A citizen has the right not to vote, not to work, not to take responsibility for his actions, etc. but he also has to face the consequences of his actions. He doesn't have the right to not pay taxes, have sustenance, housing, etc. have friendly relationships, etc. unless he acts responsibly. Part of that responsibility is being an informed voter. It is much easier to be informed today with information readily available on the Internet. That said, I never encourage people to vote whether they have informed themselves or not, actually I just as soon they stay home if they are going to decide their vote by counting the campaign signs on the way to the polls. 

Facebooks affectiveness pales in comparison to the instantaneous availability of information/knowledge offered by Google, etc. This on-going revolution mirrors the changes brought about by Gutenbergs revolutionary use of movable type which resulted in an explosion of printed material making the acquisition of information cheap enough for commoners to access. The electronic publication of information has further reduced the cost to near zero if you don't count the time/effort involved. Facebook is a diversion (yes, I do use it to keep up with my kids and some friends), not a serious development in the long view.

Marital faithfulness? Could be worth a try, might even lead to a more fulfilling life. Endorsed by Higher Authority.

I always expect a few crank reviews whatever the site. I hardly look at grossly negative ones unless they constitute at least 30-40% of the total. If the reviews are overwhelmingly negative, I avoid the place/seller completely but otherwise I pay more attention to the satisfied customers. I'm always reminded of a cartoon posted at a parts counter I saw years ago. There was a very mad woman standing at a parts counter and a tired-looking man behind the counter who said, "How about if we refund your money, give you a new one for free, shoot the manager and burn down the store?" She still looked unsatisfied.

It is more important what is in the culture than what is in the Constitution. That is why our Constitution is short; they didn't try to spell out all the details. It was designed to enable the Federal Govt. to do everything necessary to maintain a Union of the States while restricting it from doing more than that. That was their great accomplishment. They weren't inspired by God but were informed by knowledge of Him as well as of past successes and failures of government.

I do not believe the child on the Time cover is three years old. He looks double that age.

Some people I know do expect a complete collapse to be necessary before rebuilding the Republic can begin. My main problem with that is that there is no historical reason to believe rebuilding would follow collapse...the most likely outcome is despotism.

Romney wasn't my first, second or third choice but I can't imagine having to live with the consequences of a Supreme Court dominated by extreme leftists for the rest of my life, not to mention what that would mean for my children and grandchildren.

Too short a quiz, I assume. Pegged me as Midland, or "no accent," or Pennsylvania to Missouri. But I am a first-generation Okie! Parents from Kentucky and Florida. I was always aware my mother had an accent, but not my father. So I guess he had a Midland accent, too. ha!

First of all, I reject the Darwinist notion that there are multiple races; there is one Human Race. However I find very little to disagree with Mr. Darbishire in terms of expositing about the current state of things as advice to my offspring. It should not be dangerous for 'whites' to be around large numbers of 'blacks', but it is. This sad state of affairs will not change much for the better until intermarriage dilutes the observable difference of skin tone sufficiently UNLESS the darker hued among us decide to come to grips with both our history and their responses to it in a mature and responsible manner.

BTW, when I was asked 20 years ago what I would tell my kids about marriage outside their race my response was, "I'm particular, I want them to marry another human...of the opposite sex...no giraffes or goats!" It was funny at the time (less so now) but my point was serious.

We are coming to that area next week, just for the wildflowers; can't wait.

Sorry Mollie, I just can't see being charmed by consistent buffoonery when the buffoon is dangerously close to becoming the Commander in Chief.

Please tell me you urged her to also not vote since she is dedicating herself to not knowing anything about current events come November.

I'm a 61 on the Murray scale, and even better on the USA scale. I've been to all the states except Alaska, Hawaii, North Dakota, Idaho (I think), Delaware, and New Jersey. I have not spent the night in all the rest, but have driven through them, and mostly not just a corner. We live in a beautiful (and big!) country! 

Just curious; were the parent who wrote those comments public school graduates? How about it Mr. Cavett?

Leftovers? With 3 men in the house, they can't go far enough! They each pull out what they want, put it on a plate, and microwave. When it is gone, I'll have to start cooking again. But if there should be any turkey left after the potatoes, dressing, and gravy are gone, it makes great sandwiches or casseroles, soup, etc. No problem here!

Also, I do think NOW will attack Mr. Cain regardless of how he responds. I also think sexual harassment in the workplace is a serious problem and that it has been made much more so by these muddle-headed definitions handed down from on high by our Federal Masters. Unless we return to sensible understandings of what is unacceptable behavior between the sexes in a work environment no one can ever be safe from either harassment or unjustified accusations of such.