Christopher Gonzalez
I love to communicate with people, especially to exchange and learn about ways of thinking. Through writing, I hope to express my ideas while at the same time encourage open-minded thinking.
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Currently a student. Program: Environmental Biology (B.S.), Political Science and Pre-Law minors.Interests
science (biology), philosophy (ethics, logic, metaphysics), politics, education, books, environment, animals, communicationMotto
Knowledge is not power-unless you use it.
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What is Meaningful to Me?This piece was a response in my Creative Writing class. My focus is on the fundamentals, mostly philosophical in nature.
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The Rape of Education: Sexual Assault in CollegeWhile college is an exciting new stage of life for many youth, campus crime can be a serious threat to their well being. Among these threats, few combine the dangerous factors of high prevalence and secrecy like sexual assault.
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Independent Voters Watching 2010 N.H. GOP Primary CloselyThe Republican primary for N.H.'s open U.S. Senate seat offers a wide range of political thought. For the independent voter, which GOP strain wins can be the deciding factor in November's general election.
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How to Have a Good ConversationConversation: an occurrence so common, we hardly give it a second thought. But a lot actually goes into creating a beneficial and respectful discussion.
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One Nation Under GodChristianity has a central role in US history and culture. However, is it true that Christian faith necessary for the USA to exist?
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Reducing the U.S. DebtThe U.S. debt has reached record numbers. Yet, rather than make the hard decisions, Washington routinely puts them off. Why we can no longer afford to wait.
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Should Gay Marriage Be Legal?One of the fiercest debates in America today is whether gay marriage should be permitted. Perhaps we need to answer this question: is marriage an institution of true love or religious doctrine?
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The Need for DebateThe debating process was present at our country's birth, and is crucial for its survival. We may be right to complain about the problems caused by the endless debates in Washington. However, we are in for many more problems if we condemn debate.
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Finding MyselfBeliefs are the core of a person's moral existence. These beliefs often materialize as religion. This is how my beliefs began-but it is not how they remained.
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Why Should I Consider Your View?Every person has their own beliefs. However, we tend to ignore the beliefs of others. Why is this important? It is important because people will never engage in mutually beneficial interactions without having considered the beliefs of others.
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What is Unschooling, and Why Do We Need It?Public education is rife with problems: Is it any surprise that so many students dislike school? However, there are alternatives that promote the love of learning and discovery; one such method is unschooling.
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US Decline: Should We Worry?Is the United States in decline? Should we be worried about it? While the USA should always aim for excellence, US "decline" is not the crisis it appears to be. Rather, it indicates the rising prosperity of other nations-a long-time US goal.