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Since I was old enough to hold a pen, I've always wanted to be a writer. I'm now living my childhood dream. I write fiction and non-fiction. I've written a few screenplays, lots of essays and articles, a few short stories, and I just finished the first draft

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Politics, News & Issues > Political & Economic Theory Do people have absolute rights that all governments should protect?: 2 of 66
Many people do not understand the true meaning of the word "right". According to Capitalism: The Unknown Ideal by Ayn Rand "rights are moral principles sanctioning a man's freedom of action in a social context." This definition of rights basically means that one man's right cannot infringe upon another; a right is only a righ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Economy Is raising the minimum wage a good idea?: 1 of 25
On the surface, raising the minimum wage would seem to be a good idea. After all, if people are earning more money, they can improve their quality of life. Many people earning minimum wage are also receiving public assistance (food stamps, welfare, etc.), and if their income increases, many of them will no longer need (or qua... More..
Personal Finance > Managing Debt Should you pay down debt or invest more?: 1 of 20
Whether to use extra money to pay down debt or to invest is really dependent on your individual financial situation. You have to look at the types of debt you have, whether that debt is "good" debt or "bad" debt, and what your interest rates are."Good" debt is usually secured debt, and has a low interest rate. Things like a m... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Constitutional & Contract Law Do you believe that people have a fundamental right to bear arms?: 1 of 8
While many people argue that the right to bear arms is a "constitutional right," this is not accurate. There really is no such thing as a "constitutional right," only unalienable rights that are further protected by the constitution.When the founding fathers wrote the constitution they specifically granted rights to the Feder... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Constitutional & Contract Law Should a woman have the right to choose abortion?: 67 of 428
The question of whether or not a woman has a right to choose an abortion really comes down to both the right to life and property rights. Every person on earth has the right to life. This does not just mean physical life (the act of being alive), but living one's life as one chooses (so long as that does not impose on anyone ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Atheism & Agnosticism Reactions to Nietzsche's "God is dead": 7 of 21
I have to disagree with Nietzsche's statement that "God is dead." To the contrary, he is alive and well in the hearts of many. You see his presence every day on the bible-thumping websites and television shows preaching about the end of the world. You see his presence all over the world in the eyes of fanatics who do monstrou... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religious Speculations & Criticisms Does a lack of a religious foundation diminish ethics?: 12 of 33
The thought that ethics are dependent on a religious foundation is truly an arcane perspective. Religion has always been about control. The first religions were founded to explain the natural world around us, and to set up a system of right and wrong that could be easily explained to the people as a whole. As religion advance... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness Reflections: Saving the environment: 37 of 101
There are tons of things that people can do to help the environment, and some of them are very easy. Did you know that keeping your refrigerator and freezer full can help the environment? (It's true. Solids retain temperature better than air, so your fridge or freezer works less to keep a constant temperature). Buying local p... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political & Economic Theory Should income tax revenue be replaced by a consumption tax?: 3 of 8
Why Consumption Based Tax is Better Than Income TaxIncome tax has been the primary taxation scheme in the United States for nearly 100 years. During that time, the tax code has become more and more complex, to the point where it is now almost impossible for the average person to even begin to comprehend all the requirements a... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Party Politics & Ideology Why democracy is or isn't the best method for every country: 19 of 48
Many forms of Government have been tried, and will be tried in this world of sin and woe. No one pretends that democracy is perfect or all-wise. Indeed, it has been said that democracy is the worst form of government except all those other forms that have been tried from time to time. -Sir Winston ChurchillDemocracy, indeed, ... More..