Kennedy-Thurmond-Clinton-Foley-Edwards-Massa-Woods... Sadly, my list is incomplete. What these men had/have in common is the power to exchange favors for sex. These men have tarnished the reputation of their positions when their private behavior became public. Whether it was heterosexual or homosexual or multi-racial sex or adultery, these men have behaved badly.

After reading the column by Jacob Sullum this morning, some thoughts came to me. First, Obama and Pelosi with their push for health care are doing exactly what the democrates accuse the republicans of doing. That being supporting big business, after all the insurance companies are huge and this Obamacare BS will only make them larger. Second would be that Obama is a reverse Robin Hood. He's taking from the poor and giving it to the rich businessmen, the corporate controlers of the insurance companies.

The Slaughter Solution is discussed in the Op-Ed pages of today's [3/15/10] WSJ. It is unconstitutional.

Regarding the Obama Health Care proposal, why I wonder is this not requiring an actual Amendment to the Constitution requiring passage by a two-thirds majority of the House and Senate; but also by a full three-fourths of the States given the dramatic life changing impact this will have on every single person in every state of this union? There have been far less impactful amendments among the 27 that have been ratified by the States than what is being proposed in this legislation. The reason is it would NEVER pass muster by the states and therefore is not even being discussed as a possibility in the liberal media or halls of Congress.

Concerning the census...The term "resident" and "non-resident", in legal terminology, are both types of "aliens". If you are a "citizen", then why would you declare yourself any type of alien? Even more important, why are you being asked to declare such? You should be thinking about this. Do not be fooled into thinking that this term is only asking where you "reside"...they already know that.

The Patriot Post; a voice of sane reason in an America gone completely nuts in its "government"!

I am wondering what legally has to be answered when filling out the census. You would do us a service if you would have a posting that addresses that question. Because I do not wan to tell them anything but how many are in the house.

I took the oath to, "Protect and Defend," many years ago. But HOW??? What do I tell my kids, Grandkids, and Great Grandkids to do??? where do I tell them to go???

We cannot follow the skin heads or sds (I don't capitalize radicals.) Where do I find a leader to follow???? There is no place to start a new country.

What state(s) will secede and be a haven for like minded people even if it means a fight???

The liberals are trying to pass ObamaCare on the basis of an emotional appeal by parading people who have suffered as a result of existing health care or insurance practices in this country. What you don't hear are testimonies of the millions that have had their lives enhanced and extended by our existing health care and insurance systems. My sister was diagnosed with Stage IV colon cancer over 5 years ago, and since that time has been under various intensive treatment programs that have significantly extended her life in spite of the fact that she has not had the money to pay for those treatments and was in bankruptcy during much of that time for reasons that have little to do with her illness or insurance coverage. She was not denied treatment or care, even when just a few weeks ago she was admitted to intensive care after suffering massive blood loss due to the cancer which has now spread to her pancreas and liver. Under Obama's plan, like that of the UK or Canada, she would have been written off and dead long ago, of that I have no doubt. Thank God, we still live in a free America where that care was not denied her, and God willing, my children will continue to do so as well. I will do everything in my power to keep us free, so help me God.

On healthcare, why isn't anyone bringing up tort reform? Doctors and insurance professionals tell me that frivilous lawsuits are the prime cause of increased healthcare costs. No one, from Congress to the media, is talking about this anymore. Did the ATLA get to you?

So a business that earns on average 4% profit "works better for the insurance companies than it does for the American people." It seems that the only businesses President Obama supports and does not vilify are those that are either bankrupt or cannot exist with massive government subsidizes. Maybe Obama should look in the mirror occasionally to see the one who is running wild, with a media that is unwilling to hold him accountable!

If this bill passes the House, Obama will sign this bill into law before the ink is even dry! Then Obama will immediately start implementing Obamacare! Changing or revoking Obamacare sometime down the road is wishful thinking by the naiveté, and nothing but deceit by Obamaites who know better!

It is just too bad that the Angie Jacksons and Peg Johnstons of the world have lost the sanity of their mothers. Then again if we follow the new age version of who lies at fault for childrens behavior it is their moms fault. If they believe that they are lucky that their moms didn't have access to these "medications" or they wouldn't be here.

Amazing that these two evoke the thought of what they believe, and are exhibiting the thought processes, and mental capacities of blobs of tissue.

WOW....what a wonderful thought to not have to put up with their garbage. If any people in the world have drank the Kool-Aid it is the women that have robbed themselves of one of the highest callings in the world.....MOTHERHOOD.

Thanks mom....Ed Reising and your grand kids.

Regarding Ken Blackwell's article, "Liberty", one only needs to recall the infamous line from Ayn Rand's book, "Atlas Shrugged", "FROM each according to his ability, TO each according to his need." (emphasis added), to realize the path down which our country heading. Requiring involuntary participation of producers/wage earners to provide for the needs (ambiguous, and who decides?)of others is the highest level of immorality and will lead to more "needers" than "providers". EVENTUALLY, WASHINGTON WILL EXHAUST THE SUPPLY OF OTHER PEOPLE'S MONEY! THEN WHAT? If you haven't read "Atlas Shrugged", please do so as soon as possible. If you have, you FULLY understand the significance of current events.

When Huffington Post removed Ventura's 911 article from their Post I removed Ms. Huffington from my mail. I appreciate your presenting Walter Williams' concise unadulterated observations. You may follow a policy also of not pandering to conspiracy theorists but I do not find you lacking in the courage to speak the truth.

Al Weaver

The logic and perceptions of the Drs Sowell and Williams shines out as usual

It seems really very simple.....pose this question to anyone advocating the current healthcare legislation that REQUIRES participation.

"Should we pass a bill that REQUIRES you to wear a flag lapel pin and fly the American Flag outside your home?"

nuff said...........

just my $0.02

Regarding the concerns about the census, after having spent the better part of the last year researching my family tree through Ancestry.com, I can tell you that the questions on this census are nothing out of the ordinary and certainly not anything new. As far back as the 1800s (perhaps farther but I specifically remember a few from the late 1800s) census questions routinely asked things such as do you own or rent, do you attend school, can you read and write, what is your profession, along with the usual name, age, race, gender.

While I am certainly not a fan, quite the opposite actually, of the current administration, we can't fairly blame them for the census questions. On the one hand, I don't think the government has the right to anything more than the barest of info, but on the other hand, I'm grateful that my ancestors didn't feel the same way as I have found those census records to be very enlightening and extremely useful in finding my family.

The folks in Washington (and in our State Capitols) are there to REPRESENT US, not RESENT US.

But listening and observing these self-determined elitists, they clearly RESENT the USA public.

Fortunately, we have the final say - VOTE responsibly and patriotically in November 2010 and remove the resentful representatives for good.

i believe the Rich Galen article on Foley was incorrect on one point. The male page involved was 18, as I recall. It started with an innocent e-mail from Foley to the page asking t5o buy him a birthday present fro his 18th birthday. Then the detailed and obscene IM messages were initiated by the page. The Speaker of the House did exactly what he should have done when confronted by the page with a complaint about the e-mail. He addressed it with Foley, and expected that the matter was done - classic work place sexual harassment protocol. The big mistake made by Foley was not recognizing the Democrat trap. He should have turned the page in on the first receipt of an IM.

I recently inquired of the US Census Bureau as to why I was required to answer what I felt were "intrusive" questions on the census form. Here is their answer:

Subject Feedback for Answer ID 8698 (Rated Helpfulness: 0%)

Discussion Thread

Response (CLMSO - EMM) 03/14/2010 09:44

Thank you for using the US Census Bureau's Question & Answer Center. You are required to answer all questions on the form. The United States Constitution mandates the taking of the Decennial Census. U.S. Const., Art. I, Sect. 2, Cl. 3. This constitutional directive is implemented by Federal law, Title 13 United States Code, Section 141, requiring the United States Secretary of Commerce to conduct an enumeration of the total population of the United States every 10 years - the Decennial Census. The requirement to conduct the Decennial Census has been delegated to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Title 13, United States Code, Section 141 also states “[i]n connection with any such census, the Secretary is authorized to obtain such other census information as necessary.” This authorization is consistent with the longstanding congressional practice of requiring the collection of additional information as part of the decennial enumeration. Since the first Census, Congress has required the collection of information in addition to the number of individuals living in a household. The Census Act of 1790 required Federal marshals to enumerate the number of persons in their respective districts and to collect information regarding sex, age, and color.

Question Reference #100310-000345

While I agree with what the answer states, i.e. number of persons in household, sex, age and color, I don't see any reference to any other questions on this form. Have I missed something? I thought the purpose was to determine populations of specific area for Congressional representation? Where do they get the right to ask how many telephones I have?

We are a little over a month away from April 15 when many of us (it used to be most before the RINO's and democraps took over) have to file a 1040. Of these most will be looking for a check from the crooks and/or mental midgets in Washington. A few will even say I don't pay taxes because I get money back. Excuse me while I go puke. A question I have, is what would happen if a private individual or corporation demanded money during the year and the following year returned some of the money, but would not pay interest on it? Say this sounds just like income tax withholding. And imagine if the people had to pay all of the tax when the 1040 was filed. Did anyone say armed uprising? And by the way WW II is not over as Roosevelt put in income tax withholding in place to pay for it. Which of the schemes Roosevelt put in place is worse, social security or income tax withholding?

Re: When Debating a Liberal

Excellent, with one small dissent; it was a bit heavy on the religious side. You should know that some of us who follow the sound reasoning behind our constitutionally limited republic may have differing opinions religiously. Personally, I am, thru logical processes, agnostic, and thereby fully support the First Amendment in its original intent. Another way of putting it could have been "The federal government will leave you and your religion alone." I believe we should welcome all religions, including non religions and Muslims if they behave themselves, into our free society and keep our proselytizing to other venues. Not only will our ranks swell, but the left's bashing of the "religious right" will lose its legs.

Would you like a guaranteed way to raise your insurance rates? Just allow individuals with pre-existing conditions to join the insurance pool.

Here's a simple example:

In order for a group of 100 people to protect themselves from a $1000 financial risk that has a 1% probability of occurance, they each need to contribute $10. At the end of the day the one person that experiences the risk will be spared $990 of expense while the other 99 will be out $10.

Now add just one person with a "pre-existing condition". The group will now need $2000 to cover their costs, $1000 for the pre-existing condition and $1000 for the 1% probability of occurance, thus everyone will now need to pay $20 to cover the cost. That's a 100% increase in premiums to cover 1% with a pre-existing condition.

At the end of the day, insurance is a financial risk management tool, not a right!

Re: ObamaCare

I'm thinking that this is a pay back to Hillary Clinton for backing out of the Presidental race. If they can't get it done then I think she will come out of the closet (so to speak) screaming.

This last Presidental race was a little un-nerving. Looked like everyone was promised something if they let Obama win. No one really (Democrats) tried that hard. I was just wondering out loud...Hmmm

Even the far-left progressives are taking issue with all that we're concerned with: http://www.organicconsumers.org/articles/article_20355.cfm

It's time we all stop debating the perspectives and realize that they (the Fed and all the cronies playing chess with our world and government)are happily playing us on every side so to ensure there is no solidarity amongst us, because they're not quite ready for it (unless they resorted to nukes against us).

I like to hear both sides of an argument before I decide which side of it I'm on. Your publication seems to only tell one side. So why should I even consider your opinion?

Even the far-left progressives are taking issue with all that we're concerned with: http://www.organicconsumers.org/articles/article_20355.cfm

It's time we all stop debating the perspectives and realize that they (the Fed and all the cronies playing chess with our world and government)are happily playing us on every side so to ensure there is no solidarity amongst us, because they're not quite ready for it (unless they resorted to nukes against us).

Speaker Pelosi should be investigated for her "free" use of Air Force airplanes. Secondly she should be investigated for her carrying family to exotic places. Third she should be replaced as Speaker of the House.

Last she should be investigated for her complicity fb Obama Care. Was she bribed to push an onerous concept on the American People.The Constitution is not dead.

The proposal that insurance companies have to take all comers and charge the same rate to all is socialistic. Whey should the people that ake care of themselves have to pay for those who make bad choices such as smoking, drugs, drinking and eating improperly. The only place this should apply is when is is a corporate paid for insurance policy. The most important thing is to eliminate fraud and Tort reform.

I think it's time for a re-reading of Ayn Rand's

"Atlas Shrugged". I suggest that all congressmen an media people read it, especially the section called "The Twentith Century Motor Company". The

logical outcome of a health/welfare system based

on "according to need" is most clearly depicted.

If after reading this materpiece of observation and logic our political leaders and their media supporters are not convinced of the tremendous damage they will let loose upon us with their health bills, then they deserve to be ousted in November.

When the Obama"care" passes this week, we should all "celebrate" the victory of the democrats. They would have succeeded in destroying the world's best medical care in their effort to take over the health insurance industry and take control over our bodies. Congratulations and be careful what you asked and bribed Congress for. You will not like what you will be getting. There is no such thing as a free ticket, everything has an opportunity cost and someone has to pay it.

There is nothing in the constitution that can force the American people to buy anything whether it be

broccoli or this very expensive health care. Our senators and representatives are not listening to the American people. The Democrats want to ram it down our throats, no matter what the cost. They will take $500 billion or more from Medicare to help pay for it, so they say.

When the government gets into anything, the skew it up.

Howard seems to have stopped reading too soon in Article I, Section 2 of the Constitution, not getting to the part where it says that Congress shall cause the Census to be performed every ten years "in such manner as they shall by law direct." I'm like Howard in that I don't like it, but if the law says I have to give my name, age and sex, then that's part of the deal. If you don't like it, then work to get the people who write the laws changed, but don't act like a vigilante and say: "I'm only going to obey the laws I agree with". That makes you as bad as the dims.

"Home visits"! Now, that's really scary !

Dr. Adrian Rogers, a Baptist pastor of note, delivered the following statement in a sermon in 1984:

"You cannot legislate the poor into freedom by legislating the wealthy out of freedom. What one person receives without working for, another person must work for without receiving. The government cannot give to anybody anything that the government does not first take from somebody else. When half of the people get the idea that they do not have to work because the other half is going to take care of them, and when the other half gets the idea that it does no good to work because somebody else is going to get what they work for, that my dear friend, is about the end of any nation. You cannot multiply wealth by dividing it."

Too bad that Mr. Obama's minister of choice didn't cater to that type of sermon.

I can't help but wonder, what the self-righteous Angie Jackson will tell the Almighty when she stands before the Judgement, and God ask her what good deeds she has done.I don't much think he is going to accept murder as a good deed.she must have forgotten or never heard of the old adage, "What goes around, Comes around" Then I hate to think of what is in store for her then.

Here are some honest answers you can give the Census folks without violating the "spirit" of the laws in U.S. Code Title 13:

Concerning the type of house you live in and the ownership status, refer them to the Department of Assessments and Land Records Office (or similar offices) in your state/county/city to look up that information for the address on the Census form.

For you telephone number, refer them to Directory Assistance at 1-800-555-1212 or www.411.com. If you are not unlisted, they should be able to find your number based on the address on the Census form.

For your name, marital status, and dependent relationships, refer them to the Form 1040 filed at the IRS (This assums that the address on your Census form is the same one you report on your Form 1040).

For your sex, age, birth date, ethnicity, and race, refer them to the Form SS-5 filed at the Social Security Administration.

As far as I'm concerned, I've already freely and willingly given the government all the information requested on the Census form. If they want it, they can go look it up for themselves.

Looks like I struck a nerve, for I'm the only one that got a reply from the editor. Everyone else agrees with everything in your publication, so why should you respond to them? And even "Demo-gogues and Village Idiots" sounds like a slap in the face to someone. Can't you be nice?

re "Opinion in Brief": and the quote: "The fact that government has no resources of its very own forces one to recognize that in order for government to give one American citizen a dollar, it must first, through intimidation, threats and coercion, confiscate that dollar from some other American."

I want to point out that to give one American citizen a dollar, the government must take many more dollars from other Americans - one to give to the first, and the rest to pay for all the bureaucrats, lawyers, secretaries, etc, who handle the processing of that one dollar. This is an economic reason why welfare, health care, education, and so many other functions should have remained with the local governments.

I learned this in Senior year of high school, 1961, in a class called "Senior Problems", similar to "Civics" Never forgot it.

This is Tyranny in our time.

It is not about healthcare, or abortion, or insurance.

This is about government control, progressive dependence on the governing class which will become forever ingrained in the daily lives of every American citizen and those who are here pretending to be.

As a physician in a small private practice, I prepare the payroll, and quarterly taxes. I complete the form 941's and I know what the government is doing to the business of medicine and business in general.

Everything that is bad about American healthcare is because of government regulation. We need to get government out of healthcare and restore competition to ensure lower cost and quality, both which are best measured by the patient.

I fear for the freedoms of this great country.

When everyone wants to ride in the cart, and no-one is left to pull, the only way the cart can move is to rush downhill. Hold on, America.

so is it time in mans history for another american revolution? What will it take for averagejoeamerican to wake up and make his voice heard? Do we need an event like that of Boston Harbor many many years ago or as large as December 7,1941 to awake the "sleeping giant"?

I do submit that the poster above, commenting on the lack of American Leadership is sadly correct.

Good points everyone. What are you doing about it?

Are you committed to your beleifs? If you are the answer is simple. Don't like the Census?, don't fill it out! Don't like the way they are spending your money? Don't give it to them! All you really have to lose is your Freedom. The House?, the Car?, the Dog?, it can all be replaced, but your Freedom and Liberity? Maybe thats what Visa is for.

Re Rich's Question above about the legality of the questions on the census form: This answers your questions: http://publiushuldah.wordpress.com/category/rule-of-law/

JACK DIXON ,above, has a great point as to religion and "the religious right " label causing many to reject our conservative beliefs.

A true conservative wouldn't be concerned with anything that should be called personal anyhow.

The Republican stands on religion, abortion and gay rights,(to name most), make them look small minded and dictatorial--Where do they get the idea that any of this is their business anyway?

I believe it was Jefferson who said--and I can't remember the exact wording, darn it, but here goes-"If it neither breaks my leg nor robs my pocket , then it is not of my concern".

Somebody help w/ this quote, will you?

Anyhow, what Jack and I are saying, I believe, is that if our conservative FISCAL and fairness beliefs don't prevail, and soon, then life in this country is going to be nothing like what we believe it should be and these "issues" will be one of the main things that caused it to come to pass.

Many people are fiscally conservative but cannot stand the Republican stand on these personal,( and more minor), issues, therefore seriously weakening the party, and making it much harder to get our MAJOR PRINCIPLES accepted.

And whatever happened to " the business of America is business?"

These guys in Washington seem to think PROFIT is a dirty word- There won't be any busineses,(or jobs ), without a healthy profit.

How did it all get this crazy to where I, or anybody, would feel they have to even state these things?

A Patriot, Vet, Family man, Small Businessman.

"...all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among them are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness." Without the sanctity of life for innocent humans there is no basis for any law or rule among mankind. To believe this makes republicans 'look small minded and dictorial'??????? This is stated by a 'Patriot', and a 'Family man'??

As regards the 2010 Census, I've talked to many who have the same plans as yourself (to answer only how many live at this address). Then, heard from a lady that is a member of Texas Tea Party and she use to work there said that you could be fined up to $5,000 (but she had never seen it happen). Then, saw on Fox yesterday, Robt. Groves, Dir of Census, that you could be fined $100 for every question, unanswered. Wish someone could shed light on this for us all. I don't want them to show up so will definitely be sending it back by 4/1/10.

I suppose if a guy wasn't happy with the way our government gives assistance to those who are unable to care for themselves, even though this assistance is terribly abused by some, and the way this assistance comes about, by taking the dollars from one American to give to the other, well I guess he could apply for citizenship in Mexico. The Government there, from what I'm told, is not so generous to it's citizens.

Is it possible that the Botox has escaped certain areas of the facial features of some of our leaders and infiltrated the brain.

Health is not a right...it is a personal responsibility.

Heath care is not a right...it is a commodity.

Health insurance is not a right...it is a financial risk management tool.

Health insurance is used to help pay for health care which is used to maintain or restore your health when you failed to do so yourself through proper behavior (i.e., diet, exercise, life style, etc.), or it was compromised through the negligence of another person, in which case, unless I am that other person, it is not my responsibility to pay for your health via a government-mandated redistribution of wealth.

If you were born sick, you might want to address that issue with your parents and ancestors. Again...not my job to pay for your genetics or the health practices of your parents.

I am, on the other hand, more than willing to and do make charitable donations of my hard earned dollars to activities that perform wonderful work assisting the less fortunate in our society, such as the American Cancer Society or Shiners Hospital for example.

Holy Cow! Where to start? That is not the question for me. My catastrophic dilemma is how to stop. For a citizen not employed as a news writer or analyst to comment to a necessary degree on the cancer eating away all vestiges of moral, honest, or otherwise decent attributes of former "American Way" of life would require an immediate cessation of any present endeavors. As one of today's contributors stated, "I could not sleep last night...." That's the problem, and that is why I heap all praise I can muster on the corps who compile and transmit the Patriot Post. You have the fiber and intelligence and time to wade through the tsunami of socialistic swill engulfing us now --and earn a living at it. With due respect to Tom Brokaw, you are now America's "Greatest Generation". Keep hammering away until we can find another champion who will get up on the political stage and take the shots required to preserve the Constitution and the Republic for which it stands.

why does everyone think govt controlled healthcare is a new idea? I don't want to spoil it for you, but govt controls healthcare today! And bush is one of the worst offenders. Don't be so blind as to only blame democrats, republicans are waiting idly by to take back the steering wheel that drives this nation/empire to destruction.

Hooray for reader "Howard." You'll do all your readers a big favor by emphasizing in the next few issues that the only census information we have to give Big Bad Brother is the number of residents in our homes.

Thanks and blessings. You're a much needed beacon of light in these dark days.

For Bob Kelly...while I agree whole heartedly with your thoughts about big brother, unfortunately U.S. Code Title 13 is pretty clear. Citizens are required to answer the Census questions or face a fine (see Section 221 of the Code).

Unfortunately we elected representatives who then made (and continue to make) laws that we are then stuck complying with. Better that we citizens become more involved in the political process and hold our elected representatives accountable for their actions.

Just as there is nothing in the Constitution (either the U.S. or my State) that says I must obey the speed limit, I'd have a hard time arguing to the judge that I'm not guilty of speeding because the Constitution is silent on the issue.

A better course of action (until we can repeal the law...which will never happen) is to honestly answer the questions in a form that I note several posts above this. The vast majority of us have already provided the government with all the information they need. However, the government is so incompetent and inefficient that they can't even use the data we've already provided.

Re the census: A form arrived today (March 16th), urging that I return it “today”, listing all persons living or staying at the address as of All Fools’ Day. That date, at least, seems appropriate. As only God knows the future, perhaps one ought to return it in March with only those lists whom one KNOWS will be there on that future date (none) lest one inadvertently overproject. Also in unconstitutionally demanding the phone number they claim that they “may” call if the don’t understand an answer. Not if I can help it, they won’t.

Access to healthcare may be a right. Making me pay for yours is not. Just like equal access to the post office or the bus is a "right". But you still have to buy the stamps, pay the postage or the bus fare.

Healthcare is not a product on a shelf that mysteriously appears. It is the hard labor of many people with valuable skills, training and personal sacrifice that make our healthcare the best in the world. No one has the right to make me get up at three AM and work all night to save their life from a ruptured appendix - for nothing... and it happens about three times a week. Illegal aliens now pay nothing. The taxpayer does not pay it. No one does. Every physician I know does at least 1/3 of his/her work for zero, zilch, nada. The rising cost of healthcare is because of increasing complexity of care and a growing population. It is not because of increasing fees by Physicians. Physician fees are fixed by Medicare , and private insurers pay a fraction of that number, usually 120% of the Medicare rate. Actual payments to General Surgeons has decreased 50% over the last ten years and are at the brink. The Rising cost of healthcare is not because the people who take care of you are charging more or getting paid more.

Physician payments have been cut back to the bone. Most have reduced staff, and will leave practice if the government becomes any more involved. We desperately need free market reform with insurance sales across state lines, tax incentives for Health savings accounts which will free folks from being tied to their employer for healthcare. Tort reform will help all businesses, not just physicians. The answer is so simple it is almost painful.

The data suggesting 50% of physicians will "retire", leave the profession, if this bill passes ( or is deemed to have passed ) is correct. I will be one of those. Maybe I'll give politics a try.

The Founding Fathers would already be reloading!

The nuclear option will likely lead to the extinction of the liberal agenda. Unfortunately, it will take a big part of our great country's heritage with it. Even when conservatives prevail in the next two election cycles, we will likely lose the fragile belief that individual excellence is more important that the primacy of central governance.

Good Post, MRick Timms.

I like you what you said at the end.

"The Founding Fathers would already be reloading"

Most of the Federal level dilemma could be solved very easily. But how do we get to those places where we can institute the "prescription" to take care of the "disease".

If you go to Washington, Please be a "Statesman" and not a "politician", never let intimidation make you hesitant to speak. Stay firm to the Oath of Office and rout out the ones who would dare to violate the "sacred trust."

By the Grace of God, perhaps, you will be able to continue to pursue that field of endeavor to which you already invested much.

Jesus Christ came to "destroy the works of the devil", God never made any Promises that He doesn't keep. Luke 18:27, "And HE said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God." AMEN

For God & Country

Ruth Ann Wilson

Quoting The Gipper from Patriot Post Brief for Monday March 15, 2010, "Welfare is another of our major problems. We are a humane and generous people and we accept without reservation our obligation to help the aged, disabled, and those unfortunates who, through no fault of their own, must depend on their fellow man. But we are not going to perpetuate poverty by substituting a permanent dole for a paycheck. There is no humanity or charity in destroying self-reliance, dignity, and self-respect ... the very substance of moral fiber." --Ronald Reagan

This is one reason we have so little self respect, let alone respect for fellow man, from those who are now fifth and sixth, dare I say seventh, generation welfare recipients along with their drug abuse, high crime rate and hatred.