James Edwin Gibson (jameseg) Enjoy God's Blessings!

Why Ralph Nader Could Have Been a Better President Than Barack Obama or John McCain -- POLL

I feel Ralph Nader could have been a much better President than either Barack Obama or John McCain who were the two major party candidates in the 2008 presidential election.

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Wearing High Heel Shoes -- Definite Health Risks -- Any Benefits?

I remember watching women struggle to walk in high-heeled shoes. I remember women talking about how their feet hurt at the end of the day after wearing high-heels for several hours.

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Should Legalized Gambling Be Expanded? POLL

With many states experiencing budget problems, there are calls for expanding legalized gambling as a way to generate more revenue.

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Firing Joe Paterno Not Justified Based on Public Info, Including Washington Post Interview Published Today -- POLL

Why did Penn State fire its football coach, Joe Paterno? Based on the information released to the public and reported by numerous media outlets, it seems an overreaction to fire Paterno.  Today the Washington Post* published on its website an interview it says was conducted …

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Homosexual Rights, Yes; Gay Marriage No; POLL

One reason homosexuals seek to be legally married is so that they can get benefits normally allowed only to married couples. But do they really need all such benefits? A primary reason that employers and governments provide family benefits to married couples is to ensu …

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Kentucky State Botanical Garden -- Arboretum -- Great Place to Walk and Observe Plants

  I love taking nature hikes.  And walking in a botanical garden is one way to see a very diverse assortment of beautiful plants. I feel fortunate to be able to do so without leaving the city or area I live in.

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Gambling -- Entertainment and/or Revenue Source and/or Sin -- POLL

Some view gambling as fun entertainment and an easy way to make money. I strongly disagree. I dislike even small bets for fun.

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Flat Tax -- Good Idea or Bad Idea? POLL

A flat federal income tax would enjoy the advantage of being simple. But to generate the same amount of revenue as the current system, it would likely produce a big disadvantage for the majority of citizens.

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Happy Veteran's Day! Honor Veterans but Seek to Avoid Future Ones By Ending War -- POLL

When written in the customary U.S. shorthand, today’s date is 11-11-11. Even one unnecessary death or injury due to war is one too many. Veterans Day 2011 is today, November 11, 2011.

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This Thanksgiving Let's Do More Thanks Giving

I love Thanksgiving! I am blessed immeasurably! Every day truly ought to be a Thanksgiving Day for me.

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Tenth Anniversary of 911 Thoughts -- Attacks Likely Aimed at Symbols of Evil -- Not Innocent People

The horrible tragedy on September 11, 2001 may be remembered as long as human civilization exists.

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A New Pledge of Allegiance: Poll

The words to the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America are a bit controversial. Some want the phrase “under God” removed.

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Celebrate Memorial Day By Lovingly Remembering Your Friends -- and Enemies

I urge persons to take a little time this Memorial Day holiday to remember those who died in wars fighting for the “enemy.”  It’s wonderful to set aside some time on at least one day each year as a memorial to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for &ldqu …

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Easter Sunday or Resurrection Sunday -- Wonderful Day to Reform One's Life

Even for persons who are not Christians, the new growth of spring and the symbolism of Easter provide a wonderful opportunity (or excuse) to make a renewed commitment to reform their lives.

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Planting Trees Can Be Fun -- Reforest the Bluegrass 2011 From One Volunteer's Viewpoint

You probably know that planting trees can improve our environment dramatically. Tree planting can also be fun – even for an inexperienced amateur!

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Final Four Set for 2011 NCAA Basketball Tournament: POLL

The Final Four® is set for the 2011 NCAA Tournament in men's Division I college basketball. March Madness® truly seems like March Madness® with none of the four #1 seeds nor any of the four #2 seeds making the Final Four®!

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Obama Tapping Strategic Petroleum Reserve Would Be a Mistake Unless Conditions Change

Some politicians are calling for President Obama to tap the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to deal with rising oil prices. And he is considering it according to various news sources, including a New York Times article titled “Obama Considers Tapping Oil Reserve1.”

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The NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament (One Fan's Perspective on "March Madness")

Selection Sunday, the day in March that the teams competing in the NCAA men’s Division I college basketball tournament are announced, is a sports highlight of the year for me. This year Selection Sunday is March 13th.

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Raising Gasoline Taxes in the United States Substantially Can Be Beneficial

Gradually raising the gasoline tax in the United States substantially can help reduce oil consumption and dependence on foreign oil producers, reduce air pollution, and if persons walk and bicycle more might improve our physical health through the increased exercise.

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Unemployment Benefits: Use Them Wisely: POLL

Unemployment benefits are wonderful. They help persons temporarily out of work meet basic living expenses.

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Christmas Carols: I Love Them: Do You? Alphabetical List and POLL

I love Christmas! People seem to be in especially good spirits during this holiday season. We seem to smile more and be more friendly.

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Coincidence? United States Government Mind Control Experiment? Edmond, Oklahoma P.O. Massacre

When I worked for Lexington, KY's main P.O. sorting facility in the mid1980s, we dressed casually. But a group in dress clothes came in sometimes and walked in circles around the facility.

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POLL: Drinking Alcoholic Beverages Socially: The Risks Outweigh Any Benefits?

Consumption of alcoholic beverages impairs judgment and contributes to a huge number of automobile accidents, other types of accidents, diseases, and violence.

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I am a very ecumenical Christian who seeks to love everyone. Before becoming a Christian, for several years I was an agnostic.

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