JeremyPatton 
JeremyPatton last signed in Nov 21 2009 and has been on Bukisa since Oct 04, 2009.
I am a martial arts and self-defense instructor at United Martial Arts Academy in London, KY. I am also an amateur fighter.
In my spare time, I hang out with friends and family and I enjoy reading, writing and playing guitar.
Do Guns Make Martial Arts Obsolete?
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When you’ve been in the martial arts industry as long as I have, you’ve heard all sorts of absurd claims. Here‘s one that gets on my nerves: “I don’t need martial arts because I study the Art of Smith & Wesson.” Here’s how I usually reply: “Do you have your gun with you
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Why Being Offended by the Word "Retard" is Retarded
by JeremyPatton | in Culture & Society > Etiquette
This article examines the absurdity of euphemisms and explains why one should consider the speaker's intent before berating his use of a perfectly good adjective.
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Is America "One Nation Under God?"
by JeremyPatton | in Culture & Society > Politics
This letter to the editor was submitted to the Washington Times on September 4, 2003 in response to Patrick Buchanan's claim that America is "God's country." It also addresses Buchanan's support of Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore.
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Debating the Alcohol Ordinance in Laurel County, Kentucky
by JeremyPatton | in Culture & Society > Politics
The Alcohol Ordinance in Laurel County, Kentucky places archaic restrictions on the public. Next election, we must decide whether we want to live in the 21st Century or the Dark Ages.
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Defending Mixed Martial Arts - Round Two
by JeremyPatton | in Sports & Fitness > Martial Arts
This is another letter to the editor published in the Sentinel-Echo, defending more attacks against the sport of mixed martial arts.
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How to Mentally Prepare for an MMA Fight
by JeremyPatton | in Sports & Fitness > Martial Arts
This artcle offers some valuable tips on how to get your head together for an MMA competition.
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Defending Mixed Martial Arts
by JeremyPatton | in Sports & Fitness > Extreme Sports
Here is my response to an ignoramus who regularly sends uniformed rants attacking MMA to my local newspaper. It was published in the Sentinel-Echo, London KY.
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How to Keep Your Kids Safe on Halloween
by JeremyPatton | in Events & Holidays > Holidays
These trick or treating tips will help prevent your child from getting kidnapped, hit by a car, poisoned or set on fire.
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Support Universal Health Care
by JeremyPatton | in Culture & Society > Politics
Now is the time to repair the corrupt health care system in the United States.
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The Constitutional Separation of Church and State
by JeremyPatton | in Religion & Spirituality > Christianity
This article argues that the United States was NOT founded as a Christian nation and examines the Constitutional separation of church and state.
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clafleur on The Constitutional Separation of Church and State on October 22, 2009
I disagree with the way you represented the constitution and the influence Christianity had on the founding fathers...
Voxdan on The Constitutional Separation of Church and State on October 16, 2009
This article completely misrepresents or ignores the legitimate arguments regarding the influence of Christianity on the founding of...
JeremyPatton on The Constitutional Separation of Church and State on November 18, 2009
To clafleur: I never claimed that Christianity didn't influence the founders. Thomas Jefferson admired Jesus as a moral...
for The Constitutional Separation of Church and State on November 18, 2009
To clafleur: I never claimed that Christianity didn't influence the founders. Thomas Jefferson admired Jesus as a moral...
