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American civil rights activist and U.S. Army Sergeant Medgar Evers once said that "you can kill a man, but you can't kill an idea." His statement applies to both good and evil. Drones are powerful assassination weapons that offer short-term fixes. Drones kill terrorists, but not the idea of terrorism in the long term.

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Computers and music are converging in a new era of digital Renaissance as more and more musicians such as will. i. am are learning how to code while an increasing number of software programmers are learning how to play music.

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The more information that countries and peoples have about each other, the better and safer the world will become.

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Although our every move may be monitored and recorded, we feel complete freedom to do whatsoever we want other than causing harm to others or damages to properties.

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Change was a constant in Walt Disney's commitment to tell a story well, to bring it to an audience through the technology of the day, and to push that technology so that rather than controlling the story, it enhanced the story and gave it an opportunity to touch people, to speak to each of them individually, to make it believable.

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In ancient times, countries and tribes form alliances through arranged marriages. Nowadays, it is up to eligible bachelors and bachelorettes to forge friendship, peace, and understanding among nations and races through civil unions.

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While there are a number of ways to combat terrorism, attempting to cure the symptoms without tackling the root causes is like waging a losing war on drugs.

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It will make a positive difference in world security and counterterrorism by setting our mind on pursuing peaceful solutions rather than escalating the war on terror.

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Peace is the only path to true security; and peace requires both free speech and willingness to listen.

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Online dating versus traditional dating is like using an electronic calculator versus an abacus. They both can give you accurate results if used properly, but one of them is obviously faster and easier in the modern age.

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The two-way street of Total Information Awareness is the road that leads to a more transparent and complete picture of ourselves, our governments, and our world.

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American musician and activist Henry Rollins once said, "A coward hides behind freedom. A brave person stands in front of freedom and defends it for others." Murdering innocent people who are defenseless is a cowardly act. Standing up to difficult life circumstances and oppressive regimes is bravery.

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Human beings will never evolve to higher creatures if we are constantly restricted by rules and regulations.

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Cyber attacks and terrorist threats are a lethal combination that can only be resolved by aligning conscientious counterterrorism policies with cybersecurity technologies.

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The question is not whether Total Information Awareness (TIA) is here to stay; the real question is whether TIA is a one-way street or a two-way street.

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Stolen digital certificates and DNS poisoning make a lethal cocktail.

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Drugs and terrorism are both mind-altering and deadly.

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To some, Facebook is both a self-published tabloid and a public relations gem. To others, Facebook is a communication tool for families and friends around the world to stay in touch. From a macroscopic point of view, Facebook offers insights into public sentiments and national trends. In a microscopic view, Facebook allows people to reach out and connect on a very personal level.

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Dictatorship of the majority over the minority would be an encroachment on the rights of the individual and their prerogative to personal freedom.

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The useful information for the millions outweighs the privacy of the few.

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One of the root causes of miscommunication is that people do not always mean what they say or do.

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Every major technological innovation propels humanity forward to the point of no return.... Instead of turning back, we must continue to innovate and push humanity towards the next point of no return. It is a good thing.

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Thanks to the Internet, words can travel at the speed of light, and no amount of censorship can stop the flow of information.... Thanks to Malala's courage, no militant can silence her. Thanks to the Internet, the pen is mightier than the sword.

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Too many people prefer to stay inside their own comfort zones with a one-sided liberal or conservative sentiment.

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A man who is at peace with himself is less likely to turn into an extremist or a terrorist.

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The meaning of life for human beings is to serve one another for the survival of humanity and the advancement of civilization.

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I am never content with what I have [accomplished]. Jimmy reminded me of those less fortunate than I, people out there who are struggling just to survive.

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Facebook nation exists in the intersection of humanities and sciences, somewhere in between the fictional worlds of The Godfather Part II and Minority Report.

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Social media amplifies both the good side and the dark side of human nature.... Notwithstanding human ignorance, freedom of expression is essential.

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By satisfying the insatiable desire for communication with others who seem to be willing to listen, people have voluntarily sacrificed some degree of personal privacy. Have one's cake and eat it too does not apply to personal privacy in the world of ubiquitous social networks.

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