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Teen Ink Magazine, April 2003 : Opinion Articles

An Easy Answer?
   ThePresident of the United States of America plans to attack Iraq. War may seem likean easy answer, but it's not. I have never been in a war, but I have been nearthe site of one. Two years ago I travelled through Europe and went to Bosnia.
Continue... 		Are Your Civil Liberties at Risk?
   September 11 marked a turning point in our nation's history.Before that day, terrorism on our own soil was a very distant possibility.
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High Price for Cheap Snacks
   OneSnickers bar: 30 grams of sugar. One package of Reese's: 250 calories. One hungryteenager in a hurry, one dollar, and one conveniently located vendingmachine.

For many, this situation is familiar.
Continue... 		Shameless TV
   Could someoneplease tell me what this country is coming to? I was watching the few worthwhileshows still on television when I saw a commercial for a new reality show. In thisone, America calls in and votes on which singles should be matched up.
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When the Dust Settles
Of the money, by the money,for the money.
But what of the sick and homeless of this place?
Thesenotes are legal tender,
For all debts, public and private.
For thisfreedom, and those willing to buy it.
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