Becky Morton

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  Happy Veteran's Day

  11/11/2011

  This is about my struggles in becoming a civilian after the navy. I would add more detail, but life is busy and I have to get going.
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  Occupy Wall Street: What Are They Protesting?

  10/10/2011

  Have you figured out what they're protesting? It took me a while studying social media. Hopefully, this article helps to fill you in.
• Mitt Romney's Religion: Why Does it Matter?

  10/10/2011

  The other republicans are trying to say that Romney should not be chosen for president because he is not Christian. Don't Mormons believe in Jesus? Doesn't that make them Christian? And whatever happened to Freedom of Religion?
• Buddy Roemer: The Unknown Presidential Candidate

  10/2/2011

  Have you ever felt as though you were talking and no one would ever listening? Buddy Roemer knows how you felt. He is a less known Republican candidate for for president.
• Would Governor Chris Christie Make a Good Leader?

  9/30/2011

  Many media outlets lately have been talking about the possibility of Governor Chris Christie running for President in 2012. Would he be a good candidate?
• Herman Cain's 999 Plan: Do We Really Need It?

  9/25/2011

  Herman Cain has a 999 plan to fix the US economy. What is in it? And why didn't he talk about it at the Florida GOP debate?
• GOP Florida Debate: Was There Anything of Value?

  9/23/2011

  This article is about my view of the GOP debate in Florida. This is my straight-forward view of the politicians that are attempting to run for president under the umbrella of the GOP. Did any important points come out of the debate?
• 9/11 Only Made Us Stronger

  9/19/2011

  When someone tells you to turn on your television and it does not matter what channel, something serious has happened. This is my story from the day in 2001 that made us all stronger. How did it change me?
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  Temp-to-hire is Moving to State Employment

  9/15/2011

  "I've been working as a temp at the local factory. I hope they hire me on full time." - Craig Campbell in the song Family Man. This song talked about a phenomenon that was happening in many factories. Now, this practice is moving to state employment.
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  And on with the Next Interview, Please Hire Me

  9/12/2011

  This is the second article in my series about my struggles to find employment. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice. I happen to be looking for employment in the same field where my state is making serious cuts.
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  Have Degree, Will Work for Paycheck

  9/7/2011

  This is the beginning of my story about the the journey I am taking trying to find employment in criminal justice. I could do a lot of things with my degree, if only someone would hire me. In the meantime, I can write about it.
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  Wal-mart Ditches Fabric Section in Tell City, Indiana

  5/19/2011

  Wal-mart in Tell City, Indiana has chosen to eliminate the fabric section of the store. As gas prices rise, quilters and crafters in Tell City now have to travel out of town to purchase fabric.
• Mentally Ill People: What Happens when They Are Thrown in Jail?

  5/17/2011

  This is a call for more attention to be paid to mentally ill people who are incarcerated in prisons and jails. While incarcerated the symptoms to their disorder are often perceived as discipline problems. More attention needs to be paid to this problem.
• America's Drug Problem: Understanding and Reducing It

  5/17/2011

  The War on Drugs in America is not working. Police continue to arrest and re-arrest people for the same drugs. Teenagers are continually becoming addicted to dangerous drugs. What should we do as a nation to fix it? Here is one suggestion.