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FLINTSTONES

Those Flintstones vitamins are so good! I’m 16 and I still love them! The purple ones are the best.
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BACK OFF

What if there were majority groups instead of minority groups? You know how are there is the NAACP for black people, and several organizations for gay people and other such minorities? Well, what if white people suddenly created a group about how we should be treated better? How do you think everyone would react? What if straight people had marches and flaunted their opinions everywhere ? What would the world think? A message to minority groups: back off !
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YOUR TIME WILL COME

In response to “Truly Visible:” Why do you want to be like the popular kids? From my experience, being like them is NOT a good thing. You’ve noticed that they already don’t pay attention to you; that’s just the type of people they are. Just think of how many other people are more worth your time. Stop trying to be something that you’re not, just be yourself . Popularity is stupid. Another response: My sister just had her high school reunion. All I heard about was how the coolest, best looking guys back then are now all fat baldies. And the “geeks?” They looked pretty darn good. Hang in there, invisible. Your time will come.
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TOM, DICK AND KANYE

In response to “King Kanye:” You think he’s respectable? This is what is wrong with today’s youth! It is true, you should stand up for what you believe in. But stand up for something with substance , not a music video! Can you imagine what the award show would be like if every Tom, Dick and Kanye jumped on stage to give their opinion of who SHOULD have won each award? Another response: Good for you, now we all know you have more respect for Kanye. And I have less respect for you and your wrongful attitude of entitlement . Bottom line: Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should. Kanye’s actions were disrespectful and classless, the result of a bloated ego. Just because he has the big stage all the time doesn’t mean he should use it to humiliate Taylor Swift, and steal her moment in the spotlight.
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REAL HEALTHY

At my high school, we are only allowed to have four absences per semester, even if they are excused. So if I get the flu, am I supposed to come to school anyway, so I don’t lose credit for my courses? Real healthy.
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WEDDING NIGHT

In response to “Modern Sex Obsession :” I don’t see why you think the sex obsession is crazy. On your wedding night, you will be like, “This is so awesome ! Why didn’t I do this in high school?” But the answer will probably be: you had no one to do it with in high school.
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NEVER SEEN UNDERWEAR

What is wrong with boys anyway? So what if I wear short skirts? I like them, and they are comfortable. It’s like they’ve never seen underwear before! Maybe next time I’ll fool them and not wear any at all.
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ASTHMA ATTACK

Last week, our school had to take the physical fitness exam. It was hard for me to keep up with the other runners, due to my asthma. As I was running laps, my lungs were on fire and I could not stop coughing. It was like trying to breathe through a straw with your nose plugged. When I went over to my gym teacher to see if I could go to the nurse for my inhaler , she accused me of using my condition as an excuse. Apparently several kids had done this before, and she said I wasn’t pushing myself hard enough. I don’t know who’s behind this, but asthma should not be treated as a joke!
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