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Entries from June 2008

A Standing Ovation for Hillary: “We’re Going to be Fine”

February 22nd, 2008 · 9 Comments

I found Senator Clinton’s answer, and her attitude, worthy of a standing ovation.
Now, if the media would take a lesson, and stop treating this election like a Hollywood novel, full of gossip, innuendo, and speculation, the American people might be able to move beyond the crafted inventions of heroes and villains — and [...]

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Tags: Politics

Letter to Barack Obama

February 18th, 2008 · 48 Comments

Dear Senator Obama:
Do not give me hope, with all of its temporary glory and flowery promises. Give me action, swift and sustainable, that I, and millions like me, can rely on tomorrow.
Hope does not feed the hungry family. Hope does not provide a higher education for those in the lower classes. Hope [...]

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How Do You Plead PA, NY?

February 17th, 2008 · 5 Comments

Once again, a parent who should have never had contact with his children is charged with murder. This crime is particularly heinous in that it was absolutely predictable and preventable. This was not the first time Miguel Matias attempted to kill one or more of his children. Several years ago, he was [...]

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Tags: Child Abuse · Mental Health