Violence
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When Anger Talks!
Everyone gets angry! Anger is a normal, healthy emotion and it brings out your true feelings -- in a very unproductive way.
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Movies for Woman (But Don't Bring the Kids!)
As I sampled a weekend of movies on Lifetime ("Television for Women") I was amazed at the modern woman's apparent appetite for blood, abuse and violence. |
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Legislating Morality Can Be Hazardous to OUR Health
The U.S. Government's War on Drugs continues to kill many more people than it saves as history (Prohibition: the Government's "War on Alcoholic Beverages") repeats itself. |
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Self-Inflicted Nightmares
We can draw some important lessons from every tragedy, as I attempt to do from this mother's (true) story of parental anguish and persistent nightmares.
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Its What I Do . . . Not What I "Am!"
In which I reveal something about myself that may cause some of my readers to hate me; and present some logical reasons why they shouldn't. |
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. . . and a Vio-lent New Year!
Alcohol is not necessarily the enemy that turns social gatherings into brawls -- its lack of self contol that brings out the inner animal.
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A High Toll on the Path of Righteousness
Pacifism may be the civilized, righteous path to take in the face of violence but, in some circumstances, the cost of non-violence may be unthinkably high.
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Prejudice: The Dark Side of Our Preferences
Prejudice, in most cases, is a minor dysfunction but, at times, prejudice can become a virulent disease and lead to violence.
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Thoughts on Survival
The human animal has a nearly uncontrolable attraction to violence and dangerous situations. Is there something wrong with us?
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The Impossible Dream: How Depressing!
You've probably heard that there is a drastic rise in suicides during the time between Thanksgiving until just after the New Year -- the good news is, that's a myth -- an Urban Legend!
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Child Abuse by Court Order
A true story of a child being used as a weapon and a bargaining chip by a parent and an all-too-willing court system during a bitter custody battle.
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Home Rules: The Cycle of Abuse
A child being raised in an abusive environment is learning a set of rules that may follow him or her into adulthood.
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Terrorism: In the Name of Allah?
The terrorists who planned the September 11th attack on New York and Washington truly believe that they are the saviors of Islam -- and they find their justification in the Qur'an. |
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School Violence and the Parent
There is no easy answer to the question: "Why do kids kill?" and the question, itself may be a fatal distraction.
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