tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-183016677962748744.comments2011-01-03T12:24:05.004-08:00Debates, Diapers, & DemocratsThe Political Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11857087767592006094noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-183016677962748744.post-35382720942657694842010-12-06T18:23:23.913-08:002010-12-06T18:23:23.913-08:00Thank you for having the courage to talk about the...Thank you for having the courage to talk about these issues. My favorite writer on this topic is Tim Wise. I'm not sure if you've ready any of this posts?<br />Here's a recent one: http://www.timwise.org/2010/11/an-open-letter-to-the-white-right-on-the-occasion-of-your-recent-successful-temper-tantrum/Single Mom Seekinghttp://www.singlemomseeking.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-183016677962748744.post-7117240652189975422010-12-05T13:24:00.013-08:002010-12-05T13:24:00.013-08:00Excellent post; I couldn't agree more.Excellent post; I couldn't agree more.Dustin Christianhttp://daddygeek.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-183016677962748744.post-32932991330962468862010-12-05T09:52:51.781-08:002010-12-05T09:52:51.781-08:00Oh how I love you. I agree with you 100%. Racism w...Oh how I love you. I agree with you 100%. Racism works in ALL directions. Anyone can be racist against another race.<br /><br />Racism really really really pisses me off. You have NO idea how bad it pisses me off. I am the furthest thing from racist.<br /><br />I'm white (Greek) and went to a high school where whites were the minority. Even if I wanted to be racist (which I don't) you had to learn tolerance or get your ass beat. LOL. My parents have a black employee who has LIVED with us IN OUR house since I was 5 years old. I call him Uncle Richard...He's more of an uncle to me than the real ones...<br /><br />My best friend's husband is EXTREMELY racist. I always call him out on it. He often responds to me with, "Why does it bother you. I'm not talking about YOUR race." Um it bothers me because I don't like racist people and I don't want racism in my house or around me or my children. I have friends of every color, I have friends of every sexuality, every religion, etc. If I hate someone its not based on their color, who they want to date/marry or what religion they are.<br /><br />My children will grow up knowing & tolerating EVERY race and religion. My father in law was complaining about one of his tenants one day and he said the "N-word". I didn't rip into him because he is 84 years old and literally doesn't know any better. I was still pregnant so I just looked at him and told him "Dad, we don't use those types of words in our house and if you ever want Demi to visit you at your house you won't use those words either." <br /><br />Why did I let it go so easily with him? Because he is 84 years old. He was part of the generation that was bred to dislike people based on their color. It's impossible to change an old persons mind like that. My parents are younger..they are 50 and 60. They aren't racist. I'm almost 30. I'm not racist. My children will not be either. <br /><br />Hopefully with more people like you and I around we can wash out racism and teach people tolerance of everyone. <br /><br />Once again, sorry for my novel.Jenny Georgio-whohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06002296477946283556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-183016677962748744.post-41456681420566515152010-12-03T06:24:28.311-08:002010-12-03T06:24:28.311-08:00I agree with everything you said and I am so happy...I agree with everything you said and I am so happy someone is speaking up about it! It def goes BOTH ways!Alicia xoxxohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12496556164650539735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-183016677962748744.post-30384917604341308522010-12-01T18:54:20.788-08:002010-12-01T18:54:20.788-08:00Bravo - well said.Bravo - well said.Jen - LifeWithLevihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18078698452798617274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-183016677962748744.post-33669220440412980752010-12-01T18:15:20.637-08:002010-12-01T18:15:20.637-08:00I'm black, so I'll tell you - I'm not ...I'm black, so I'll tell you - I'm not bothered by your post and I happen to agree with you. I was told that I was acting 'white' while growing up because I listened to certain music and was 'articulate' (I hate that word). And this was from my black friends and family. I can't speak on any other group, but we have our own issues and divisions in the black community, so I'm not sure how we find time to talk about anyone else. LOL!<br /><br />But again, I don't disagree with you. I know because of discussions that I had with some other black people that some people don't believe there is such a thing as 'reverse' racism. (The implication that 'racism' is strictly from white -> other races.) My personal belief is there is.Camhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13023808416442583680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-183016677962748744.post-12584211287894448092010-11-24T20:21:55.637-08:002010-11-24T20:21:55.637-08:00I live in Ontario, Canada. I pay $300 per year as...I live in Ontario, Canada. I pay $300 per year as part of my provincial taxes for OHIP (our provincial health insurance). <br />This past summer I had a baby and didn't have to spend a single dime on my prenatal care, delivery, or post partum care.<br />I can go to the doctor at any time of the year for a cold, infection, or even a serious illness, and I don't have to leave their office with anything but a prescription scrip - no bill I need to make payments on, no need to submit claims to my insurance company and hope they file it quickly.<br />Yes, most years $300 is more than I 'use' in health care, but I don't mind the idea that I am helping to insure that families living below the poverty line, or seniors on a set income get the care they need without worrying about more bills piling up.<br /><br />Can I ask two questions to those against universal health care? First, why do you trust a company who is out to make money more than you trust the government you elected? You believe that the private insurance company you are paying each month WANTS to approve your claims and lose that profit? Second, when you are paying into those private insurance plans, do you not understand that your money is being pooled together with other peoples, with the idea that most of you will not get sick even though you are paying into it every month. YOU ARE COVERING OTHER PEOPLES MEDICAL CARE when others with the same company get sick and receive money and you don't.<br /><br />I don't get the fear over it.Jen @ Canadian Rhapsodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06827176535687105106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-183016677962748744.post-57510825875750897332010-11-15T20:12:27.887-08:002010-11-15T20:12:27.887-08:00Sorry, I don't agree that this is a free speec...Sorry, I don't agree that this is a free speech or First Amendment issue. This isn't the government silencing an individual. It's about a private company actively profiting from promoting pedophilia.<br /><br />Amazon can certainly choose NOT to sell this book (they choose NOT to sell things all the time!).Milehimama @ Mama Sayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04755353355022539817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-183016677962748744.post-3098931706113317552010-11-11T12:03:04.992-08:002010-11-11T12:03:04.992-08:00I believe in Freedom of Speech.
I also believe tha...I believe in Freedom of Speech.<br />I also believe that Amazon has the right to decide they DO NOT want to sell this book.<br />Children should ALWAYS be protected. There is no "in between" when it comes to our children and their safety.<br />It is a simple matter. Yes, the man can write whatever he wants, but it does not mean that any company has to sell it.Alicia xoxxohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12496556164650539735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-183016677962748744.post-29945938154834520992010-11-11T08:08:22.999-08:002010-11-11T08:08:22.999-08:00Couldn't have said it better myself.Couldn't have said it better myself.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16377594606599796121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-183016677962748744.post-20424201965398242602010-11-09T11:54:51.858-08:002010-11-09T11:54:51.858-08:00I dont think she has an icicles chance in hell of ...I dont think she has an icicles chance in hell of getting an endorsement for President. She single handedly lost the election for McCain...Daniellehttp://momotics.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-183016677962748744.post-10705761901968256532010-11-05T13:35:43.212-07:002010-11-05T13:35:43.212-07:00Ok. I think bc Ms. Palin is out of office and not ...Ok. I think bc Ms. Palin is out of office and not currently seeking to be in office she feels free to say and do whatever she wants. So she really has "no filter" which I think a lot of people like and quite frankly feel it is refreshing coning from a politician. So many elected officials read from a script and tell us what they want to hear, it gets old and the American people can see right through it. <br />Now, because she had success getting her candidates elected does not mean she is an automatic in for 2012. I think we are all going to be in for a big surprise when it comes to who is in the running for 2012. That is what I love about politics!Alicia xoxxohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12496556164650539735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-183016677962748744.post-82423192577760133742010-11-05T07:39:41.520-07:002010-11-05T07:39:41.520-07:00The difference between the federal government requ...The difference between the federal government requiring people to buy health insurance for existing, and the state requiring auto insurance are very different.<br /><br />First, federal vs. state. The Federal government doesn't have the authority to require insurance purchase, although many state constitutions do allow it.<br /><br />Second, the health insurance mandate is for all people, no matter what, just for being alive. Auto insurance is a responsibility of people who want the privilege of driving (living is a right, driving is a privilege).<br /><br />Third, no one is required to buy auto insurance to protect themselves (although that's an option, it's never a state requirement). Auto insurance is purchased to cover the other person's health and property- because you are operating a machine that could damage their health and property. So the insurance mandate is about protecting OTHERS from yourself.<br /><br />Fourth, the IRS does not enforce car insurance laws. If you don't pay for car insurance, there are penalties but you won't end up with wage garnishment or worse from the IRS. It's already come out that not buying insurance could incur the wrath of the IRS - including imprisonment.Milehimama @ Mama Sayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04755353355022539817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-183016677962748744.post-27763772043351466662010-11-04T18:11:44.053-07:002010-11-04T18:11:44.053-07:00@jenny thank you for the novel! it's much appr...@jenny thank you for the novel! it's much appreciated. while I do see your point, why should a healthy person be taxed as much as a sick person...it comes down to this: should people be punished for being sick? which means those sick people's taxes would be even HIGHER than everyones taxes bc less people are paying them. or should everyone put in money for the greater good?The Political Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11857087767592006094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-183016677962748744.post-37545665943212422292010-11-04T18:05:22.196-07:002010-11-04T18:05:22.196-07:00Coming from someone who lives where there IS unive...Coming from someone who lives where there IS universal health care.... It's not all its cracked up to be.<br /><br />Wait, now don't get me wrong. I love the fact that I can go to the doctor when I'm sick and NOT have to pay for it (other than living in one of the highest taxed provinces...) BUT I HATE the fact that I need to wait MONTHS and MONTHS to get an appointment with a specialist, to get an ultrasound (not for pregnancy), to get an MRI or anything else.<br /><br />Trying to find a pediatrician in Montreal was beyond insane. I spent 3 days on the phone calling to see who would take new patients, to boot they are all so back logged you couldn't even interview them. It was either YES we can accept new patients or NO we can't. There wasn't a "sure come in and meet the doctor to see how you feel with him/her".<br /><br />Universal health care has its ups and downs. I can totally understand why some people would be iffy of getting it. I'm someone who uses my universal health care. I have a disease that requires regular follow up and care so I don't mind being taxed out the ass because the amount of money I'd spend on health care would probably be more than I'm taxed.... But for someone like my husband who is perfectly healthy and never goes to the doctor...well...why are we being taxed so much!?<br /><br />I'm not saying if its good or bad... I'm just saying it seriously has ups and downs....and sorry for the novel!Jenny Georgio-whohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06002296477946283556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-183016677962748744.post-60009233100756304742010-11-04T14:51:45.620-07:002010-11-04T14:51:45.620-07:00@Milehimama I do understand what you're saying...@Milehimama I do understand what you're saying, but isn't it comparable to the auto insurance that you must own (in I believe, every state)The Political Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11857087767592006094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-183016677962748744.post-24908365892708853182010-11-04T14:45:10.822-07:002010-11-04T14:45:10.822-07:00One of my big issues with Obamacare is the health ...One of my big issues with Obamacare is the health insurance mandate. The federal government does not have the authority to tell me what I MUST buy. They can't compel me to purchase something if I don't want it or have a moral objection to it.Milehimama @ Mama Sayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04755353355022539817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-183016677962748744.post-49788256590009362902010-11-04T14:00:53.836-07:002010-11-04T14:00:53.836-07:00Love it and I agree 99%!;)Love it and I agree 99%!;)Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13012980818415078689noreply@blogger.com