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pan6467 · 08-24-2004, 07:36 AM

As for religion, I would prefer a man/ woman that says they are dedicated to their faith (whatever that maybe) yet, can govern on issues and what is best for the country and not what is best for their religious views. To me this shows that he is fair and will not bias his decisions just to appease his religion.

Take stem cell research, it may prove to be the panacea that Ron Jr. talked of or it may end up a total bust, BUT we as an ever progressing peoples (not just our nation all mankind), must take the oppurtunity and chance and do the research. If we choose to let it pass by and not do it because of religious beliefs then we may as well just surrender and go back to the dark ages and believe and do nothing unless the Church allows it.

As for education, hopefully, as a nontraditional student, Kerry will put more money into the financial aid packages and help ANYONE wanting to advance further in life. Right now because of my age I am not eligible for many scholarships and grants and because of my gambling past my credit is shot, I am not recieving very good aid, at all. If he can only do one thing hopefully it would be to add money to the Stafford Loans, they don't even cover tuition at a cheap school such as Univ. of Akron, let alone room and board.

I am for a socialized health care and I personally feel the cost would be made up in a healthier nation. At the very least, Government should force all businesses to offer insurance and cap the costs for businesses to a percentage of income and number of workers.

Teresa, she has to be better than Hilary and more active than Bush's wife.

Taxes should be increased on imports, and companies that employ overseas should be forced to pay taxes for those working for them. So say you are Nike and you pay 25 cents an hour. You should be charged for the taxes on each worker overseas at a rate of minimum wage*2.5. That would be a deterrant to shipping jobs overseas. Plus it would increase revenue.

Free market is a great idea, BUT when other countries refuse to play fair and take advantage of us, it's time to take care of our own. In an economic war we are losing and becoming very much 3rd world. My children and predecessors deserve better and better oppurtunities regardless of what the right may say. Every generation except the baby boomers (greedy fucks) took care of their future children, we need to do the same.

Well, those are my views. Kerry comes closest, Bush is almost exact opposite on all of them so......

08-24-2004, 07:36 AM	#4 (permalink)
pan6467 Lennonite Priest Location: Mansfield, Ohio USA	As for religion, I would prefer a man/ woman that says they are dedicated to their faith (whatever that maybe) yet, can govern on issues and what is best for the country and not what is best for their religious views. To me this shows that he is fair and will not bias his decisions just to appease his religion. Take stem cell research, it may prove to be the panacea that Ron Jr. talked of or it may end up a total bust, BUT we as an ever progressing peoples (not just our nation all mankind), must take the oppurtunity and chance and do the research. If we choose to let it pass by and not do it because of religious beliefs then we may as well just surrender and go back to the dark ages and believe and do nothing unless the Church allows it. As for education, hopefully, as a nontraditional student, Kerry will put more money into the financial aid packages and help ANYONE wanting to advance further in life. Right now because of my age I am not eligible for many scholarships and grants and because of my gambling past my credit is shot, I am not recieving very good aid, at all. If he can only do one thing hopefully it would be to add money to the Stafford Loans, they don't even cover tuition at a cheap school such as Univ. of Akron, let alone room and board. I am for a socialized health care and I personally feel the cost would be made up in a healthier nation. At the very least, Government should force all businesses to offer insurance and cap the costs for businesses to a percentage of income and number of workers. Teresa, she has to be better than Hilary and more active than Bush's wife. Taxes should be increased on imports, and companies that employ overseas should be forced to pay taxes for those working for them. So say you are Nike and you pay 25 cents an hour. You should be charged for the taxes on each worker overseas at a rate of minimum wage*2.5. That would be a deterrant to shipping jobs overseas. Plus it would increase revenue. Free market is a great idea, BUT when other countries refuse to play fair and take advantage of us, it's time to take care of our own. In an economic war we are losing and becoming very much 3rd world. My children and predecessors deserve better and better oppurtunities regardless of what the right may say. Every generation except the baby boomers (greedy fucks) took care of their future children, we need to do the same. Well, those are my views. Kerry comes closest, Bush is almost exact opposite on all of them so...... __________________ I just love people who use the excuse "I use/do this because I LOVE the feeling/joy/happiness it brings me" and expect you to be ok with that as you watch them destroy their life blindly following. My response is, "I like to put forks in an eletrical socket, just LOVE that feeling, can't ever get enough of it, so will you let me put this copper fork in that electric socket?"