Help for the Needy

Non-insured Florida residents are now in luck with medication. Governor Charlie C. is going to take action on the behalf of individuals who do not have enough money to afford medication, but need it. Now the question is will Charlie really take the stand in lending a hand?

Republicains Are "BIG SPENDERS"

Many people in this class may not remember the last time we had a huge deficit but I can. Our dear President Ronald Reagan: Lead us to another huge deficit. Can you guess his party affiliation? If you guessed Republican you are correct! When it think of most republicans I think of "Elitist with Money". Because of this I could never be considered a republican, I am elite if even if in my own mind, but I don't have enough money to fit the true profile. It is my belief that people who were born with a silver spoon once in office they spend like it. Know matter how big the deficit gets they know that their children want have to pay for it because they are rich. If America must trim the budget and they must take it from programs to help the "Average American" who do you think it hurts? If you guessed the rich you couldn't be further from the truth. As America builds this great deficit it is going to hurt the Average American, Poor Americans, Young Students, College Students, the Men and Women who are fighting for this country right know and many other less fortunate people. In bold contrast "President Bill Clinton" while in office brought the deficit down to one of the, if not the lowest point in history. Can you guess his parties affiliation? If you guessed Democratic then you are Correct! You only need to decide what's best for You, your education, your future, your family and maybe even your children that's if you can afford to have any at this current deficit.

Two bills would tighten Florida's gun license laws

"Two bills have been offered in the state Legislature that would make it harder for people in Florida to get or keep licenses to carry guns."

At what point do we say enough...when are people going to learn that its not the guns that are the problem... it is the idiots pulling the triggers, or leaving them sitting around for their children to pick up...that are killing people...why ban guns...why make it harder to own them...many people especially in northwest Florida hunt...why take that away from them?

Celeberties and Drugs

While recently watching the news, I saw that the actor Heath Ledger died of a drug over dose at the age of 28. Its a terrible tragedy that he was so young and he had so much potiental and was a great actor. We will never know his full potential all because of a drug over dose. Another example of this tragedy would be Anna N. Smith. Why would anybody do this to themselves, with everything to live for.

Can The Clintons Be Trusted

Bill and Hilary Clinton reputation for being straight forward on any subject matter is somewhat questionable at best. However the real question is are they good for our country at this time. If Hilary win the election will her husband just run the United States Of America from the back seat of the presidentail limo or would she get back at Bill because of his past lies, with her policies. Will our country end up in as much disarray as their family if she/they are elected as president? You can be the judge if only you "VOTE"!

No Name-Calling Week

In New York City, thousands of schools are doing what is now called, "No Name-Calling Week," which gives educators a chance to speak out and lecture against homosexual discrimination and homophobia. Between Jan. 21 through 25, No Name-Calling Week is sponsored to help reach out to students in 5th through 8th grade, to teach respect and methods of eliminating harassment via child bullies.
Dr. Eliza Byard, spokesperson for the GLSEN, the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network, said, "Unfortunately, far too many students experience the negative impact of name-calling, bullying and harassment. Through proactive educational interventions like No Name-Calling Week, schools can make a difference in the safety of all of their students."
Despite their efforts, last year only a small percentage of students claimed to feel safe at school. Over 60 percent of students reported that bullying still continued.

I think this article really says something about our progression as a country. We have the technology to fly to the moon and back, we have the means to make better fuel efficient cars that pollute less, and we understand that we are but a tiny speck in the universe, yet we still have homophobes? I'm glad to see that there are people who are determined enough to try and bring something as small as the sexual orientation of strangers/neighbors/family to a halt and maybe start zeroing in on real issues.

by 365Gay.com Newscenter Staff

Will Huckabee Last?

Not ready to pull out of Florida just yet, Huckabee tries to trim his budget. He stopped booking plane and bus tickets for journalist that were covering his campaign. It is a possibility that he will have to leave Florida before the primary on January 29th because he is so short on money. If he has to pull out of Florida before the primary, I think he might as well spend as much money on his journalist as possible because they are putting his name out there more than he is. He is only campaigning in one area at a time, they cover multiple counties. The way that it is looking, I do not think he has a chance of lasting too much longer.

Even More Confused Than Before

I am registered with a certain party. We are going on three weeks in this class. I am beginning to see that my party might have some "pie in the sky" views. When I look at the only other real competition, I see that their views are opposing. There seems to be a line drawn down the middle.I think that this is a high stakes popularity contest and that many issues will remain unchanged after the election. I am concerned about the amount of blind-folded people throwing darts at ballots. My hands are in the air right now. I really hope that this will all make sense in time.

Racist Radio Show,the Freedom of Speech

This isn't going to be the most informative, as I have already forgot the name of the radio host who made some racist comments on the air, but bear with me. The constitution holds the right to the freedom of speech. As much as everybody wants to point to the constitution when they are accused of saying something racist, descrimintory, or what not, everybody wants to shun the views they don't like and want this person off the air. There is no middle ground! The constitution holds that you have the freedom of the speech and of the press...to take him off the air for expressing his views is unconstitutional. Personally, I have watched a few shows and things on BET and such that are outwordly racist. Do you hear white people complain? No. Why? Because we just don't watch it! The beauty of the remote is shown. You can censor things that you don't want to hear or see by just letting it go or removing yourself from a situation.

Economic Embargos on America

There has been an economic embargo in place against Cuba for almost five decades now. This embargo was put in place by the Eisenhower Nixon administration in 1960 to try to remove a communist Fidel Castro. Here we are 48 years later still with the embargo and it's target, Castro. Economic embargo is a dangerous political tool that can work both ways. With a diminished view of America from foreign countries and a recession looming near, we should watch our step to prevent other nations from giving us a dose of our own medicine. It seems to me that we are skating on thin ice and we should do everything in our power to improve our global image so that we can maintain our status as a world power. But then again, empires fall. http://http://www.cubatravelusa.com/history_of_cuban_embargo.htm

Inexperienced Hopeful and the Question

Obama is relatively inexperienced as a politician. He has served one term as senator in Illinois. Where did he get the tenacity to think that he is qualified to serve as the leader of our nation? If his popularity comes from the effective use of the Internet, then I might deduce that his popularity comes from a younger crowd. If history repeats, the younger crowd will not show up at the polls in November.http://southwesterngrad.blogster.com/green_ears_presidents.html

Now for the question. Do we want an inexperienced leader or an already corrupt career politician?

Taunted Tiger

Before the tiger, Tatiana, lunged out of its cage at a zoo in San Francisco, the three men attacked by this animal were said to be taunting it. But they had to be more than taunting the tiger for it to climb up a wall and maul the three men, one of which ended up dead. All three men had blood alcohol levels of 0.16 and marijuana in their systems. I think that these men had to do something other than taunt this animal for it to attack like it did. I do think that the tiger should have been more confined so it could not have gotten out of its cage as easily as it did, but I also think that zoo visitors should be watched more closely so if they are doing something wrong they can be asked to leave. In the end, I think the tiger just got back at the men for whatever they did to it.

Arrest of Armed Man Near US Capitol

On Friday, Police arrested 38 year old Michael S. Gorbey. Gorbey was carrying a shotgun outside the United States Capitol. His vehicle had wires coming out of the glove box and propane tanks inside. Officers first spotted the man about two blocks away from the Capitol at Union Station. He was charged with being a felon and having possession of a firearm. I think it is great that officers caught this man but how many other men are out there like him? Probably a ton. It took officers two blocks to catch the man, think of what he could of done in a split second. Two blocks is too much. Yes, officers did their job successfully but I just do not think it was soon enough.

Banking on Speeders in Arizona

There is new technology developing in Arizona, photo radar detectors. Even though radar detectors and other speed enforcement technologly used to be about saftey, it is now about helping Arizona's budget. Governor Janet Napolitano of Arizona, counts on anitcipated speeding fines. Her state budget is projecting a revenue shortfall and she hopes that speeding fines will make up for the loss. This is completely crazy to me. I do not think that any state budget should be based around speeding fines. Not only are photo radar detectors an invasion of privacy but does Napolitano really think that her plan is going to work? Now that residents of the state know that she needs the money and is out to get all speeders, I do not think anyone will be speeding anytime soon.

Mercy Killing or Murder

How do you feel about euthanasia? Should it be legal? I'm on the fence of whether it should be legalized. Part of me feels if the person has a terminal illness and is in a lot of pain they should have the right to die. Another part of me feels that if it becomes legalized that it will be expanded and people will be able to be end there life without it being a terminal illness that causes you great pain. Look at abortion it started out for the mother's health and then was expanded so that it is legal for any adult. There is also more complication because if the person is not able to speak for themselves (mental illness, coma, etc.), who has the right to decide for them if they don't have a living will.

Lier or not???

Does anyone think Bush is a lier or not? After reading some of the articles on the internet I think he is one of the biggest liers I've ever known of. If you differ fron what I have to say maybe you may want to read this.

1. America doesn't have an attorney general because Bush let his old guy resign after he broke too many laws for even the corrupt Bush administration. So tell us again why we don't have an attorney general.
2. Weaken our ability to intercept communications? Congress sent Bush a new domestic spying law and he vetoed it because it didn't grant Verizon and AT&T immunity for illegally spying on innocent Americans' phone records. Had nothing to do with his ability to intercept Al Qaeda - Congress gave him that, and he vetoed it. So again, it's Bush's fault we don't have a new domestic spying law.
3. Funding the troops? Huh? Congress fully funded the troops. They're fully funded until after New Years. It's only November 1. What is he even talking about?
(Info used from : www.americablog.com)

Enough of Bush!

Finally Bush is about to leave. He only has 368 more days left for his term. I personally think its great since he has led the country down the hill massively. The U.S. economy has been falling, gas prices have always been on the high. I feel its great he's leaving. What do you'll think.

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Real animal lover or people pleaser?

The war, the troops, the economy, the health care system the pet, you decide.We really are a sick society we value the life of a pet more than the human being themselves. The people in the United States Of America would rather put a person in jail for five years just for leaving their dog in the car with the window cracked. On the other hand you can be a child molesting teacher and yet never have to go to jail for any time at all. Feed a dog, yet let the hungry children starve. May God Bless America!

Bush plays his trump card for election edge for his party.

The last time President Bush went to Opec to get relief for the rising cost of gas it worked. He was able to convince the American public that it was okay to buy SUV's, because gas prices would remain steady. They did remain steady for two months just long enough to give a bust to the dead SUV market and then the bottom feel out, gas prices went higher than ever!