Friends

Okay, if you are reading this blog, more than likely it is because you are one of my friends, and I gave you the address to this website on a little blue sticky note, or sent it to you in an e-mail.
I want you to read my blog. More importantly, I need your help with my blog. I need for you to read the stuff I post here and comment on it. I'd really like it if you would argue with me. Or at least point out weaknesses in my arguements. I want this to be a learning exercise, especially for me, but also for you, hopefully.
I think my posts are a little long, so I'll try to be less wordy in the future. Thanks y'all!
Nathan (JN)

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