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Granted, even if health care costs are to blame in some situations, to compensate for rising costs, we can't have a heartless system where hospitals have financial departments to place a lien on your home prior to providing you a surgery. Now if socialized health care is the solution, then so be it. What's always amazed me about the capitalist system is that the people that fear shared benefits are usually puppets for those that reap the rewards of a winner-loser system, yet these people aren't making anything off of the deal anyways. I always ask why someone wouldn’t stand for a fairer system that everyone would benefit from. Even they would save.

I guess until your health and finances are at stake from a single blow could an opponent of health-care-for-all really see the light in thorough reform. Many persons that suffer from ailments at an early age are plagued with a resultant financial burden for life. I shouldn’t win a Nobel for saying that situations like this can be avoided.

If a public option requires all to buy in, then that's the way it has to be. Now we still could have an adequate system without a public option, but for many, including myself, the public options seems like the only hope there is for cost protection. Face it, without an employer-sponsored health plan, coverage is way too expensive in this economy. Having health care is like going to the casino. The casino wouldn't let you play unless they knew they were going to win. And furthermore, if you become a financial burden, they can refuse you the service, and they do it all the time to people. A public option might have a greater trickle-down effect, one that could actually influence provider (hospital and doctor) fees.

I've noticed that medical talent is available. There are persons from throughout the world (e.g., India, Mexico) that will work as a doctor for a modest rate. So then, let's welcome them along with programs for converting foreign medical talent/education to US standards. I don't need an expensive doctor, I just need licensed health care. And in this age of information, care is more standardized than ever before, so you would think costs should decrease as information and practice normalizes. Let's standardize the insurance costs and then, in turn, make the rest flex and standardize the provider and equipment fees to pave the way for healthy, not in-the-poor-house, families---a stronger generation and economy, a stronger US.
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Why would some Democrats like to stop us from understanding the new Health-Care-Bill? What is the meaning of the sudden private meetings, less coverage of citizen tea parties and ignoring the public demands to answer questions in a straight-forward manner?

Watch this short video. Shocking pages & sections in the bill.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcBaSP31Be8
View the video link!

Even, "Ryan29" might not like what is written in this bill.

Phew... it is very scary for me!]]>Sun, 31 Jan 2010 14:57:23 PST1264978643

Link to Article:
http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/03/10/veterans.health.insurance/]]>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 23:08:34 PDT1237270114
Watch the first two minutes of this video, where Arnold, of all people, calls Obama out for being so skinny:




Obama needs to begin working out! As a potential president elect, this just won't do:



I remember reading an article just after Bush's nomination concerning how he turned his life around, from alcoholic to president. The article emphasized Bush's workout program, which was impressive for his age. Bush advisors commented that by working out, Bush maintained the strong physical appearance that people expect in a leader.

I decided to see what other info there was on Obama's physique and training. However, after a 2 min search (which is normally sufficient for similar inquiries), I couldn't find a reliable answer, not even for his weight. Obama's weight is stated to be from 160 lbs to 210 lbs (the latter I seriously doubt), depending on the source. Really the only thing that I did find was this potential account of Obama's workout program:

Politico reports on Obama's workout routine ]]>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 11:33:29 PDT1225564409 What is Kiteboarding?
Who is doing it? Everyone!
check it out: http://1stcoastkiting.com/
Jacksonville fl at Huguenot Park.
It has changed my life.
People from 8 to 84 are doing it and living longer.
Can anyone do it? Yes!
Just being at the beach is a plus.
The fresh air is exhilarating!!!!!
]]>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 15:43:46 PDT1224888226 Here's the story, which proposes decreased penalties for marijuana possession under 100 grams and speculates on a "legalized" society:

• Legislators aim to snuff out penalties for pot use
  

And in my humble opinion, which CNN's "Sound Off" commentary feature may never post beneath the referenced article (an advantage TAC has over CNN is that we're not armed with OPINION-MONGERING MODERATORS), here's the bottom line:

• Money will be taken from local enforcement authorities and drug dealers.
  



• New money will be realized by corporations and federal and state taxing authorities.
  



• Metropolitan societies will experience notable changes in night-club life; unemployment; lethargy and dependency on gadgets (e.g. ipods and video games), thus spawning revolutions in advertising; and dating culture, which will be completely redefined. Oh, and their populations will have a shorter height on average.
  

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May today there be peace with-in.

May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be .

May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith.

May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you.

May you be content knowing you are a child of God. Let this presence settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love.

It is there for each and every one of us.

]]>Wed, 19 Dec 2007 14:03:37 PST1198101817 Stableman says; - "because we need it too!"
Always eat protein first!

Breakfast!
3 egg omelet and/or 4-6 oz. grilled salmon (I do not recommend smoked salmon or lox on the three-day diet because of the salt intake)
½ cup cooked oatmeal (not instant)(Cooked oatmeal is a great source of fiber, low glycemic carbohydrates)
2” wedge of cantaloupe or 1/3 cup fresh berries(Cantaloupe is very hydrating to the skin and contains important antioxidants – blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, strawberries are high in antioxidants)

No Juice, No Coffee or Toast (If you normally drink large amounts of coffee, drink black or green tea to prevent caffeine withdrawal) 8-12 oz. spring water (Per meal)

Lunch: 4 – 6 oz. grilled salmon (Option: you can also use canned salmon and mix a little mayo and fresh squeezed lemon) 2 cups green salad made with romaine lettuce garnish or other dark leafy greens Dressing: extra virgin olive oil and fresh squeezed lemon to taste
1 kiwi fruit or cantaloupe and berries as above 8 – 12 oz. spring water

Dinner: 4-6 oz. fresh grilled salmon Green salad (as described above) ½ cup steamed veggies (Especially asparagus, broccoli, parsnips, etc) Cantaloupe and berries 8 –12 oz. spring water 1 pear or apple. No root vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, beets.
2 oz. sliced chicken or turkey breast or 6 oz. plain yogurt Small handful of hazelnuts, walnuts or almonds

Drink at least 8 glasses of pure water per day. Feel free to squeeze fresh lemon into the water if desired.

Make better choices & decisions in your life. Start with eating!
Good luck! - Stableman
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Police brutality is defined as the excessive use of physical force, assault, verbal attacks, and threats made by police officers and other law enforcement officers where he or she feels because he or she has a badge and gun, it puts him or her above the law and can use unnecessary force against another individual. It is a widespread problem that has affected society for hundreds of years. The New testament records many incidents where Roman guards inflicted unwarranted violence on the Christian Community. Police Brutality is not a new issue, but it has recently become popular due to the current cases that have occurred within the past two decades.
One example includes the University of Florida student who was tasered at the John Kerry speech. After asking the former presidential candidate a few questions, police grabbed the student by the arms, and began escorting him out of the room. After resisting arrest, police restrained the student and tasered him three times before taking him into custody. Another example includes a UCLA student tasered by the University Officers. After refusing to show the officers his ID in a random security check, police escorted him out of the room, after tasing him multiple times for not standing up. The most prominent example would be the beating of Rodney King by multiple police officers. On March 3, 1991, after a high speed car chase, Rodney King was surrounded by over a dozen police officers. Four of which, brutally assaulted him, while the others watched. The beating was caught on tape, which shows officers beating him with batons as well as kicking the victim in his head and legs. The case led to riots in Los Angelas after the officers were acquitted of all charges. The riots lasted several days and was though to be one of the worst civil disturbance in Los Angelas causing over a billion dollars in damage.
These are just a few examples of police brutality that have happened within our society. Police have been questioned about why there is so much of this happening, and some respond that they were just doing their job, and they are under a great deal of pressure. Yet according to the New York commissioner of police, the average police officer is never going to draw his gun during his entire career. There are two main reasons why some police offers have no problem brutalizing others and watching them be brutalized. That is that too many of them are caught up in politically inspired slogans such as �War on Terror� and �War on Drugs� and see themselves as warriors in battle where the destruction of the enemy is more important that their apprehension. They develop an �us� and �them� attitude. They see the victim as subhuman and therefore believe that it is alright to treat them cruelly. The other reason is that too many police officers are exposed to the same situations everyday. They begin to make generalizations about their victims and frequently their generalizations seem to take on a racial tone.
In the United States, investigation of cases involving police brutality is left up to internal police commissions and district attorneys. They have been often criticized for a lack of accountability and for bias favoring the police officers, declaring that the officers actions were within department rules. For example, a study focusing on the Chicago Police Department conducted in April of 2007 found that out of 10,000 complaints of police abuse, only 19 resulted in meaningful action. The main reason these tyrants are being defended can be attributed to the �Blue Code of Silence�. An unwritten code of honor among police officers in which reporting another officers misconduct is regarded as betrayal. With such codes in effect, it is very difficult to bring these guilty officers to justice.
In conclusion, police brutality is a very important and widespread problem that has affected society for many years. It is caused by a police officer who feels that he or she is above that law and can do as they feel. There have been many murders, beatings, and other cruel acts that have been attributed to police brutality. Although there is no direct solution to this problem, it is important that as a society, we come together to remedy this travesty.
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