I take exception to some of the comments made on my prior post. First, I am a very religious person. I go to church on a regular basis, volunteer for several groups,including the local Catholic food bank. I have cooked more food for the homeless than I want to remember. I am not looking for any "atta boys", but know I am anything but a hate monger,especially when religion is involved. But maybe that's the point. I have no problem with anyone standing up for what they believe in. Ev...

Either the media has deliberately sidestepped the real issue concerning the release of the 1957 Influenza virus, or just does not get the real impact. The virus was sent out in ID panels to labs around the world, as is done every year. The panels that are sent have a number of unknown viral samples, and the labs getting them are supposed to treat the samples just as if they were collected from an infected patient. The lab is to use at least BSL2, or BSL3 precautions (Bio Safety Level), and as...

I just wanted to extend my prayers to the Pope. He was certainly a visionary, and has done much not just for the Catholic faith, but for the world. He certainly was a Pope, a man, for all people, teaching that it is possable for all faiths to live together. He certainly will be missed by all.

I find myself more and more skeptical on comments made by Terri Schiavo’s parents. A week ago, they are telling everyone who would listen how bad Terri looks, her skin frail, and her lips bleeding. In fact, her brother said he would not allow his parents in to see Terri because of the condition she was in. Then overnight we find out that the 11th Court of Appeals would look at the motion asking for the case to be retried, as well as a TRO, which would allow the tube to be reinserted. Whil...

I find myself more and more skeptical on comments made by Terri Schiavo’s parents. A week ago, they are telling everyone who would listen how bad Terri looks, her skin frail, and her lips bleeding. In fact, her brother said he would not allow his parents in to see Terri because of the condition she was in. Then overnight we find out that the 11th Court of Appeals would look at the motion asking for the case to be retried, as well as a TRO, which would allow the tube to be reinserted. While...

The hypocrisy of the “Christian right” is astounding. I am still amazed by the Terri Schiavo case, partly because, as I said, I live within blocks of the Hospice where she is at., and I was never a fan of big Government. However, the on camera remarks made by the religious right, coming right out with threats against the Judges in this case, is unreal. Included in this mob is Pat Robertson, who I never had any respect for anyway, but the nasty remarks, name calling, and threats to use the...