"Can a picture taken through a bent piece of glass called a lens really acurately reflect what happens at a single moment in time? It seems to me that your eyes would have to be pretty bent themselves for that to be possible."-Allegretto

Onocologists support dangerous radiation therapy for pregnant women

They want pregnant women to expose themselves and their future children to dangerous radiation. I sense sinister motives behind this concept.  Source: www.naturalnews.com

Why I Defend Animals...

 This article is an opinion piece I wrote today on the defense of non-humans.

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Prescription Drugs are Poisons (opinion)

It would appear that the famous celebrity known as Whitney Houston has died recently by ingestion of prescription drugs.  This is not officially confirmed yet but I have heard that it was prescription drugs.

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An Armed Citizenry: The Realization of the Second Amendment (opinion)

Amendment II of the Constitution of the United States of America states… “A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” The Bill of Rights The Constitution of  …

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Would you work with or donate to an organization with questionable moral values or ethics?

This is a shorter opinion piece this evening. I was responding to some articles today about this organization called the Susan G. Komen foundation. I have heard of it and I think they are an organization that helps with funding anti-cancer research.

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Let's talk about the language of Privilege in the United States (Opinion)

There are many groups of privileged people in our nation. It can be based on race or gender or economic class or by other means but I believe that normal privilege exists through common bigotry, ignorance and exclusion of others.

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Should the US Military be used to protect American freedoms protected by the Constitution?

If I was President, I would consider it my duty to protect and defend the Constitutional rights of all American citizens. Those rights include the freedom of speech and the freedom of assembly.

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Obama's first War of Aggression is complete. What nation will be next to receive American/NATO "intervention"??

If the news is correct, apparently Colonel Qaddafi, the former leader of Libya has been killed in fighting in his home city of Sirte, Libya. This signals the end of Obama’s first war of aggression against a sovereign nation.

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Mandatory Jury Duty is Unconstitutional and it should be Outlawed

Today I am writing a shorter topic of discussion but it is something I have been thinking about more frequently after that Casey Anthony trial. I understand that most people are aware of the recent Casey Anthony trial and all the problems associated with it.

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Let our Right of Free Expression Drive us to Tighten Our Belts around the Neck of Oppression and Intolerance from the Government.

Why do the American people allow for the Government to freely create laws that exist for the purposes of oppressing those that try and commit to living by the ideals of our Constitution?  Our Constitution is a document that protects our rights as citizens of the nation know …

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Obama's Speech and our Government's Involvement in Foreign Nations (opinion on Obama's speech on foreign policy)

There have been many instances in recent years of Government allowing for the slow decay of American freedoms protected in the US Constitution.  We are slowly losing our basic freedom of speech.  Our freedom of peaceful assembly and even our freedom of religion is under …

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One Year already! Polka14 on Newsvine celebrates its one year anniversary!

It seems like a long time has passed since I joined this website. Since April of 2010, I have spoken to a large number of people online and have seen many points of view regarding news and opinions that effects the US and foreign nations too.

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I Believe that America Needs New Vision for Better Leadership Based on Anti-War Principles

When Barack Obama was elected as President, I was very energetic at the positive outcomes that could be created as a result of his election. I voted for him and I always understood that Obama will generally be known as a good President.

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A National Embarrassment II: The Costs of Obesity

Everyone knows that this nation, like all other nations, is an imperfect one. I don't expect everyone to care about issues as important as Obesity but I would think that most people in this nation would care about how this disease affects all Americans, obese and non-obese.

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Thanksgiving: Should it be Called "Turkey Genocide Day"?

Thanksgiving is celebrated every year in America. I believe that the pure concept of Thanksgiving is probably a good thing. It is a day that allows people to come together in the general spirit of friendship and togetherness.

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Has Keith Olbermann Sold Out?

I know the topic of Keith Olbermann's recent suspension has been a topic of discussion lately but as a loyal "Countdown" viewer for years, I feel that I need to discuss this at length. I have been watching "Countdown" for years now.

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I Would Like to See the Elimination of DADT or Its Expansion

I understand that the military use of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" has been the topic of many discussions lately because of the recent Supreme Court decision that declared it unconstitutional and the resulting political backlash against that decision.

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Our Freedoms Must be Protected in a Climate of Fear and Hate

The First Amendment guarantees Americans the rights to free speech, free expression of religion, the right to petition the government and a free access to information. The freedoms that the First Amendment provides are our most important freedoms. They are not absolute though.

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A National Embarrassment

America is a great nation. Its greatness was built on the ideals of freedom, equality and justice. Americans have fought in many battles to maintain these ideals, fought on battlefields and in courthouses.

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The Government Needs to Crackdown on Police Brutality [POLL]

Welcome to my seventh article here on the Vine. I am writing this article because I read so many cases of Police Brutality here on the Vine and I would like to discuss it here. Furthermore, I have decided to dedicate this article to the innocent victims of Police Brutality.

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Mexico Should be Boycotted for Interfering in American Politics

Mexico has recently filed suit against the Racist State of Arizona for its new Nazi law. Regardless of the legality of the law, Mexico has sworn to protect its nationals living in our nation.

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U.S. Government Ready to Ban Endosulfan to Protect Environment

A dangerous insecticide called Endosulfan may be banned in the U.S due to the damaging effects of the poison on the environment.

Nations Sign Partnership to Reduce Deforestation

Fifty nations signed a partnership to reduce emissions from deforestation activities at Oslo, Norway. Deforestation is the largest cause of pollution that damages the environment.

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