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I write many things - all forms of prose and poetry. I published a book of poetry called 'a suite of desolate elegance'. I have been featured in The Showcase Poetry Press. I won an award for a poem called 'Sangreal' on the writing site www.editred.com where

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Politics, News & Issues > International Politics (Other) Should the US continue to be the leader in world politics?: 12 of 57
No, the US should not be the leader in world politics. They have only gained that status through military might, lobbyists with undisclosed interests who bank-roll the Presidency to promote certain agendas, and a lack of resistance from the so-called civilized world. Britain is a prime factor in the continued reign of the Sta... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Google claims that Internet censorship is the same as international trade barriers: 2 of 9
Google is correct but they aren't exactly camping out on any kind of moral high ground. If they feel that it is OK to deal with a regime that is trying to prevent news of human rights abuses getting out then fair dos to them - that kind of moral integrity speaks volumes. I am sure that they donate to many humanitarian causes ... More..
Relationships & Family > Tips for Marital Happiness Should couples live together before getting married?: 63 of 275
Having lived with people that were my friends and seeing how this changed the dynamic of our friendship and not always for the better, I think it can only be a good thing to get to know the person that you intend to spend the rest of your life with and there is no better way to do this than to live with them.There are things ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Government & Policies Should smoking be allowed in public places?: 77 of 313
I think it should be allowed under the proviso that whichever place is allowing the smoking to take place should adequately forewarn its customers so that they can make an informed choice. Litigation should be dialed back so that people can't sue over the smallest little thing that they disagree with. If things which should b... More..
Politics, News & Issues > War in Iraq Should the US pull out its troops regardless of whether Iraq is ready to defend its people?: 42 of 164
When you help to create a situation spurred on by the supposed maintenance of your own interests are you not duty bound to stay there until you have fixed whatever you broke? It is not an easy question because it is impossible to consider the ramifications of leaving without also seeing the possible number of dead soldiers th... More..
Computers & Technology > Computers & Technology (Other) Is the use of parental control on your TV bad or good?: 13 of 50
The need to be responsible with the kind of information that a child has access to is paramount. I don't think tat things like the news should ever be censored, except in the sense that you should try and get as much of a balanced view from the news media as it is possible to do. this isn't easy when only a few companies have... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) Should the Bible continue to be used for swearing-in ceremonies and in courtrooms?: 81 of 254
If you swear to tell the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth on a book in which you don't believe aren't you committing perjury? How can an atheist or an agnostic swear to God? For those of an alternative religion isn't there a similar problem? Does it not make that whole part of the court procedure somewhat fudge... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections (Other) Should lobbyists be allowed to make campaign contributions to politicians?: 1 of 3
Yes, but only if there is complete transparency about what they are tabling as policy changes in return for their money. If the laws were made more stringent about exactly what kind of benefits, namely government contracts, that a company received; exactly which politicians were advisers on which boards of which contributing ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Should governments permit decorations for religious holidays in public squares?: 14 of 40
If tolerance is to ever be a reality people will have to learn to accept that other people have different beliefs to them and that they express these beliefs in a different manner.For the most part a festival to express what you believe is not going to be something that is designed to disparage or attack another group. If we ... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Dysfunction Why are some family members so judgmental: 8 of 20
I came to a strange conclusion recently - that the person I am; the person a fair majority of those who I am related to disapprove of, was created by those very people. The irony made me laugh and I am sure had a few of them who have passed beyond this mortal realm waking from their eternal peace to spin like the proverbial h... More..