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America and Drug Addiction

Their rarely comes a day in my life where I don’t encounter a fellow human being who deals with major problems caused by drug addiction. Sometimes it’s during my work day and at other times it’s just stopping at a … Continue reading

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Respect, Responsibility and Gratitude

As Americans we all share our God given rights to Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness. It is the basis of the US Constitution and these rights should not be infringed upon. Each one of us know that we … Continue reading

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A culture of FEAR turns RED

It certainly has been many days since I have written a post and for many good reasons. I have always been careful not to include my political views in my posts as I find they create a great amount of … Continue reading

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Happy Memorial Day

Happy Memorial Day. Today is a time to remember all of the brave souls who gave their lives to protect the freedoms we enjoy here in America. Our strength as a Nation is a tribute of the strength of those … Continue reading

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A False Sense of Government

When a child is convinced that it his wealthy Daddy who controls everything that child will concede to his Daddy to obtain those things he desires. As that child grows and learns of the many freedoms and experiences he was … Continue reading

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What is the American Dream?

With all of the changes our country is going through many believe that the American Dream is dead. But what exactly is the American Dream? I believe it all started just years after the beginning of our own Industrial Revolution … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving Proclamation

[New York, 3 October 1789] By the President of the United States of America, a Proclamation. Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his … Continue reading

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