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Where are the Weapon of Mass Destruction Mr. Bush?

 Civilization is the encouragement of differences. Civilization thus becomes a synonym of democracy. Force, violence, pressure, or compulsion with a view to conformity is both uncivilized and undemocratic." Mohandas Gandhi "What difference does it make to the dead, the orphans, and the homeless, whether the mad destruction is brought under totalitarianism or the holy name of liberty or democracy?" Mohandas Gandhi These are our brothers and sisters. Who gave their lives? Unselfishly Not for fame and glory but because they were told. "I object to violence because when it appears to do good, the good is only temporary; the evil it does is permanent." Mohandas Gandhi "A man is but the product of his thoughts. What he thinks, he becomes." Mohandas Gandhi     This was made up in Texas, announced in January to the Republican leadership that war would take place and be good politically. There was no imminent t...

"Iraq's War" The men and women who fought and died.

My War, My Story ( after viewing the movie, please take a minute and leave a comment.) This documentary is a candid highlight of Iraq's war.  Vets from across the country talk about their position on the war. Most of these vets remain loyal yet question the U.S. involvement in Iraq. This documentary is not a statement from the political left– many of these vets have a conservative background. The outrage shown by some vets about how corporations have made billions at their expense comes mainly from the working class. The documentary highlights the difficulties of resuming their life: patriotism made them go, and greed made them expendable. You will also hear of civilians killed at checkpoints. Eric, from Chicago, describes the accidental slaughter of three generations of a family. Jimmy from North Carolina ordered his Marines to open fire on a speeding car full of civilians. What effects do incidents like these have in the long run on returning vets? The film...

"Big Bucks, Big Pharma" What you don't know will hurt you

This ABC documentary is an eye-opener on the practice of the Pharmaceutical industry. When a government puts capital gain before the welfare of its people. You must see this documentary to understand the argument that is debated today about health care, insurance, doctor, and laboratory. "Big Bucks, Big Pharma" pulls back the curtain on the multi-billion dollar pharmaceutical industry to expose the insidious ways that illness is used, manipulated, and sometimes created for capital gain. Focusing on the industry's marketing practices, media scholars and health professionals help viewers understand how direct-to-consumer (DTC) pharmaceutical advertising glamorizes and normalizes prescription medication use and works with promotion to doctors. These industry practices shape how patients and doctors understand and relate to disease and treatment. Ultimately, "Big Bucks, Big Pharma" challenges us to ask important questions about the consequences of relying on a f...

"Hacking Democracy" Hijacking the election.

This documentary will leave you stunned to see how our Democracy and freedom can be manipulated, leaving us helpless. We, the people, were faced in the 2000 elections with uncounted votes, a cliche voting machine... all through the election broadcast, we heard an unsettling report from voting centers.  The next day, when the elected president's name was announced, America rallied and hailed the new president. Was he the people's choice? Maybe not.  Bev Harris's grandmother, publicist, and writer did ask the question, "how do the votes count?". Join her in her journey for the truth. Description of the following documentary: This documentary exposes the vulnerability of computers - which count approximately 80% of America's votes in county, state, and federal elections - suggesting that if our votes aren't safe, our Democracy isn't safe either. Trailer. Full documentary, click here or copy and paste it to your browser http://freedocument...

Lisa Steinberg Conclusion and Blue Ribbon Campaign

In a report from 1997 from the CDC , the United States had the highest number of child homicide, suicide, and firearms-related deaths of 26 developed countries; of course, children have been abused all through history, and some believe we are just beginning to face the true prevalence and significance of child abuse, others worry that many people have become obsessed with child abuse and deny personal responsibility for their problems.    I believe child abuse is inflicted by mentally ill perpetrators ( men or women) regardless of race, age, and social status. When adults use their power over children to subjugate, control, and take on other roles but protector, they have crossed a threshold of conscience right and wrong, thus leading to mental illness. Otherwise, how can one justify inhuman tortures inflicted on harmless infants or children? The other big problem in our society is the bureaucracy surrounding the agencies responsible for protecting children. Overloaded by...