of our planet will soon become a grave and catastrophic crisis. As the population of our planet reaches 7 billion, we continue to struggle with the most essential elements of survival. Only the most industrious nations have little to worry about in regards to food, water, and other resources, as it compares to...
There is no other line of automobiles with more personality and more rugged strength than Jeeps. Jeeps are the all time off road vehicles in the world. You see them on the highway; you have seen them in the middle of the woods. They are the standard for American domination of the outdoors. They are known for their ability to...
The 2009 Nissan Sentra is in its third year of a redesign. This version remained mostly unchanged this year. It continues to provide a good value for entry-level sedans. With the introduction of the Nissan Versa, the Sentra is no longer the most compact model in Nissan's line-up. The 2009 Nissan Sentra continues to offer the...
Religion has evolved into a heavily organized and structured approach to spirituality. Before we can determine whether or not religion should be practiced in any form, we need to first clarify the origins of organized religion. Even before the dawn of Christianity or Buddhism, many hundreds of thousands of years ago, humans ...
Religion and the progress of society do not mix. In order for humanity to grow and succeed, we must understand that any obstructions favor the fear in progress as a whole. Organized religion teaches us at an early age that there is a greater power ruling our lives. We are encouraged to live a productive and moral life, provi...
Jacob Walker
Raleigh, North Carolina US
Member since: June 2009
Articles Written: 14