Friday Feast

Q1: Do you think cities should be allowed to use eminent domain to seize property for private business development? No way. They're trying to do this here in Atlanta. If a business developer promises to build a fire station or a park, he gets the area rezoned for them. So much for private property. This is just one of those situations where the government can stick their nose in YOUR business.

Q2: Across the United States, policy makers are debating whether to grant driver's licenses to illegal immigrants, while in some states, legislators are taking up bills that would require voters to show photo identification before casting ballots. Do you think illegal immigrants should be allowed to receive a driver's license? What about presenting a photo ID when casting a ballot... are you in favor of this idea? Regarding Illegal Immigrants getting drivers licenses: No, because by giving them licenses, you're basically saying its OK to break the law. There are so many people who risk their lives and work their ASS off to get here legally, that legitimizing illegal immigrants is a slap in their face. What part of 'Illegal' don't they understand? The supporters will say, "Oh, this will teach them to drive correctly." Bullshit. If an illegal immigrant doesn't drive well before they get a little card, do you really think they're going to drive well after they get it?

Regarding showing an ID when you vote, thats fair. Whats wrong with proving you are who you are? It will cut down on voter fraud. And if someone is going to screw the system, showing an ID is the least of their worries.

Q3: What kind of impact has Pope John Paul II's death had on you since he passed away last Saturday? What kind of an impact did the Pope have on you while he was alive? Last Saturday, I was saddened to hear of his death, but he was old and in pain, so I was relieved that he was out of misery. Even though I'm a Catholic, I do realize that the Pope was just a man. Granted, he's done so much for mankind. His work for other people is incomparable. I don't think he's a saint or any greater than the rest of us. He had his fault, and as such a smart man, he knew this. Just read his will, he asked for forgiveness for his shortcomings. So I'm sure there's a nice place for him in Heaven.

Q4: If you knew for certain that it would extend your life expectancy by 8 years, would you reduce your daily caloric intake by 30%? Sure. I should reduce my caloric by 100%. I'd live for far more than 8 months if I did that!