Or just carelessness and stupidity when driving? This story in the KC Star brought out a lot of emotion judging from the comments.   I am sure that we all have experienced loss and wondered what if?   What if someone had taken a second look?  What if cell phones had never been invented?  What if motorcycles...
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“I have a lot of concerns as a governor,” It all boils down to this statement!. There are a lot of concerns. Governor Schweitzer lays it on the line. How are states that are already struggling with deficits going to absorb any more expenses? Will adding to Medicaid suddenly make...
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It sounds good, doesn’t it? I don’t think that I know anyone who believes that our healthcare is the best that it can be. There is always run for improvement However, moving to a mandated, universal system is not the answer. The current proposal has several serious deficiencies that require it’s rejection....
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Today, Bernard Madoff was sentenced to 150 years in prison.  U.S. District Judge Denny Chin took into account the “staggering human toll” that the crime inflicted on his victim. We have all been told that “if something sounds too good to be true it probably is”.  This definitely applies in this scenario.  Thousands of people...
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Death waits for no one.  It comes when it is time; not before and not after.  I am sure that everyone has heard then news about the passing of Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson.  Both led very public lives and so shall be their deaths.  My heart goes out to there family and friends...
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A friend of mine has this as her status on Facebook today.  With the revelation that South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford spent the week in Argentina and has admitted to having an affair, it is not surprising that her status would have a hint of cynicism.  It is difficult to not be a cynic...
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I think we all have been expecting this test since the election.  North Korea is purposely taking steps to force the United States’; and more specifically, President Obama’s hand. New reports from Japan indicate that North Korea is preparing to fire a long-range missile in the direction of Hawaii in early July; possible on the...
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Defense Secretary Robert Gates has “Big Problem” with Congress restoring funding for some F22 jets that he wanted to replace with F35 – Joint Strike Fighter. I have a problem with this too. It’s not that I am an expert, or even close, on fighter jets. I would not know the difference if...
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The Senate passed a $1 billion “cash for clunkers” program that provides government incentives of $3,500 to $4,500 to car buyers who trade in old gas guzzlers for more fuel-efficient vehicles. Sounds great doesn’t it? Until you read the small print. The vehicle that you trade in has to get 18...
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