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Internet Pornography and Domestic Violence

September 30, 2011 – 2:30 pm | 5 Comments | 29 views
Internet Pornography and Domestic Violence

There are conflicting interpretations about what constitutes pornography. Perhaps we should consider how former Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart defined obscenity, “…I know it when I see it.” The same can be said of pornography, whether it is soft porn or hard-core. And like it or not, it is pervasive on the Internet. Pornography has now become a complex and …

Tea Partier Randy Brogdon Runs for Oklahoma Governor

April 14, 2010 – 2:19 pm | 20 Comments | 3 views
Tea Partier Randy Brogdon Runs for Oklahoma Governor

An organized militia is a frightening thought. He uses rationalization and tap dances around direct questions posed about his Tea Party call for ‘taking back America.’ Folks, keep your eyes on this man. There is some dangerous dialogue going on by this State Senator.

School Bullies and Suicide of Victims

March 31, 2010 – 1:20 pm | 12 Comments | 3 views
School Bullies and Suicide of Victims

For this situation to end in the desperate act of suicide is achingly painful to think about. Children driving other children to end their lives so the taunting will stop is unacceptable.

Interview With Mugisho Ndabuli Theophile from DR CONGO

February 3, 2010 – 10:17 pm | 30 Comments | 5 views
Interview With Mugisho Ndabuli Theophile from DR CONGO

Cher: Our Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, visited your country last year. One woman was quoted as telling her, “Children are killed, women are raped and the world closes its eyes.” Can you respond to that?

Mugisho: This is true but the world will not respond to what they are not told. So women must report such devilish attitudes and actions to appropriate instances.

Gunslingers in Chicago

July 20, 2009 – 2:09 pm | 15 Comments | 0 views
Gunslingers in Chicago

The city of Chicago is under siege. In the first six months of this year there have been over 200 shootings, many of which resulted in fatalities. Hospitals are running low on blood supplies to treat the wounded and residents are living in constant fear. Am I talking about Afghanistan? Sure sounds like it—but worse. The numbers of wounded and killed …

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