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Education > College Life Should race be considered for college admissions?: 1 of 54
Let me tell you about two people and you tell me which one should have gotten an advantage from the college admissions office. These are not fictional people.Our first student grew up the daughter of multi-millionaires, both of her parents are lawyers and she enjoyed every privilege. She competed in show jumping horses and li... More..
Politics, News & Issues > War in Iraq War in Iraq: Has the proposed withdrawal of allied troops from Iraq come too late?: 1 of 27
We lost this war by the third day of the invasion, so yes I would say four years on is a bit on the late side.That we could achieve our goals with the numbers of soldiers we had was predicated on the absurd idea that we would be welcomed by cheering crowds and flower petals. This idea was absurd because there had never been s... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Bush Administration Predicting what country George Bush will invade next: 1 of 23
George wants to attack Iran. But George does not have the soldiers to do it. Yes, we can bomb Iran in some limited way and feel very pleased with ourselves, for about a week until a large portion of Iran's 800,000 man army comes into Iraq and engages us in guerrilla warfare, the Iranian allied Iraqi forces we have been traini... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Terrorism Does religion have anything to do with terrorism?: 3 of 51
When is the last time you read about an atheist committing a terror attack? Can we say never? So just maybe religion has something to do with it. But how and why? All of these religions going around talking about peace and love, how does that result in terrorism?We have to understand that humans evolved to live in social grou... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Commentary Thoughts on online dating: 3 of 44
There are advantages and disadvantages to online dating, but a careful person can get past the disadvantages.Online romance gives you the huge advantage of time, time to get to know someone before you meet them in person. I met my wife online and it was six months before our first kiss. This gets one past a whole slew of comm... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Soldiers & Veterans Should the draft be reinstated?: 2 of 27
The quickest way to end the war in Iraq is to bring back the draft. Because our modern military requires well educated soldiers we should draft people in college first. Well, right after we draft every son or daughter of those holding elected office.This is a war for the future of civilization, if the President is to be belie... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Climate Change Should the world be concerned about Greenland's melting glaciers?: 3 of 29
We need to be very concerned. Picture a world where the the oceans are twenty feet higher than today. Picture a world where ocean food chains have collapsed. Picture a world where Britain, Ireland, and parts of France and Germany are as cold as Siberia. Picture a world where hurricane season is year-round.Still not concerned?... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues Is it morally wrong to use mice or dogs in medical research?: 5 of 48
This is an area where there is not a morally pure right or wrong, only shades of Grey.Animal rights believers take the view that all life has an equal right to life and the pursuit of happiness, that nothing about humans makes us more equal. There is some logic to this, but the logical conclusion that follows is not the one t... More..
Sports & Recreation > Biking The armored bike: Products to deter even the most ardent thief: 1 of 8
In most places bicycle theft is not taken very seriously by the police; even if you spent thousands on your ride the police are unlikely to even try to solve the crime. It is up to you to protect your bike from the thieves who lust after it. Here is how.U-lock, you lose. An expert thief can get your u-lock off your bike faste... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections Archives The case against Rudy Giuliani as our next President: 1 of 8
Few Americans would make worse Presidents than Giuliani. Few Americans know all of the reasons why he is a nightmare in the making, but they are not secret.First, Giuliani is in the Mob. Yep, his father and his uncle and his cousin are admitted Mob members. Look it up, I am serious! Then Giuliani makes his reputation as a pro... More..