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Suicide is frequently Premeditated Murder

Over one million suicides occur each year. While many are the exit strategy of those suffering an incurable and painful disease, there is a growing number of suicides among preteens and teenagers--especially in the USA and in the Sixth Congress District of Minnesota that is represented by Michele Bachmann. No state is exempt, but a new thread is appearing: bullying those weaker than their opponents, and in the name of religion or "freedom" to express an opinion even if it compells children to end their lives. The greatest damage comes from evangelical Christians and the notion of a "holy life" style--or face the threat of going to hell. Why do people believe in this concept and when does one reach the breaking point and stop contemplating suicide and take action?Read More
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Marcus Bachmann, Unlicensed psychologist, fraud and husband of Michele Bachmann

Marcus Bachmann has no degree in psychology nor is he licensed to practice in the State of Minnesota, yet his counseling center (staffed with "Christian counselors") are claiming expertise in every form of psychological help: from marriage to reparative (ex-gay) therapy. While husband Marcus runs the center, he receives no less than $137,000 in federal grants that his wife Michele Bachmann opposes--but accepts. Marcus Bachmann has no charter, no insurance, no training, and has neither published professionally nor put his work and research up for peer review. Marcus Bachmann is a fraud.Read More