You forgot to mention the really good benefits of the 50s. Women could not be equally educated, paid, hold jobs, make decisions about their bodies, etc. Blacks could not vote, hold jobs, get an eduction, etc. Only white men in control thinking only of themselves. Commies were coming to take over our lifestyle unless we could hide under our desks and live through the nuclear attacks. We did not question our government and stand up for our beliefs without risking being called a Commie and arrested for treason. Yea, life was great for the robotic people of the 50s who accepted everything that was spoon fed to them.

BillyRay, The 1950's were good if you were a privileged white male. However, if you were black and lived in the segregated South, or if you were a woman seeking a job that paid equal to a man's job, or if you were gay and feared for your life if you came out of the closet, then your life wouldn't be so wonderful. It appears to bother you that in 2012, America has a black president. You disparagingly refer to Pres. Obama as an entitlement President who is turning our nation into a third world country. America made the right decision last night voting for Pres. Obama instead of Mitt Romney. America is continuing to move forward into the 21st century and people like you dreaming of a return to the 1950's will simply be left behind.

Oh my, someone who wants to take us back to the "fabulous 50's."

However, while I remember with fondness the wisdom of President Eisenhower, that was generally a time of disadvantaging of women, of non-whites, and of many immigrant groups. I can still remember the names that my gentle and well-meaning mother, who knew no better because that is what she was taught by her parents in the 20's, called people who were not Irish or German, and certainly those who were not white.

Folks, the Leave it to Beaver generation is something we need to be left to the history books, and maybe to DVD's for those who want to watch those shows as well as Burns & Allen and the Nelsons.

Too many white Americans (yes, with my Irish heritage I'm certainly one of those) live in some mental fog imagining that those who disagree with their own vision of what society should be, are somehow less than them, and are part of some "entitlement generation."

That's simply a bunch of cow patties.

David, thank you for your thoughtfull and intelligent comment. It's refreshing to be reminded that there are sane, rational human beings out there. Instead of the useless and hateful ranting and raving, face it, the results are in - President Obama won re-election and won decisively! It's time for ALL Americans to come together for the good of OUR COUNTRY! Our future and the generations to come are depending on us!

I agree with David.

David, et al..............for many who claim "Christianity," it's amazing how little is actually known by the followers. Not say you are one, David, but what you said made me think "God" and the bible...........God isn't a respector of person, nor should we be.

Another who's attained a "higher" level in life is no better than you or I. Sorry, but the President shouldn't be treated any different than the person working at your local 7-11.

If people want to talk about unifying and moving forward, hearts and minds must change. The politicians want to continue to place us all into little groups to give us our different rights........how about we stop placing people into groups and start demanding justice for all of us?

By the way David, to any person actually paying attention, it's quite obvious there's been way to much Bi-Partisanship in DC. Take a look at legislation that destroys our "Civil Liberties" and you will see the R's and the D's jumping on board. They passed 40,000 new laws last year........and it wasn't just one of the gangs, it was the elephant-jackass party that did it.

Tommy,
Remember all his wasteful spending the last two years was approved by a Republican Congress. So what you hope is that all the politicans in Washington are more careful in their spending.

I will never understand how it is possible to give Exxon a "free ride" for all the taxpayer billions given to it and save one's wrath for the homeless, the elderly, the children and those whose homes were destroyed by disasters. The mean-spirited comments by those who oppose President Obama -- for a reason known to them, but rarely stated in public-- are amazing. Just what hate is hidden in the phrases "constitution preserved", "living explicitly by the oath of office bought for him" only the writer knows. Shame, shame, shame.

You obviously didn't follow the Republican primaries because the fact Romney was a Mormon was rarely, if ever mentioned. I'm actually shocked it didn't play more of a role, but it was so minimal, I'm not sure what you heard during the primaries.

And you do realize it wasn't an overwhelming rejection. There really is two Americas. Take a look at the map of the US............the majority of the country is "Red," with a small percentage being "Blue"..........according the land being occupied. If you look at how the people vote, it's nearly 50/50....but the thing is, the majority of the country doesn't vote for any of the insanity so who's to say what the nation truly thinks?

Kip, Did you ever make it past the second grade?

WOW!

Such ignorance and misinformation, and I'm ignoring the errors in grammar, spelling, and context.

This one is almost as bad as the clown in earlier posts who wants to take us all back to the 1950's.

As any person who knows how to read, and who reads top class newspapers and magazines rather than checkout tabloids, Mr Obama is a Christian and has been for all time.

You can actually look at his Freudian slip a few different ways....................but to those who continue to back Obama as a Christian.....let me ask, how many "Christians" have a kill list? Especially one that has crossed off the name of a 16 year old American Citizen?

To call Bush and Obama "Christian" would be quite laughable if it wasn't so sad.

And finally I have a question even though I hardly think President Obama ever reads these posts still my question is President Obama now that you have 4 more years, what is your plan to make small business strong?? are you & Mrs. Obama gonna come in & make purchases, are you going to send customers who will make purchases?? and what exactly did you mean when you said "You didn't build that, you had help along the way" so Mr. President the roads which were built where people drive to get to my business unfortunately for me those roads are empty Mr. President while I struggle where is the hope that you promised & how long do I need to wait to see these roads filled with cars heading to my business??

Correction: I meant to say some questions instead of a question...

Dee, Why are you blaming the financial problems of your small business on Pres. Obama? First of all, it is your responsibility to create a viable business model for a small downtown business. Second, Why do you continually blame our Democratic President and not our so-called Republican businessman Gov. Rick Scott and the Republican Legislature in Tallahassee? Remember, in Florida we have had only Republican governors for the last 14 years and both the Senate and the House of Representatives have been under Republican control since 1996. Somehow Republicans always try to blame all of Florida's economic problems solely on Pres. Obama when it was their own short sighted policies that caused Florida's economic problems. It was Republican policies that underfunded education, that failed to properly diversify Florida's economy beyond tourism and construction, that kept us as a low wage service economy, all the while enriching themselves in Tallahassee. You really need to stop blaming Pres. Obama for the financial problems of your small business. Maybe you should start looking for a new business model or at least new ways to generate additional income that will help your business succeed into the future.

Dee, I was a small business owner my self during the Bush Admin. I had the same problem and that administration did nothing to help...Government can't produce customers, only demand can. Don't know what kind of business you have but maybe you have to rethink it...My self, I started my business because my position as a defense contractor was mothballed during Bush...Now, 18 months into Obamas' term, I am back to work in the defense industry...and my wife and I go out of our way to support mom and pop shops...I get depressed when I do go to Wally World...
Good luck with your business but again, it's not Presidents job to bring in customers...You must create a demand for your business. That's how it works.

Claudia,
Democrats are at fault for the credit crisis and to job bills not making it out of the House of Representatives? Who has the majority in the House of Representatives? Buehler, Buehler, Bueher? Yes, a bill writen during the Carter administration was the start of the Maddie Fae, etc.. but I believe there were 3 decades of changing administrations that added to the legislation on it opening up credit more and more. Bush's push with a Republican Majority in the Congress pushed the bill to create more jobs on credit. Well, it wasn't just housing that created the credit bubble. Are you going to tell me that the steep decline in jobs and companies folding under the weight of their own credit didn't start in April 2008, you know about 9 months before Obama took office.
You are just as wrong as someone who blames this all on Bush. It is a Bi-Partisan mess. The legislation that brought us here was from both parties. Now if they can just play along we will be able to work our way out of it. But playing nicely isn't something we do well, in the last 12 years.

Holy crap, CLL, you obviously do not read any objective press.

Private sector job growth during Obama's first term has been excellent, but the big problem has been all of the public sector job cuts due to state and local government cut backs.

Now, we still need more job growth from the private sector, and now that the election is over, and life is more predictable for business managers, that is something which will happen.

Then, as state and local government see more tax revenue increases with an improving economy, they will be able to bring back some of those teachers, police, and firefighters and other critical positions.

Dad of Three,
Average Annual Real Corporate Profit Growth under Obama is at 77.9% which is the highest of any president. By Comparison Carter 0.0%, Reagan 2.3%, G.H.W. Bush was -9.5%, Clinton 9.2%, and G. W. Bush -17.4%.

Michael D, do not forget, those are with extremely inflated dollars and extreme pumping from helicopter Ben Bernanke.

The numbers of any administration are inflated due to backing of big business. Also known as the real decision makings in our government. Lobbysts have more power than any political figure.

Not a full solution, but a start:
1) Flat tax at approximately 18%, no loopholes, you earn an income you pay
2) Both sides fix the Veteran's Job bill, the construction angle is great for many of our former service men that are not equiped for College Life (like My Brother)
3) Work with the group of Corporations (AT&T, Microsoft, etc) that want to remove the loopholes from Corporate Taxes and go with a lower, but surprisingly fair flat tax.
4) MOST IMPORTANTLY, Stop thinking Left/Right start thinking American.

Would love to see a flat tax. I am wholeheartedly against having the fruits of my labor stolen to pay the interest in the debt, but if you are going to rob US, at least make it even across the board.

Michael D, what do you think of the proposed Wall Street tax? These people rape us left and right, without paying their fair share. Implement a freaking 1% Wall Street tax instead of taxing the "rich," which actually does nothing to the "elite 1%."

By the way, I wonder how many are aware of the income tax being paid to criminal bankers? Your income tax pays the interest on the debt created out of thin air by the Federal Reserve. Man, what a racket........create money out of thin air, loan it to others with interest............all on the backs of the American taxpayers.

Then you add in fractional reserve banking where the banks can create money out of thin air to loan to others with interest and the politicians want me to believe we need to bailout the banks??

We lose our jobs, lose our homes, families, lives.............but the bankers can continue to create money out of thin air to continue screwing us all. Something has to change and it has nothing to do with birth control, big bird, religion, etc.

Samuel,
I haven't had a chance to read the actual bill, but the information I ready on it it, i was an .03% tax on all Wall Street Transactions. Which for long term investors wouldn't really make much of an effect, but mass traders would really effect. They are the ones that effect our economy. So far I like the idea.

RAJ,
The problem is both parties have lawyers to use the loopholes in the Constitution. It is build along with our legal system to be a living document. To continually grow and change with the nation. The guide lines of the Bill of Rights is the basis of the growth. How many times has the Constitution needed to be amended in order reflect the growth of our Nation.

Dee,
I may be a little behind on this, but what and where is your business. My Fiancee and I try to support the local businesses. It might be somewhere we currently go, or might be somewhere close by that we can try.

Dee, I merely suggested that you stop blaming Pres. Obama and seek out a new business model that will help make your business a success. How does that translate into an accusation that I hate you and I always shop at Walmart? I certainly don't hate you. In fact, I have never even met you. It may be true that I don't do much retail shopping downtown, but I often patronize our many restaurants there. I actually wish you success in your future as I do with all of our downtown businesses.

Michael, thank you so much for your kind reply but as I told Lynda, I am not doing this for free publicity therefore please ask Jeff & Sunde where I am & they will let you know where I am located, I look forward to your visit real soon, if you do visit me please let me know who you are so I can properly welcome you, have a wonderful evening!

Hey Joe, actually you do know me, I am the one who stood behind all involved who are against the Firmenich Project, I am the one who supported you & signed the petition even though I am a merchant & not a resident, I love Safety Harbor therefore I am ready & able to help out our community, Ask Jeff/Editor about some of my plans, you'll realize we are on the same side :) and finally just for the record I have lots of respect for President Obama, now his real Presidency begins, last 4 years he had a lot of cleaning up to do from the previous administration, now it is all about him & I pray he does a good job, just like President Clinton did!

Dee,
I didn't make the assumption it was for Free Publicity. The reason I started reading the patch was to find local businesses. I was just happy to hear of another I have not gone to. I wish your business well, and when I visit I will properly introduce myself.

Good Morning Mike, I know you didn't assume or say that but I am saying it so that nobody thinks I am doing it to promote my business in some way, anyway I can tell you, I am in Safety Harbor & look forward to your visit:)

Lisa, please ask Jeff Editor for Safety Harbor Patch, I prefer he tell you how I can be located when you do find out & if you choose to visit me please introduce yourself so I can properly welcome you!

Same be said about the House. The only difference between now and four years ago. Unemployement is tending down, and the Democrats have the Senate. The Republican Congress is still there and that is where all legislation starts. So are you also going to be critical of them Sam?

I'm sorry your trailer was damaged in the last storm, but please try to read some unbiased newspapers and listen to more than the idiots of "talk radio."

Gary,
As a person of technical nature you would have enjoyed the Fortune article of the corporations asking for the flat tax a few months ago. And the analytics behinds making a flat tax for both citizen and corporation would increase revenue and decrease cost of the Income tax process for the Federal Government.

Oh Lynda, you assume small business is risky this is only because people will go to a major department store not realizing will get ripped off by purchasing goods that are more expensive than a small mom & pop shop, quality is questionable, I emphasize on checking the label you will notice many merchandise Department Stores carry are made in China & they are overpriced reason being is they have a lot of overhead, my business on the other hand is small therefore I don't have a lot of overhead, most of my merchandise is Made in USA & Canada, I have many handmade merchandise that you will not find in any major stores & most important of all reasonable prices to accommodate any budget & personalized service so that you are not running all over the store trying to find somebody to help you, I am honest with my customers if something doesn't look good, I will tell them even at the risk of losing a sale, my customers appreciate that as for your advice that I look for another job, I have never been a quitter, I may get discouraged sometime and say I had enough but honestly I love my business & it is the only thing I know how to do well, many people know I work 6 days from 11 am till 8, 9, 10 or 11 pm so quitting & starting something else at 55 years old is not a solution for me, all I am asking for is credit for my hard work, you are welcome to come visit my store & see for yourself it is not difficult to find me, I thank you for your honesty & wish you all the best :)

Contrary to your assumption, I am very happy President Obama got reelected & as you'll notice I have lots of respect for him therefore I call him President Obama as for your remark that I am sad because President Obama got elected, you are very wrong, I never said that, I suggest you go back & read what I wrote, just to clear up anymore confusion I was sad for 5 days due to no sales but today my prayers been answered & I feel very blessed with my repeat customers came & supported my business so I am truly sorry you don't like my business, I still welcome you, my door is open to everybody & starting tomorrow I will be serving gourmet coffee and cookies!

So Alex's Mom, you are pro-Biden. Very interesting.

Perhaps she's hoping to get to Boehner. Could you imagine the waterworks if he ever ascended to the Presidency?

Mike believe me please, I was not blaming the government in any shape or form, I beg of you please read what I wrote, read a few times & you will see, the topic of this post is How would you tackle America's problems as President, that's exactly what I would like to know since President Obama's campaign promise was he wanted to make small business strong therefore for my question to him is very legit as a small business owner I have a right to know what his plan is also he made a comment "You didn't build that, you had help along the way, the roads were built so that people can drive to your business" those were his words, please understand for the last 5 days I have been feeling horrible mostly I kept it to myself hoping it would get better so Mike give me some credit you of all people should know as a business owner sometimes it gets the better of us, yesterday I was reaching out for somebody, anybody for little comfort but instead I was made to feel even worse, made me feel like I am a failure even though I am trying my best, its a constant battle, last Wednesday, Thursday, Friday zero sales, Saturday made a little bit which wasn't enough, Sunday, Monday zero again, Tuesday I was closed, yesterday was again zero & who knows what will happen next so my conclusion I won't bother anybody because apparently nobody cares, I accept the fact that I am on my own & thanks for a lesson well learned!

I did my part in that, I am short on funds so sent a box of goods through a church...

Actually, he was saying ALL contributed to the building of the businesses........people who encouraged you, helped you along the way.....Govt services that gave opportunities, etc. It had nothing to do with the road the business was built upon. He was preaching "Collectivism" and the people ate it up.

I understood what he was saying, but do not agree with him what-so-ever.

I understand Mike, it has been an exhausting time for all of us, I just did a blog to clear any doubts for where I stand concerning all political views, waiting for it to get approved, I am sure you'll like what I wrote, it covers some of your concerns, also I haven't forgotten about the blog for drug database, to me wording is really important so I am still working on it...

Hey Mike don't listen to that, its going to frustrate you, I listened to it couple times & it gave me lots of anxiety, I like listening to positive upbeat things as for talk show its best to let it go...

I don't know what he does Mike, I don't listen to it, any way my blog is up, go take a look :)

I am well aware of the Nazi connections.......heck, grandaddy Prescott Bush was "Trading with the Enemy."

But the thing is, if you look at many of the doctrines espoused by the "left," they align quite well with the Nazi agenda.

Think before you vote for either of the two bought and paid for parties, there's a controller in the woodshed.

+1 for you BBR.

You just confirmed it, democraps are bullies

Victory,
I'm not Democrat or Republican.... but if you claim one is a bully and use a label to stay your point. Are you truly any different? He didn't confirm that democrats are bullies, just as much you didn't prove that Republicans are condescending labelers. Ignorance on both sides.

As a great republican once said,"Better to remain silent and to be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt".

Any person who places others into groups has the wrong type of thinking. I do not care what you say or believe, it is true. There will never be change in the world until people stop doing this...........and especially until people stop placing the blame on every other person.

Who's world is this? Is it yours and mine or is it the Govts? If it "belongs" to US, then why are most so hell bent on getting others into Govt to "GET THINGS DONE?" How about you do something? What fantasy world do you live in believing you need a President in DC to enact change in your life?

As Gary Johnson's ad said, "There's a handful in Washington ruining it for 330 million of us."

Curious, Bye Bye, what do you believe is going to be implemented to bring about this American Prosperity? Those of us paying attention see it's Forward over the cliff because there will be no Fiscal responsibility. Seriously, enlighten me as to I should "GET WITH."

Samuel,
The powers at be didn't allow a third voice in the debates. I can only wonder what kinds of questions would have been allowed if just Gary Johnson was allowed in the debates.

What a loony, living in some fantasy world, believing nothing other than the Fox Propaganda Network, and hoping for a return to the McCarthy era.

Next we'll be hearing about UFO's, Black Hawk helicopters carrying blue helmeted storm troopers, and little kids acting as international spies under the guise of UNICEF.

Daryl that will be the most natural form of government.

I agree on many fronts. We have allowed our liberties to be removed from us. Especially in the last 12 years. The Patriot Act strips a lot of liberties that we have taken for granted. There are more to be removed.

NDAA. The R's and the D's overwhelmingly backed the NDAA and Obama signed it...........on New Years eve while the media was partying and nobody is paying attention.

For those of you unaware, both the R's and the D's voted to destroy the Bill of Rights and Obama signed it into law and of course, Romney said he would have signed it to.

Obama and the R and D gang also voted against Freedom of Speech when near the Oligarchs. That's right folks, according to law, your 1st Amendment is dead if you are near the President. Do not believe me........do some freaking research.

These people continue to destroy the Liberties all should have as a free being, but for some reason, they continue to convince the public we need to have our Liberties stolen.

Daryl, fight the good fight.
"It does not take a majority to prevail... but rather an irate, tireless minority, keen on setting brushfires of Freedom in the minds of men.
Samuel Adams

And also has there ever been an independent President? I think it was a huge shame they were not included in the debates...

To have a third candidate even invited to the debates and given federal funding they must receive 5% of the popular vote the previous election. The last third party candidate to win the election was Fillmore in 1853 with the Whig Party. During the 1860 election there were more parties due to the Democratic Party being fractured over the slavery issue. I have heard that Lincoln didn't win the Republican Party, but the republican Party. But have found books on either side of that issue. The biggest issue is the society we live in, most do not even know their was more than two candidates.

Dee, I do not believe it will ever happen due to the current fraud that is Democracy. The people in this country have been forced into the "duality" thinking in every single facet of life.

Watch the news. What do they do? They give an issue.......and then have two "experts" banter over opposite sides, as if those are the only two options. It's become you are either for something or against something. Take a look at 97% of the views parroted on the Patch.......people are playing their role in the duopoly.....like good little sheep they are choosing one side.

Whatever you do....do not be like me, one who actually uses discernment when coming to a conclusion. Are you aware of Dr. Ron Paul? Him and others like him have been speaking out about many things BEFORE they have occurred and the media was able to get the masses to believe he was a crazy kook, with crazy ideas. Oh, sure, they are only the crazy ideas that led to the founding of the country........but what does a Dr. know......we always need to back the opinions of those attorneys. People seem to hate lawyers in real life, but they sure love having attorneys rule over them in elected positions.

Seriously, I was so involved Dr. Pauls campaign that I witnessed all the chicanery from R's......but especially the media. Practically every where Dr. Paul went, 1,000's came to hear him speak and the media blacked it out. If he got ANY backing from the press, he would be the newly elected Pres.

Seriously, I do not forsee any changes in the near future. But rest assured, those 1,000's that heard the message of Liberty via Dr. Ron Paul in the past 2 Presidential campaigns.......those that actually heard the message will never be the same...............so I do hold out hope because I know there will always be a remnant.

I've actually lived my entire life being as a Contrarian. How others cannot question what is going on this world is beyond me. The Matrix isn't as fictitious as people choose to believe.

You really want to know how to get a true statesman elected.........turn off every single television in America. Until the masses break free from the grip of television PROGRAMMING, there will be no changes for the better. Any person relying on the presstitutes in the lamestream media for real news are living in a fantasy world. I'v watched Luke Radowski from We Are Change interview soooooooo many newscasters and they have no idea about anything relevant. MSNBC, CNN, Fox........they are dinosaurs when it comes to the news. Keep watching them spew their hated so we can be divided and conquered.

You want to see just how controlled the system is...........check out what happened in our own backyard during the 2010 Senate race in Florida.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=0S-MpDoWKZ0

So turn off the TV............and start awakening the masses to reality. Wish all would realize this truth from Carlin:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtgfzzwoyK4

I love all the terms and phrases used........we've been told the economy is greatly improving, things are getting better and then the day after election..........all the approaching "Fiscal Cliff" talk come about. 16 trillion$ debt...............I'd say that's a mountain, not a cliff.

So continue borrowing money from China to give provide foreign aid to dictators..............but raise taxes on Americans? Yep, that's the answer.

They can raise taxes on every single American and it will do nothing to stop the inevitable. Change your mindset, Joe. How about the Federal Govt discontinues the looting of poor Americans to give to rich people in other countries?

Stop the spending.................not increase the revenue.

By the way, every single time they increase the ceiling for the debt, they are voting to increase prices for you and I. That's both the D's and the R's who favor the inflation tax. Anytime they vote to give away "free" stuff, that's a vote to increase prices for you and I. Practically every single time they vote "for" anything it is actually a round-about tax on the middle class.

They can spout all the "helping the middle class" rhetoric they want, but take a look around, are you happy with what the R's and the D's have given you??

Gerald Foster:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4UnkyNJGmw

We be living in bizarro world.

Nov. 6th, 2012 was a great day for America. The people clearly stated that we will not allow the Republicans to turn the clocks back on women's rights, that we support many things including: diversity, the middle class, the people who go to work for a living (unlike Mitt Romney), that everyone will be treated equally, and that our government will not only favor the wealthiest in society. The biggest losers of the election were Fox News, Rush Limbaugh, Karl Rove, Todd Akin, Richard Mourdock, and of course the Romney/Ryan team. These people and their failed policies are clearly on the wrong side of history and we can only hope that they will all just disappear into the history books.

USA, Born Again 11-6-12

Hey Joe C., what about the "rights" of all those aborted woman?

How about the "rights" of those now forced to purchase a product they do not want?

What about the "rights" of the innocent woman being slaughtered in foreign lands due to Americas intervention?

What about all of our "rights" to not have the fruits of my labor stolen to fund so many things we do not agree with?

Please stop believing the D's have the moral high ground in this country......have you not seen it's practically a 50/50 split when it comes to Presidential elections?

Being that you have yet to address anything I pose to you, I'm guessing you will ignore this as well......but one thing you cannot ignore is morality. I'd love for you to really ponder the morality in what I am asking you. Who are you or any other person to tell me I must have money stolen from me to pay for others?? I'm all for helping fellow man.....and do.....but do force us to fund so much of the insanity at the barrel of a gun is wrong........and from reading all of your comments, you seem to advocate the use force, which is against everything America actually represents.

By the way, America died nearly 100 years ago.

Wow Mike, I didn't know you felt this way, I'd like to ask you & I am assuming correct me if I am wrong from your previous posts you were supporting President Obama & at the time all of us knew he was for gay union & abortion so knowing all this why did you support him?? now if you ask me what my thoughts are on these 2 sensitive issues, all I can tell you is I am neither against it or for it as long as nobody crams it down my throat & tells me I have to choose, with that said we also need to think about another point you made gays being able to adopt again I am not against it or for it, if a child is being abused by his/her natural parents & was going to be able to live in a loving non abusive home with a gay couple give it a trial period as long as the gay couple uses discretion some things are meant to be kept private which goes for a straight couple as well, now as for your rights as a father, you should have the same right to be able to adopt & not be turned down just because you are single & same thing goes for a single mother who wants to & is able to provide a wonderful home to a neglected child who is being tossed around different foster homes, this system needs to be implemented so that every child is properly taken care of in a wholesome environment...
As for abortion, I am against it but I don't think it is governments business to make that decision, also everybody needs to think about the consequences whether they are ready for a baby, if not use protection!

I ran out of room, to continue with abortion issue if everybody is cautious when they get into a physical activity or relationship there really wouldn't be a reason for abortion which realistically is impossible in this generation so best to ask yourself if you are ready for pregnancy & if the answer is no use protection to avoid being in a position you are not ready for.

Mike Chubre,
I've been questioning others about the "rights" of the father since I was a teenager. It has never made sense to me how the State can force a man to financially provide for a child.......regardless what the father thinks..........but the very same State will not allow the same father to have a say whether a conceived child lives or dies.

Ultimately, men do not have any reproductive "rights," only the female.
How's that for equality?

By the way, the Govt has no business being involved in the marriage business. Like many things, remove the Govt from being involved and more problems will be solved.

"Wall Street is ready to cooperate and assist"

Assist whom?

Hey Gary correct conclusion to your question is many of us are pro contraception but we are not willing to pay for somebody else through our taxes.

Dee,

Who are you talking about when you say "we"?

Gary

Gary............contraception..........in the form of the female "birth control" actually allows for conception to take place. Due to the nature of the control, the body believes it is pregnant and doesn't allow attachment to the uterine wall. So to those of us who believe life begins at conception, theoretically the majority of the birth control options equate to abortions.

Who knows how often conception occurs, but rest assured, life is created and destroyed due to most contraception.

Of course the Gates are hellbent on lowering the population.

The father of Bill Gates sat on the board of Planned Parenthood.........originally called "The Birth Control League." That lovely "liberal" group founded by Margaret Sanger, a fervent believer in the destruction of the "negroes." People hail Planned Parenthood as some sort of social justice center, when it was created to stifle the black community. 60+ millions aborted black babies......I'd say they've accomplished what they set out to do and we have so many of the D's applauding this liberation of the po' folk.

And if you really want to understand the madness.......look into Eugenics. The Gates are Eugenicists............oh, sure, they are hailed as Philanthropists, but they are straight killers. Yes, I know, I am crazy..........but where would a crazy person come up with this stuff? Especially stuff that can be easily researched by any person who can access the internet.

For all you who back Planned Parenthood, Google: Margaret Sanger and Eugenics.
Same with Bill Gates and Eugenics. I'm not the crazy person..........these people are.

Gary, you are nit picking but I'll indulge you we as in tax payers, now let me ask you how would you feel if a complete stranger came up to you & wanted you to pay for her contraceptive;
A. Sure I'll pay for it.

B. Let me get to know you & we'll see.

C. No, I will not pay.

So Gary the choice is yours & you only get to choose one!

Dee,

Wasn't nit-picking, just wanted clarification. With the knowledge I have today, and the three options you provided, I would go for option "A". Make contraception available to everyone, via direct funding and/or regulation of health plans. Melinda Gate's has my vote regarding this topic.

Samuel,

The majority of the population (US & World) disagrees with your views on contraception, and I would assume the Gate's family. I personally know more Catholics & Christians that believe in using modern methods of birth control. Watch the Melinda Gates video again. I know, it's long (25 minutes) but well worth it. That's where the mainstream women's opinion is today. Time's and people change.

Samuel,

You can't believe everything you read. "Mike Adams is proof positive that there are conspiracy theorists out there who are so reality-challenged that they’ll believe virtually anything."
http://scienceblogs.com/insolence/2012/02/02/microsoft-merck-and-bill-gates-eugenicists/

Mike I see your point unfortunately father's rights is right out the window now because the mother is the one who carries the baby for 9 months & if she doesn't want to not much can be done about it which is a tough call as for not agreeing with 100% of dems & reps, you are so right, I wonder about something President Obama is for abortion & gay union, I wonder how he would feel if he was faced with that within his family, its a tough call.
As for children needing a mother & a father, I was blessed to be raised like that but I have cousins who got divorced & raised their children as single females which was very difficult & now their children is all grown up with many problems.

+2 for you David! Straight to the point, well stated and a conversation based on results, now we are getting somewhere. Rather than a conversation about ideology and hypothetical rhetoric.

Do you have any reference on CEO(s) making 500 times more than the average worker. I have seen studies showing 300 to 400 on average, but not the 500 you referenced.

David thank you for including me in your post, this is the type of communication I am talking about, I always enjoy reading posts from David, Michael, Samuel, Mike Chubre & Ed Harris, I am happy to say these fine gentlemen offer solutions & I thank them for being so kind, I urge all of you please listen to what they have to say, it will make a difference, It did for me & gave me something to look forward to, I would also like everybody to visit my blog which was published today, you can find it on the homepage, David was the first to visit & post :)