For the parents out there...


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I wrote Jim Matheson about my concerns over my ineligibility to get healthcare based on our current system's structure. When I contacted Orrin Hatch, his response was basically shrugging everything off. However, Matheson's answers are much more practical to me. It may be a generic type of response, but it makes me feel a bit better to see that some ( Read more... )

KO makes such a good point here about the government getting between a doctor and patient. Also, he shows how much money these 'blue dog group' dems are making from donations from the healthcare industry.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3036677/#32277034

Gays detained for a kiss on the cheek on LDS property.

Near the edge of the plaza, Aune says he stopped, hugged Jones and kissed him on the cheek.

The couple was cuffed and detained when they protested against requests by the guards that they leave. Guards told them public displays of affection are not allowed on the plaza. (Do you think they ( Read more... )

From Planned Parenthood ( Read more... )

Today I found out the most likely reason people hallucinated while drinking absinthe. When first introduced, the cheaper forms of it contained some harsh chemicals which where harmful to the drinkers. Apparently the higher quality stuff did not have this effect ( Read more... )

I haven't read any LJ posts in about 2 months or so. I have a lot of catching up to do.

I can't say I've seen tickets for a show go so high ( Read more... )

Interesting article about the myths of Columbine.

http://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/04/20/columbine.myths/index.html?eref=rss_topstories

Public school employees with convictions for felony sex assault, indecent exposure, drug possession and aggravated assault turned up in a legislative probe that labels Utah's system for vetting such workers "flawed and ineffective."http://www.sltrib.com/news/ci_12091547?