The march is fueled by many consumers who no longer trust the conventional food supply nor do we trust the FDA/USDA to ensure the safety of the food for ourselves and our pets. Both organizations are behemoths run by former industry officials. Agribusiness needs to drive a wedge whereever it can but hopefully those of us who are concerned will see through this ploy.

When it suited Tenet, he sat back and never spoke up for what he claims were untruths which he knew about. Now that he'd like to clear the stench of the non-existent mushroom cloud, he comes forward. Too little too late. Last night, he came across as petulant, scolding Pelley rather than taking responsibility for his own cowardice.

When a President and Vice President who did everything in their (and their families' power) to avoid serving get to make decisions, this is what we get. I'm amazed that Cheney hasn't finagled a deal for Halliburton to run VA hospitals and VA clinics. What a deal that would be.

I am one of those co-workers who gets projects that should have been completed by others. Sometimes, I get the entire project from start to finish, as I watch my co-workers stroll in at 10 am (we're supposed to start at 9 am) and then take 30 minute smoke breaks. A woman who sits in the cube next to me is sleeping with one of the big wigs at the firm, so she gets away with more than most. I used to feel angry and resentful, until I realized that I was as much of the problem as they were - for a different reason. I'm not a complainer and I don't run down to HR to cry and complain every other day, so I've turned the situation around and worked it to my advantage. I willingly do overtime and at the end of August, I will be able to afford to quit my job, without going into debt or using savings, to take a well-deserved sabbatical for a year and try my hand at something completely new and different. I've reached the point where it behooves me to send a thank you note to my co-workers when I leave.

To the LW, I thank you for your honesty and courage to look at your situation without illusions. There are many people out there (including some with whom I work) who kid themselves about the amount they portray to work versus what they really do. I hope you find meaningful work and chances are that if you do, your motivation will be revived. Good luck.

Which Constitution is he talking about? The one that he and his minions are trying to dismantle? How does he say this stuff while keeping a straight face?

I am so moved by your posting - your perspective, the work you have done (most likely continue to do) and I am so sorry that your brother didn't make it. My parents (who were physically and emotionally abusive and are now "just" emotionally abusive) are still alive and my contact with them is minimal, but the only way I can have the little compassion for them, is to see them as mentally ill. Your path is inspiring and thank you for posting.

I would suggest that you attend a pet loss bereavement group in order to get a sense of what TD might be going through. I'm not suggesting at all that you're lacking in compassion, but attending a group such as this might give you a broader perspective of the loss with which TD is dealing. We had to euthanize our 20 year old cat recently - it was not traumatic and in fact, very peaceful. We had our vet come to the house, but the loss has been the most profound I've ever experienced (and I've had my share of losses) and attending the bereavement group has helped me make sense of why this loss is so profound. I hope that you and TD are able to resume the closeness you once had. Good luck.

just doesn't cut it, Garrison. You have shown your true colors. As a lesbian living in Virginia, which has the most homophobic laws on the books, your funny little piece minimized the struggle for equal rights under the law - not special treatment - but just equal rights. The legal documents that my partner and I have to protect each other (wills, medical directives, financial powers of attorney, the title to our house) are null and void under the Constitution in the Commonwealth. Ain't that a frikkin' riot?

I love it when people with heterosexual privileges pontificate that marriage for gays is a bad idea. And this coming from a man who has been married how many times?

I'm childless by choice and so far, have no regrets. I am also pro-choice and a staunch supporter of Planned Parenhood and yet, when I read your letter, my feeling was that you should definitely have this child. You're a secretary and I'm guessing that you have health insurance and would get paid family leave. If you and your husband never wanted kids, I'd be more likely to encourage you to have an abortion, but you and he do want kids. I think that a child born into a loving marriage such as yours, is a lucky child indeed. Good luck!

Just as George Allen's haplessness was a boon for the Democrats last year, so will Ann Coulter be for the Dems in 2008. I only hope she gets more and more outrageous because at some point, she will start disgusting more conservatives, than amusing them. She hasn't yet targeted Mary Cheney, but we can only hope that will happen soon. I say let Ann's skinny ass flit about as much as she can - maybe she'll be nominated to give the speech at the Republican convention and divide the Republicans even more. Can't wait.