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#2281voted by our readers
By DanielleNichole BRONZE
Pendleton, Oregon

In the U.S, over 80 million people own at least one gun. Even though that many may own guns, there are still those that feel they pose a threat to others and themselves across the...
DanielleNichole BRONZE, Pendleton, Oregon
2 articles 12 photos 12 comments

Favorite Quote:
When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot & hang on.
-Thomas Jefferson.


tuyamesa BRONZE, Miramar, Florida
2 articles 0 photos 0 comments

Favorite Quote:
“Rage is not to be avoided, diminished, belittled. Rage is God. Better believe my rage is steeped in love.”

#2283 Opinion
Joseph Hanka BRONZE, Cannon Falls, Minnesota
2 articles 0 photos 0 comments
#2284 Opinion
By alohomorahearts SILVER
Colorado Springs, Colorado
alohomorahearts SILVER, Colorado Springs, Colorado
6 articles 0 photos 0 comments

Favorite Quote:
" Carpe Diem, boys, make your lives extraordinary" - Mr. Keating (The Dead Poet Society)

#2285 Opinion
By PATRICK13993 SILVER
Jiangsu Suzhou Kunshan, Other
PATRICK13993 SILVER, Jiangsu Suzhou Kunshan, Other
7 articles 0 photos 0 comments
#2286 Opinion
By ChristianGuild GOLD
Grand Ledge, Michigan
ChristianGuild GOLD, Grand Ledge, Michigan
17 articles 0 photos 9 comments

Favorite Quote:
Perception is reality.

#2287 Opinion
By a_p_13 GOLD
East Hampton, New York
a_p_13 GOLD, East Hampton, New York
12 articles 0 photos 2 comments

Favorite Quote:
If you only knew how little I know about the things that really matter.

#2288 Opinion
brittankelley BRONZE, Stafford, Virginia
1 article 0 photos 0 comments
best_writer1 BRONZE, Oswego, Illinois
1 article 0 photos 0 comments
#2290 Opinion
By Soup1039 PLATINUM
Christiana, Pennsylvania
Soup1039 PLATINUM, Christiana, Pennsylvania
31 articles 0 photos 3 comments

Favorite Quote:
I'm selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best.
-Marilyn Monroe