What are your topics or causes that you are passionate about?


For me its pregnancy and childbirth (if you guys haven't figured that out yet :hehe)- more for women making educated and informed choices and not following doctor's blindly- but I do personally lean towards the natural side.

Also breastfeeding- again for women having the information, resources and support that they need to succeed - IF THEY SO CHOOSE! I am an advocate, but not a "zealot" who condemns formula.

Animal rights, and pretty much just animals in general. :D I worked in the Veterinary field for quite awhile, and with various Animal Shelters. The majority of my volunteer work and donations are with/for animals.

ETA: Also very passionate about a women's right to choose (i.e. Pro-Choice, etc.)

Children, children's rights, helping children, pretty much kids in general. I feel that they are our tomorrow, they are the only TRUE innocence in this world, and they deserve nothing but the best.

Adoption for both children and animals (no, I'm not grouping them together, I'm just passionate about them both)

Good schooling for kids. I believe the No Child Left Behind Act is a bad one. I've seen it in action and from what I can tell, its not helping at all. I am hardcore on education.
I also think college tuition should become more affordable, or that there should be more grants available.

Also war on the middle class.
Hate it with a passion.

Gay rights. It's one of those topics that I think is central to civil rights, to HUMAN rights, and I am passionate about my stance on the issue.

Separation of church and state. I think religion in public matters is VERY dangerous. I am very passionate about my beliefs, the same way that people are passionate about their religion. Those beliefs are who I am. Being a minority in my beliefs has shown me how very important keeping blatant religion out of our government is. You can't have freedom OF religion until you have freedom FROM religion.

Health care. I am a big proponent of universal health care. For so many reasons. I think that without a health care program that takes care of the needs of every citizen, we can never expect to continue to succeed as a society.

My personal passions are photography and my friends & family. Photography is how I feel the most comfortable expressing myself and where I escape to for some me time. My relationships are the most important thing in my life. That probably goes without saying though. :P

Womens rights..

Child abuse/neglect

Drug abuse (Prescription, in perticular)

oh man.. i have SO MANY things i am passionate about!

gay rights
health care (im still learning about this though)
equality between men and women
abuse (all forms)
seperation of church and state
children -- especially where education is concerned
im really big on proper language... as in.. people NOT using terms such as gay or retarded as a synonym for stupid -- i guess, a general understanding of language and the effect it has on other people.

mostly... im all about being nice and trying to help all people and make everyone feel save, happy, and cared for.

Birth Rights... as someone who was badgered and beaten basically into an induction, of which I didn't want. I believe a woman has the right to chose how she births her child, without medical intervention. Thousands of women are badgered into Cesarean Sections every single day because it makes the doctor more money, and its quicker for them. Thats my biggest passion next to BreastFeeding.

Mostly because I can't have kids, I'm passionate about planned parenting. I don't believe in abortion as a general rule, and for me the "extenuating circumstances" are few and far between.

Child abuse awareness
Welfare
Catholicism - what it IS vs what it isn't.
Wicca, same thing.
And Wicked, I COMPLETELY agree with you on Sep. of C&S

Birth Rights... as someone who was badgered and beaten basically into an induction, of which I didn't want. I believe a woman has the right to chose how she births her child, without medical intervention. Thousands of women are badgered into Cesarean Sections every single day because it makes the doctor more money, and its quicker for them. Thats my biggest passion next to BreastFeeding.

NO kidding! That, and the parents' right to choices when it comes to their children being born with "abnormalities". I saw a show on Discovery about a woman whose son was born with girl and boy parts, so they took off the boy parts against her will, and the child grew up mostly masculine with female parts.

The medical field in general has me up in arms.


Another of my passions is that no older person should be abandoned, ESPECIALLY to Dementia/Alzheimers.

And Wicked, I COMPLETELY agree with you on Sep. of C&S

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i'm passionate about children in various ways

Family-I think it's really important to be close to your family and I'm always open to new information and opinions on marriage and how to make your relationship work.
Human sexuality-Alot of people really don't know what they're working with lol..i'm the dr.drew in my circle of friends :nerd
Books-I'm definately a fan of reading whatever is available to gain knowledge...It's important to do research on whatever topic it is you're interested in to gain as much information as possible before you form an opinion on it.

Gay rights. It's one of those topics that I think is central to civil rights, to HUMAN rights, and I am passionate about my stance on the issue.

Separation of church and state. I think religion in public matters is VERY dangerous. I am very passionate about my beliefs, the same way that people are passionate about their religion. Those beliefs are who I am. Being a minority in my beliefs has shown me how very important keeping blatant religion out of our government is. You can't have freedom OF religion until you have freedom FROM religion.

Health care. I am a big proponent of universal health care. For so many reasons. I think that without a health care program that takes care of the needs of every citizen, we can never expect to continue to succeed as a society.



I agree with all of those, ESPECIALLY gay rights. :yes Mostly because... I don't think it's anyone's place to decide who's love is legitimate.

I'm also passionate about "cheering on the underdog." I do as much as I can to help people out, even when it's a financial stretch for me. :)

I'm quite passionate about Africa. I did a HUGE campus-wide project last winter to raise awareness about the situation in Darfur. Killing, raping, torture, children soldiers, corrupt governments, government-sponsored terror.... just makes me sick.

i'm passionate about education.
education reform. it makes me pissed that your property taxes determine your quility of education. where your family lives should not determine what you learn in a classroom.

sex education. all aspects, health and pleasure. people need to break down the taboo and talk about sex, so they can learn how to protect themselves and enjoy it!

oh and i don't know much about it but, the abuse of medical malpractice. dont get me wrong, there are some horrible things that can happen, and those invovled should be punished. i just think that too many abuse the right to sue a doctor. if people wouldn't sue so much maybe healthcare wouldnt be so expensive! medince is a practice

I'm passionate about...

-Informed and understood options in childbirth

-GOOD Parenting
(I know I'll get reamed or :rolleyes over those two since I'm not a parent, but it's what I study in school and I hope to be a mom soon, and yes, I know my experiences will change everything. It's still what I'm passionate about.)

-Financial awareness - budgeting, spending wisely, using credit wisely, being aware in all financial decisions, etc.

-Using proper grammar and spelling - especially when one is trying to get their point across in a debate or similar situation (:lol I know I'm crazy like that..)

-My faith, religion, God, spirituality, etc. - standing up for my beliefs during times of persecution and trying hard to be a light to others in the darkness of the world.

-Marriage and premarital counseling/education - all things that are vital to the life of a marriage, helping them to grow, or helping them to get back on track, preventing problems before they start, and PREMARITAL intervention.

-Teen pregnancy - education, non-judgmental counseling, help, support, options, etc.

-On a personal level, All things art. Painting, ceramics, photography, sewing, crafting, drawing, digital art, fashion design, etc.

I'm pretty passionate about a lot of things, but I usually don't share many of these passions with others for fear of persecution and ridicule :sadeyes

Gay rights. It's one of those topics that I think is central to civil rights, to HUMAN rights, and I am passionate about my stance on the issue.

Separation of church and state. I think religion in public matters is VERY dangerous. I am very passionate about my beliefs, the same way that people are passionate about their religion. Those beliefs are who I am. Being a minority in my beliefs has shown me how very important keeping blatant religion out of our government is. You can't have freedom OF religion until you have freedom FROM religion.

Health care. I am a big proponent of universal health care. For so many reasons. I think that without a health care program that takes care of the needs of every citizen, we can never expect to continue to succeed as a society.

My personal passions are photography and my friends & family. Photography is how I feel the most comfortable expressing myself and where I escape to for some me time. My relationships are the most important thing in my life. That probably goes without saying though. :P

I agree with your stance on Gay rights, Separation of Church and State, and Health care.

I am also personally passionate about my career field. I could talk for days about Forensics :blush

I'm passionate about...

-Informed and understood options in childbirth

-GOOD Parenting
(I know I'll get reamed or :rolleyes over those two since I'm not a parent, but it's what I study in school and I hope to be a mom soon, and yes, I know my experiences will change everything. It's still what I'm passionate about.)

-Financial awareness - budgeting, spending wisely, using credit wisely, being aware in all financial decisions, etc.

-Using proper grammar and spelling - especially when one is trying to get their point across in a debate or similar situation (:lol I know I'm crazy like that..)

-My faith, religion, God, spirituality, etc. - standing up for my beliefs during times of persecution and trying hard to be a light to others in the darkness of the world.

-Marriage and premarital counseling/education - all things that are vital to the life of a marriage, helping them to grow, or helping them to get back on track, preventing problems before they start, and PREMARITAL intervention.

-Teen pregnancy - education, non-judgmental counseling, help, support, options, etc.

-On a personal level, All things art. Painting, ceramics, photography, sewing, crafting, drawing, digital art, fashion design, etc.

I'm pretty passionate about a lot of things, but I usually don't share many of these passions with others for fear of persecution and ridicule :sadeyes

You would never get any persecution or ridicule from me. :D We share a lot of the same interests! (Not that I would ridicule you if we didn't... :lol )

You would never get any persecution or ridicule from me. :D We share a lot of the same interests! (Not that I would ridicule you if we didn't... :lol )

I agree, no ridicule from this peanut gallery!

:lol Thanks...it just seems like every time something I'm passionate about comes up, there is always someone, somewhere, who has to debate it and basically discount every single thing I've spent years researching and studying. Now, if I were hard headed, this wouldn't be a problem, but I'm not! I'm very sensitive, don't like to step on toes, so I keep my opinions to myself....most of the time :) I am getting better at letting things roll of my back lately though!

Right now I am obsessing about pregnancy and babies cause well DH and I are going to start trying. There are so many things I want to know and just trying to get prepared so that's what I'm thinking about like 22/7 the other 2 hours are just me time :)

I am passionate about being against the theory of human caused global warming. I do not deny it's happening, I just believe the climate change is natural and all we can do is adapt. It's pretty arrogant to think we could have that much power on mother nature.

I have been continuously doing research on the subject matter and have made my own observations from unrelated topics. Take Mt. Vesuvius. I was watching a show on it and the people excavating the area had discovered a boat house filled with about 300 bodies of mainly women and children who died there desperately waiting for the fishing ships to come rescue them from the volcano. But here's the kicker, there was no water within sight, maybe within a mile or so but still no water but it was a boat house because there were docks. So, where do you think all that water went?? Why it's in the ice caps, of course. There used to be more water because the earth was warmer than it is now. :D That's just one example of many many more like it.

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LOL I'm passionate about getting bumped and humped every time I agree with someone :P :chest

I'm also passionate that PARENTS need to talk to their OWN CHILDREN. Now, before I get six or seven new assholes ripped in me over that, I get that your kids don't always want to talk to you, and that's ok, but I had a woman tell me her son's teacher mentioned his girlfriend, his grades, his favorite color (it's kind of a passion with him), and his future career goals, and she didn't know a SINGLE one of them. She goes, "I let him tell his friends and it gets back to me."

That bothers me. I think parents should be willing to talk to their kids, even if it's, "Mom I'm really turned on lately and I'm thinking about sex a lot and I don't know how to handle it." (Which I heard a girl say to her mom, and her mom goes, "Well go fuck someone".. so the girl had sex with her boyfriend and the mom kicked her out of the house when she found out)

I'm also a huge fan of talking to your kid like an equal, but not letting them talk you down, either.

DOGS!

I am very passionate about Breed Specific Legislation, puppymills, rescue and stiffer animal cruelty laws.

Birth Rights... as someone who was badgered and beaten basically into an induction, of which I didn't want. I believe a woman has the right to chose how she births her child, without medical intervention. Thousands of women are badgered into Cesarean Sections every single day because it makes the doctor more money, and its quicker for them. Thats my biggest passion next to BreastFeeding.

Where I agree...there are in fact ALOT of women being pushed into c-secs and inductions...

I cant help but remind that most inductions and c-secs, and doctor led birth plans ARE in fact MEDICALLY NECESSARY in order to keep everyone (usually the baby) safe.

MOST doctors are not going to CREATE a huge problem in order to guilt u into a c-sec or induction. Now that's not saying it doesnt happen...I am saying that (and I'm not pointing the finger at anyone, so PLEASE PLEASE dont think I am)...sometimes a person's BELIEF overpowers fact and education that they do not have....therefore automatically assuming that their caregiver is wrong, pushy, and brow beating them.

I am a HUGE on letting a woman choose how she wants to birth her child, letting her lead the way....but I am also fully aware that that cannot ALWAYS happen.

Just my 2cents. :dunno

To answer the original post tho...

pregnancy
children
children's rights
parents right's

and everything concerning the above

Human rights, animal rights, child abuse, and cancer awareness(we lost my oldest sister to cancer 4 years ago)

I'm mostly passionate about music..I could talk for HOURS about it =]
I've been playing guitar now for 10 years now and I love it.

#1:Animal right ^..^
#2: Gay rights

Oh my gosh I could have a huge list. ummm....right now it's:

gay rights (love=love)
animal rights
pro-choice
CCRV*
Sex Education (to help better prevent teen pregnancies)
Teen Pregnancy (the support for if it does happen)


*Right now in WI they are trying to pass a bill called Compasionate Care for Rape Victims. The jist behind it is that many hospitals/ER's are refusing to give emergency contraceptives to rape victims because of personal beliefs. I think this is WRONG. A rape victim should not let someone else decide about preventing a pregnancy from the rape/incest.

Children's causes, especially handicapped children. We are huge supporters of Special Olympics and the Shriner's Burn Hospital.
I am passionate about education, especially keeping certain things out of the classroom where they have no business.
Passionate about God and my religious beliefs and passing those values on to my own children. I do not force them on others, but will witness if asked.
Personally, I am passionate about writing. I wanted to be a writer for many years and still do some freelance and voluntary writing for free.
I have many other things that I feel strongly about, but maybe do not make a "cause" out of them.

:lol Thanks...it just seems like every time something I'm passionate about comes up, there is always someone, somewhere, who has to debate it and basically discount every single thing I've spent years researching and studying. Now, if I were hard headed, this wouldn't be a problem, but I'm not! I'm very sensitive, don't like to step on toes, so I keep my opinions to myself....most of the time :) I am getting better at letting things roll of my back lately though!

Quite honestly most any issue out there can be argued on either side of the coin. One person can quote studies and give evidence supporting thier side and another can give just as much evidence and support to thier side. So, if people want to discount an opinion, that is okay...it is just an opinion right? LOL...

There are a few things, such as eating disorders and child predators, but the biggest I think is education.... especially when it involves children with learning disabilities.

Educating yourself on ANY issue you mght have questions about

and my dog. :lol I'm boring

I'm passionate about the Separation of Church and State as well. As well as people not pushing their faith or beliefs off onto me.

Literacy is a big one for me, I'm going to school to be an English teacher and the level of reading at which *many* students are is appalling to me.

Children's rights and animal rights too.

Gay Rights
Pro-life
Abuse( all forms including children)

environment

education
womens rights
gay rights

Gay rights. It's one of those topics that I think is central to civil rights, to HUMAN rights, and I am passionate about my stance on the issue.

Separation of church and state. I think religion in public matters is VERY dangerous. I am very passionate about my beliefs, the same way that people are passionate about their religion. Those beliefs are who I am. Being a minority in my beliefs has shown me how very important keeping blatant religion out of our government is. You can't have freedom OF religion until you have freedom FROM religion.

Health care. I am a big proponent of universal health care. For so many reasons. I think that without a health care program that takes care of the needs of every citizen, we can never expect to continue to succeed as a society.

I knew I (L) you! But add to that enviornmental responsibility in design and development as well as education- making it better and more affordable for everyone.

Education~ I feel every child in America shoud get the same education at the same grade at any school they go to.

Rights~ I feel that if you are American you have a set of rights and all Americans should get those rights. Anyone who is here legally needs to have the same rights as the next person.

Immigration~ Come here legally or do not come at all.

I am passionate about other things too but these are at the top.

I'm passionate about life - against abortion, against the death penalty. I refuse to debate this, I personally dont care what anyone thinks, it will never change my feelings on the subject.

I'm also passionate about Abuse - child, spouse, animal.

and coming from a long line of crackheads, I am passionate about Drug education and programs to keep our youth from become addicts. I also think that women that do drugs while pregnant should be arrested for child abuse.

education...child abuse and neglect-i see it WAY to much with my job

Gay rights. It's one of those topics that I think is central to civil rights, to HUMAN rights, and I am passionate about my stance on the issue.

Separation of church and state. I think religion in public matters is VERY dangerous. I am very passionate about my beliefs, the same way that people are passionate about their religion. Those beliefs are who I am. Being a minority in my beliefs has shown me how very important keeping blatant religion out of our government is. You can't have freedom OF religion until you have freedom FROM religion.

Health care. I am a big proponent of universal health care. For so many reasons. I think that without a health care program that takes care of the needs of every citizen, we can never expect to continue to succeed as a society.

My personal passions are photography and my friends & family. Photography is how I feel the most comfortable expressing myself and where I escape to for some me time. My relationships are the most important thing in my life. That probably goes without saying though. :P


I dont even need to type my reply. its already done for me, juss worded better LOL

I'm passionate about:
-literacy not only in the US but worldwide
-fine arts education continuing/increasing funding
-Awareness about the world. That sounds stupid and broad but it involves making this generation aware of how crucial it is to stay on top of the news, learn about the community/world, get involved, make informed decisions, and vote.
- Human rights and civil liberties in general and all that falls under them, which is too much to list for me
-Spreading the love. Haha. Could that be more hippy? But seriously humanity and compassion isn't exactly on the rise. I'm passionate about people connecting to each other, globally, in order to understand and sympathize with each other. It'd make the world a happier place and all that jazz :)
-To Write Love on Her Arms - I guess this isn't really something I'm so much passionate about...more like interested in. Great organization though.

Financial Education for adults and children!

i could be a good girl and say motherhood and yada yada yada but nothing gets me more excited than music! Music moves me in ways that other things cannot begin to do....I have been studying piano since i was 6 so about 20 years now. Also the seperation of church and state but from the other side of that arguement. I don't believe the government should have much say in the church and that also goes as a voting hall. Church should not be used in such a manner.

Child Abuse and Neglect
Military Pride
Arts, Music, and Drama (and how they need more of it in the school systems)
Freedom to Worship

The homeless, and homeless and HUNGRY children in the US, not overseas.

Right now my passion lies in getting my Phi Theta Kappa fundraiser for Child Hospice off the ground. We're trying to do a penny drive, and I have hit nothing but red tape while trying to get the proper permissions and meetings and all that. Its really frustrating! It's a non-profit organization called EDMARC, here in VA. If you feel like reading about it, go to www.edmarc.org. They provide hospice health care, bereavement counceling, all sorts of good services to families with sick children. So, that's what we're trying to do, and my campus president isn't working with me to get the word out and all that. Its frustrating.

anything to do with children's rights, children's safety

What am I NOT passionate about?

I am really really passionate about the Constitution and it being held to the highest standard.

Rights for the disabled.

and ...
Gay rights. It's one of those topics that I think is central to civil rights, to HUMAN rights, and I am passionate about my stance on the issue.

Separation of church and state. I think religion in public matters is VERY dangerous. I am very passionate about my beliefs, the same way that people are passionate about their religion. Those beliefs are who I am. Being a minority in my beliefs has shown me how very important keeping blatant religion out of our government is. You can't have freedom OF religion until you have freedom FROM religion.

Health care. I am a big proponent of universal health care. For so many reasons. I think that without a health care program that takes care of the needs of every citizen, we can never expect to continue to succeed as a society.




we are such policy twins, trina, it is really disturbing.

LOL I'm passionate about getting bumped and humped every time I agree with someone :P :chest

In that case....
I'm also passionate that PARENTS need to talk to their OWN CHILDREN.
I'm also a huge fan of talking to your kid like an equal, but not letting them talk you down, either.

Hallelujah! :chest :leghump :lovekiss

I knew I (L) you! But add to that enviornmental responsibility in design and development as well as education- making it better and more affordable for everyone.

I am passionate about this as well. :yes :D If I wrote a list about everything I am passionate about it would have been a freakin manifesto! Haha. I am REALLY big on environmental issues, especially developing new technologies and making green technology affordable for everyone.

I dont even need to type my reply. its already done for me, juss worded better LOL

:chest :D

What am I NOT passionate about?

I am really really passionate about the Constitution and it being held to the highest standard.

I (L) you Ash. ME TOOOOOOOO. :D


we are such policy twins, trina, it is really disturbing.

I kinda like it... :P I think smoking is the only issue I have noticed so far that we disagree on, and we really only kinda disagree I think. LOL.


I'm quite passionate about Africa. I did a HUGE campus-wide project last winter to raise awareness about the situation in Darfur. Killing, raping, torture, children soldiers, corrupt governments, government-sponsored terror.... just makes me sick.

I saw that George Clooney documentary about Darfur the other day and I am starting to feel more passionate about this. It's one thing to hear about it and KNOW that it;s orrible, but to SEE the video of these people. Tragic.