[Note: I am not simply challenging the notion of American patriotism, but challenging the idea of patriotism in general. I happen to live in America so I will base many of my arguments off of that premise.] I realize I am treading some deep water here when I challenge the very notion of patriotism. But let me establish my position. I believe Bertrand Russell said it best when he was quoted: "Patriotism is the willingness to kill and be killed for trivial reasons." I assume I will be rece...

Im simpily saying that energy drinks are unhealthy. Energy drinks today are very popular but can do horrible things to your body. The caffeine-containing energy drinks usually contain a wide range of ingredients, with different brands having similar, but not identical formulations. One ingredient they all have in common is a form of sugar such as sucrose (table sugar) or glucose. Some have amino acids (e.g. 'taurine') while herbal supplements such as Gingko biloba, Echinacea, Ginseng and S...

I don't care what you were taught in health class or learned in D.A.R.E.--marijuana is not addictive. The public school system is a product of the government. Do you honestly think that they will teach people things that would cause people to question its own laws? Millions of people are taught that marijuana is a horrible drug that causes dementia and paranoia. And millions of people believe it. People are taught that if you take one breath in of cannabis smoke, you are doing more harm than...