Comments on: Blitzer: What would you ask the Democrats in South Carolina? http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/ All politics, all the time Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:13:21 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Jereon http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-315230 Jereon Tue, 22 Jan 2008 21:20:32 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-315230 Wolf, before you get too excited with your ratings, don't take the credit for it. You were in the way too much of the time and wouldn't let the participants get down to it. They were the show and were actually making some points in bewteen you trying to steer things in a direction neither they nor we were ready to leave. So if you need more time than giving them one minute to answer, maybe have fewer journalists attending. And stay out of it! Wolf, before you get too excited with your ratings, don't take the credit for it. You were in the way too much of the time and wouldn't let the participants get down to it. They were the show and were actually making some points in bewteen you trying to steer things in a direction neither they nor we were ready to leave. So if you need more time than giving them one minute to answer, maybe have fewer journalists attending. And stay out of it!

]]> By: Bev Weakley http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-304265 Bev Weakley Tue, 22 Jan 2008 02:48:49 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-304265 What do you plan to do; Autism in this country has reached epidemic proportion? What do you plan to do; Autism in this country has reached epidemic proportion?

]]> By: mark ellis http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-300157 mark ellis Tue, 22 Jan 2008 01:15:13 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-300157 Please ask canidates that in light of this debate background, why do they not fully commit to enforcing our immigration laws to provide more jobs for present citizens. Has the black employment rate changed in 25 years? Has the illegal immigrant employment rate changed in the last 25 years? The answer probably defines what ones position should be on illegal immigration. Thank you Please ask canidates that in light of this debate background, why do they not fully commit to enforcing our immigration laws to provide more jobs for present citizens. Has the black employment rate changed in 25 years? Has the illegal immigrant employment rate changed in the last 25 years? The answer probably defines what ones position should be on illegal immigration.
Thank you

]]> By: JUDY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-299960 JUDY Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:34:33 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-299960 Please ask Barack Obama if he is distressed that the Clintons are running against him as one might expect the Republicans to run against him. How can one effectively respond to Nixon-era dirty tricks campaigns? Please ask Barack Obama if he is distressed that the Clintons are running against him as one might expect the Republicans to run against him. How can one effectively respond to Nixon-era dirty tricks campaigns?

]]> By: Riz http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-299863 Riz Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:13:11 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-299863 Please ask the candidates the following: 1. What's are their plans to bring peace between Israel and Palestine? 2. What will they do to improve the image and credibility of America that has been tarnished under the current administration? Best Wishes Please ask the candidates the following:

1. What's are their plans to bring peace between Israel and Palestine?
2. What will they do to improve the image and credibility of America that has been tarnished under the current administration?

Best Wishes

]]> By: LEE http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-299386 LEE Mon, 21 Jan 2008 22:43:15 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-299386 This is a question concerning the very basis and integrity of our government and our society. How can America be a nation of laws when it's government refuses to enforce the Immigration Laws signed by President Reagan in 1986 and President Clinton in 1996? This is a question concerning the very basis and integrity of our government and our society. How can America be a nation of laws when it's government refuses to enforce the Immigration Laws signed by President Reagan in 1986 and President Clinton in 1996?

]]> By: LLW http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-299331 LLW Mon, 21 Jan 2008 22:32:57 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-299331 Most of the candidates especially Mr. McCain and Mrs. Clinton believe our immigration laws signed by President Reagan in 1986 and President Clinton in 1996 should be ignored and the lawbreakers should be rewarded for their crimes. Is this what they would have America stand for in the 21st century? The trivialization of immigration laws already on the books? A country where the Government picks and chooses what laws are enforced, while mandating that the American taxpayer foot the bill at the state and local level for the Federal Governments continued failure to enforce the laws on the books? This goes to the issue of law and fairness. Most of the candidates especially Mr. McCain and Mrs. Clinton believe our immigration laws signed by President Reagan in 1986 and President Clinton in 1996 should be ignored and the lawbreakers should be rewarded for their crimes. Is this what they would have America stand for in the 21st century? The trivialization of immigration laws already on the books? A country where the Government picks and chooses what laws are enforced, while mandating that the American taxpayer foot the bill at the state and local level for the Federal Governments continued failure to enforce the laws on the books? This goes to the issue of law and fairness.

]]> By: Maryland http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-299306 Maryland Mon, 21 Jan 2008 22:27:44 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-299306 I would ask Ms. Clinton about her experience. Specifically, what role did she play in governing as first lady of the nation and first lady of Arkansas. With no technical responsibilities in these fields how does this qualify as experience. Also, if she did partake in governing, how does she support her role in pre 9/11 events. The Taliban was a notoriously repressive group of women, and yet during Mr. Clinton's presidency we continued to do business deals with them until our embassy was bombed. How much are we supposed to hold her accountable for actions during Mr. Clinton's presidency if she is counting these years as experience. I would ask Ms. Clinton about her experience. Specifically, what role did she play in governing as first lady of the nation and first lady of Arkansas. With no technical responsibilities in these fields how does this qualify as experience. Also, if she did partake in governing, how does she support her role in pre 9/11 events. The Taliban was a notoriously repressive group of women, and yet during Mr. Clinton's presidency we continued to do business deals with them until our embassy was bombed. How much are we supposed to hold her accountable for actions during Mr. Clinton's presidency if she is counting these years as experience.

]]> By: Jennifer http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-299221 Jennifer Mon, 21 Jan 2008 22:09:35 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-299221 I am a mother of a child with Autism, I want to know where they stand on this issue and what they plan to do to insure that Children with Autism and Autism spectrum disorders are getting the intervention that they need. Some child that are being DX are waiting for Early Intervention services for two years. Will services be covered or will Medicaid be cut. At a rate of 1 in 150 I should hope that someone has some kind of a plan. I am a mother of a child with Autism, I want to know where they stand on this issue and what they plan to do to insure that Children with Autism and Autism spectrum disorders are getting the intervention that they need. Some child that are being DX are waiting for Early Intervention services for two years. Will services be covered or will Medicaid be cut. At a rate of 1 in 150 I should hope that someone has some kind of a plan.

]]> By: Sam http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-299183 Sam Mon, 21 Jan 2008 22:06:02 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-299183 Mental health disorders have become one of the largest health issues in our country. Not only is there a significant lack of services available, especially for children, but medical insurance provides covers only the bare minimum. For all candidates, how would you provide better mental health care into the health care system. Mental health disorders have become one of the largest health issues in our country. Not only is there a significant lack of services available, especially for children, but medical insurance provides covers only the bare minimum. For all candidates, how would you provide better mental health care into the health care system.

]]> By: Tori Tuncan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-299128 Tori Tuncan Mon, 21 Jan 2008 21:54:41 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-299128 Currently, 1 in 150 kids has been diagnosed as being on the "Autism Spectrum" -- it is a national issue that affects all races, ethnicities, and classes. I would be interested in learning if any of the candidates have first-hand experience with autism, including having a friend with an autistic child or a relative, or working/volunteering/babsitting experience with autistic children. Also, since many parents have been able to "recover" their children from the grips of autism through biomedical intervention, I believe that there is a way that autism could be prevented and treated, and I would like to know how the candidates would fund autism research (if in fact they would). Thank you, Tori in Virginia Currently, 1 in 150 kids has been diagnosed as being on the "Autism Spectrum" - it is a national issue that affects all races, ethnicities, and classes.

I would be interested in learning if any of the candidates have first-hand experience with autism, including having a friend with an autistic child or a relative, or working/volunteering/babsitting experience with autistic children.

Also, since many parents have been able to "recover" their children from the grips of autism through biomedical intervention, I believe that there is a way that autism could be prevented and treated, and I would like to know how the candidates would fund autism research (if in fact they would).

Thank you,
Tori in Virginia

]]> By: Shelly http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-299089 Shelly Mon, 21 Jan 2008 21:49:02 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-299089 My son was recently diagnosed with autism. Until now I never knew that insurance companies in Illinois do not have to cover any care related to autism. And very few insurance companies offer these much needed services without being mandated to. With the quickly increasing rate of autism there are going to be thousands of children unable to get the therapies needed to insure their ability to function as adults. Are you willing to make laws mandating these services be covered by insurance companies? My son was recently diagnosed with autism. Until now I never knew that insurance companies in Illinois do not have to cover any care related to autism. And very few insurance companies offer these much needed services without being mandated to.

With the quickly increasing rate of autism there are going to be thousands of children unable to get the therapies needed to insure their ability to function as adults.

Are you willing to make laws mandating these services be covered by insurance companies?

]]> By: Katie, PA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-298872 Katie, PA Mon, 21 Jan 2008 21:06:13 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-298872 Wolf, I would like to ask the candidates how they intend to turn around our failing educational system. Would they leave the "No Child Left Behind" policy in place or scrape it and develop a new plan? Please give specifics. Wolf, I would like to ask the candidates how they intend to turn around our failing educational system. Would they leave the "No Child Left Behind" policy in place or scrape it and develop a new plan? Please give specifics.

]]> By: Mike http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-298656 Mike Mon, 21 Jan 2008 20:28:16 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-298656 A series of unfortunate events has left you stranded, presumably for life, on a deserted island with one of the other two candidates on the stage. Which of the other candidates would you choose to be stranded with, and why? A series of unfortunate events has left you stranded, presumably for life, on a deserted island with one of the other two candidates on the stage. Which of the other candidates would you choose to be stranded with, and why?

]]> By: Isaias http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-298629 Isaias Mon, 21 Jan 2008 20:24:39 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-298629 Autism is an epidemic that affects not only afflicted but also their families and their communities. In the 70's the incidence is 1/ 10,000 and now it is 1/150. The Federal law provides protection and rights according to the IDEA Act but does not provide for any funding. For most parts the individual states have to finance the costs which means underfunding and lack of the much needed help for the students and their families. If you were elected, how would you remedy this problem? Autism is an epidemic that affects not only afflicted but also their families and their communities. In the 70's the incidence is 1/ 10,000 and now it is 1/150. The Federal law provides protection and rights according to the IDEA Act but does not provide for any funding. For most parts the individual states have to finance the costs which means underfunding and lack of the much needed help for the students and their families. If you were elected, how would you remedy this problem?

]]> By: Ed K. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-298445 Ed K. Mon, 21 Jan 2008 19:58:55 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-298445 To all candidates. Would you set up an agency like NASA that's main goal is to find a new source of energy? If yes, when. To all candidates. Would you set up an agency like NASA that's main goal is to find a new source of energy? If yes, when.

]]> By: amanda bailey http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-298436 amanda bailey Mon, 21 Jan 2008 19:57:34 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-298436 What has happened to the separation of church and state? Why are so many decisions being religiously based nowadays? What has happened to the separation of church and state? Why are so many decisions being religiously based nowadays?

]]> By: Roger Kuhlman http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-298419 Roger Kuhlman Mon, 21 Jan 2008 19:55:54 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-298419 Wolf, you should ask Hillary Clinton what she specifically means by saying that "No woman is illegal." That statement is powerful. At the very least I see it is as a pledge by Senator Clinton that if she is elected she is going to seek amnesty for all illegal aliens in our country, expand legal immigration to reunite all members of the extended families of those illegal aliens, and increase the numbers of other foreign workers legally entering America to work even further. Yet this statement could have even broader applicability if Senator Clinton subscribes to the philosophy that nations and borders are arbitrary constructs and that citizens of nations can not decide who can and can not reside in that country. 'No woman is illegal' would then mean the United States can not tell any foreign woman she can not live here. Only she can make that decision. I think the American voters deserves a clear explanation of the views and programs each of the democratic candidates has on the subject of illegal immigration and immigration reform. Roger Kuhlman Ann Arbor, Michigan Wolf, you should ask Hillary Clinton what she specifically means by saying that "No woman is illegal." That statement is powerful. At the very least I see it is as a pledge by Senator Clinton that if she is elected she is going to seek amnesty for all illegal aliens in our country, expand legal immigration to reunite all members of the extended families of those illegal aliens, and increase the numbers of other foreign workers legally entering America to work even further. Yet this statement could have even broader applicability if Senator Clinton subscribes to the philosophy that nations and borders are arbitrary constructs and that citizens of nations can not decide who can and can not reside in that country. 'No woman is illegal' would then mean the United States can not tell any foreign woman she can not live here. Only she can make that decision.

I think the American voters deserves a clear explanation of the views and programs each of the democratic candidates has on the subject of illegal immigration and immigration reform.

Roger Kuhlman
Ann Arbor, Michigan

]]> By: Robert Hill http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-298395 Robert Hill Mon, 21 Jan 2008 19:52:57 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-298395 Please ask Hillary: If elected President, what role will Bill play in the White House? Will he be as active as you were when he was President? Please ask Hillary: If elected President, what role will Bill play in the White House? Will he be as active as you were when he was President?

]]> By: Dave Hamilton http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-298255 Dave Hamilton Mon, 21 Jan 2008 19:32:57 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-298255 How will you challenge insurance carriers in such a way as to return health care to a system whose democratic goals help all citizens achieve and maintain health and not a profit driven commodity . What is the legislatures role ? Why not a government health care system for everyone without health insurance ? How will you challenge insurance carriers in such a way as to return health care to a system whose democratic goals help all citizens achieve and maintain health and not a profit driven commodity . What is the legislatures role ? Why not a government health care system for everyone without health insurance ?

]]> By: Kady from California http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-297373 Kady from California Mon, 21 Jan 2008 17:36:51 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-297373 FOR all the Candidates-both parties: How is space development and exploration contributory to the US and world, and what is your position for current and future funding, and for what purposes? (Note to Wolf Blitzer: This question is unfiltered and non-partisen to find out how much our candidates understand how space programs have contributed to our economy and the American standard of living) FOR all the Candidates-both parties: How is space development and exploration contributory to the US and world, and what is your position for current and future funding, and for what purposes? (Note to Wolf Blitzer: This question is unfiltered and non-partisen to find out how much our candidates understand how space programs have contributed to our economy and the American standard of living)

]]> By: Moi http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-296927 Moi Mon, 21 Jan 2008 16:35:17 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-296927 Are any of the candidates intending to get rid of NAFTA? Are any of the candidates intending to get rid of NAFTA?

]]> By: Moi http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-296913 Moi Mon, 21 Jan 2008 16:32:56 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-296913 Re: NCLB - I would like to know if any of the candidates are going to get rid of NCLB, and if not, WHY not? Also, for those who are going to keep it, yet "overhaul" it, where are you going to get the funding, how much will you allocate? How will you fund the schools? Re: The arts in education: The unfunded mandate NCLB is KILLING public schools, taking money and forcing teachers to teach to the tests, and schools are cutting arts programs left and right. It has been proven over and over that the arts are more than beneficial to a child's education. What will you do to restore the arts programs - whether or not you keep or get rid of NCLB? Kids need to learn to think - and arts programs help them do this!!! Re: Special Education: I would like to know how you plan to help the schools with funding for special education needs? They will continue to fight the parents as long as they cannot get the money elsewhere; our school is rural and does not have the tax base to support the huge influx of special needs children that have entered in the last 8-10 years. Re: Autism: I have a 16 year old son with autism who might be able to go to college, yet cannot (due to the nature of his autism) take SAT-type testing. He has straight As in school with no adaptations. I would like to know how you propose he get into a 4-year college (we are rural and do not have a community college near us, and he cannot drive). It would be nice if he use his mind in a job that pays enough to support himself, and be a contributing member of society, instead of ending up living in a cardboard box. Re: Autism services for adults: I would like to hear details about plans you have for services, housing, health care, etc. for adults on the spectrum. Many of us have no one to care for our children after we are gone, so this is important. Re: NCLB – I would like to know if any of the candidates are going to get rid of NCLB, and if not, WHY not? Also, for those who are going to keep it, yet "overhaul" it, where are you going to get the funding, how much will you allocate? How will you fund the schools?

Re: The arts in education: The unfunded mandate NCLB is KILLING public schools, taking money and forcing teachers to teach to the tests, and schools are cutting arts programs left and right. It has been proven over and over that the arts are more than beneficial to a child's education. What will you do to restore the arts programs – whether or not you keep or get rid of NCLB? Kids need to learn to think – and arts programs help them do this!!!

Re: Special Education: I would like to know how you plan to help the schools with funding for special education needs? They will continue to fight the parents as long as they cannot get the money elsewhere; our school is rural and does not have the tax base to support the huge influx of special needs children that have entered in the last 8-10 years.

Re: Autism: I have a 16 year old son with autism who might be able to go to college, yet cannot (due to the nature of his autism) take SAT-type testing. He has straight As in school with no adaptations. I would like to know how you propose he get into a 4-year college (we are rural and do not have a community college near us, and he cannot drive). It would be nice if he use his mind in a job that pays enough to support himself, and be a contributing member of society, instead of ending up living in a cardboard box.

Re: Autism services for adults: I would like to hear details about plans you have for services, housing, health care, etc. for adults on the spectrum. Many of us have no one to care for our children after we are gone, so this is important.

]]> By: Shirley, Summerville, SC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-296826 Shirley, Summerville, SC Mon, 21 Jan 2008 16:22:00 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-296826 !!!!!!AUTISM!!!!!!!!AUTISM!!!!!!!!!AUTISM!!!!!!!!!!!!AUTISM!!!!!!!AUTISM!!!!!!!!AUTISM!!!!! They want to be president of this country, right. Ask them to tell you what disability is striking one out of every 150 births in this country today (predominantly males)? It's AUTISM Wolf !!!!!!!!! WHY IS THIS EPIDEMIC BEING IGNORED????? What do they propose to stop the spread/continuation and help those already affected? !!!!!!!AUTISM!!!!!AUTISM!!!!!!!!!!!AUTISM!!!!!!!!!AUTISM!!!!!!!!!AUTISM!!!!!!!!AUTISM!!!!!!! !!!!!!AUTISM!!!!!!!!AUTISM!!!!!!!!!AUTISM!!!!!!!!!!!!AUTISM!!!!!!!AUTISM!!!!!!!!AUTISM!!!!!

They want to be president of this country, right.

Ask them to tell you what disability is striking one out of every 150 births in this country today (predominantly males)?

It's AUTISM Wolf !!!!!!!!!

WHY IS THIS EPIDEMIC BEING IGNORED?????

What do they propose to stop the spread/continuation and help those already affected?

!!!!!!!AUTISM!!!!!AUTISM!!!!!!!!!!!AUTISM!!!!!!!!!AUTISM!!!!!!!!!AUTISM!!!!!!!!AUTISM!!!!!!!

]]> By: Thaddeus http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-296815 Thaddeus Mon, 21 Jan 2008 16:21:10 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-296815 On this day of reflections on equality I would ask a question about education. Specifically ,how do we address the inequality of public education afforded to children who live in areas of poverty. As a public school teacher, I am against public funding of charter schools because I feel we need to fix our current educational system On this day of reflections on equality I would ask a question about education. Specifically ,how do we address the inequality of public education afforded to children who live in areas of poverty. As a public school teacher, I am against public funding of charter schools because I feel we need to fix our current educational system

]]> By: Russ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-296768 Russ Mon, 21 Jan 2008 16:15:40 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-296768 A Question to all candidates: The US is in need of a plan to reduce our dependence on oil. Prior administrations talk about the same approaches of conservation, ethanol solar,etc. These are good but minimal solutions. Space related technologies such as space solar energy can provide a significant impact on the problem. Will any of the candidates treat the energy problem by pursuing tecnological solutions like space solar power? A Question to all candidates:
The US is in need of a plan to reduce our dependence on oil. Prior administrations talk about the same approaches of conservation, ethanol solar,etc. These are good but minimal solutions. Space related technologies such as space solar energy can provide a significant impact on the problem. Will any of the candidates treat the energy problem by pursuing tecnological solutions like space solar power?

]]> By: joel http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-296761 joel Mon, 21 Jan 2008 16:14:43 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-296761 I hope this issue below gets addressed: The question of how to handle Iraq is no longer as simple as 'Pro-war' or 'Anti-war'. How votes were cast, or would have been cast, in 2003 will not pursade me to vote one way or the other. What is each candidate's solution to ending the Iraqi conflict in such a way that will not leave the region vulnerable to terrorist encampments or our country to future terrorist attack? I hope this issue below gets addressed:

The question of how to handle Iraq is no longer as simple as 'Pro-war' or 'Anti-war'. How votes were cast, or would have been cast, in 2003 will not pursade me to vote one way or the other. What is each candidate's solution to ending the Iraqi conflict in such a way that will not leave the region vulnerable to terrorist encampments or our country to future terrorist attack?

]]> By: steve http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-296689 steve Mon, 21 Jan 2008 16:07:18 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-296689 How will your NASA space policy differ from the Bush space policy? How will your NASA space policy differ from the Bush space policy?

]]> By: Liz http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-296464 Liz Mon, 21 Jan 2008 15:37:03 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-296464 What steps would you take to help individuals with Autism. Today, 1 in every 150 child is being diagnosed, and the numbers are still rising. These children are our future and the future for them is not promising without intervention from all levels of government. What steps would you take to help individuals with Autism. Today, 1 in every 150 child is being diagnosed, and the numbers are still rising. These children are our future and the future for them is not promising without intervention from all levels of government.

]]> By: Jeffrey Jones http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-296365 Jeffrey Jones Mon, 21 Jan 2008 15:22:21 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-296365 Senator Clinton: On the cover of the Jan. 21 issue of Newsweek you were quoted as having said, "I found my own voice". I can understand publicly supporting your husband's positions while he was President however, as a seven-year United States Senator shouldn't you have been speaking with your "own voice" long ago? Senator Clinton: On the cover of the Jan. 21 issue of Newsweek you were quoted as having said, "I found my own voice". I can understand publicly supporting your husband's positions while he was President however, as a seven-year United States Senator shouldn't you have been speaking with your "own voice" long ago?

]]> By: Autism Advocate http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-296062 Autism Advocate Mon, 21 Jan 2008 14:28:37 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-296062 The diagnosis of Autism in this country has reached epidemic proportion. Parents are faced with a multitude of treatment options. However, paying for treatment for an individual with Autism is quite costly and insurance companies are discriminating against individuals with Autism by denying coverage. As President, what are you planning to do to address ending this discrimination and getting families living with Autism the help they need and deserve? The diagnosis of Autism in this country has reached epidemic proportion. Parents are faced with a multitude of treatment options. However, paying for treatment for an individual with Autism is quite costly and insurance companies are discriminating against individuals with Autism by denying coverage. As President, what are you planning to do to address ending this discrimination and getting families living with Autism the help they need and deserve?

]]> By: Priscilla http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-295855 Priscilla Mon, 21 Jan 2008 12:51:11 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-295855 To all candidates: Where do you stand on autism I see a few candidates have a couple of sentences in the autobiography. Please tell us what you plan to do with the insurance companies to get our kids the therapy we need. My husband and I are a middle class family and we can't afford the therapy that our daughter needs. Will you designate money to this cause? To all candidates: Where do you stand on autism I see a few candidates have a couple of sentences in the autobiography. Please tell us what you plan to do with the insurance companies to get our kids the therapy we need. My husband and I are a middle class family and we can't afford the therapy that our daughter needs. Will you designate money to this cause?

]]> By: elziax http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-295791 elziax Mon, 21 Jan 2008 11:46:09 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-295791 Name one thing, that, as a candidate for president of the United States of America, you would NOT do to get the nomination of your party. Name one thing, that, as a candidate for president of the United States of America, you would NOT do to get the nomination of your party.

]]> By: Connie Ciekanski http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-295266 Connie Ciekanski Mon, 21 Jan 2008 05:27:49 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-295266 To: Senator Clinton . 50 million Americans are without healthcare as you know. When you were the first lady you wanted universal health care, then went silent for 7 years. Some say the lobbyists paid many senators in Washington money to keep quiet. Is this true? Did you drop it because Washington lobbyists are that powerful? I would like to know how Senator Obama feels as well. Senator Edwards, I have heard you on this matter, and as a small business owner I cannot afford to pay for my employees to have health care. Making it mandatory just closes small business. To: Senator Clinton . 50 million Americans are without healthcare as you know. When you were the first lady you wanted universal health care, then went silent for 7 years. Some say the lobbyists paid many senators in Washington money to keep quiet. Is this true? Did you drop it because Washington lobbyists are that powerful?
I would like to know how Senator Obama feels as well.
Senator Edwards, I have heard you on this matter, and as a small business owner I cannot afford to pay for my employees to have health care. Making it mandatory just closes small business.

]]> By: Gary K http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-294069 Gary K Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:54:20 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-294069 One reason for the President's initiative to go back to the Moon and on to Mars was to excite students and to encourage them to study in the areas of science, engineering and technical subjects. All of the Democratic candidates, if they have said anything at all about space exploration, have said they would curtail or defer President Bush's Vision. How will you encourage the students ? What should they strive for ? One reason for the President's initiative to go back to the Moon and on to Mars was to excite students and to encourage them to study in the areas of science, engineering and technical subjects. All of the Democratic candidates, if they have said anything at all about space exploration, have said they would curtail or defer President Bush's Vision. How will you encourage the students ? What should they strive for ?

]]> By: space guy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-293918 space guy Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:01:51 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-293918 I would like to hear every candidates plan of how they plan to reduce the 5 yr gap of the shuttles successor, especially Obama's plan to delay the Constellation program another couple of years. What are their committments to NASA and the support of science and engineering. Also ask of how they think the media portrays the space program these days. The only time that the media gets interested when there is only a catastrophe or when NASA is under somekind of investigation. I would like to hear every candidates plan of how they plan to reduce the 5 yr gap of the shuttles successor, especially Obama's plan to delay the Constellation program another couple of years. What are their committments to NASA and the support of science and engineering. Also ask of how they think the media portrays the space program these days. The only time that the media gets interested when there is only a catastrophe or when NASA is under somekind of investigation.

]]> By: latham http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-292717 latham Sun, 20 Jan 2008 18:42:33 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-292717 it's hard to run a country with 51%. it's even harder if you're the minority in congress. what make you, the candidates, think you can get you're programs approved. will you compromise. will you work with the other party. what can be done to improve the approval rating for Congress? the presidency? the government? it's hard to run a country with 51%. it's even harder if you're the minority in congress. what make you, the candidates, think you can get you're programs approved. will you compromise. will you work with the other party. what can be done to improve the approval rating for Congress? the presidency? the government?

]]> By: latham http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-292692 latham Sun, 20 Jan 2008 18:31:32 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-292692 There's talk of needing a financial stimulus to help our economy avoid recession. one way, give taxpayers a rebate. another mentioned, tax relief for businesses. I wonder: whenever we hear of bridge collapes, we talk of infrastructure. many schools are in need of repair or replacement. we still have a national problem of the homeless. housing starts are low. Many jobs have been lost to other countries, especially ,manufacturing. why not take a page from the past and put the dollars into public works, whether roads,schools, housing. this might add more people to active payrolls rather than relying on unemployment or welfare AND would have a long term benefit to the country. I don't know about other people, but if i get a rebate, I'll use it to 1) reduce debt and 2) spend some for something for my house or a vacation.while that may help the economy with my spending, the result seems to me to just add to our deficit. You're thoughts? There's talk of needing a financial stimulus to help our economy avoid recession. one way, give taxpayers a rebate. another mentioned, tax relief for businesses. I wonder: whenever we hear of bridge collapes, we talk of infrastructure. many schools are in need of repair or replacement. we still have a national problem of the homeless. housing starts are low. Many jobs have been lost to other countries, especially ,manufacturing. why not take a page from the past and put the dollars into public works, whether roads,schools, housing. this might add more people to active payrolls rather than relying on unemployment or welfare AND would have a long term benefit to the country. I don't know about other people, but if i get a rebate, I'll use it to 1) reduce debt and 2) spend some for something for my house or a vacation.while that may help the economy with my spending, the result seems to me to just add to our deficit. You're thoughts?

]]> By: George, Durham, North Carolina http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-292648 George, Durham, North Carolina Sun, 20 Jan 2008 18:10:24 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-292648 Wolf, I haven't heard any discussion from the Democrats about balancing the budget. Could you please ask each of the candidates their specific plan to balance the budget. How long will it take? What programs they will cut? I want specifics. Thanks Wolf,

I haven't heard any discussion from the Democrats about balancing the budget. Could you please ask each of the candidates their specific plan to balance the budget. How long will it take? What programs they will cut? I want specifics. Thanks

]]> By: Ron Lipof http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-292432 Ron Lipof Sun, 20 Jan 2008 16:57:25 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-292432 This question is for all candidates - Cancer is the number one killer of Americans. If you are elected President, will you re-declare the war on cancer that President Nixon declared and will you apppoint a cabinet-level cancer czar or Presidential commission to proactively address quality cancer care for the more than 10.5 million Americans currently living with cancer? Please provise a specific thought other than simply increasing NIH funding. This question is for all candidates – Cancer is the number one killer of Americans. If you are elected President, will you re-declare the war on cancer that President Nixon declared and will you apppoint a cabinet-level cancer czar or Presidential commission to proactively address quality cancer care for the more than 10.5 million Americans currently living with cancer? Please provise a specific thought other than simply increasing NIH funding.

]]> By: cam http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-292420 cam Sun, 20 Jan 2008 16:54:52 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-292420 A question for Senator Clinton. You have been running on the record of your husbands administration.That administration implemented welfare reform and NAFTA.One punished single moms the other destroyed many blue collar workers. Why should low and moderate income people support you with a record like this? A question for Senator Clinton.
You have been running on the record of your husbands administration.That administration implemented welfare reform and NAFTA.One punished single moms the other destroyed many blue collar workers.
Why should low and moderate income people support you with a record like this?

]]> By: vietnam vet http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-291481 vietnam vet Sun, 20 Jan 2008 04:43:04 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-291481 Wolf, As you know Hillary keeps touting her 35 years of experience. As she must be near 70, ask her what she did with the other 35. Also, really get into this whole experience thing. I don't consider her serving tea in the Arkansas Governors Mansion or the Peoples White House as a great resume. What do we really know except that she was such a polarizing figure she screwed up her attempt at creating a universal health care system. If as she implies, she ran the White House ask her why they don't open the publicly funded Bill Clinton Library and let us see some documents. Wolf,
As you know Hillary keeps touting her 35 years of experience. As she must be near 70, ask her what she did with the other 35. Also, really get into this whole experience thing. I don't consider her serving tea in the Arkansas Governors Mansion or the Peoples White House as a great resume. What do we really know except that she was such a polarizing figure she screwed up her attempt at creating a universal health care system. If as she implies, she ran the White House ask her why they don't open the publicly funded Bill Clinton Library and let us see some documents.

]]> By: john http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-288365 john Sat, 19 Jan 2008 18:13:42 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-288365 who do you think is at foult the people ar the goverment for all the foreigen cars and goods in our country?i blame the people some,i allways buy american cars to help the automakers here,what will the candidates do for the companys in the USA? thank you john from ohio who do you think is at foult the people ar the goverment for all the foreigen cars and goods in our country?i blame the people some,i allways buy american cars to help the automakers here,what will the candidates do for the companys in the USA? thank you john from ohio

]]> By: Truth seeker http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-287842 Truth seeker Sat, 19 Jan 2008 07:49:51 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-287842 Subj: So-called 'energy crisis'. Plz have the gumption to confront this issue. On May 9, 2001, a National Press Club conference was held by Dr. Stephen Greer with 20 military, intelligence, government, corporate and scientific witnesses testifying about energy technology (ambient zero-point energy) that our gov't has known about for decades. These 20 are representative of over 400 witnesses willing and ready to testify, under oath, to Congress about this free energy. Plz visit disclosureproject.org or videogoogle.com/disclosure project to view in its entirety. Forget, at least for now, about the UFO segment of it, that can come later, but the fact we are withholding this amazing energy from the world is horrific. And candidates are talking about more nuclear energy facilities or 'studying' ($$) alternative energy solutions. Meanwhile oil is $100/barrel and the truth is we never had to be dependent on oil at all. One asks, why did this conference get buried and barely got a mention? Think we all know the answer to that. Well, let's all wake up and demand, at the very least, that the government release Tesla's patents. I know this is sticky and dark, but if I'm going to vote for a candidate, he or she must be willing to reveal this truth. Stop global warming in a heartbeat. This technology is breathtaking and reminds me of a segment I saw on a little hospital in Africa operating with one electrical outlet, while just down the road was a 5-star hotel with all the amenities. Senseless. So the point is, there is NO energy crisis, it is a joke on humanity. Who will step forward??? . Subj: So-called 'energy crisis'. Plz have the gumption to confront this issue. On May 9, 2001, a National Press Club conference was held by Dr. Stephen Greer with 20 military, intelligence, government, corporate and scientific witnesses testifying about energy technology (ambient zero-point energy) that our gov't has known about for decades. These 20 are representative of over 400 witnesses willing and ready to testify, under oath, to Congress about this free energy.

Plz visit disclosureproject.org or videogoogle.com/disclosure project to view in its entirety. Forget, at least for now, about the UFO segment of it, that can come later, but the fact we are withholding this amazing energy from the world is horrific. And candidates are talking about more nuclear energy facilities or 'studying' ($$) alternative energy solutions. Meanwhile oil is $100/barrel and the truth is we never had to be dependent on oil at all. One asks, why did this conference get buried and barely got a mention? Think we all know the answer to that. Well, let's all wake up and demand, at the very least, that the government release Tesla's patents. I know this is sticky and dark, but if I'm going to vote for a candidate, he or she must be willing to reveal this truth. Stop global warming in a heartbeat.

This technology is breathtaking and reminds me of a segment I saw on a little hospital in Africa operating with one electrical outlet, while just down the road was a 5-star hotel with all the amenities. Senseless. So the point is, there is NO energy crisis, it is a joke on humanity. Who will step forward???
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]]> By: Ron http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-287073 Ron Fri, 18 Jan 2008 22:43:01 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-287073 Do the candidates support the President's Vision for Space Exploration? Will they increase funding of NASA’s Constellation program to respectable levels worthy of the 21st century and ensure manned missions to the Moon and Mars remain the focus of the vision? Do the candidates support the President's Vision for Space Exploration? Will they increase funding of NASA’s Constellation program to respectable levels worthy of the 21st century and ensure manned missions to the Moon and Mars remain the focus of the vision?

]]> By: Drew http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-286329 Drew Fri, 18 Jan 2008 19:57:17 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-286329 I would ask all the candidates where they stand on NASA. To what extent would their administrations commit funding? Is there a place for space exploration in your larger vision for America? For some this may not matter, but for many it is crucial. I hope someone will ask this question. I would ask all the candidates where they stand on NASA. To what extent would their administrations commit funding? Is there a place for space exploration in your larger vision for America? For some this may not matter, but for many it is crucial. I hope someone will ask this question.

]]> By: Danny http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-286090 Danny Fri, 18 Jan 2008 19:15:58 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-286090 I would like you to ask the candidates whether they support a SINGLE PAYER universal healthcare system. I would like you to ask the candidates whether they support a SINGLE PAYER universal healthcare system.

]]> By: Ken http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-284463 Ken Fri, 18 Jan 2008 15:25:17 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-284463 I believe that when people say they want change, they mean "It's time to move on and reclaim America's bright future". Electing Mrs. Clinton is a step backward, not forward. We're done with the Bushes, and we're done with the Clintons. America needs to move on. Mr. Obama, Mr. Edwards, and Mr. Kucinich, what do you think America looks like in the year 2028, just a generation from now, and what do we need to do to get there? I believe that when people say they want change, they mean "It's time to move on and reclaim America's bright future". Electing Mrs. Clinton is a step backward, not forward. We're done with the Bushes, and we're done with the Clintons. America needs to move on. Mr. Obama, Mr. Edwards, and Mr. Kucinich, what do you think America looks like in the year 2028, just a generation from now, and what do we need to do to get there?

]]> By: Ken http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-284411 Ken Fri, 18 Jan 2008 15:15:24 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-284411 President Kennedy inspired this nation to explore new frontiers, including the Moon. This, in turn, inspired several generations of kids in their math and science education. The last American to walk on the moon lifted his foot from the lunar soil more than 35 years ago. Today, NASA does amazing things for less than 1% of the Federal budget. But people have not left low Earth orbit, and NASA does a poor job of articulating what it is doing with the Space Stattion. Has America abandoned the bright, shiny future (for all Americans) we envisioned when Neil Armstrong first set foot on the Moon, nearly 40 years ago, or will we reclaim this future, under your administration? President Kennedy inspired this nation to explore new frontiers, including the Moon. This, in turn, inspired several generations of kids in their math and science education. The last American to walk on the moon lifted his foot from the lunar soil more than 35 years ago. Today, NASA does amazing things for less than 1% of the Federal budget. But people have not left low Earth orbit, and NASA does a poor job of articulating what it is doing with the Space Stattion. Has America abandoned the bright, shiny future (for all Americans) we envisioned when Neil Armstrong first set foot on the Moon, nearly 40 years ago, or will we reclaim this future, under your administration?

]]> By: Eric Eid-Reiner http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-283814 Eric Eid-Reiner Fri, 18 Jan 2008 11:01:30 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/11/blitzer-what-should-i-ask-the-democrats-in-south-carolina/#comment-283814 Hundreds of thousands of people have been killed in the genocide in Darfur, Sudan. Millions more have been displaced, and countless women and girls are being subjected to abhorrent sexual and other brutal violence. Should the U.S. be more involved in this this crisis than it is now? What would you do as president to help the people of Sudan? Hundreds of thousands of people have been killed in the genocide in Darfur, Sudan. Millions more have been displaced, and countless women and girls are being subjected to abhorrent sexual and other brutal violence. Should the U.S. be more involved in this this crisis than it is now? What would you do as president to help the people of Sudan?

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