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  A comment on Conversation: Unions, necessary or not?

  Sep 24 2011: Definitely Yes Andrew. I work for the Executive Branch of Government and Union protection is absolutely necessary. If our own Government requires unions to operate efficiently I am sure they are needed elsewhere. People are not flawless and emotions dictate owns actions more often than not. Some personnel actions can ruin ones career indefinitely and cannot be amended easily if at all. Checks and balances don't always work but it's the best system I'm aware of.
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  A comment on Conversation: If you could choose one thing to ensure we achieve in the next 10 years what would it be?

  Aug 10 2011: Global Warming...

• A comment on Conversation: How can we live better?

  Jul 26 2011: Ww1/ww2/Vietnam//gulf war,etc... Talking/listening is a Farce in a lot of.........?

• A reply on Conversation: Why "us" & "them"?

  Jul 24 2011: Makes sense just easier said than done. Kinda "once bitten twice shy" reasoning...I personally recognize your response as correct. Implementation is up to ones unique surroundings.

• A comment on Conversation: Why "us" & "them"?

  Jul 24 2011: Colleen: Hmm...Yes I personally feel threatened by not knowing. I find this a "neutral" position and instinctive...

• A comment on Conversation: Why "us" & "them"?

  Jul 24 2011: I would characterize "them" as "the" threat and "us" as neutral...

• A comment on Conversation: Is giving Junk food to kids child abuse?

  Jul 23 2011: Depends on the "true" intent...

• A comment on Conversation: The death penalty is unjustifiable

  Jul 21 2011: Until "we" evolve the death penalty should be abolished. Too much corruption and too many religious disputes...
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  A comment on Conversation: If you woke up today and money ceased to exist, what is the first thing you would do? Why?

  Jul 21 2011: Pretty much the same minus the obvious...

• A reply on Conversation: Where do you think consciousness comes from?

  Jul 16 2011: Farrukh: continue with your research...I am somewhat "jealous" pertaining to your intellect...