SOTU Address Thread - Page 3

dissention · #31 01-20-2004, 10:32 PM

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EEK

I just re read that. I did not mean the tone as harsh. Sorry if it came off that way

I know, good lord. I had to do a double-take to see if I had posted it.

strandinthewind · #32 01-20-2004, 10:32 PM

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Searching a locker and testing someones piss is quite different.

I am vehemently opposed to school drug testing. I think in certain cases (like the ones you mentioned), the parents should have the power to have drug tests taken. Not the school; it's not their place.

Point taken!!

I was just coming from the point of view that I think most parents would gladly allow the school to pay for the testing, etc.

dissention · #33 01-20-2004, 10:34 PM

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Point taken!!

I was just coming from the point of view that I think most parents would gladly allow the school to pay for the testing, etc.

Well...why not make it a tax credit?

gldstwmn · #34 01-20-2004, 10:34 PM

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You said it.

Bush is a hateful, self-righteous man that I detest more and more. He is just hateful.

Also...

Drug testing should not be done in schools. Government funds should not be made available to churches.

23 billion dollars for drug testing in public schools? How about if we can just get them current text books and decent supplies?

GypsySorcerer · #35 01-20-2004, 10:34 PM

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Originally posted by strandinthewind
EEK

I just re read that. I did not mean the tone as harsh. Sorry if it came off that way

I didn't think you were being harsh -- just stating your opinion.

~Krista

strandinthewind · #36 01-20-2004, 10:36 PM

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I didn't think you were being harsh -- just stating your opinion.

~Krista

Phew!!!!

Sometimes when, like everyone I guess, I type real fast, I re read them and go - "I sound like jerk!"

strandinthewind · #37 01-20-2004, 10:36 PM

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Originally posted by gldstwmn
23 billion dollars for drug testing in public schools? How about if we can just get them current text books and decent supplies?

gldstwmn · #38 01-20-2004, 10:37 PM

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Did you see Ted Kennedy when they cut to him early in the speech? He shook his head and rolled his eyes.

All of the Democrats look bored (as did Condie Rice, actually) and sat while the Republicans gave 589 standing ovations.

Did you see Hillary? Her expression made Teddy look like Mr. Happy.

strandinthewind · #39 01-20-2004, 10:37 PM

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Originally posted by dissention
Well...why not make it a tax credit?

Now Now - what good is a tax credit for the lower income families!?!?!?

dissention · #40 01-20-2004, 10:39 PM

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23 billion dollars for drug testing in public schools? How about if we can just get them current text books and decent supplies?

Exactly.

Kerry's on TV right now talking about gay marriage.

He was one of 14 who opposed the Defense of Marriage Act. He said he personally doesn't believe in gay marriage, but that his personal views should not cloud his judgement and that he believes gays should have the right to marry because there is a seperation of church of state.

dissention · #41 01-20-2004, 10:40 PM

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Now Now - what good is a tax credit for the lower income families!?!?!?

And since, according to Pat Robertson, low income families don't even pay taxes, there would be no point in a tax credit.

gldstwmn · #42 01-20-2004, 10:41 PM

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Originally posted by strandinthewind
Point taken!!

I was just coming from the point of view that I think most parents would gladly allow the school to pay for the testing, etc.

Oh you don't think the school is going to pay for it do you? No, no, the bill will go to the parents.

GypsySorcerer · #43 01-20-2004, 10:41 PM

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Did you see Hillary? Her expression made Teddy look like Mr. Happy.

Yep! I noticed she did stand and applaud on the Saddam Hussein capture making Iraq a better place.

On a really shallow note, did anyone see Tom Brady?! Hubba hubba!!

And other shallow note, Laura Bush looked better than usual.

~Krista