I love this paper. It's the only newspaper I actually spend the time to peruse.
I see where Homeland Security is initiating a program to assist illegals (those that aren't criminals) in leaving the country. Supposedly, there are those that do want to go, but need help in getting their affairs together. It's a great idea if they're really willing to go. I think they've found that with the recent crack-downs and raids in work facilities, it would be a good idea to get the hell out of Dodge before they suffer harsh consequences. Of course, there are the liberal groups that want them to stay even if they would be better off leaving. I'm sure labor unions are in a tizzy over it, as membership has declined so much, they're after illegals to make up the disparity. If labor could induct Martians into the fold, they would do it! Their time has been over for years, and now they're starting to realize it.
As I've previously mentioned, I'm disappointed in Bush for signing the appropriations to assist irresponsible homeowners to get out of their quandries with our tax money. The far left, activist group, ACORN, is thrilled though. They are the largest group that pushes for home ownership for the poor. For the money they obtain, it's also used to solicit non-voters to register, as they're usually on the Dem side of the fence. They've made great strides in getting the poor, along with the ignorant, to register. It's going to get interesting come voting time. First of all, a large number of these people won't go to the polls even if they've registered. Then you'll have the crowd that didn't register properly, end up at the incorrect precinct, etc. There are going to be lots of issues, and you thought there were problems in Florida the last time around. Actually, there weren't. They were just fabricated by Gore and company because they didn't win what they thought was theirs for the taking. I mean, how many recounts does it take to convince a buffoon that they've lost the damn election?
The Gates Foundation is implementing a plan to help the poor in other countries save money. Savings programs in poverty-stricken countries is an interesting idea. See what happens when the government leaves entrepreneurs alone. Even after all the bogus anti-trust crap Bill Gates has been through here and abroad, he and his wife are trying to use their billions to assist others in need. If it weren't for innovative people like him, we wouldn't be as far ahead as we are in this country. While the libs are doing everything they can to squelch the competitive spirit this country was built on, it's good to know there are still those that are willing to give for the common good. People like Obama, on the other hand, would rather play the Marxist role and take it away from the producers to create programs run by the government. We all know how well gub'ment programs run, now don't we?
Here's one that really burns me, and it actually leans to the left. There is a new draft regulation that would have birth control pills and IUDs labeled as abortion measures. Can you believe it? We already have situations where doctors that don't believe in abortion not have to perform them. That's all well and good, but it would allow pharmacists to retaliate and not fill prescriptions for these devices, as well as the "morning after" pill due to their beliefs. If you're going to work for a company, you do what they say or don't work for them. You have that choice, but to try and dictate what women can buy because of your beliefs is completely wrong. The even larger contradiction here is that I don't hear any resistance to selling Viagra. Doesn't Viagra cause pregnancies? If you want to get petty, I can too. Now, who says I can't think for myself where individual issues are concerned?
Speaking of insurance and healthcare, just remember, if Obama becomes President and has his way with a Federal healthcare program, the Congress will run it. With a 12% approval rating, would you feel comfortable with those idiots handling your healthcare?
One final note on another topic altogether. Just read on the site, Moronsinchapelhill.com, where there is a Federal investigation being done on the Eve Carson murder case. The good news about this is, one of the repeat-offender thugs from Durham, could possibly get the death penalty. Since the state of NC is too liberal to put anyone to death, I guess the Feds decided it was time to go for some true justice. I'd love to see him fried. I'd also love to see the other one, too young at the time of the murder to get the death penalty, become someone's jail bitch for years. Nothing less would be appropriate for the hateful, murdering little ass.