I'm T. Z. Jacob, and I'm rather new to the VC forums, though I've read the articles on the main website for the last four years or so. I'm a high school student and I live near Omaha, Nebr., USA. I love to write, read books, talk about philosophy, religion, and politics, meditate, and listen to music. I write stories for the school paper, mostly editorials about how the government is overstepping its bounds these days. I'm still a bit mad that my editorial in support of the 2nd Amendment didn't get published, it doesn't surprise me though, because all the editors are very staunch PC liberals. I also write short stories. My political ideology is what I like to call "Slightly left-wing libertarian small business capitalism." And, religiously, I would describe myself as a Hindu. I love listening to the philosophical ramblings of Alan Watts. I've also always been very fascinated by the hindu yuga cycle. I posted a thread about yesterday...its in Religion and Spirituality if anyone would like to check it out. Thanks, y'all. I'm glad to have discovered this great website and these forums! Peace and Love.