Posts Tagged ‘Violence’

Mar 15
2009

Religion Decline

by in Everyday Nonsense | 5,194 views | Reading Time 2:39

In the midst of my daily reading the other day, I ran across an article stating that Americans are becoming less religious. At first glance, that revelation seemingly goes against the values that our country has long held close to our hearts. We have been a proud Christian nation since our inception. The latest news […]

Oct 14
2008

Criminal Actions…

by in Everyday Nonsense | 2,097 views | Reading Time 2:57

Once again, I have been rendered speechless by our justice system. In several past articles, I have stated my position on some of the distinct failings of our criminal justice system regarding consequences and punishments. However, I have run across an article detailing an absurd situation which has left me in absolute wonderment. Let me […]

Sep 17
2008

Ally Or Enemy

by in Political Beefs | 1,993 views | Reading Time 2:20

Recently, word spread across the news channels that Pakistan ordered its troops to open fire upon any American troops that crossed the Afghanistan/Pakistan border. Pakistan has played a large role in our war on terror in their region and has been an ally of America for quite some time. However, their government has been under […]

Aug 12
2008

Media Favorites

by in Political Beefs | 2,438 views | Reading Time 5:02

Since the Iraq invasion in 2003, Americans and politicians alike have wondered when the war would be complete. Defeat was never an option or even a part of the equation. The war carried a predetermined fate of victory already achieved. Our resolve to protect freedom’s life and virtue in the dawn of a new age […]

Aug 11
2008

Murder & Punishment

by in Everyday Nonsense | 2,017 views | Reading Time 5:27

Taking a much different path than the last couple of articles, today, I am going to discuss the crime of murder and the associated punishments put forth by the United States and Canada. If you have watched the news over the past week, I’m sure you’ve heard of the horrific murder recently in Canada. To […]

Jul 31
2008

Shooting Tools

by in Everyday Nonsense | 2,030 views | Reading Time 4:18

Last week I ran across a story involving a man shooting his lawn mower because it wouldn’t start. Well that just doesn’t sound rational does it? I can tell you there have been times I’ve wanted to shoot an inanimate object because it wasn’t complying with what I needed it to do. However, I have […]

Jul 21
2008

Violence Gene

by in Everyday Nonsense | 2,022 views | Reading Time 4:42

Over the weekend, I watched an online news clip from CNN’s medical correspondent, Dr. Sanjay Gupta and I just had to write an article about the subject. Yes, it appears that researchers have found not one, but three genes which potentially determine violent behavior in humans. How did our “crack team” of scientists determine these […]