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Yeah, but how are you going to avoid discrimination...what if someone can't read? Does that mean they are too ignorant to vote?
Forgive me for saying, but it probably means they're too stupid to vote.

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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?'
The Constitution can be amended. As long as you know why you're voting for who you are, then vote.

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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.
What about North Korea and Iran? Both have WMDS. Why was Iraq looked at first? Just because Saddam was the leader? What makes him more dangerous then Kim Jong or the leader of Iran? About genocide, it's happening in Sudan.

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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 think you understand where I'm coming from. I don't exactly live in the National Honor Society of America.

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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.
If people drop out of school and don't get an education, do you know what will happen? That's right. Welfare, then that would start a whole new mess. Like I said, there are kids who are drug addicts. They don't realize the mistake they're making. They deserve a 2nd chance if they ever overcome it.

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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.
And I'll introduce you to the lovely minorities and Whites at my school who could give 2 shits about anything. Asians, Indians, and Middle Easterns, IMO, are the hardest working people that come to this country. What about the Blacks and Hispanics at your school?

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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.
They DO need extra help. There are many Blacks and Hispanics who can't grasp things as easy as Whites, even if they try hard. It's a huge problem.

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I don't think you really understand how overburdened the middle class in America has been over the past decade.
I didn't say to tax them. Let's get those fellas making over $200,000 a year.

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A noble task, but how do you expect to accomplish this? FDR-esque workers programs?
EXACTLY. We need more rehabs in this country. Sending people to prison only makes things worse. People can still be violent and do drugs in prison.

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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.
I have some very strong feelings on drugs and I agree with you, but I think their should be an age limit to buy them. I think it should be handled just like alcohol.

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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.
If we take an isolationist route now, it's going to be like spitting on our allies in this war when they ask for our help and we don't give it.

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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?!?
Sudan.

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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).
I figured you agreed with Bush and that we should outsource.

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To what, or whom, are you referring?
What if South Korea is attacked by North Korea? Should we not help them? -Pat

"After every dark night, there's a bright day right after that. No matter how hard it gets, stick your chest out, keep your head up, and handle it." -Tupac Shakur