“I'm a retired teacher. We never know what's going to motivate a bully to reform. It might just be a family member or he may not stop his behavior until the police are involved. However, we are required to report suspected child abuse. What's the difference here? Aren't we acting on behalf of ALL chi…”
- LAURA L
“Why? AI is science and from to looks of things and the behavior of the majority in Congress, science is no more than some kind of liberal conspiracy. What would they do with the information? They already KNOW what's going on with the climate and stem cell research and treatments for a variety of ai…”
- LAURA L
“Of course! There should be a penalty for the felon sitting in the oval office pretending to be the president and committing a list of crimes longer than your arm. There won't be, but if you're going to enforce a law, enforce it evenly. Anyone who acts in a way that he or she can't be proud of shoul…”
- LAURA L
“I'm not sure how many times the American public has to tell Congress that we want pot legalized but hopefully this will be the last. This "war against drugs" was lost years ago. It's about time we save the $20 billion we've invested in trying to enforce the unenforceable. Spend that cash on treatmen…”
- LAURA L
“We celebrate things like Columbus Day - even though Columbus savaged Native Americans in order to "claim" this country. We celebrate Grandparents' Day - a Hallmark holiday recognizing people who would appreciate a phone call from us instead of a mass-produced card. Why shouldn't we designate days f…”
- LAURA L
“Why do they need a grant program. Just prescribe alternative drugs and treatments. It's not like they aren't available. Docs just need to get a little more creative in what they prescribe and what personal action a patient can take when they're released (therapy, at home or center support, etc.)”
- LAURA L
“We don't need new classes of drugs. We need to get smarter and enforce the handling of drugs effectively and efficiently. Marijuana should NEVER have been a Class 1 drug. How many people have overdosed on pot? NONE Opioids don't need their own class. Doctors just need to prescribe it sensibly and …”
- LAURA L
“As with so many things in our country lately, imparting knowledge on our citizens is seen as some kind of threat. An educated public is a dangerous public? I don't think so. People should be provided unbiased information - FACTS - about anything that affects their lives. It should be available whet…”
- LAURA L
“New citizens know more about this country than the average American who was born here. Before people argue against new citizens having an immediate right to vote, hand them a copy of the test that applicants for citizenship have to pass and see if they can do it. People who have worked so hard to …”
- LAURA L
“Not a DIME should go to defense unless the American people can be guaranteed that Trump will not have his expensive and dangerous "military parade", will not fund a "space ranger" (or whatever he's calling it) program, and will direct funds to benefit soldiers and their continuing care after their s…”
- LAURA L
“Like so many others in Trump's cabinet (and other positions of power), Pruitt is unqualified to do his job. He takes full advantage of the perks that come with it and has decided to take full advantage of whatever else he can get his hands on. We will be able to correct much of the damage that this…”
- LAURA L
“How dare any Republican support these tax "breaks". The only thing that's being broken is our long-term economic security. Trump isn't worried about the future of the country's economic deficit. He keeps spending without a means to repay the debt he creates (oh! just like his bankrupt businesses!) …”
- LAURA L
“Nothing can be said to convince the narrow minded, hardliners of the wisdom of offering this opportunity. "They broke the law". Yep. Let's deport all Americans who break the law. "Did they earn the right to be an American"? Nope. Neither did anyone who didn't fight the Brits in the 1700's. Most of u…”
- LAURA L
“Is anyone surprised by this idiocy? Trump is doing his best to kiss the asses of his more significant donors by handing them staff and cabinet positions (with the blessing of the Republican Senate) as well as policy changes that favor the corporations of said donors. The administration's dedication…”
- LAURA L
“Please vote. Offer to drive your neighbors to the polls. Call everyone you know to remind them of the horrid decisions made by the narcissistic manic in the WH. It's one thing to rant and rave and be justifiably upset about his determination to undo anything touched by the Obama administration, but …”
- LAURA L
“This is something I would ordinarily be in favor of: service members reaping benefits from a grateful country. However, in this bill, the service members' families aren't even guaranteed a burial plot near their veteran when they die. They would be eligible to be buried in A national cemetery. What …”
- LAURA L