Alberto, a San Diego native, is a Christian, Army veteran, college graduate (San Diego State University), American (of Mexican descent), freelance writer, father, and former graduate student in Rhetoric and Writing Studies. Working with Examiner.com for over 3 years, Alberto has had the great pleasure of writing well over 200 articles, covering a broad range of crucial social, cultural, and news-relevant issues. As a writer, Alberto hopes to provide readers with fresh, thought-provoking, and compelling news content, as often as possible. He welcomes the views expressed by his readers, and enjoys engaging with others in respectful and productive dialogue (time permitting).