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I am a 34 year old married father of three. I currently live in Missouri. I enjoy writing and actually started, but not yet completed, two novels. One is military based and the other is a crime story. I spent 11 years in the Navy and did two tours in the

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Hobbies & Games > Video Game Culture & Community Video games and children: 1 of 27
Video games and children almost go hand in hand these days. The question is, do we as parents, allow them to play just any game or do we limit the games they play? Once we have chosen the games they can play, how long do we allow them to play? These two issues, in my mind, are the two biggest whenever the subject comes up. F... More..
Sports & Recreation > Sports Celebrities Why can't multimillionaire athletes speak coherently or intelligently?: 2 of 14
Although there are several theories on this subject, how can we decide the real reason? Well, I'm going to try to explain my theory and let you decide for yourself. First of all, there is a trend in major sports leagues to draft or sign players either right out of High School or after they leave college early. I'll start wit... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Voter apathy and its effect on democracy in the U.S.: 13 of 49
The effect on Democracy by voter apathy is almost impossible to calculate. Voting is a right enjoyed by all citizens over the age of 18. However, very few actually practice it. Most will say "one vote doesn't matter in the big picture" or " the elections are rigged and voting is just a symbolic gesture". This mentality is de... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Ghosts & Paranormal Phenomena Pondering the existence of ghosts, demons and angels: 21 of 74
Do ghosts, demons and angels really exist? Well, that depends on ones personal beliefs on each subject. Starting with ghosts: Do I personally believe they exist? Yes. I'll explain. A ghost is a spirit which is earthbound for one reason or another. Maybe they have "unfinished business" to tend to. Maybe they committed some he... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Soldiers & Veterans Military life: How to survive a deployment: 11 of 32
Having spent eleven years in the Navy, I feel I have some experience with this subject. I did two 6 month deployments on Navy ships, the first being before I was married and had kids, the second being married with 3 kids. Six months is a long time to go without seeing family and friends. There are many tricks to surviving a ... More..
Entertainment > Characters & Performances Best actors of all time: 26 of 58
I would have to say that the best actors of all time is a really tough subject to get people to agree on. For the most part, it's all up each person to decide who their favorite is and then see how many people agree. My favorites would have to be Sean Connery, for the Bond movies, Tom Hanks because he can play any and all ch... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Immigration What should be the fate of illegal aliens found in the United States?: 17 of 37
It is very simple: if you are in the United States ILLEGALLY, you should be deported back to the country you ran away from. Illegal means against the law, unlawful, lawbreaking. The very term "illegal alien" means someone who has broken the law. If Joe American breaks the law, he gets a ticket, fines, court fees and sometime... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Constitutional & Contract Law Felons owning guns: 8 of 15
Convicted Felons owning guns, lets explore this a little farther. I'm sure many of you have preconceived ideas on this subject, as do I. However, we must look at all sides of the story, and the crime, before making a decision. First of all, not all felonies are violent crimes. Some crimes, for instance computer crimes, are f... More..
Education > Secondary School Issues The importance of sex education: 12 of 22
I am going to assume that this title is directed at sex education in schools. Therefore, I am going to state an opinion and you as a reader can either agree or disagree. Sex Education is something that we as parents should do. I don't feel that some teacher in a school should be telling my children about sex. I certainly don... More..
Politics, News & Issues > News Industry Is it right for American journalists to interview dictators?: 5 of 9
Journalists interviewing dictators is a necessary evil. In times like this, where so many countries are exploring nuclear weapons and weapons of mass destruction, its best to know what they are thinking. Keep your friends close and your enemies closer. We need to know what is going on inside the minds of the leaders of these... More..