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I'm a 17 year old from Cupertino, CA. I find that writing is a great way to express myself and be heard. I enjoy writing about both sports and politics.

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Politics, News & Issues > US Politics (Other) Will the US still exist as a country in 100 years?: 2 of 27
Of course, the US will exist as a country in 100 years. The US has a lot going in its favor in the key areas of infrastructure, principles, and defense. These areas are vital to existence of a country, and the US is a leader in all these areas. The US has a foundation that gives it a great advantage well into the future. The... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary How should we remember Michael Jackson?: 1 of 12
Michael Jackson. How to describe such a man? It goes beyond the simple fact that he was a musical artist. He was so much more. He was an eccentric character who changed America and the world. Jackson mesmerized crowds and left an imperishable mark on an entire generation of the world. Jackson was so important to so many peop... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Democratic Leaders Did America get what it wanted with Obama?: 2 of 7
Yes, America got what it wanted. America elected Obama for "change." A complete overhaul. A massive shake-up from the previous administration. Obama has delivered what has been asked of him. He has fundamentally changed the office of the president from the Bush administration. Obama is using the White House website to open u... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political & Economic Theory Which political group is happier: Liberals (left) or conservatives (right)?: 2 of 7
Over time, the happiness of both groups can swing, but right now there is no doubt; liberals are much happier, and they will be much happier well into the future. Conservatives, on the other hand, have their concerns. Conservatives are anything but happy. They're angry. They're scared. There's a lot of phobia in the conserva... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Government & Policies Should the national drinking age be lowered to 18?: 5 of 17
Despite the possible merits, the drinking age should not be lowered to 18. This is because there is so much to lose, and not as much to gain. The first and most important reason is the slippery slope that would be created if this age were to be lowered. Just like 21 years provide alcohol for 18 year olds now, 18 year olds wo... More..
Arts & Humanities > Internet Writing & Blogging Should bloggers be held to the same code of ethics as professional journalists?: 5 of 13
The idea that a blogger should be held to the same code of ethics as a professional journalist is absurd on so many levels. Fundamentally, bloggers are not journalists and have may freedoms protected for them by the law. Freedom of speech and the media is given by the First Amendment to the Constitution. This means that blog... More..
Health & Fitness > Health Care Should Congress expand existing government health programs to help the uninsured?: 5 of 13
Yes, Congress should help the uninsured by expanding existing government programs. This is for a simple fact at this core of this issue. Health care is right. Everyone has a right to be healthy and to be helped in times of sickness and ailment. Soldiers get care and attention when they get wounded in war. Why can't citizens ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Immigration Undocumented and illegal immigrants should have a roadmap to US citizenship: 33 of 84
Absolutely, undocumented and illegal immigrants should have a roadmap to US citizenship. Isn't that what we all want? We want these immigrants to be citizens, essentially to be legal residents and members of this great country. Sure, ideally they would come here legally and follow all the necessary steps to make that happen.... More..
Health & Fitness > Substance Abuse Should marijuana be legalized?: 58 of 132
Marijuana use is not to be condoned. It is not something I or others should consider acceptable. But the facts are the facts. The current laws don't work. Period. With the current system, users get put in jail, crowding already overpopulated jails. This puts a huge strain on state and local governments, and increased expense... More..
Society & Lifestyle > North American Culture Are Americans more of a do as I say or do as I do culture?: 1 of 2
Americans are much more of a do as I say culture. Americans tell other Americans and other countries what to do, while often doing exactly the opposite. America has never been short on hypocrisy, and Americans display that hypocrisy frequently. Consider the case of child labor and human rights abuses in countries like China ... More..