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12/31/2010
IconThe Associated Press just recently released its "Chronology of News Events in 2010."  It includes such momentous occasions as the Obama administration filing a lawsuit in Phoenix to block Arizona's toughest-in-the-nation immigration law (leaving out that it is an anti-illegal  immigration law), actress Lindsay Lohan beginning a 14 day jail sentence (reduced from 90 days due to overcrowding) for violating probation in a 2007 drug case, Wikileaks posting 90,000 leaked U.S. military records from the war in Afghanistan, and..... More >>

Tags: Internet-MediaInternet/MediaRacismRegarding Dr. LauraSocial IssuesValues
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12/20/2010
Make the Holidays Meaningful Before and after the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, I get calls from folks who are agonizing over whether or not to invite someone who has been terrible to them and/or others... I tell them all - each and every one - to make the holidays meaningful and not fantasy recreations. More >>

Tags: CharityChristmasFamilyHolidaysRelativesSocial IssuesValues
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12/15/2010
IconThe city of Opa-locka, Florida voted unanimously to fine people $250 if they don't pull their pants up.  Opa-locka city leaders decided to expand the current ban on saggy pants to include the fine or  ten hours of community service to those who refuse to keep their pants up.  The City Commissioner, Timothy Holmes, led the charge against the "sagging" crowd, saying that the low-pants practice intimidates the public, provides a distraction in schools, and is a blight on the community.  More >>

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12/13/2010
IconLet me tell you a day care experience.  My daughter, a single mom, lives in a northern state Her children were in a large day care - one of those in a shopping center the front looks pretty good on the surface. On a visit, I went to the day care to pick up my grandchildren. It was summer and about 90' ..I More >>

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12/01/2010
IconToday we had a debate on day care for our speech class (for college) and I was the lead speaker for the side that argues against day care (it was 2 guys, versus 3 girls who supported day care). It was one hour long, and I must say I almost wanted to vomit upon hearing the other debaters. Their reasons for supporting day care were nothing more than "I, ME, and MINE." More >>

Tags: Morals, Ethics, ValuesParentingRead On-AirSocial IssuesValues
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12/01/2010
IconSomething very scary is starting in this country - in the land of the free that you and I all love - so you need to pay attention. Four months ago, I said I was ending my terrestrial radio show at the end of the year because I wanted to regain my First Amendment rights.  A lot of intellectuals snickered and said I didn't know what I was talking about - only the government can take away First Amendment rights.  I was only being threatened by non -government organizations like Media Matters. More >>

Tags: Character, Courage, ConscienceCharacter-Courage-ConsciencePoliticsSocial IssuesValues
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11/22/2010
IconI am very big on the concept of tolerance.  I tell folks every day on my radio program to "tolerate" the eccentricities of others as they tolerate yours.  However, I fear that in the private and public sectors, tolerance is being spelled "C-O-W-A-R-D-I-C-E." More >>

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11/14/2010
IconI got a summons for jury duty;  it came on our family vacation so I asked for a deferment. It was granted. My husband and I have been working part time since he lost his job of 10 years 18 months ago. More >>

Tags: PoliticsRead On-AirSocial IssuesThe Proper Care & Feeding of HusbandsThe Proper Care and Feeding of HusbandsValues
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11/08/2010
IconGeotags make it very easy for friends, relatives, bosses, spouses, parents, enemies, law enforcement, stalkers and thieves to know exactly where you are... More >>

Tags: Character, Courage, ConscienceCharacter-Courage-ConscienceMorals, Ethics, ValuesPersonal ResponsibilityPlanned ParenthoodSocial IssuesValues
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11/04/2010
IconWhile I was listening to your program recently, you read a letter from an older man who mentioned  today's women are so loose. Yes this is true. Sad but true. I am e-mailing you to let you know there are still some women who do have morals and standards. I am 22 years old. I have been married to my boyfriend/husband for 3 years now and have a beautiful baby girl. (No Shacking up!!!) More >>

Tags: AbuseChild AbuseDatingMorals, Ethics, ValuesRead On-AirRelationshipsSocial Issues
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