Contraception As A Political Issue...Does This Make Too Much Sense?

Don't get me wrong; I'm definitely for human beings, especially adults having a sense of self-control and discipline when it comes to sexual behavior. However, the reality is that we live in a sexually-obsessed society which helps influence weaker wills with less-than-moral practices in regards to human sexuality. To be blunt, we often allow our hormones, emotions, and cultural mores--distorted though they are--to dictate our sexual behavior.For...

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Issues In The News (For Dummies!)

As a first for Beyond The Political Spectrum, I recently got the inspiration to start posting exceptionally insightful political satire (via political cartoons) about various social and political issues currently in the news.For my first such posting, I thought I post some very sharp political commentary, courtesy of The Houston Chronicles' Nick Anderson (disclaimer: don't shoot the messenge...

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Here We Go Again - Ozzie Guillen, Free Speech, & American Foreign Policy

So I’m watching HBO’s “Real Time” with comedian and social critic Bill Maher, and during his final “New Rules” monologue he reminded me about how important it is that we not limit freedom of expressions or opinions in this country. I’m a firm adherent to the doctrine of free speech, whether it promotes hate or inspires love. Simply put, putting restrictions on someone else’s right to voice their opinion potentially limits my own. Individuals—unless it is obviously and immediately disruptive to society—should be able to speak without censor or...

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