Relative question
I have a question relative to the logic (?) of the Republican legislators who are opposed to abortion and Planned Parenthood. Who do they think will care for these children of, more than likely, poor, unwed, young women? Them? Hell no. The state and the counties will end up using taxpayer dollars to support these children for many years to come. What part of that makes any sense?
With that kind of stupidity, how can we ever hope to get out of the financial mess we're in?
JOHN SHELDON
Winston-Salem
Quite the contrary
After reading the letter "Pipeline evaluation" (Feb. 1), I feel compelled to dispute certain assertions made by the writer, who accuses Republican supporters of the project of lying "loudly and … consistently" about the project.
The complaint made by opponents of the Keystone XL project is that it would cross the environmentally sensitive Sandhills area in Nebraska, which sits atop a small portion of the Ogallala Aquifer. Last November, TransCanada and Nebraska officials agreed on an adjustment to the pipeline route that would detour around the Sandhills region, negating that objection.
The Ogallala Aquifer is a huge water table that underlies a corridor from South Dakota through Nebraska, eastern Colorado and New Mexico, western Kansas and Oklahoma into northern Texas. While this corridor no doubt contains fertile farmland, I'm speculating that many farmers of this land would agree with farmers from other regions that the aquifer does not irrigate "the most productive farmlands on the planet."
The writer implies that the land overlying the Ogallala Aquifer is pristine and unspoiled and that the Keystone pipeline would put the water in some new environmental peril. Quite the contrary; there are at least a dozen existing oil and gas pipelines traversing some portion of that corridor built with older, less reliable systems than that proposed for the Keystone pipeline.
Finally, the writer implies that our government has not had time to sufficiently evaluate the risks of the Keystone project. TransCanada proposed this project in 2008. How much time do the opponents need?
BARTON L. TIFFANY
Winston-Salem
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"Rick Santorum can win the GOP presidential nomination if he …"
LTE #2... Barton also suggested dead people be able to buy life insurance back in January, 2010.
ReplyDelete"After this hearing you gotta think they're gender stupid." -Republicans for Choice's Ann Stone on the all-male House Committee on contraception.
ReplyDeleteLte1...that is a real logic poser you have there. Since young people are not much more than livestock, it does make you wonder who will pay for this pop culture animal husbandry. The breed stock knows no consequences as their natural instincts are all that govern them. Entertainment serves this industry and keeps the breeding flowing and justified in a feedback loop. No consequences. How do we get out of this financial mess? When there are no consequences of bad decisions and financial self indulgences, everyone will pay. Another feedback loop. Until there are consequences, there will be no change. When change finally occurs to the elected and pop culture trend setters.....society will reach for the flush handle and embrace the "new" never before seen notion put before us.
ReplyDeleteWhat consequences do you propose? Maybe a return to the forced sterilization debate if you produce a child you can't afford to care for. Both father and mother should be sterilized? Probably unconstitutional especaially for the men.y
DeleteAs you may have noticed, I don't write about "social issues" as a rule. My comment is based solely on the content of Lte1, which I nearly stopped reading before the end. Then I saw that last sentence where two thoughts were cross pollinated into a question about two seperate challenges brought about by similar attitudes and actions. Thus I wrote only because of that last sentence.
Delete"The New Normal: a child out of wedlock." www.msnbc.com.
DeleteThanks 'whitewall' for joining in. It's always refreshing to have some sane contributions for a change.
Deletewhitewall.....you're right, nobody wants wants to do anything until the train wrecks.
ReplyDeletecontraception is all about preventing train wrecks. The New Health care law also puts emphasis on preventative care for all Americans, the youthful livestock and the older deadstock as well.
DeleteWell put, Bob. The narrow minded goal of the pro-lifer, as noble and honorable as it is, stops at conception. The preventative aspect of the health care is under fire only because is was drawn up by someone that conservatives had decided they didn't like, and vowed to take out of office even before he was elected into office.
DeletePrevention is important. That's why everybody needs to prevent Obama from being reelected by voting for whoever the Republicans run.
DeleteAgreed, but to vote for a Republican for the sake of having a Republican in "power" is outright irresponsible voting, don't you think?
Delete"...everybody needs to prevent Obama from being reelected by voting for whoever the Republicans run."
DeleteAs always...utter ignorance.
Easily the stupidest statement ever made on this forum. So far, the GOP has not put forth a candidate worthy of serving on our pathetic school board.
and ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure:
ReplyDeleteCovered Preventive Services for Adults
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm one-time screening for men of specified ages who have ever smoked
Alcohol Misuse screening and counseling
Aspirin use for men and women of certain ages
Blood Pressure screening for all adults
Cholesterol screening for adults of certain ages or at higher risk
Colorectal Cancer screening for adults over 50
Depression screening for adults
Type 2 Diabetes screening for adults with high blood pressure
Diet counseling for adults at higher risk for chronic disease
HIV screening for all adults at higher risk
Immunization vaccines for adults--doses, recommended ages, and recommended populations vary:
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Herpes Zoster
Human Papillomavirus
Influenza (Flu Shot)
Measles, Mumps, Rubella
Meningococcal
Pneumococcal
Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis
Varicella
Learn more about immunizations and see the latest vaccine schedules.
Obesity screening and counseling for all adults
Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) prevention counseling for adults at higher risk
Tobacco Use screening for all adults and cessation interventions for tobacco users
Syphilis screening for all adults at higher risk
Covered Preventive Services for Women, Including Pregnant Women
ReplyDeleteNote: Services marked with an asterisk ( * ) must be covered with no cost-sharing in plan years starting on or after August 1, 2012. See Affordable Care Act Rules on Expanding Access to Preventive Services for Women.
Anemia screening on a routine basis for pregnant women
Bacteriuria urinary tract or other infection screening for pregnant women
BRCA counseling about genetic testing for women at higher risk
Breast Cancer Mammography screenings every 1 to 2 years for women over 40
Breast Cancer Chemoprevention counseling for women at higher risk
Breastfeeding comprehensive support and counseling from trained providers, as well as access to breastfeeding supplies, for pregnant and nursing women*
Cervical Cancer screening for sexually active women
Chlamydia Infection screening for younger women and other women at higher risk
Contraception: Food and Drug Administration-approved contraceptive methods, sterilization procedures, and patient education and counseling, not including abortifacient drugs*
Domestic and interpersonal violence screening and counseling for all women*
Folic Acid supplements for women who may become pregnant
Gestational diabetes screening for women 24 to 28 weeks pregnant and those at high risk of developing gestational diabetes*
Gonorrhea screening for all women at higher risk
Hepatitis B screening for pregnant women at their first prenatal visit
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) screening and counseling for sexually active women*
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) DNA Test: high risk HPV DNA testing every three years for women with normal cytology results who are 30 or older*
Osteoporosis screening for women over age 60 depending on risk factors
Rh Incompatibility screening for all pregnant women and follow-up testing for women at higher risk
Tobacco Use screening and interventions for all women, and expanded counseling for pregnant tobacco users
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) counseling for sexually active women*
Syphilis screening for all pregnant women or other women at increased risk
Well-woman visits to obtain recommended preventive services for women under 65*
Note: Services marked with an asterisk ( * ) must be covered with no cost-sharing in plan years starting on or after August 1, 2012. See Affordable Care Act Rules on Expanding Access to Preventive Services for Women.
Covered Preventive Services for Children
ReplyDeleteAlcohol and Drug Use assessments for adolescents
Autism screening for children at 18 and 24 months
Behavioral assessments for children of all ages
Ages: 0 to 11 months, 1 to 4 years, 5 to 10 years, 11 to 14 years, 15 to 17 years.
Blood Pressure screening for children
Ages: 0 to 11 months, 1 to 4 years, 5 to 10 years, 11 to 14 years, 15 to 17 years.
Cervical Dysplasia screening for sexually active females
Congenital Hypothyroidism screening for newborns
Depression screening for adolescents
Developmental screening for children under age 3, and surveillance throughout childhood
Dyslipidemia screening for children at higher risk of lipid disorders
Ages: 1 to 4 years, 5 to 10 years, 11 to 14 years, 15 to 17 years.
Fluoride Chemoprevention supplements for children without fluoride in their water source
Gonorrhea preventive medication for the eyes of all newborns
Hearing screening for all newborns
Height, Weight and Body Mass Index measurements for children
Ages: 0 to 11 months, 1 to 4 years, 5 to 10 years, 11 to 14 years, 15 to 17 years.
Hematocrit or Hemoglobin screening for children
Hemoglobinopathies or sickle cell screening for newborns
HIV screening for adolescents at higher risk
Immunization vaccines for children from birth to age 18 —doses, recommended ages, and recommended populations vary:
Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis
Haemophilus influenzae type b
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Human Papillomavirus
Inactivated Poliovirus
Influenza (Flu Shot)
Measles, Mumps, Rubella
Meningococcal
Pneumococcal
Rotavirus
Varicella
Learn more about immunizations and see the latest vaccine schedules.
Iron supplements for children ages 6 to 12 months at risk for anemia
Lead screening for children at risk of exposure
Medical History for all children throughout development
Ages: 0 to 11 months, 1 to 4 years, 5 to 10 years, 11 to 14 years, 15 to 17 years.
Obesity screening and counseling
Oral Health risk assessment for young children
Ages: 0 to 11 months, 1 to 4 years, 5 to 10 years.
Phenylketonuria (PKU) screening for this genetic disorder in newborns
Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) prevention counseling and screening for adolescents at higher risk
Tuberculin testing for children at higher risk of tuberculosis
Ages: 0 to 11 months, 1 to 4 years, 5 to 10 years, 11 to 14 years, 15 to 17 years.
Vision screening for all children
Learn more about the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Recommendations.
"Rick Santorum can win the GOP nomination if he"......Promises not to let his Catholic faith dictate his decision making on policy. Just like the last Catholic President. He may promise to go a step futher and promise not to turn the joint into a high class whore house.
ReplyDeleteB-O-O-M !
DeleteWW, I am surprised that you would compare Santorum to our only Catholic president.
DeleteSantorum is yet another GOP joke, basing his campaign on the usual stupid social issues while offering nothing in the way of ideas to get us moving forward again.
Kennedy, on the other hand, did a pretty decent job as president and presided successfully over the most dangerous moment in 20th century American history, the Cuban missile crisis. Those of us who were then at cannon fodder age were extremely aware of just how close to the brink we were of all-out war with the Soviet Union.
I would not trust a fool like Santorum, or his presumptive predecessor, Cheney, or the guy who will actually be the GOP nominee to ease us through such a crisis.
What we need right now is an Andy Jackson or a Truman who will take individual Congressmen out behind the woodshed and teach them how they better start learning to get something done.
As to the whore house reference, I could not care less who is screwing who behind closed doors in the White House.
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ReplyDeleteStatistics show that, in fact, sexually transmitted infections have declined in the gay population and increased for heterosexuals, mostly by those in underdeveloped countries and by intravenous drug use in our own country.
Delete. . . in short, your comment is based on opinion rather than facts.
DeleteAs always...facts are of no interest to Zero...his whole life is built around bullshit...or some other kind.
DeleteOh my, the buckanonymous has gotten up close and personal.
Deleteand a bit testy, too.
DeleteOh my, this one is rich:
ReplyDeleteArizona Sheriff Rocked By Accusations Of Alleged Immigrant Ex-Boyfriend
Nick R. Martin February 18, 2012, 12:00 PM 56488 605
Updated: February 18, 2012, 2:09 PM
Rising Republican star and well-known border hawk Sheriff Paul Babeu, who’s now running for Congress in Arizona, was hit Friday night with bombshell accusations from a Mexican immigrant who said he dated the sheriff for years and was threatened with deportation if he ever told anyone about their romance...
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This is in the western newspapers today. It will be all over the country tomorrow. Yet another GOP clown.
And it gets even better. Babeu was Romney's Arizona campaign co-chair. He suddenly resigned this morning.
There is plenty of evidence, including text messages and pix. Remember Congressman Weiner's underwear? Get ready for more of the same, this time with tattoos!
The most complete story so far is here: H-Y-P-O-C-R-I-T-E
This story, if true, just confirms my belief that people that engage in deviant sexual behavior will also engage in other types of deviant behavior.
DeleteIt looks like it's true. FoxNews is reporting it.
Deletehttp://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/02/18/arizona-sheriff-steps-down-from-romney-campaign-post-amid-allegations/?test=latestnews
As always, Zero is lost in space.
ReplyDeleteThe story of Paul Babeu and "Jose" is a love story, like so many such stories, one gone awry.
If it confirms anything, it is that human beings are human beings.
Jesus supposedly said "In my Father's House are many mansions."
Maybe one of those mansions is set aside for heartless politicians who fall victim to their own hearts.
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DeleteThe Obama Administration is being sued yet again for its unconstitutional actions. Boy, what if Obama had been a used car salesman before president, I bet he wouldn't have violated the constitution as much as he has as a former 'constitutional' lawyer.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.cnn.com/2012/02/17/politics/contraception-dispute/index.html
As always, Zero is lost in space.
ReplyDeleteIn the so-called bible, the Old Testament contains mostly a vain and angry and vengeful god. The New Testament contains the humble and loving teachings of Jesus, the basis of christianity.
One of the few occasions upon which the two very disparate volumes agree is this:
"Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the Lord."
Leviticus 19:18
35 Then one of them, which was a lawyer, asked him a question, tempting him, and saying,
36 Master, which is the great commandment in the law?
37 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.
38 This is the first and great commandment.
39 And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
40 On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.
Matthew 22:35
If you claim to be a christian you can either accept those two commandments or not. If not, you are simply not a christian.