Why?

"Leader" Harry Reid (i.e. leading our nation to destruction one bill at a time) and "Speaker" Nancy Pelosi (i.e. purveyor of nonsense, hatred and evil) are determined to force all Americans to fund abortion, the ongoing murder of our nation's children. This adds further insult to their ongoing efforts to takeover and ultimately destroy the American health care system.

Why are liberals, who proclaim to be for the disenfranchised, the downtrodden and the rejected, so continually infatuated with protecting the "right" to kill those who cannot speak for themselves? Why the unconscionable effort to force their warped perception on a nation that is still, I believe, generally good? Would "tar and feathers" be appropriate?

We all commit sin (I was tempted to say "have our shortcomings"). Still, it is very frustrating to see those given the power to lead, continue to move in such a destructive direction. Other than the profiteers of the abortion industry, who benefits from the slaughter? I suppose those politicians who continue to protect the practice.

One can only wonder whether the millions aborted over the years will stand as witnesses against those who had the power to stop the killing, yet only lived to promote and expand the madness.

Sen. Reid’s Government-Run Health Plan Requires a Monthly Abortion Fee

Posted by GOP Leader Press Office on November 19th, 2009

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Just like the original 2,032-page, government-run health care plan from Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (D-CA), Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid’s (D-NV) massive, 2,074-page bill would levy a new “abortion premium” fee on Americans in the government-run plan.

Beginning on line 7, p. 118, section 1303 under “Voluntary Choice of Coverage of Abortion Services” the Health and Human Services Secretary is given the authority to determine when abortion is allowed under the government-run health plan. Leader Reid’s plan also requires that at least one insurance plan offered in the Exchange covers abortions (line 13, p. 120).

What is even more alarming is that a monthly abortion premium will be charged of all enrollees in the government-run health plan. It’s right there beginning on line 11, page 122, section 1303, under “Actuarial Value of Optional Service Coverage.” The premium will be paid into a U.S. Treasury account – and these federal funds will be used to pay for the abortion services.

Section 1303(a)(2)(C) describes the process in which the Health Benefits Commissioner is to assess the monthly premiums that will be used to pay for elective abortions under the government-run health plan and for those who are given an affordability credit to purchase insurance coverage that includes abortion through the Exchange. The Commissioner must charge at a minimum $1 per enrollee per month.

The Lane Train

I'll have to admit to being a little anxious when Lane Kiffin was named the new football coach at Tennessee nearly a year ago. While it was definitely time for change, I was a little concerned about the amount of experience Coach K had accumulated.

While there have been a few bumps along the way, I am more than impressed. From day one, a new enthusiasm was infused into a program that had gradually grown stale and undisciplined over time. The staff that was assembled and the salvaging of the first recruiting class were very impressive.

While the record is perhaps 1 or 2 wins from my optimistic goal for this point in the season, the turning of the program is very evident. The fact that the improvement is primarily being led by players who were part of the program prior to this year points to one thing...excellent position coaching and player development. Any high school coach paying attention would do well to steer his best players toward UT. Their talents will be developed.

At least for now, we have reclaimed the second spot in the SEC East. The gap between UT and Florida will be overcome, perhaps much sooner than many think. I predict a very interesting game next September when the Tebow-less Gators travel to Knoxville.

Go Big Orange!