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I think Jay Leno had the best joke on this. He showed Southwest's new "Butt-o-Meter". Passengers would have to pass through the device as do their carry-on luggage. A simple pass or fail would determine if you paid extra. I hope this does not sound racist, but it seems overweight black women...

It looks like the PBGC is funded through contributions from pension funds, not the taxpayer. The problem is that the insurance will only cover $44,000 max per worker, not much really, the rest is dumped on the worker. "But according to a statement by the PBGC, United Airlines' four pension...

If this link from the Christian Science Monitor is too political then don't click on it, but it adds to this discussion about public policy and fat America. http://www.csmonitor.com/2002/1031/p17s01-lihc.html

Would that be Sex, politics, or religion?

I don't think it started out as a conspiracy, just a cheap (your tax dollars) substitute over sugar, which is protected by import duties. That's why candy makers are leaving the U.S.,no free trade here. As Oz likes to call the Florida sugar families, "The Sugar Mafia". And I think that the food...

Didn't mean to take you out of your comfort zone Labman. Did you see the ? after my sentences? How would you propose we discuss this, "just say no", now that inspires discussion, or "liberal lies", now there's a real thought provoking statement. Have you ever read a food label? Have you seen how...

Thought I'd reconstitute this discussion with something I came across about high fructous corn syrup. http://www.choiceusa.net/Feature%20Articles/news_articleHighFructoseStudy.htm Take note of this part, "Moreover, we know that the fructose does not affect appetite," he said. "Unlike glucose...

Keith, read this from your link, "One Florida official promised that the case of Norman Siegel, 84, a registered Republican in both Pinellas Park, Fla., and Briarwood, Queens, who voted twice in four presidential elections, will be referred to a state's attorney for criminal prosecution". Also...

I think it's fair game to examine Kerry's military record as I think he is playing it big as part of his election platform. As they say, "you live by the sword, you die by the sword". But I've looked at just about everything I can on this issue and cannot find anything that holds much water. I...

I would gladly continue this discussion if it involved more members. I waited a day or so before posting a reply, partly because I had other stuff to do (there is life outside BITOG) and partly to see if the discussion would be broadened. I sense the topic is far too uncomfortable for most of...

Motorguy222, You seem to be fixated on the physical sex act of homosexual couples and the physical differences of male and female. I will concede that there can be homosexual sex without being homosexual. But marriage does not imply a need for the sexual act. I've never seen one marriage...

Groucho, I don't like to see the term, "never" when it comes to government, it's defeatist. I have written politicians with the idea. Would you think if thousands wrote it would make a difference? We all know over 50% of voters don't vote, what if as protest they always vote against the...

If it's other than the driver's window does it move slowly when another switch is pushed? I have found the switch contacts can get a little burnt and have cleaned them and coated them with di-electric grease. You may have to remove the inner panel to grease all the tracks.

Ever tried to not eat?