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To the Devil with Your Hate -
 - Gregory Lewis (1,603)    
Gregory Lewis   
"Greg, they're going to hate you for writing this," said my neighbor and confidante.
Yes, that's the issue I'm addressing, hate. All are capable of it. Some dress theirs in pure white linen, clasped by crucifix or crescent moon, while others in red, white and blue.
In 1942 Roosevelt... ( added 1 day 4 hours ago.) |
Gun Control is Not Crime Control -- Find Out What Is -
Steve Kovacs (4,545)  
Steve Kovacs
A majority of my adult life I carried a gun as part of my job. I carried it 40 hours a week for about 20 years and many, many more hours off duty. I wore it so much I felt like I had a permanent growth on my hip. Today, I have a license to carry a gun, however I rarely do. Guns and ammunition are... ( added 116 days 13 hours ago.) |
Sarah Jane Moore: Why Do You Believe What You Believe? -
Laura Trahan (38,784)  
Laura Trahan
Sara
Jane Moore. A name that I had never even heard before but instantly
has had such a huge impact on my thoughts and feelings for today.
I
watched along with millions today as Sara Jane Moore was introduced
and interviewed on the Today Show by Matt Lauer. The... ( added 163 days 21 hours ago.) |
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Jennifer Hudson's Mom and Brother's Death Could be a Domestic Violence Case -
- Avis Ward (11,455)  
Avis Ward
Less than 48 hours after submitting an article on Domestic Violence , the brutal murders of Oscar-winning actress, Jennifer Hudson's Mom and brother hit the news. The earliest reports say the deaths are related to domestic violence. Oddly enough, October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The... ( added 1 year 13 days ago.) |
Tornado/Hurricane Preparedness: Essential Items For A Disaster Supply Kit -
Asher Ricard (14,077) 
Asher Ricard
Hurricane Season is just around the corner starting June 1 st through November. As hurricanes threaten the coastal areas, tornados have been tearing through the middle of the United States taking many innocent lives recently.
These natural disasters can catch many unprepared. With some simple... ( added 1 year 165 days ago.) |
Can Senseless Shootings Be Prevented? -
Mark Gregston (660)  
Mark Gregston
I believe that most young people who go on a shooting rampage in malls or schools, do so because of a combination of two things: hopelessness for their current situation and a sense of abandonment by others. It's an attempt to "pay back" mankind for their misery, forcing others to feel a similar... ( added 1 year 322 days ago.) |
The Natalee Holloway Case…Is Closure Finally Near? -
- Joel Hendon (16,285) 
Joel Hendon
In the past few days, news from Aruba says there is new evidence in the Natalee Holloway disappearance and supposed murder. The same 3 boys have been re-arrested who have been under suspicion almost since day one. There has to be something going on here that does not meet the eye. Joran... ( added 1 year 351 days ago.) |
Torture One To Save One Hundred: Would You Approve It? -
Jon Searles (2,108) 
Jon Searles
Recently there has been quite a debate over what constitutes torture's definition. President Bushs advisors defined it as any act that results in organ failure, impairment of bodily function, or even death" and should be punishable by law. Acting Assistant Attorney General Daniel Levin tried to... ( added 2 years 31 days ago.) |
Why Polanski Should Not Go to Prison -
Terry Mitchell (4,981) 
Terry Mitchell
This past weekend, acclaimed movie director Roman Polanski was arrested in Switzerland on a 31-year-old warrant issued against him by Los Angeles prosecutors. The warrant resulted from an incident in 1977, when Polanski allegedly drugged and raped a 13-year-old girl at the home of actor Jack... ( added 38 days 23 hours ago.) |
Texas Night Out Scheduled in October -
Laura Trahan (38,784)
Laura Trahan
I know it seems confusing. Wasn't the National Night Out in August? Do Texans always have to be different? Yes. Over the last couple of years, Texans have decided that because the elements are so bad weather-wise for the residents, that it made sense to celebrate the day in October. The first... ( added 40 days 4 hours ago.) |
What to Do with the Hofstra False Accuser? -
Terry Mitchell (4,981)
Terry Mitchell
What do you think should happen to Danmell Ndonye? She is the Hofstra University freshman who recently accused five men of gang-raping her. However, she later recanted her story when one of them provided a video that proved her sexual encounter with him to be consensual.
Had it gone undetected... ( added 46 days 3 hours ago.) |
11-Year-Old Held Captive For 18 Years by Convicted Sex Offender--What Changes Are Needed -
Steve Kovacs (4,545)
Steve Kovacs
In 1976, Phillip Garrido was arrested and convicted for interstate kidnapping and rape of a 25-year-old woman. He received a federal prison sentence of 50 years to life. He was released from prison after serving only 11 years. On August 26, 2009, the 58-year-old Garrido was arrested in the... ( added 68 days 8 hours ago.) |
Department of Justice Indicts Hackers: Protect Yourself -
Asher Ricard (14,077)
Asher Ricard
News is coming out from the Department of Justice that three hackers have been indicted for stealing 130 million credit card and debit card numbers. The news is astounding to me that many people could be affected from having identity theft stolen from hackers. As we move farther into... ( added 82 days 22 hours ago.) |
Should Sex Offenders Be Banned From Social Networking Sites? -
Asher Ricard (14,077)
Asher Ricard
It is a parent's worst nightmare: To have someone preying on their children and looking at personal information. As a husband, it may be his own wife who is the victim. Social Networking Sites have revolutionized the way communities of people relate to one another. Old friends from high school... ( added 86 days 20 hours ago.) |
The Day of a Kill -
- Shari Vaudo (418)  
Shari Vaudo
It had been a very mild October. Most days, I didn't even need a jacket.
The day seemed ominous from the start. I awoke at five thirty that Friday morning, as I did every work day.
Maybe it was just the heavy rain that made the day feel like something bad was going to happen. Maybe it was... ( added 122 days 22 hours ago.) |
Fire At Gallery Furniture Houston Ruled Arson -
Laura Trahan (38,784)
Laura Trahan
There are certain news stories that move people. Last week, a local furniture store in Houston caught fire in its storage warehouse. The city stopped for the morning. It may not seem like a big deal to those outside Houston, but those who live here know why the story was a major story. Now the... ( added 164 days 1 hour ago.) |
How the Death Penalty Should Be Limited -
Terry Mitchell (4,981)
Terry Mitchell
I used to be a strong proponent of the death penalty, but not so much anymore. Yes, I still believe there is a place for it, however only in certain limited circumstances. Almost every human life has some value. Only an infinitesimal number of lives, in my opinion, ever get to the point where... ( added 170 days 4 hours ago.) |
Home Invasion Leaves Neighborhood Concerned; Update on Uncle Joe -
Ronyae (4,519)
I posted an article on my Uncle Joe more than a month ago; a home invasion that left a 60-something man shot more than seven times, and his family praying for a miracle. (Scene at Uncle Joe's home. copyright Ranya E. Snowden)
I'm sharing this write to inform my readers that as of yesterday... ( added 177 days 4 hours ago.) |
Neo-Con Terrorism Logic -
Terry Mitchell (4,981)
Terry Mitchell
When it comes to terrorism, President Barack Obama is in a no-win situation. Rest assured that the neo-cons are going to make sure of this. That's part of their overall strategy for the next four to eight years.
Here's the way it's going to work: If at the end of Obama's term(s) in office, the... ( added 177 days 4 hours ago.) |
American Drug Users Are Partially Responsible For Thousands Of Tortures And Deaths In Mexico Yearly -
Steve Kovacs (4,545)
Steve Kovacs
According to American governmental statistics, approximately 2 million Americans use cocaine and, or heroin regularly and about15 million Americans use marijuana on a regular basis.
Moreover, each year, approximately 40 billion dollars worth of drugs are smuggled from Mexico into the United... ( added 216 days 12 hours ago.) |
Surviving Terrorism at a Hotel -
Terry Mitchell (4,981)
Terry Mitchell
The recent terrorist attacks at a hotel in Mumbai, India has gotten me thinking about what I would do if I found myself in a hotel where terrorists were on the loose. Obviously, I would not want to become a casualty or a hostage. Unless the terrorists blew up the whole place (or a large portion... ( added 334 days 4 hours ago.) |
Teen Beaten by Ku Klux Klan Awarded $2.5 mil by Jury -
- Avis Ward (11,455)
Avis Ward
A jury awarded $2.5 million in damages on Friday to a Kentucky
teenager who was severely beaten by members of a Ku Klux Klan group
because they mistakenly thought he was an illegal Latino immigrant, the
Southern Poverty Law Center said.
The all-white jury of seven men... ( added 357 days 21 hours ago.) |
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Body of Jennifer Hudson's Nephew Found and Identified -
Avis Ward (11,455)
Avis Ward
Julian King, seven-year-old nephew of movie star and singer, Jennifer Hudson has been missing since the brutal slayings of his grandmother and uncle. For three days, authorities, family and friends have combed the area surrounding the young boy's home in Chicago.
The Amber Alert was issued... ( added 1 year 11 days ago.) |
UCA Shooting Hits Home: Know College Safety Precautions -
Laura Trahan (38,784)
Laura Trahan
Every once in a while there is a news story that makes your heart sink into your stomach when you see the headline. Today was one of those days for me. The headline read that an overnight shooting at a central Arkansas college killed two and wounded one. As a graduate of the University of Central... ( added 1 year 12 days ago.) |
Al Qaeda Terrorists Want John McCain to Win? -
Mogama (15,965) 
Mogama
The terrorist group of infamy, Al Qaeda, has posted an internet message that intimates they want to have an active role in the presidential elections underway in the United States of America.
It is not helpful to post the Internet link here.
This may be nothing more than hearsay at this... ( added 1 year 16 days ago.) |
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