I'll keep it simple...I'd rather have my writing speak for itself. I'm a traditionalist-type. One of those glorious "silent majority" common sense types. (I hope). I am a ten year veteran, of the Marine Corps, and Iraqi war-vet. I was raised by a crazy, Vietnam vet, my father. He taught me about sacrifice, and honor. He taught me how to love the things that makes this nation great. He was, an old fashioned conservative. He wasn't a racist, he wasn't materialistic, and he wasn't an "evangelical" In short, I modeled myself after him. A hard-working, responsible dude who will always choose common sense over sensation, will always back the working man before I pay heed to causeheads, and will never be afraid to admit that greatness exists in community, not personal endeavor.

My passion is ...

Art...writing, drawing and my lovely fiancee.

I know too much about ...

random, useless, jeopardy-style facts.

My parents always told me ...

"SHADDUP!!" just kidding.. "If you want it, work for it..

My childhood ambition ...

To be a Marine. (I'm out now, got a family to focus on. but man, what a ride!)

My favorite memory ...

Growing up in Europe

Why I write ...

My love for words, my love for a society that allows free expression, My respect for anyone courageous enough to write.

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

Kurt Venegut, Frank Herbert, Carl Sagan, Heavy Metal, and horror movies. ( Ilove 'em!!)

My first job ...

washing dishes at a barbecue joint. It sucked.

My best moment ...

I ate a 12 egg omlette. I was sick for 2 days after. Scored a free T-shirt though.

My inspiration ...

THE TROOPS!!! THE BRAVE PEOPLE OF IRAQ. WE CAN MAKE THIS WORK DAMMIT!!

Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Why government and morality should be divorced

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To fully grasp the notions of morality and government, one need look only as far as a high school history book. Civil law, in it's current form is based upon the moral standards of the nation. The notions of separating morality and government are not reasonable enough to be considered in any logical context. Do not steal, do not hurt or kill others, practice your business trades with integrity, living up to a pre-established standard. These are all moral laws, necessary to ensure the safety and well being of any country. An amoral government is a frightening thing; heres where that book com...

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