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Even having served myself (voluntarily, the draft was over), I don't question anybody's choice to serve or evade the draft, by legal means or no. I regard conscription as a violation of the 13th Amendment (forbidding slavery and involuntary servitude). "When the law does not serve justice...

Yes, the majority in the White House and the Senate should "co-operate" with the minority, who have a two-vote majority in the House of Representatives. You realize, I hope, that I will throw this back at you when the Conservatives take over up yonder.

Of course. Economic sluggishness and stagnation is good for people whose only happiness in life is to bitch.

Who needs an atlas when ya got Tragically Hip?

The European economy, hobbled by unfamiliar weakness in Germany, is barely growing. China is struggling to recapture its sizzle. And Japan continues to disappoint. But in the United States, it’s a different story. Here, despite lingering consumer angst over inflation, the surprisingly strong...

That's fair. Anything east of the 100th meridian isn't considered Canada by your probable next government.

Thank you for a direct, on-point answer. Took bloody long enough.

Eternal truth. When the Real Americans were getting all riled up after 9/11, and Bush the Lesser was proposing all kinds of draconian limits on rights in the name of "security," I'd slow 'em down a bit by saying "Remember, any power you grant to George Bush will one day be wielded by President...

So. . . halfway there already!

Not having a lot of experience with slimy eel wrestling, I'll take his word for it. You Canadians sure do some weird shit.

Well. . . hell.

Except possibly making long coin off the credulity of rightist dupes.

Sounds like you're saying political/administrative issue. I would point out, though, that I didn't ask what it was/is. I know that. I asked what you think it should be.

I'll ask you, since you seem relatively sane on the subject. Is mandating/refusing a vaccine a matter of right, or a political/administrative consideration?

Sounds about right.

This is a question of both the law, and your values. What's YOUR answer? OK, I know your answer. It's "only if it meets some undefined standard of 'bad enough,' and only in hindsight."

Nope. Y'all got a hypothetical to answer before you're allowed to go out for play-time with the other kids.

Yeah, Merrie Olde England would NEVER do that!

Just watched Snoop Dogg's new movie, Underdoggs. It was a freakin' masterpiece. There will be Golden Globes and Oscars. Utter genius.

Actually, Clinton didn't cheat. He followed the rules closely and carefully, and voluntarily gave up his draft-exempt status and took his chances. Not his fault the rules were designed to draft the dregs.