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#1011voted by our readers
By Anonymous

Define naïve. Most people conjure up images of little blonde girl dancing around a may pole in glittery pink dresses. That’s what I used to think too. Everyone is a bit naïve...

#1012 Opinion
EmilyStocker BRONZE, Thornton, Colorado
1 article 0 photos 0 comments
#1013 Opinion
By The_Doctor GOLD
Canon City, Colorado
The_Doctor GOLD, Canon City, Colorado
17 articles 0 photos 3 comments

Favorite Quote:
“Because while the truncheon may be used in lieu of conversation, words will always retain their power. Words offer the means to meaning, and for those who will listen, the enunciation of truth. And the truth is, there is something terribly wrong with this country, isn't there? Cruelty and injustice, intolerance and oppression. And where once you had the freedom to object, to think and speak as you saw fit, you now have censors and systems of surveillance coercing your conformity and soliciting your submission. How did this happen? Who's to blame? Well certainly there are those more responsible than others, and they will be held accountable, but again truth be told, if you're looking for the guilty, you need only look into a mirror. I know why you did it. I know you were afraid. Who wouldn't be? War, terror, disease. There were a myriad of problems which conspired to corrupt your reason and rob you of your common sense. ”

#1014 Opinion
By Skybon SILVER
Chevy Chase, Maryland
Skybon SILVER, Chevy Chase, Maryland
6 articles 3 photos 0 comments
#1015 Opinion
By Mophar BRONZE
Somerville, Ohio
Mophar BRONZE, Somerville, Ohio
3 articles 0 photos 1 comment

Favorite Quote:
Breathe

#1016 Opinion
By RandyA. GOLD
Bergenfield, New Jersey
RandyA. GOLD, Bergenfield, New Jersey
16 articles 0 photos 36 comments

Favorite Quote:
What goes up must come down

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#1018 Opinion
By raebaybay90 GOLD
Point Pleasant, New Jersey
raebaybay90 GOLD, Point Pleasant, New Jersey
12 articles 0 photos 2 comments
maggiejeanne GOLD, Heber, Utah
18 articles 0 photos 0 comments
#1020 Opinion
KunaiNinjaFighter SILVER, Monticello, Arkansas
7 articles 0 photos 67 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Think left and thing right, Think low and Think High, Oh the thinks you can think up, if only you try!" Dr. Suess oh and "Two things are infinite: The Universe and Human Stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe.'- Albert Einstein