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- Rainbow
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19th Oct 2011 11:53am
Last Post 16th Oct 2012
Replies 37Discussion: What are you passionate about? passionate enough to create an online blog inspiring others...
I’m often inspired by people, their talents, passion and wisdom on topics that are true to my heart. It is thought that one of the many keys to happiness is writing and keeping a journal. It could be said in this day-and-age that an online blog is the modern version of a journal, so it is potentially a great thing to consider. Keeping a daily journal or writing a blog is meant to feel empowering and liberating. Don't you want to be AMAZING at something and share your knowledge with the world? How cool would it be to inspire others and make a difference in someone’s life?
- mrwonderful5433
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19th Oct 2011 08:34pmmrwonderful5433 says: I am passionate about getting justice for crime victims. This day and age we are not allowed to discipline our children or in fact defend our homes against intruders. This came about in the 1970s when corporal and capital punnishment was abolished. Since that time the crime rate has increased dramatically with little or no punishment inflicted. These people get sent to a motel with bars we call jail only to be released to commit an offence again. ie; no deterrent! We need to restore discipline in our society and bring back corporal and capital punnishment to deter would be offenders! If humans know they will get hurt if they break the law, they will refrain and the crime rate would be minimal. The soflty softly approach has been tried and simply doesn't work!
I would be interested to hear other people's thoughts. - Yankeedoodle
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21st Oct 2011 02:21pmmrwonderful5433 says: I am passionate about getting justice for crime victims. This day and age we are not allowed to discipline our children or in fact defend our homes against intruders. This came about in the 1970s...
Yankeedoodle says: I couldn't agree with you more. I myself am from the old school and ex US military and I am sick to death with the judicial system in both our Country's. I have been here for over 22 years and love Australia and would fight for this country should the need arise but the young kids growing up today need a could kick up the backside sometimes if they don't take control of their actions. I turned 62 on the 19th and I have two grandchildren here in Australia and 5 in America and I pray for their safety over the next 20 to 30 years as this world is changing into something that discusses me and the Politicians don't have the balls to address and until that happens wel I'll say no more.
- CAT17
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26th Oct 2011 12:52amYankeedoodle says: I couldn't agree with you more. I myself am from the old school and ex US military and I am sick to death with the judicial system in both our Country's. I have been here for over 22 years and...
CAT17 says: Hi Yankeedoodle got agree with you about Politicians and world leaders who have no backbone to tell the leaders of countries where the people are starving and yet they and their cronies live in luxury. I am worried about what Australia is going to be like when my tiny grandsons are in their 20s. This country is headed for big trouble because of the way people of such a different culture are coming in droves and demand to have everything their way - they want us to accept them and their beliefs and yet have no tolerence for our culture and beliefs. Our government is doing nothing to protect our borders and in fact whatever is done now it is all too late. God help Australia and save us from our government.
- sneakierbiscuit
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13th Nov 2011 01:01pmmrwonderful5433 says: I am passionate about getting justice for crime victims. This day and age we are not allowed to discipline our children or in fact defend our homes against intruders. This came about in the 1970s...
sneakierbiscuit says: I take a different approach, although I agree that discipline in the home is essential to teaching children values, consequences and eventually the self-mastery that will contribute to a healthy society.
However, I do not believe that capital punishment is appropriate in the vast majority of cases. It does not seem to be a deterrent. Texas, for example, executes more of its "worst" criminals than any other state, but does not have the lowest crime rates in the USA. Add to that the difficulty of a flawed justice system (and it will always be flawed since humans are involved, eh?) which leads to the fact that there have been, and likely still are, innocent people on death row. I would not have an innocent killed by governmental authority for anything.
As far as I'm concerned the jail aspect of the judicial system has two purposes - recompense of a sort for the offence - this is the "punishment" aspect... and, if the system works as it should, rehabilitation. Preparing the person who has "served their time" to rejoin society as a full member once more. The re-offence rates are ridiculously high, which means that the second aspect of incarceration is not being adequately done.
I hate the evil in the world, and my heart aches for those who have fallen victim to evil actions. I believe in stern measures and few chances, with lengthy sentences for serious crimes. And I believe that prisoners should be put to work while they are in jail; part of paying their debt to society.
But I believe in the inner human dignity of every single human person, even those who commit the most monstrous acts. This is a requirement of my religion, as a Catholic. Capital punishment is considered a last resort only in those circumstances where it is impossible for society to adequately protect its members from a dangerous person. For the most dangerous criminals who have no hope of rehabiliation, it's usually entirely possible for society to keep them segregated. It is a hard teaching; our instincts often turn to vengeance, which is natural. My religious beliefs mean I have to take seriously the human right to life - even for one who has taken life or harmed people greatly. It's not easy, let me say that.
While individuals have no right to take another's life, (the reason there is prohibition against murder,) I don't believe it is the prerogative of the government to take the life of its citizens either, even in retribution. It is an overstepping of governmental authority.
As to crime statistics, it depends where the statistics are coming from, over what time period you're comparing them, and how they are divided. As an anthropologist, I have seen statistics and studies pointing to both a rise *and* a fall in rates of violent crime. (Ah, stats, can often be used to prove whatever perspective you wanted to prove!) I don't think the world is a more life-threatening place than it was in the 1600s, 1700s, 1800s or even much of the 1900s - times when both corporal and capital punishment abounded. Reading the history books of the dangers of criminal activity in the past makes me feel a bit better about today.
It's tempting to refer to some golden age of good behaviour, but I'm not so sure one really existed.
However, the raising of a orderly society requires a good number of individuals who are reasonably honest and industrious, not too selfish, not inclined to violence. The cradle of formation is the home, and should be supported by schools and media. The current popularity of the philosophies of relativism and utilitarianism do not support old fashioned behavioural models. I know my children are being raised with gentleness and compassion, but a strong emphasis on what may now be considered old fashioned virtues. 
E.L.I.
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16th Oct 2012 11:31pmmrwonderful5433 says: I am passionate about getting justice for crime victims. This day and age we are not allowed to discipline our children or in fact defend our homes against intruders. This came about in the 1970s...
E.L.I. says: I was interested in your comments and so many would agree with your views. I do not know a lot about Law, nor do I wish to, anymore. A long time ago, I heard a comment by a weary Barrister that our Laws are at their core based on the Victorian Era when Law was a living breathing thing adapted to their Times. You know the premise? Building on top of a house, on top of a house, etc. until it longer longer is congruent? Well, being a woman, I have taken note of the few Judges who use '' an eye for an eye '' approach, a small example; ruin someones fence with profanities in black paint, be Court Ordered to apologize, and remove it, pay for the tools, Report back to Court. I don't believe Corporal punishment is a deterrent. The Death Penalty never made anyone who died by Lethal Injection, stop before killing someone. Good luck with your continued interest in theis Field.
- taveren37
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19th Oct 2011 10:15pmtaveren37 says: I am passionate about my family. So much so that I already have an online blog where I can express myself on subjects that I love like my children, parenting, animals and crochet.
http://awelcominghearth.blogspot.com/ - Karene
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19th Oct 2011 11:26pmKarene says: I am passionate about life.
It certainly has its lows, but if I can reflect on a part of my day that I did just make a small difference to someone else in a positive way, I am happier and richer for that.
Trying to focus on the positive is passionately positive, being empathic with the negative, processing the highs and lows of one day at a time, being in the moment and knowing what can be let go.
One can be a worrier or one can be try to be an all-rounded passionate Warrior. - Karene
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19th Oct 2011 11:27pmKarene says: I am passionate about life.
It certainly has its lows, but if I can reflect on a part of my day that I did just make a small difference to someone else in a positive way, I am happier and richer for that.
Trying to focus on the positive is passionately positive, being empathic with the negative, processing the highs and lows of one day at a time, being in the moment and knowing what can be let go.
One can be a worrier or one can try to be an all-rounded passionate Warrior. - victory
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24th Oct 2011 09:01pmKarene says: I am passionate about life.
It certainly has its lows, but if I can reflect on a part of my day that I did just make a small difference to someone else in a positive way, I am happier and...victory says: I can say I am also passionate about life, after a car accident I approached life at a different angle, in a more positive appreciative way and grateful to have a full life, because their is always someone worst off. Solving problems and taking one day at a time,and keep on top of things and don't stress.Keeping focused on looking after oneself is so true.
- bexbex
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19th Oct 2011 11:36pmbexbex says: I do keep a diary, I've written in it every single sat since I was about 10. I feel like if I don't write in it, the day is lost forever. But I haven't yet updated to the modern age, and done it online. I'm a very online chick but there's something about scribbling in a book and perhaps doing a silly drawing, that'll never be replaced by an online blog. And anyway, it's personal!
- Inez6306
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20th Oct 2011 02:42amInez6306 says: I'm passionate about renewing old buildings, and food. It must have passed on , because my youngest has a blog called Drawn and Devoured, which is devoted to restaurants and drawings of the food.
I used to keep journals, but only in stressful times. - DarkDesires
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20th Oct 2011 06:06amDarkDesires says: I would have to say i dont think im passionate enough about anything to write a online blog, With my daily struggle just to do the basic that others take for granted im lucky to just make it through, But if i had the knowledge and the no how i would open the worlds eyes to the struggle of people that live with a same medical condition/s I live with.
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mtbm
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20th Oct 2011 06:09ammtbm says: just something to keep everyone motivated amid the daily grind of life. Motivational thoughts, humour, success and failure stories, uplifting poems or stories.
- zapmon
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20th Oct 2011 06:49amzapmon says: I started a blog (prousis.blog.com) as a means of recording my life. This was not an act of vanity but I felt the need to just put it out there, to set the record straight. So far I have found it therapeutic and was amazed at the number of relatives from around the world that looked me up. I had no idea that my family name (not that common, I'm the last in Oz) was so widespread. So what is my passion? Having not always been truthful in my life, my passion now is truth.
- Ermar
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20th Oct 2011 07:00amErmar says: I have kept journals for some years and usually do them in bed first thing in the morning with a cup of tea. As I am an artist, I sketch ideas for paintings and sometimes dress designs. i also write the occasional poem.
I am presently writing my memoirs and have found my journals very helpful and i use material from them.
I have started an online blog this year. I find it better than a book journal as I can put photos of gardens and scenery and photos of my paintings on it. You can also get feedback from other people.
One of my passions is meditation and I am going to write about that today. -
Scarlett
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20th Oct 2011 07:31amScarlett says: I am passionate about Planet Earth. I wish everyone could understand that we need to return to organic farming & find solutions to pollution. Greed drives the world, we are over fishing for example. What do people think the next generation are going to live on?
- CAT17
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26th Oct 2011 01:10amScarlett says: I am passionate about Planet Earth. I wish everyone could understand that we need to return to organic farming & find solutions to pollution. Greed drives the world, we are over fishing for...
CAT17 says: I am passionate about this beautiful blue planet of ours but unfortunately the governments of the world dont have the same passion. Governments and the policies they impose on us do not always benefit the whole population and are more likely to benefit just a few. While they go on about their own interests the planet is suffering, forrests are being bulldozed down, animals are being wiped out, the oceans are being fished out and more and more people are living in poverty. What am I passionate about - justice for the people of the world and the planet we live on.
- boppa99
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20th Oct 2011 08:35amboppa99 says: Smoking & drinking with friends & family,And saving to travel on a plane somewhere.
- grumpygran
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20th Oct 2011 09:26amgrumpygran says: I am passionate about life. I work in a Nursing Home and I am constantly reminded life is precious. Not everyone in a Nursing Home is old.Every day is a gift, none of us know what is going to happen tomorrow. So LIVE your life. Remember family and friends are important. My favourite saying is life may not always be the party you hoped for but while you are here you may as well dance.
- mizim
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20th Oct 2011 10:00ammizim says: I'm passionate about my family. I have even got a blog based mainly around my youngest (born with a cleft) but it also involves my older two children. My 3 kids are my world. :)