Mine was done a few years ago. However, I have some changes I want to make (a new grandaughter). Since I don't see myself getting married, it should go to immediate family. May wait to see what's offered up regarding inheritance tax, as it's probably coming. Not wealthy, but I don't want the last check cut in my name to be to the IRS in the form of inheritance tax. Somehow that seems un-American.
Is it a country's responsibility to "take care of" it's people? That's a tall order, isn't it?
It's been misconstrued here in America that everyone should have everything. The Constitution primarily states the national government is to provide for the "common defense" of the country. It's up to the individual to pursue happiness. We've strayed so far from that concept....and have become a "nanny" state.
.....and if there's an upside, congress is hovering around 11%. So Bush probably feels pretty good.
At least that flakey assed Kerry didn't get elected. I think he voted for it before he voted against it I forget how that went
Polling reported Friday that a slight majority of Americans would like to see Iran's nuclear sites "taken out", but disapproved of ground troops. There was a 3% margin of error in the polling. Sucks that Hillary voted "yes" on giving Bush that latitude, doesn't it
NewsCommentBusinessSportLife & StyleArts & EntertainmentOur PapersAudio / VideoClassifiedsUK NewsWorld NewsPoliticsWeatherTech & Web NewsRelated ReportsTopicsSponsored by Where am I? HomeNewsUK NewsMy ProfileOffersSitemapFrom Times OnlineOctober 31, 2007
Muslim groups get £70m to tackle extremismJoanna Sugden and agencies Muslim groups will receive £70 million in Government funds to help tackle extremism in "ungoverned spaces" such as internet chat rooms and snooker halls.
Hazel Blears, Communities Secretary, said that the money will be targeted at Muslim communities and rejected suggestions that the funding discriminated against other faith groups.
Speaking on the Today programme on BBC Radio this morning, Ms Blears defended the Government’s decision to give the cash to Muslim rather than Christian or Jewish groups. “There is support for faiths across Government, but let’s be honest about this - what we are about is saying that we have a problem of radicalisation and extremism in a small minority of areas and communities.” Ms Blears said that it was the job of Government to support minority groups and enable them to be more resilient.
In a speech today the minister will make her first foray into tackling radicalisation and extremism in the community. She will announce plans to “beat the terrorists at their own game” by extending the fight against terrorism to gyms, cafes and the internet where increasingly-sophisticated techniques are used to recruit youngsters.
Ms Blears said: “This is a generational issue. We have got to get to young people - five to 15-year-olds, as well as the teenagers who are currently being targeted - and strengthen their resilience, so that they can say to the extremists ’I am comfortable with being a Muslim in Britain today and I want no part of it’.”
Speaking to council leaders, police, academics and charities, the Communities Secretary will say that new tactics by extremists require a new, bolder response. Some £70 million is to be spent promoting community leadership to withstand extremist tendencies. That will include £25 million on national schemes including training for English speaking imams, and setting up citizenship lessons in madrassas, or mosque schools.
Ms Blears will say: “Given the scale and enduring nature of the threat we face, tough security measures are vital. But they cannot be the whole solution. We have to overcome this challenge by giving communities the strength and skills to face down a false and perverted ideology.” She will go on to acknowledge that the challenge of overcoming extremism “will be with us for years to come” and urge the audience to do more in helping the next generation to beat it. “That is why we will be putting work with young people and Muslim women centre-stage, giving the silent majority a voice.”
(London Times Online)
What do Brits hink of this? I'm curious, that's all?
During that little "pissing contest" on the other locked thread, I hope I didn't say anything that could be interpreted as insulting to you. Certainly nothing was directed to you.
That tax funded stadium will be rockin' tomorrow. Along with the newly built tax funded stadium. It may be shaking tomorrow too...even though it'll be empty. Probably won't be able to hear the announcers. :)
Pats will be up by 10 in the 1st half. A Colt's comeback in 2nd half. Colt's won't allow any "hidden cameras" by the Pats to record defensive signals
If California falls into the ocean w/the next earthquake, we'll just slide Alaska downward. It looks funny up there by itself anyway.
According to climate change experts (cough cough), New York's a gonner anyway...under 15 ft of water. Heck, we'd lose Florida too? Damn gators will be moving to Indiana to survive. Of course, we'll have beachfront property then. This could work out.
Now, if all this happens before 08 election, Hillary's toast. Without N.Y and California, she's toast....
Now, go out and drive those hydrocarbon polluting vehicles every chance you get
RE: Pats WIN !!!!!!!!!!
Yeah...that sucks the big one