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Commentary On “University of Wisconsin, Madison and Unions”

I was a T.A. at UW Madwhen will i get my tax refundson and a member of the union. When I transferred to a different position within the university that was not covered by the union, the TA union continued to deduct dues from my paycheck. I noticed the deduction and called them to demand a stop to the thievery and a refund. They claimed that they continue such payroll deductions after employees change jobs because many Read More...

An Opinion On “Asian Diplomats Point to Progress on Sea Dispute”

I don't mean to imply that I - overall - agree with Mr. Ocean's posting; however, Mr. Lee, your response is partisan to the extreme. Obviously Mr. Ocean was not providing an exhaustive list. In addition, the allegiances and involvement of the US on the world stage cannot be compared to that of PRC. In this light, interpersonal conflict for the US can be said to be the cost of leadership. In comparison, the conflict in the Read More...

Commentary On “Rose McDermott: Polygamy—More Common Than You Think”

HALF or more of married men have girlfriends? Are you sure you aren't speaking about upper-middle class men in Mexico? I''ve known a whole lot of American men who were or are married, and not a single one has had a wife and girlfriend (aside from situations where one woman is both) at the same time. But with one caveat: advance knowledge, and even consent, on the part of one wife. I've only known a few men in Mexico, and Read More...

Commentary On “Made in China: Fake Stores”

Reply to Ethan Kohl regarding why Chinese value a US passport. This was the case in Taiwan in the 70s and 80s. Around 1989, more Taiwan folks started to return than wanted to stay in the US. We are starting a business from home to see the same trend in China. Take a flight to Beijing and notice the number of Chinese with American passports who are moving to China....China is becoming the land of opportunity. There is an Read More...

Thoughts On “Fred Siegel: How Public Unions Took Taxpayers Hostage”

Reading your English you seem to be a real worker from the street, but fun aside. It doesn't matter what happened in the past and why or why not we are where we are. My boss always asked, what have you done lately for me, and fired who didn't do enough. The citizen of the US are like my boss. Fire the public employees, they cost too much for what they deliver. Don't put politician on the bargaining table, they have too Read More...

A Commentary On “New York Senate Passes Bill Legalizing Gay Marriage”

The problem with gay marriage is that it now makes the parties liable for support. While some gays might be OK with that I would say the vast majority will rebel against having how to stop a divorce pay a cent for support of a former partner. Hence the next attempt by gay activists is to exempt themselves from traditional marriage (divorce) laws, ie: they divorce, they don't pay. But that won't hold and will have to encompass Read More...

Views On “EPA to Require Beefed Up Labels for Pet Flea, Tick Products”

Mr. Tuel, I hope all is well with your dog now! I have been in the veterinary profession for nearly 20 years and have found over the counter upcoming products to be a problem. Unfortunately, Hartz flea and tick products are allowed to continue to sell their products over the counter. Fortunately, the flea a tick products such as Frontline have been extremely safe. Most problems occur when owners apply to much - I think Read More...

Some Thoughts On “New York Senate Passes Bill Legalizing Gay Marriage”

Not being part law of attraction tips the gay community, it would be difficult for me or anyone else not involved to really understand the challenges with rights, feelings, etc. In this respect, if those who are truly going through with these marriages for the right reason, ie: they truly love their partners and are willing to work at their relationships every day for the long haul, then let them go ahead and get married. Read More...

Opinion On “Education Reform Starts With Pension Reform”

Now I really laugh, students from a public school have better chances to graduate than private schools from the same area. Where are you coming from. BTW if you take the Philly suburbs a teacher may easily embarrassed get between $80K to $100K in public schools and if you take benefits including vacation and pension you can easily double those figures or even triple it. I know school districts in CA that pay 3% per year Read More...

Criticism On “Brad A. Greenberg: The Circumcision Wars”

@ Hugh Young, I can understand your desire to twist the debate. However, I did not say that circumcision was the crucial deciding factor in whether or not a person's lifestyle was healthy lifestyle tips. If you paid attention, I said that it was a component. That is why I provided a link to a credible source (the CDC), which enumerated the many and various benefits received from circumcision. It's certainly possible to Read More...
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