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Hello – is there anybody out there who still believes our leaders in Washington care about what the Constitution of the United States says? Or what it was intended to mean? Or even that it exists? If there actually is anybody out there who still believes this, recent discussions on Capitol Hill about proposed federal legislation should dispel such thought from the minds of even the most die-hard optimists.
Legislation dealing with the delivery and cost of health care in the United States is nearing votes in both houses of the Congress. Although differing significantly in their details, the primary proposals in both the House and the Senate establish clearly it will be the heavy hand of the federal government, not patients and their doctors, who will be controlling health care decision-making in the decades to come.
With such a massively expensive and substantively far-reaching piece of legislation being debated at both ends of Pennsylvania Avenue, one would hope that our "leaders" in Washington, DC might at least pretend to articulate a constitutional justification. It wouldn't be that hard, considering the precedents available at least since the 1930s for finding a justification for even the most intrusive government programs and regulations hiding somewhere in that magnificent document. Even were the infamous "commerce clause" deemed not sufficient to provide a justification for a government program, the always popular "general welfare clause" could be dragged out to provide constitutional cover.
In this age of constitutional ignorance, however, Nanny State proponents don't even bother pretending to provide a constitutional underpinning for whatever government–based and taxpayer-funded program they advocate. HR 3962, the massive "Affordable Health Care for America Act of 2009," is almost 2,000 pages long and would spend more than 1.2 trillion taxpayer dollars, but contains nary a reference to the Constitution; no wave of the hand to "general welfare" or even a passing homage to the "commerce clause."
In fact, when asked recently by a reporter if the health care bill was "constitutional," Speaker Nancy Pelosi responded disdainfully, "Are you serious? Are you serious?" Obviously, she never answered the question.
The reason Pelosi never answered the question about the constitutional foundation for the legislation, is because quite simply, there is none. There is no legitimate basis in the Constitution for the government to control decisions regarding what health care a person receives, what medical services and medications are appropriate for a patient, who is to pay for those services and products and how much they are to cost. Of course, for a federal government that recently concluded it is proper to bail out some private business but not others, to purchase controlling interest in some corporations but not others, and to honor certain contracts but not others, it's not really that big a step to directly control individual health care.
The response to another question about the constitutionality of a proposed federal edict is even more revealing of the low esteem in which many congressional leaders hold that once sacred document. West Virginia Sen. Jay Rockefeller, who chairs the Commerce Committee, apparently is peeved about people who "text" with their handheld electronic devices while driving. Not content to leave responsibility for addressing the problem to the several states, through long-standing laws that allow civil suits and criminal prosecutions of persons who cause accidents while driving negligently (for whatever reason, including being distracted by an electronic device), Rockefeller is proposing federal legislation to ban "texting" while driving.
At a recent Commerce Committee hearing, during which concerns were raised about the constitutionality of such legislation, and about the principle of "federalism," Rockefeller proudly proclaimed his constitutional disinterest thus — "I don't really give a hoot about states' rights or federal rights on this one. I care about results." The "results" include another nail in the coffin of constitutional governance in the United States.
November 9th, 2009
9:36 am
For a former Congressman, Bob Barr's views of the Constitutional Powers are staggering. He joins other mindless people, who ask, whenever they do not like an action of the government, the question "Where in the Constitution …?"
Mr. Barr complains that HR 3962 does not contain references to the Constitution, as if that were a requirement. The constitutionality of the bill should be the least of the concerns of Mr. Barr and his ilk, because there is such as simple remedy: the Supreme Court.
Mr. Barr and those who disregards the "general Welfare" clause surely object to the Interstate Highway System, assistance to victims of natural disasters, and any other law that might assist them in any way, if they are not listed in the Constitution – and almost none of them are.
November 9th, 2009
9:52 am
Every piece of legislation should be constitutionally vetted before it even moves out of committee, as EVERY federal official has taken an oath to defend it.
Anyone who approves or votes "yes" to anything unconstitutional should be removed from office. Period.
But it will never happen, not in the White House, Congress, or the jusiciary, including the Supreme Court…there are too many egocentric, self-serving people involved.
November 9th, 2009
9:53 am
errr…meant "judiciary". Morning fingers.
November 9th, 2009
10:00 am
Mr. Barr also falsely claims that HR 3962 would allow the government to decide "what health care a person receives, what medical services and medications are appropriate for a patient." There is nothing in HR 3962 that would give the government that power. HR 3962 and the other health care reform bills discussed in Congress do not give the government a control of the health care. There is nothing in HR 3962 that would prevent patients to require any health care they want and the medical practitioners are willing and capable of providing. All that the bills deal with is the system of paying for certain care under a system of insurance. Just like when having a collision auto insurance you can pay for any repairs not covered by it.
November 9th, 2009
10:07 am
StJ: constitutionally vetted? By whom?
November 9th, 2009
10:18 am
Perhaps by any individual possessing a knowledge in legal diction/doctrine and half a brain, all traits that appear to be lacking on Capitol Hill?
November 9th, 2009
10:24 am
Brandon: I suppose you consider yourself to be such an individual.
November 9th, 2009
10:31 am
Page 94—Section 202(c) prohibits the sale of private health insurance policies, beginning in 2013, forcing individuals to purchase coverage through the federal government.
Page 297—Section 501 imposes a 2.5 percent tax on all individuals who do not purchase "bureaucrat-approved" health insurance—the tax would apply on individuals with incomes under $250,000
Two short examples. The Constitution does not allow for the federal government to force citizens to spend their hard-earned money (i.e. private property) on any product or service.
You said above that
"There is nothing in HR 3962 that would give the government that power. HR 3962 and the other health care reform bills discussed in Congress do not give the government a control of the health care"
The person or entity footing the bill does, in the end, have authority over what goods or services are permissible. If you think this would not apply to health care, then you have never interacted with anyone who has been either a Medicare or Medicaid provider. The government exacts unbelievable controls, and these decisions are, in the end, made by a low-salaried employee with little to no real knowledge about the field which they are making unilateral decisions about. Before you claim what is or is not in this or any bill, you should take the time to read it.
November 9th, 2009
10:32 am
I consider myself an individual of enough intellectual security to be able to tell that this Health Care Act is not based on the constitution, but I wouldn't claim to be an expert in legal processes. From the looks of it, though, you are even worse off, being blinded by the current glittering generalities and diffusion of "We want the best for our people,".
November 9th, 2009
10:41 am
Steven: Show me where the bill does not allow you to pay for a medical service tthat a medical practitioner is willing to provide. The person or entity footing the bill does NOT have authority over what goods or services are permissible. Just as in my example, the auto insurance company does not have any authority of what services are permissible. If they pay for the fender but not the bumper, who forbids you to pay for the bumper?
Brandon: I think it is rather amazing that people who cry about lack of constitutionality ignore the fact that the Constitution provides for a constitutionality test: The Supreme Court decision.
November 9th, 2009
10:49 am
Right on! Good article again, Mr. Barr.
November 9th, 2009
11:01 am
Let us face facts. The left does not hold our Constitution in any regard. To them, it is just a piece of old paper.
The left will take any clear sentence and twist its meaning to mean anything they want.
I say, lets de-elect them all. Come 2010, lets replace every Representative in the house with fresh blood that isn't in the pocket of some special interest group.
November 9th, 2009
11:21 am
Why is it so hard for the lefties to understand the "general welfare" clause. Isn't simple English enough for them? These are the enumerated powers of Congress, and yes, they have stepped way over the line on almost all of these.
Article I, Section 8. The Congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts and excises, to pay the debts and provide for the common defense and general welfare of the United States; but all duties, imposts and excises shall be uniform throughout the United States;
To borrow money on the credit of the United States;
To regulate commerce with foreign nations, and among the several states, and with the Indian tribes;
To establish a uniform rule of naturalization, and uniform laws on the subject of bankruptcies throughout the United States;
To coin money, regulate the value thereof, and of foreign coin, and fix the standard of weights and measures;
To provide for the punishment of counterfeiting the securities and current coin of the United States;
To establish post offices and post roads;
To promote the progress of science and useful arts, by securing for limited times to authors and inventors the exclusive right to their respective writings and discoveries;
To constitute tribunals inferior to the Supreme Court;
To define and punish piracies and felonies committed on the high seas, and offenses against the law of nations;
To declare war, grant letters of marque and reprisal, and make rules concerning captures on land and water;
To raise and support armies, but no appropriation of money to that use shall be for a longer term than two years;
To provide and maintain a navy;
To make rules for the government and regulation of the land and naval forces;
To provide for calling forth the militia to execute the laws of the union, suppress insurrections and repel invasions;
To provide for organizing, arming, and disciplining, the militia, and for governing such part of them as may be employed in the service of the United States, reserving to the states respectively, the appointment of the officers, and the authority of training the militia according to the discipline prescribed by Congress;
To exercise exclusive legislation in all cases whatsoever, over such District (not exceeding ten miles square) as may, by cession of particular states, and the acceptance of Congress, become the seat of the government of the United States, and to exercise like authority over all places purchased by the consent of the legislature of the state in which the same shall be, for the erection of forts, magazines, arsenals, dockyards, and other needful buildings;–And
To make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers, and all other powers vested by this Constitution in the government of the United States, or in any department or officer thereof.
November 9th, 2009
11:29 am
Mark: "Mr. Barr and those who disregards the "general Welfare" clause surely object to the Interstate Highway System, assistance to victims of natural disasters, and any other law that might assist them in any way, if they are not listed in the Constitution – and almost none of them are."
I don't think he said he disregarded the 'general welfare' clause in the article (though he himself may feel that way, it wasn't stated), he did however say there was no effort by the senate/house to USE that clause to justify the bill (or another clause). Of course, they're not because most of the population seems not to know or care what the government is allowed or not allowed to do – so why waste the time with due diligence and reasoning only a few will care about – even if it IS something they should focus on.
It'd be even nicer if they could ever actually gain a sense of frugality.
November 9th, 2009
11:30 am
Sir, seems that OBAMA is going to push this stupid bill down our throats whether
of not we approve! IS THAT IN THE
November 9th, 2009
11:34 am
No government can force its people to purchase any particular commodity. If I do not want to purchase car insurance, I have the freedom to decline driving a vehicle. If I do not want to purchase a health-insurance policy, I have the freedom to eat healthy, exercise, and take my chances. Social Security should also be viewed as a commodity; If I do not want to have my wages garnished now for the purpose of funding a future retirement I might not live long enough to see, I should have the freedom to keep 100% of my wages and save/invest for my personal retirement as I see fit. Perhaps invading other countries should be viewed as a commodity. If I do not think invading a particular country is necessary or worth the cost, I should have the freedom to decline to pay for said invasion. Legitimate governments can only tax consumption. And I have the freedom to reduce/decline consumption as I see fit.
November 9th, 2009
11:44 am
Mark: So the fact that it's unconstitutional in the first place isn't relevant? So we should just pass every bill then let the Supreme Court weed them out? Crazy notion. Does the court even take every case and operate very quickly? Wow.
November 9th, 2009
12:07 pm
This bill, or what ever is ultimately approved, is only a beginning. The objective is a single payer system, and it will come quicker than most people think.
I remember a few short years ago when Mike King was AJC's go to man on health issues. During the debates on Peach Care expansion, he stated that a few radical right wingers in the republican party were even suggesting this was the first step to government controlled health care.
Look how many steps we have have taken in three years. Think how many we will take in the next five.
And for those who do not think government already controls the health care system in the US. How could they reform something they do not control. I don't think there is an opt out provision in the bill.
November 9th, 2009
12:09 pm
Emily: Do you seriously argue that in every bill the Congress passes there should be a statement justifying the action by reference to the Constitution? What difference would it make if HR 3962 started with the words: "In accord with the Constitution, which People of the United States ordained and established, among other things, to promote general Welfare …"?
November 9th, 2009
12:10 pm
Hey Mark. What do the 9th and 10th Amendments mean?
November 9th, 2009
12:11 pm
P.S. You might want to take a look at how the Supreme Court has interpreted the general welfare clause. It doesn't mean we can do whatever we want as long as it's for the collective good. Centralized economic planning, like this health care bill, does not work based on all available empirical data.
November 9th, 2009
12:13 pm
Well, I've shown where the government will, in fact, force us, the citizens, to purchase only government-approved health insurance. (This is as opposed to the auto-insurance you cite, where we can purchase insurance from any private entity we so desire.) This is definitely not Constitutional. I for one happen to think that ANY action (past or present, Democrat OR Republican-sponsored) taken by the government to infringe upon my private property and the freedom to choose how I spend that money is wrong, but that's an argument for a different forum.
If you are so convinced that we will be able to get any healthcare that we want after the bill is in place, and we can do that now, then why a bill mandating that we purchase insurance from the government? To what purpose?
Also, why the need for a 2000 + page bill? What complexities are in there that are so necessary to fix a system that's only mildly broken?
November 9th, 2009
12:15 pm
Steveo: In a representative democracy, we elect representatives, who pass laws, and we implicitly trust them to act according to the Constitution. When they fail, then there is the Supreme Court remedy. What Brandon apparently arrogantly belives is that he is better qualified to judge the constituionality than the legislators.
November 9th, 2009
12:22 pm
Steven: First of all, the bill does NOT mandate that we purchase insurance from the government; it mandates that we purchase an insurance. The reason for that is to protect you and me for paying for medical services of those who gamble and do not buy insurtance, have an illness or accident, go to emergency, and we who are insured pay the the five times the cost of regular treatment, or other expensive treatment the hospitals will provide.
November 9th, 2009
12:29 pm
Fraud-bama shows ignorance daily. To achieve healthcare reform, "I'm going to have all the negotiations around a big table. We'll have doctors, nurses, and hospital administrators. Insurance companies and drug companies will get a seat at the table too. But what we will do is, we'll have the negotiations televised on CSPAN so that people can see who is making the arguments on behalf of their constituents and who are making arguments on behalf of the drug companies or the insurance companies. And so, that approach, I think is what is going to allow people to stay involved in this process." – PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA. "You Lie." – JOE WILSON.
November 9th, 2009
12:34 pm
JR: Nobody is arguing the the general welfare clause means that we can do whatever we want as long as it's for the collective good. We are talking about a specific bill. If you think it is unconstitutional, why not wait for leal experts or the Supreme Court to make that judgment?
November 9th, 2009
12:42 pm
Constitutional Ignorance on Capital Hill is already surpassed by General Ignorance on Capital Hill. Just look at the House & Senate leaders. One's a lawyer, the other a moonbat.
The reason Congress steamrolls through pathetic legislation like this is that they know that we, the populace, can't force a Constitutionional review of legistat. I've seen several posts here that tell me that there is a growing knowledge base, and those of us that are sick of an out-of-control Federal Government are gaining in strenght when it comes to pointing out Constitutional requirements.
It's interesting that a few writers immediately try to impeach the character of Bob Barr, a former federal prosecutor. Contrast this to the Constitutiional scholar in the White House who can't get it right.
There is not one syllable of authority in the Constitution for the Feds to write health care reform, regardless of what the libtards say. Just because Polar Bear Al says it's a "living, breathing document" doesn't mean it's so.
November 9th, 2009
12:46 pm
I would trust a Constitutional scholar over a former federal prosecutor in questions regarding the Constitution anytime.
November 9th, 2009
12:48 pm
If the Constitution is not a living document, then why had it to be amended?
November 9th, 2009
12:57 pm
Steve, you are right on. You obviously have read the bill. Mark, what do you think this means: "Page 94—Section 202(c) prohibits the sale of private health insurance policies, beginning in 2013, forcing individuals to purchase coverage through the federal government."
November 9th, 2009
12:58 pm
Good point Mark.
How about the right to vote for women and former slaves. How about taking the ability of the States to appoint their own Senators? What about the restrictions placed on slavery?
Just a few items.
It is an amendable document(as described in the Constitution), not a living one, one cannot freely interpret the document any old way, it must pass through many steps to be changed, specifically not through Court fiat.
November 9th, 2009
1:07 pm
Mark: OK, but when you have members of the financial committees who, even Ron Paul commented, didn't know we were not on a gold-based economy, you can tell these people have lost touch. Also, mandating people to pay for government or private coverage is freedom? People who can't afford treatment usually don't get it. DON'T force me to pay for things and don't force a healthcare system I have reduced faith in on me. I do fine with self prevention. Exercise, eating healthy and other things. The current system is not set up to praise prevention, but to treat the "chronically ill" where illnesses are made up so big healthcare can reap benefits, preying on people's uncertainty. See H1N1. DO NOT think forcing a crappy system into my life is for the betterment of all.
November 9th, 2009
1:09 pm
Because there is no article in the Constitution that allows the prohibition of a legal product (alcohol). The constitution was amended to impose and remove prohibition.
Things change over time, Mark. So point out for us all where in the Constitution, the Feds are allowed to take over a large portion of private sector commerce? And again, see the 10th Amendement.
As for your Scholar hero, both he and his questionable Attorney General can't get this right.
For reference, see FDR's National Recovery Act.
November 9th, 2009
1:10 pm
By 1942, constitutionally clueless Socialist FDR had managed to nominate eight pro-big federal government, outcome-driven justices to the USSC. And the goal of FDR's growing showcase of state-sovereignty ignoring justices was evidently the following. Their goal seemed to be to simply ignore pro-state sovereignty constitutional statutes like Article V and the 10th Amendment when they interpreted the Commerce clause in pivotal cases. Such cases include Wickard v. Filburn and US v. Wrightwood Dairy Co.
Note that not only does the Wickard opinion reference state sovereignty as if it were a mere rumor, IMO, but I have yet to find any mention of the 10th A. or state sovereignty in the Wrightwood Dairy case opinion.
Fortunately, FDR's corrupt justices could not rewrite constitutional history so we can expose their folly today. Indeed, regardless that these justices succeeded in establishing the federal government tradition of sweeping state sovereignty under the carpet for many generations, we still have the writings of constitutional experts to guide us.
To begin with, contrary to what Pelosi and other constitutionally-impaired lawmakers might think, Congress has no power to regulate intrastate commerce, the main excuse for liberals to force constitutionally unauthorized federal healthcare down everybody's throats.
"For the power given to Congress by the Constitution does not extend to the internal regulation of the commerce of a State, (that is to say of the commerce between citizen and citizen,) which remain exclusively with its own legislature; but to its external commerce only, that is to say, its commerce with another State, or with foreign nations, or with the Indian tribes." –Thomas Jefferson, Jefferson's Opinion on the Constitutionality of a National Bank : 1791. http://avalon.law.yale.edu/18th_century/bank-tj.asp
Next, the USSC has already tested the idea of Congress regulating medicine, for example, deciding against Congress.
"Direct control of medical practice in the states is obviously beyond the power of Congress." –Linder v. United States, 1925. http://supreme.justia.com/us/268/5/case.html
The bottom line is that the Congressmen who vote yes on Obamacare legislation will make a handy list of lawmakers who need to be charged with treason for blatantly violating their oaths to defend the Constitution.
Finally, the following words of Thomas Jefferson are appropriate for any official actions of the Oval Office and Congress which approve constitutionally unauthorized Obamacare.
"Where powers are assumed which have not been delegated, a nullification of the act is the rightful remedy." –Thomas Jefferson: Draft Kentucky Resolutions, 1798. http://tinyurl.com/oozoo
November 9th, 2009
1:13 pm
Let your wishes be known. ATLANTA TEA PARTY EXPRESS AT THE CAPITOL AT 5:30 TONIGHT. Be there or be square.
November 9th, 2009
1:26 pm
Hard Right Hook: And I am asking you again: If what you claim is unconstitutional, why not force a review by the proper Constitutional authority, the Supreme Court? These questions about "where is it in the Constitution…" are nothing short of silly.
November 9th, 2009
1:30 pm
Steveo: "People who can't afford treatment usually don't get it." ??? Wow, who would have thought that?
November 9th, 2009
1:37 pm
El Jefe: Generally I agree with you, although the difference between amendable and "living" might be more a semantic one than real. However, while I would agree that the Constitution should not be interpreted in any odd way, there is no doubt in my mind that even the interpretation has to change with time, because the authors of the Constitution could not foresee all the changes in the society, technology, etc.
November 9th, 2009
1:38 pm
Mark: Nice. You just contradicted yourself.
November 9th, 2009
1:41 pm
Unlike the battalions of libtards freely walking about at the expense of others, who think the universe was created just for them, I am a mere mortal. If I had the ability or power to file suit & have the Supremes review the legistaltion, I would. But it's not law yet, so they can't rule on proposed legistlation. That should be patently obvious.
The only reason you think asking about the verbiage in the Constitution is "silly," is because you don't have a clue what the Constitution says or doens't say. You're working in a vacuum, and that's exactly what Queen Nancy wants. Again, tell us what the 10th Amendment says.
November 9th, 2009
1:55 pm
Hard Right Hook: Perhaps you could at minimum learn to read. Where did I write that 'asking about the verbiage in the Constitution is "silly"'? What I wrote was that asking about anything people dislike a question "where is it in the Constitution?" is silly. Almost nothing in any bill or law is "in the Constitution." If it were, why should that law exist? The Constitution cannot be so specific to spell out everything.
November 9th, 2009
2:02 pm
Hard Right Hook: Your arrogance is clearly showing. You think you are a Constitutional expert? I know well what the 10th amendment says.
November 9th, 2009
2:03 pm
Steveo: That is only what you think.
November 9th, 2009
2:27 pm
The should have to repeal a law to make a new law. Too many laws.
November 9th, 2009
3:22 pm
Mark, we are not in a representative democracy, it's a representative republic. If gov can force you to but their insurance then they are dictating healthcare. The real scam is dems saying people should have to pull their own weight then defend welfare, medicaid and Social Security. Both Obama and Frank are on record as saying this bill is the first step to single payer, they want their foot in the door. Since gov is forcing companies to accept high risk people, premiums will rise even faster, at that point, dems will go to single payer if they have their way. Thank goodness the senate does not have as high of a percentage of hacks as the house. Can I buy a wrecked car and then buy insurance on it, it's only fair.
November 9th, 2009
3:26 pm
While most of us have been following this health insurance reform measure, I fear something larger is looming. Would someone google The Daily Star Lebanon, and explain to me what George Soros is peddling? This thing called Multilateral Financial System for the world to take the place of our International System that was created after World War II at the Bretton Woods conference. This really does scare me more than any of our domestic issues because I still believe in the American spirit of sheer will and we will overcome any weakness in our domestic system; but if our leaders in the White House are creating this smoke screen so that a bigger force can try and destroy our way of life, we are in much bigger trouble.
November 9th, 2009
3:49 pm
Joan November 9th, 2009 1:13 pm SAID: Let your wishes be known. ATLANTA TEA PARTY EXPRESS AT THE CAPITOL AT 5:30 TONIGHT. Be there or be square.
CHRIS SAYS: You going to be there with your poster comparing health insurance reform to Nazism? Or perhaps you're going to make that crazy comparison of Obama and socialism/marxism right? LMAO…..yeah, what a sorry bunch of sorry crazies.
November 9th, 2009
3:52 pm
A close reading of legislative history will show that this has been the attitude of Congress since 1789. Even during those years that Mr. Barr spent in the House.
November 9th, 2009
4:38 pm
It appears Mark is taken charge of this topic, so let's address some of Mark's commentary.
Regarding the Supreme Court being the final arbitor. That is certainly correct, however you choose to overlook or ignore a few items related to that. To begin with, elected officials take an oath of office which requires them to "uphold" the Constitution, not challenge it using their elective office and the tax dollars of the citizenry to do so. Secondly, elected officials have the responsibility to "take into account the Constitution in all legislative action", that is an implied understanding from the Founding Fathers and throughout the nation's history. Elected officials cannot and should not throw caution to the wind as you suggest and pass legislation "hoping" the Supreme Court rules it constitutional. What if they rule it unConstitutional? Should those elected officials be expected to immediately resign and reimburse the Federal Gov't the expense to which they put the taxpayers for the exercise? I think the simple answer is ABSOLUTELY.
To this ongoing comparison to Auto Insurance. That's a totally bogus comparison. The United States Government does not impose a requirment to carry Automobile Liability Insurance.That decision belongs to the individual states. Furthermore, to inform you as to your lack of knowledge in that area, the State of Georgia has a mandatory Financial Responsibility Act applicable to Automobile Insurance. A person who buys a state mandated license plate must comply with the Act. That person can comply in one of two ways; 1) purchase Automobile INsurance with limits of Bodily Injury of not less than $25,000 per person, $50,000 each accident and $15,000 Property Damage, or 2) said person may fulfill the obligation by posting a Financial Bond of $50,000 with the state. Therefore, a person does not have to buy Auto Insurance.
Moving along, the HB passed by the Dems stipulates that the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall, within 18 months of enactment of the Bill, determine a Federally approved Policy of Health Insurance. Each individual shall be required to carry Insurance in compliance with the HHS Secretary. Each person shall comply by enrolling. The HHS Secretary shall determine Benefit levels, Deductibles, Co-insurance, Out of Pocket expenses. As it stands in the HB, the premiums will be a % of one's individual income, or Family Income. Anyway a reasonable person reads the legislation it equals GOVERNMENT DETERMINES WHAT I CAN HAVE, HOW MUCH COVERAGE I CAN HAVE AND WHAT MY PREMIUM WILL BE. This in light of a Pres who repeatedly stated 'if you like your current coverage, we're going to let you keep it, if you like your current Dr, we're going to let you keep that Doc. Nothing in this Bill will dictate anything otherwise'. Really? Then why is there a fine if my plan is better than what the HB dictates?
Mark, you can be naive, you can support Socialized Medicine if you wish. However, you are living in an absolute dream world if you think the 2044 page bill passed by Pelosi and the Radical Left is anything less than a Government takeover of Medical Services in this country. I hope you will enjoy the long lines, the diminished services, the rationing of care because if this plan, or anything remotely similiar is enacted, the quality health care, the Doctor-Patient relationship, the choosing of Hospitals for service, the choosing of specialists will be a memory. How can a reasonable person conclude anything else? That's reality in France, the UK, Canada. There's no reason to believe Nancy Pelosi, Charlie Rangel, Steney Hoyer, Maxine Waters and that crowd of looney tunes, the same crowd who promised their stimulus bill would hold unemployment below 8% and now it's above 10% and more likely 15%, who promised the "most Ethical Congress" in the nation's history can do anything more than ruin the most efficient, most patient response and innovative Health Care System in the history of civilization. You want to trust a crowd who can't find fault with Charlie Rangel, Chris Dodd and the like? Not me.
If there is $400 Billion of savings by cracking down on Medi-care and Medi-cade Fraud, why not start by doing that today. Why do we need this massive takeover of Health CAre service to crackdown on Fraud within the system?
I favor reform, common sense reform. Frivilous lawsuit reform where the loser pays, abolishment of state lines for the purchase of health insurance, allowing business groups to align into associations across state lines and within the states to purchase and negotiate for lower rates, allowing individuals to determine what type of plan they want to purchase or not purchase, allowing individuals to take a tax deduction for premiums paid, elimination of 'pre-existing conditions' by the establisment of a "pooling arrangement" similiar to the Flood and Crop Insurance programs whereby insurers can re-insure those persons with significant medical issues which would generally make the uninsurable.
The HB plan also does not insure everyone. Why does it cost over $1 Trillion? Does that number seem extraordinarily high to insure 20 million people? SUre it does, the reason is the Dems are creating several new Federal AGencies and levels of bureaucracy and adding in excess of 300,000 new Federal Employees.
Mark, you keep trusting Democrats. This is the same Democrat Party whose Medicare and Medicaid agencies deny 2 claims for every 1 in the private sector, the same Democrat Party whose Social Security Administration requires over 1/2 of those applying for SS benefits to employ an Attorney for the very benefits they've paid for. You trust those Democrats and their Federal Government agencies to show you their kind and understanding side. I prefer to look elsewhere for reassurance, the Federal Government's Medicare and Medicaid programs are horrible. The End.
November 9th, 2009
4:44 pm
bob: To say that we have not a representative democracy, but a representative republic, is one of those silly statements that does not even make sense. The term republic already includes the fact of representation, so that representative republic is superfluous. And since most decision are made by democratic means, we have a representative democracy, that is a republic.
As for the current proposal being a step to single payer system: So what? It is not a single payer system proposal. If, in our system of a republic (representative democracy) we the people elected representatives, who would choose to establish a single payer system, what is your problem with it? Is it not up to the people, through their representatives, to decide what they want?


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Randy Travis is on everyone's minds this week as he remains in critical condition after being diagnosed with congestive heart failure and suffering a stroke. So even though Vince Gill is out talking about his own new music, he couldn't help thinking about Travis during an interview on Thursday (June 11) with CMT Radio. "You know Buck [Owens] and Merle [Haggard] did the same kind of thing," Gill said. "They reintroduced people to the real hardcore traditions of what's great about this music. It's always come back -- there's always been somebody or a handful of people that brought it back that said, 'OK, don't forget where we came from.' And Randy did that with '1982' and 'Forever and Ever, Amen' in an era that wasn't very driven by a lot of traditional music." Bakersfield, Gill's upcoming album with steel guitarist Paul Franklin, pays tribute Owens and Haggard.


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Arthur L. "Butch" Banks, age 79 of Galesburg, Illinois passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at his home.
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Category: Fitness, Outdoor Fitness
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HISTORY: In 1999, Indiana's Standards and Accountability laws of 1999 allowed for "special management teams" to be "assigned" to schools that had been in the lowest category for 5 consecutive years. The DOE and the SBE seized control of this provision and in May of 2011, a brief framework of laws was inserted into the budget bill to enable the SBE/DOE to authorize private companies to take over the operation of these schools and to, in essence, become these special management teams referenced in the 1999 accountability law.
In November of 2011, the SBE made public a set of proposed rules that it intended to pursue that would greatly expand its unilateral takeover authority. Then, in January 2012, in what can only be described as "putting its cart before its horse" (because legally, the legislature give agencies rule-making authority and not the other way around), the SBE then sought the introduction of HB 1324 to mirror its proposed rules and to, in effect, legitimize what it was proposing.
Beginning with HB 1324, the DOE and SBE attempted to expand in many ways their unilateral takeover authority. And during the session, the SBE proceeded with the adoption of the A-F school and school district grading policy that virtually no K-12 group had supported or thought fairly represented the work of Indiana's public schools. Through the course of the 2012 session, as HB 1324 died in the House, an amended version of HB 1324 landed in SB 384—again in the House, and ultimately, HB 1376, in a conference committee report, included a barebones set of takeover provisions together with a new oversight commission that is both unprecedented and noteworthy.
At the end of the day, with ISTA leading the movement (but certainly not alone) and because serious questions had begun to emerge, the General Assembly, in a bi-partisan fashion, elected to re-insert itself into the school reform discussion (not only with regard to takeover, but also with regard to teacher licensure and teacher evaluations) by creating the SELECT COMMISSION ON EDUCATION.
This COMMISSION will be comprised entirely of the legislative members of both the House & Senate Education Committees and it has pledged to take the time necessary to review, discuss, and report on at least the A-F School Grading Policy that triggers takeover, teacher evaluations proposed and adopted rules and policies, and teacher licensure proposed and adopted rules and policies.
This is not about teachers and K-12 not wanting accountability. This is not about teachers and K-12 believing that the schools that teach children who face consistent learning challenges would not benefit by interventional activities. This is not about simply leveling criticisms. This is about focusing in on the quality, the type, the length, and the motivation behind the interventions. This is about ensuring that those who are most directly accountable to parents and taxpayers (the legislature) and those who are most directly accountable to students and parents (teachers and school employees) have an opportunity to connect and discuss in meaningful ways how best to serve Indiana's children.
ISTA believes that the SELECT COMMISSION will provide teachers and other K-12 constituent groups the fair forum for meaningful discussion and input on all of the reform measures. In a very real sense, the work is just beginning.
The following chart gives you a brief glimpse into the evolution of state takeover legislation during this session.
And continued thanks for all that you do for Indiana's children.
Bill No.
Expanded the takeover laws to apply to schools in the bottom 2 categories (as opposed to the lowest category)
Did not pass.
Accelerated the takeover to after the 3rd year.
Did not pass.
Inserted a "parent trigger" to enable a probably minority of parents to petition for a takeover after 2 years in the bottom 2 categories.
Did not pass.
The takeover schools would become "independent schools" governed initially by mayors, town managers, or county commissioners and would operate as its own entity (like a charter school)—never to return to the community school district.
Did not pass and, in fact, requires at least 2 public hearings to occur each year between the local school district and the private company to discuss best practices for student learning.
Provided the same provisions for the takeover of entire school districts and set up a new independent governance board for these districts with members appointed by the state board of education.
Did not pass.
Employment of individual teachers is not required under the state uniform contract.
Did not pass.
Employment of licensed teachers not required.
Did not pass and, in fact, requires teachers to be licensed.
Teacher bargaining rights prohibited.
Teachers permitted to bargain.
School districts prohibited from taking any action that the SBE designates as "adverse" to the takeover school and gives the SBE ability to withhold funds from the school district as punishment.
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Did not pass and, in fact, specifically provides that teachers participate in TRF and other employees have PERF.
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Did not pass.
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Did not pass.
Specifically prohibited the school district from changing the assignment of students to schools.
Did not pass.
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Did not pass.
Specifically put all outstanding debt obligations associated with the takeover school building on the backs of the local taxpayers and the school district.
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Written on August 1, 2012 at 10:27 am , by Christie Griffin
"Faster, Higher, Stronger." "Faster, Higher, Sarah Robles." Because if you want a synonym for "stronger," look no farther than the 23 year-old U.S. weightlifter.
It's not just that she's technically the strongest woman in our country—Robles will compete for her place on the international podium on August 5th—but it's the other challenges that have shown the world just how mentally tough this girl is. In the weeks leading up the Games, many of us learned about her financial struggles…and were thrilled to see the online community cheer her on.
But no amount of money, medals, or media attention changes the fact that the 5'10", 275-pound, 23 year-old has had to overcome a few body issues. On behalf of every woman in America, I'm just gonna go ahead and say that's where I think her most enduring, admirable strength truly lies. Here, a few questions and answers with the Olympian.
FITNESS: How did your life change when you began accepting your shape and body type?
SARAH ROBLES: My life changed for the better when I decided to be okay with who I am. I knew I wasn't going to change, nor really could do much about it anyway. I cared more about being the best athlete. It didn't matter what my body looked like, it mattered more to me how it performed.
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SARAH ROBLES: First, stop caring about what other people think. They probably aren't thinking what you think they are, and most likely, you'll never see them again.
Next, surround yourself with positive people. Negativity is sticky. It sticks to you and is hard to get rid of. Once you do (find those positive people), you will feel clean, happy, and free!
Lastly, do things you really love or try new things. You never know what you can be good at unless you try. When you learn new skills or further develop the ones you have, you will be more confident.
FITNESS: Which athletes or celebrities do you relate to the most? On a related note, who are your role models?
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SARAH ROBLES: One of my favorite meals to make is pesto chicken, couscous, and a vegetable. I think the balance of protein and carbohydrates give me sustained energy, and I don't get too hungry later. I also feel that milk helps with strength. It's just a great source of protein, carbohydrates, and calories. You can get it anywhere and it's really cheap. I've never heard of a good power athlete who doesn't drink milk or consume dairy products.
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SARAH ROBLES: I enjoy swimming, hiking, biking, window-shopping, and throwing shot put or discus.
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SARAH ROBLES: I am looking forward to showcasing my talents and hard work. I want to achieve some personal records, and hopefully bring home a medal. I am also excited to see my family, have a mini vacation, and have some fun afterwards.
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One Opinion: Eagle Ford shale: Dream come true or nightmare?
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There is no one in South Texas who has not seen the changes brought about by what some now predict is the largest-ever economic boom for Texas. Pre-dictions are that the Eagle Ford shale development may well be the largest single oil discovery ever in the lower 48 states.
However you describe it, locals cannot escape noticing the changes.
While some have stumbled into wealth with large payments from oil leases and others are enjoying royalty payments, still others just wish they had. Coun-ties and cities are dealing with increased traffic and activity such as they have never seen before.
The sudden influx of fracking trucks, RV parks, and related activities brought on by the Eagle Ford shale development has caught just about everyone off guard. The increased revenue cannot be matched quickly enough with plans and preparation for the influx of people and activity.
Citizens anxiously watch as trucks tear up roads, disposal wells spring up, and waste sites are opened, but at the same time, major oil companies, trucking companies, and ancillary supply companies are relocating offices to this area of South Central Texas to be nearer the action.
The oil extraction process called fracking involves forcing water and sand into the under-ground formations at high pressure in order to crack open lay-ers of rock. This process makes the oil and gas easier to extract, and has resulted in the huge increase in oil production in the United States and in the boom-ing local economies.
While some are prepared to meet the challenges brought on by these changes; others stand by and watch.
Those who have seized the opportunity are reaping the benefits. We've seen some with just a few acres put out the "now open" sign to rent spaces to anyone with an RV. Others have invested thousands to install concrete parking pads, utilities, and other amenities to develop nice parks that will last long into the future. Jobs are in abundance for those who are drug-free and willing to work.
Some entrepreneurs have headed out to the oil fields with portable kitchens, providing hot meals to hungry crews. Others provide laundry services, while new motels, restaurants, and other businesses are opening to meet the additional demands.
Whether you are worried about the problems brought on by the sudden growth, or you are sharing in sudden wealth, there is no doubt that the Eagle Ford shale is bringing challenges.
Communities that are up to the challenge will do well. Those that are not prepared will flounder and fall behind in the stampede.
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Sorry! There are no remaining departures for "Lhasa to Kathmandu Cycle" (ANKL), but here are some similar trips.
You may arrive at the joining-point hotel at any time on Day 1 as no group activities are planned for today except for a group meeting in the early evening followed by an optional dinner. It is important that you arrive in time for this meeting as we will cover important aspects of the trek. Please check the entrance of the hotel for a notice from your CEO detailing the location of the meeting.
Today we have some time in Kathmandu as we need to process our Chinese visas to get into Tibet. This means there is plenty of time to wander around Kathmandu, where there is plenty to discover.
Lord Pashupatinath Temple dating back to 400 AD is the Nepal's holiest Hindu shrine. With its astonishing architectural beauty, it stands as a symbol of faith, religion, culture and tradition. Thousands of pilgrims from all over the world come to pay homage to this temple that is also known as 'The Temple of Living Beings'. The richly ornamented pagoda houses the sacred linga or phallic symbol of Lord Shiva. You can mingle with the holy men or sadhus on the banks of Bagmati River, and see the daily chores of Nepalese people paying their homage to Lord Shiva. Often you can see the traditional cremation ceremony on the riverbank, which occurs all through the day at the shrine.
On the other hand, Boudhanath, is one of the world's largest stupas (Buddhist shrine). Boudhanath (also called Bouddhanath, Bodhnath or Baudhanath or the Khasa Chaitya) is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Kathmandu, Nepal. The Stupa is on the ancient trade route from Tibet which enters the Kathmandu Valley by the village of Sankhu in the northeast corner, passes by Bodhnath Stupa to the ancient and smaller stupa of Ca-bahi (often called 'Little Bodhnath'). Join the pilgrims who gather to circumnavigate the enormous dome, beneath the watchful eye of the Buddha which gazes out from the gilded central tower. Join the pilgrims in lighting butter lamps or candles on the shrines of the stupa, and send the prayer wheels spinning their prayers up into the heavens.
This historic city is situated in a small valley, 3700m above sea level. Lhasa rose to take an important role in the administration of the country over 1300 years ago. At this time, the grand temples of Ramoche and Jokhang were built to house the Buddha images and religious artifacts brought into Tibet as dowries from China and Nepal.
Although little of the 7th-Century Lhasa survives, the 1600s saw a second stage of renovation and development, which included the building of the Potala Palace (included in our tour). Perched on Red Hill overlooking the town, this massive structure dominates the landscape with grace and dignity - a true architectural wonder. The Jokhang Temple is the spiritual heart of Tibet and also the most active. Prostrating pilgrims circle the temple endlessly, day and night, some of them traversing the extremes of the Tibetan landscape by foot to celebrate and express their faith. Nearby are the huge monastic universities of Drepung and Sera are still active institutions.
We will begin our time here with a tour of the Jokhang and make a kora (circumambulation) of the Barkhor, the holiest devotional circuit, which surrounds the Jokhang and houses a market bazaar where people bargain for Buddha images, yak skulls with ruby eyes, woodcarvings, carpets, prayer wheels and the odd goat's head.
The first day out of Lhasa is the first test of our cycling skills, as we gradually begin our climb high up into the Himalaya. Today is also our first camp – a good night's sleep before beginning the tough ascent of the Khamba La (4750m) – rewarded at the top by spectacular views of Yamdrok Lake against a backdrop of snow-topped Himalayan Peaks. Then it's a winding descent to camp by the lake (4420m).
From here it is a stunning ride below the towering glaciers of Mt Nojin Gangzang (7191m); alongside glacial streams, small villages and across the Karo La (5045m).
Day 7 - Maximum Altitude: 3617m
Sleeping Altitude: Around 3600 m
Distance Cycling: 80 Kms
Day 8 - Maximum Altitude: 4807m
Sleeping Altitude: Around 4300 m
Distance Cycling: 75 Kms
Day 9 - Maximum Altitude: 5032m
Sleeping Altitude: Around 4500 m
Distance Cycling: 50 Kms
Cross the Simi La (4330m), then it's a relatively gentle descent into Gyantse – in some seasons they valley floor is a blaze of brilliant yellow rape flowers. In Gyantse and Shigatse we take a break from camping to indulge in hot showers, beds and the local restaurants.
Once of major importance as a wool trading centre on the routes between India, Sikkim, Bhutan, Tibet and China, Gyantse retain the feel of old Tibet. The imposing hill fortress, Gyantse Dzong, dominates views of the town and is a great place for sunset views over the town. In the morning of Day 10 we will visit Pelkor Chode Monastery, founded in 1418, and the unique Gyantse Kumbum (meaning 100,000 images) which forms a 3-dimensional mandala containing a seemingly endless series of tiny chapels full of Buddhist images – Buddhas, demons, protectors and saints.
Maximum Altitude: 4516m
Sleeping Altitude: Around 4048 m
Distance Cycling: 59 Kms
It is a relatively easy ride to Shigatse, Tibet's second-largest town, and the seat of the Panchen Lama who ranks second in importance to the Dalai Lama.
The huge complex of Tashilunpo is visited daily by hundreds of devotees, armed with yak butter to feed the lamps, who prostrate themselves around the stupas or walk up to the chapel that houses the 26m-high, gold-plated statue of the future Buddha. We will tour the monastery in the afternoon. Then perhaps join the pilgrims on their evening kora (circumambulation) around the perimeter of the monastery.
Shigatse bazaar also buzzes with life. Stalls, selling everything from slabs of yak butter to yak wool, prayer wheels and rosaries, line the streets and Tibetans vie with each other to win a sale. Be tempted by the antiques, jewelry and fur hats with elaborate gold brocade designs or perhaps visit the carpet factory where hand-woven carpets are made to traditional designs.
Day 11 - Maximum Altitude: 4048m
Sleeping Altitude: Around 3852 m
Distance Cycling: 90 Kms
Day 12 - Maximum Altitude: Around 4200m
Sleeping Altitude: Around 4200 m
Distance Cycling: 95 Kms
Back on the road, the route leads across the Yulung La (4950m) and the Gyatso La (5220m), the highest point of the ride.
Day 13 - Maximum Altitude: 4533m
Sleeping Altitude: Around 4100 m
Distance Cycling: 90 Kms
Day 14 - Maximum Altitude: 5253m
Sleeping Altitude: Around 4408 m
Distance Cycling: 65 Kms
Turn off the Friendship Highway for a stunning ride through Qomolangma Nature Preserve to the top of the 5200m Pang-La (pass) for a superb panoramic view from Manaklu to Shishapangma. Then its a downhill stretch to Tashidzom. As you climb barley fields give way to barren valleys of glacial debris. Finally reach the tiny Rombuk Gompa at 5000m. The view from here is utterly spectacular! It is then 7 kilometers to Base Camp at 5200m.
Day 15 - Maximum Altitude: 5205m
Sleeping Altitude: Around 4213 m
Distance Cycling: 65 Kms
Day 16 - Maximum Altitude: 5009m
Sleeping Altitude: Around 5000 m
Distance Cycling: 35 Kms
The route down from Rombuk is a rough, but scenic one. There are a couple of short, but steep descents.
The guest house in Lao Tingri is basic, but hot showers are available.
Day 18 - Maximum Altitude: 5101m
Sleeping Altitude: Around 4350 m
Distance Cycling: 60 Kms
Back to the Friendship Highway where another two high passes give a last, spectacular view of the Himalaya before leaving the Tibetan Plateau - Lalung La (5124m) and the Yarle Shung La (5100m).
Our last night in Tibet is at Nyalum – right on the edge of the Tibetan Plateau.
Day 19 - Maximum Altitude: 4563m
Sleeping Altitude: Around 4500 m
Distance Cycling: 75 Kms
Day 20 - Maximum Altitude: 5149m
Sleeping Altitude: Around 3775 m
Distance Cycling: 50 Kms
From Nyalum the road descends sharply towards the Nepal border, some 40kms and 2000 meters below. Moisture returns to the air, the colors change, trees appear, lush green vegetation and the Bote Khose river thunders below.
After completing border formalities, transferring luggage to the Nepalese vehicle and saying goodbye to our Tibetan drivers and guides, it is a short ride down to the Last Resort, a luxury tented camp and relax in the beautiful gardens, herbal steam bath or plunge pool.
Day 21 - Maximum Altitude: 3776m
Sleeping Altitude: Around 1065 m
Distance Cycling: 80 Kms
The road continues its winding descent, hopefully unhindered by landslides, towards Kathmandu. Rich in cultural and artistic heritage blending the traditional and the modern, Kathmandu is a vibrant, chaotic, colorful city - one not to be missed.
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Calories: A Numbers Lesson
You try to eat right, but the number on the scale keeps creeping up. Sound familiar? According to a new survey by the International Food Information Council Foundation, we eat a lot more than we should. Of 1,000 Americans polled -- about half of them women -- 43 percent couldn't even guess how many calories they should consume in a day.
"So many women are eating on the run," says Barbara J. Rolls, PhD, a professor of nutrition at Pennsylvania State University and author of The Volumetrics Eating Plan. We're not paying attention to supersized portions in restaurants, and we have no idea of the calories when we don't make the food ourselves.
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- 4 Hershey's Kisses
- A salad with 2 cups greens, 1 cup cherry tomatoes, 1/2 cup sliced carrots and 2 tablespoons fat-free Italian dressing
- 6-ounce glass orange juice
- 10 Lay's classic potato chips
- 18 Rold Gold Fat-Free Tiny Twists pretzels
- 10 large shrimp with 2 tablespoons cocktail sauce
- 3 cups air-popped popcorn
- 1 ounce Kraft string cheese
- 2 slices bacon
- 6-ounce baked potato with 3 tablespoons sour cream and 1 tablespoon chopped chives
- 1 McDonald's small french fries
- 3 ounces broiled salmon and 3 ounces mashed sweet potato
- 1 McDonald's hamburger
- 1 regular-size Nestle Crunch bar
- 1 cup Cheerios and 1 cup sliced strawberries in 8 ounces fat-free milk
- 1/2 cup hummus and 12 baby carrots
- 1 slice Pizza Hut medium hand-tossed style pepperoni pizza
- 1 cup Haagen-Dazs Orchard Peach fat-free sorbet
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- 1 serving (9 ounces) Amy's macaroni and cheese
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- 1 cup spaghetti with 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 14 onion rings
- 4-ounce piece cheesecake with 3 tablespoons whipped cream
- 1 cup meat-and-bean chili with 1/4 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese
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The time has come for a fresh point of departure in a heightened dialogue on bicycle safety. To my mind, the emphasis should shift from creating bike lanes or wearing helmets to bicycle users' habits and attitudes.
I reside in Cambridge, work at a university, live near campus, and bike every day. Most important, I am at an age where I don't want to have my fate determined by the irresponsible actions of others.