Yeah, but how are you going to avoid discrimination...what if someone can't read? Does that mean they are too ignorant to vote?

Actually, I agree with you, I think too many people shoot from the hip when it comes to their opinions, and some kind of poll regulation would be good. But realistically, is there a feasible way to protect the constitutional right to vote while regulating who is 'acceptable?'

Again, I refer you to the post you apparently neglected to read in the other thread. It outlines how I feel about US intervention quite well.

As far as comparing Fidel to Saddam, we have to look at who is a threat. What does Fidel have? In the 60's, it was nukes. Today, he's an uncoordinated dictator ready to kick the bucket. Saddam was living quite well in his numerous palaces, skamming the corrupt Oil For Food program, starving his people, and committing genocide (which, to my knowledge, Fidel hasn't done?). Saddam is clearly much more of a threat, especially if it was suspected he had or was pursuing WMD's.

That's my point. I would like to see all kids insured, but in this country, preference is given to the minority, especially seniors.

The dropout rate? If education is so poor in this country, then why has a Bachelor of Arts/Science degree become the standard rather than a high school diploma, or at least an associates degree?

I don't see the relevance this has to the NCLB act, or Bush's education measures.

Again, I don't see the relevance. This is clearly a social issue; an example of how degraded our society has become over the past 50 years.

Even further, it exemplifies the difference between hard workers and those who choose to not work. Those who work hard are, more often than not, rewarded. You go to school, get a solid education, and polish your skills, you can do something with your life. If you dedicate yourself to your studies, you have unlimited potential from which to tap.

If you decide to smoke pot, take down a quart of BV, and get wasted while listening to Tupac (random artist, no offense) albums, that's your choice. But when you become impoverished, don't blame Bush, society, or anyone other than yourself.

That's absolutely farcical. I've seen these Asians in my University. They aren't slow, stupid, or anything.

When you get to college, maybe you'll understand a bit more. Actually, feel free to come visit UB, I'll show you the differentiation.

As I said before, they don't need 'extra' help. And seperate classes? Maybe at a private college, but the taxpayers shouldn't have to pay for that at a public university.

I don't think you really understand how overburdened the middle class in America has been over the past decade.

A noble task, but how do you expect to accomplish this? FDR-esque workers programs?

And as far as drugs - legalize them, but tax the shit out of them. That would provide good revenue to the government, and also make them grossly unaffordable for the average corner druggie.

That's fine. I'd like to see them do more in Sudan though than just throw a few dollars in and hope the problem goes away, or, more likely, the US will step in and fix it.

And sure, Africa needs help. I think UN aid should continue, but I also think America has plenty of domestic issues on her plate already, and it's kinda hard to throw a life preserver to a drowning person if your boat is sinking too.

As it stands right now, physicians can lose their licenses for "distributing the flu vaccine to a non-risk person." California has made it illegal to give flu vaccine to populations not on the high risk list.

Forgive me...but you keep putting paint on a bridge, but ignore the weakening supports, do you think it's going to stand forever?

The United States, with her constitution of liberty, is the backbone and mouthpiece of freedom throughout the world.

If we ignore domestic issues and focus on the "greater world," we will be neglecting the very platform upon which we as a people have stood for over 200 years.

The United States is a member of the world community, and has earned her place. But I'd rather see the US take a more isolationist route than the one she is, and has been, currently taking since the 60's.

Yeah, and the richest country in the world is fighting a war. Forgive me for not shedding a tear for Germany or France. What are they spending their money on? Little white flags?!?

When did you ever see me support outsourcing? If I recall, being from a booming 50's-70's steeltown, I understand what happens when the steel industry dies out, and goes overseas to Japan. I think we need to rebuild the steel industry, and tariff any foreign steel, and/or companies that purchase that steel. Also, let's rebuild the railroads - bring the US mail back to the railroads, whose absence was the death knell to the commercial railroad system (outside of some shipping).

To what, or whom, are you referring?