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Violence not caused by video games

It seems that people are always quick to point the finger at certain segments of society, scapegoating them for what they perceive to be the cause of certain problems. Most civilized people should be past this rather naïve and childish form of accusing, but it seems that in 2009, they[Read More…]

New 49er EIC wants to combat ignorance

People fear the words “I don’t know.” We fear uttering these words when asked for answers. Instead of admitting the unthinkable we curve and dance around logic to make sure we still look smart with whatever answer we end up formulating. We elect people to run our nations who are[Read More…]

‘I’m sorry’ inadequate for abhorrent deeds

It is amazing how people who do horrible things are always so sorry after they have been caught and are forced to spend time in prison. Why can’t people just admit that the only reason they are sorry is because they got caught? Had they not been caught, they would[Read More…]

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