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36yo. Mexican/American from Las Cruces,New Mexico. I've never taken a journalism class or anything to do with writing, but have recently discovered how fun and how passionate I can be writing about what I believe in. You can also find me at www.myspace.com/devious505

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Politics, News & Issues > US Immigration Do immigrants really do the jobs Americans don't want?: 5 of 109
To quote Mr. Jackson in the last article I read "In a word Yes" Immigrants want every and any job that Americans don't want to do. I Grew up born and raised and an American/Mexican. Starting at 5yrs old I was in the fields picking everything from onion,lettuce,pecans, and even chile. All I knew is that it was work and i was ... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Advice What does being a friend really mean?: 4 of 14
What it means to be a friend is simple. A friend is the first person you think about when times get tough. Someone who will sit back and listen to every word you say without judgment, only advise. A Friend is someone who will give you their last dollar, A place to lay your head when you have none. A true friend is the person... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Gender Issues Examining gay marriage in light of history, politics and civil rights: 12 of 24
A letter to Clifton Roy, First of all let me apologize and thank you also for showing that we all have a little ignorance in us. I thank you and applaud you for being so nice and apologetic in your letter. I probably did read what you wrote but the following letter only made me want to write on it. But I am proud of the lett... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections Archives Speculating on the next president: 15 of 27
I Do not see another republican taking seat in our presidential office again. And I for one am looking at the issues and qualifications as a leader and a president who can get the United States back on its feet. Condi Rice? WOW. That will never happen. Being a puppet to the vice president does not make you qualified to lead ... More..
Relationships & Family > Gay & Lesbian Issues Is homosexuality natural?: 35 of 60
I Grew up, with 3 brothers, very sports oriented, I also served in the Us Army. But all my life growing up as far back as I can remember. I remember being attracted to to guys. This was never a choice I would make upon myself. Afraid of what my family might think. Afraid of never being able to play sports again because of my... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Immigration The case against illegal immigrants' rights: 54 of 62
I just finished reading most of the articles on here and the one by Kevin Sheridan struck me most. I am an American of Mexican decent. And I am proud of my Mexican culture but at the same time am a proud American who served in the Army as well. I read all these articles of immigrants stealing American jobs. I for one have ne... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes Assessing if rap can really be considered music: 36 of 41
Should rap be considered music? YES, of course its music. Music is not something that can be defined by a dictionary, or Answers.com. Music is Melody, a rhythm, what makes you tap your feet, or makes you want to get up and dance or sing in the shower. Music for years now has grown beyond a definition in a book. You cannot co... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Bush Administration Saddam Hussein and George Bush: Deciding who's the war criminal: 15 of 17
Both are war criminals. Saddam has paid his due. While our President still tries to make this war seem necessary. Most of us Americans are not stupid. We know why he attacked Iraq, Not because of Weapons of mass destruction. Everyone in the white house and CIA knew there were none there to be found. So Saddam Gassed his peop... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 Will Americans vote for a black man or white woman?: 72 of 77
I for one cannot wait for this election only because it is time for change. Black/white. I will vote for neither if all goes the way I hope. Come 2008 I will be voting for the first Hispanic president. Mr. Bill Richardson current Governor of New Mexico. We are talking about a man who has been around the world dealing with wo... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Subcultures You are not 'gangsta' if ...: 22 of 23
Being Gansta, Growing up in the ghetto does not make you a gangsta. Growing up in the ghetto and having a reputation of one not to be messed with is gangsta. Carrying a gun and shooting at someone you dislike does not make you gangsta, it make you a punk. Getting off your car and doing some street boxing to settle it. Now th... More..