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I like your idea of running a micro society in schools. But I think most kids don't get involved because the impact of participation is so minor. I mean, what are kids allowed to control via school government? Nothing meaningful, I'd warrant.

While I've always tried to pay attention to the "big issues" of government, it wasn't until my dog got in trouble for barking that I realized that local government is what really affects us. And so few people actually participate in local government that you can make a huge difference, just by SHOWING UP. And by showing up, you find out how things work.

But I'm going off topic a bit....

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I think I only fall slightly on this side of the argument. I'm only 35 (only!) so I don't feel that I have the best perspective. Does anyone?

Americans are progressing: Yes, I think progress is inevitable, although it occurs in fits and starts, which is the cycle of life. On the whole I think life in America is generally improving.

Are we "waking up"? Maybe. I myself have always voted in every election, perhaps missing a primary, but always participating in the general elections. Still, this year is the first time that I've felt "mad as hell and I'm not going to take it anymore!" I've given money to campaigns and charities, and I've contributed more volunteer time than ever before. For the first time in my life I feel a civic duty to make a difference, not just to participate. I haven't come far, but I've certainly engaged where I haven't before.

As for the rest of America, I can't say. I tend to believe not, when the main stream media continues to show the drivel they call news, rather than to report and dig into the facts and the backstory of the news. Even the bloggers tend toward the hysteria of the 24hour news cycle. What I perceive is a lack of education in the general public, a lack of critical thinking skills, and an inability to filter the massive amounts of information we have access to. It seems the the average American doesn't value their own educational needs nor those of their children, and this will prevent our nation from progressing as much as we otherwise might.

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I agree on the BMI-as-measure concern. However, I disagree that people have "full control" over their weight. Control, yes, but not FULL control. There are so many contributing factors to being at an unhealthy weight. More research about food, our biology, and not least of all the impact that mass food production and marketing and government influence has on people (especially uneducated people).

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As a matter of detail, BMI is not regarded as an accurate assessment of health and could be misleading.

Also, a study by a health economist, Jay Bhattacharya, shows that obese people already pay for their increased health care premiums in employer group plans by virtue of making less money (discrimination?).

But as a matter of principle, the solution is not to make unhealthy people pay more, but rather to enlarge the pool of covered people, so that the the risk of the unhealthy is managed statistically and also to provide more resources toward diet-related research, healthy living and improving the standard of living for all Americans. Empower all people to understand and contribute to our own and each other's well-being.

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First of all, John Kerry is generally a respected member of the Democratic Party and his endorsement is not necessarily poison.

As for Kerry's susceptibility in Massachussettes, the predominant information I can find (via Google: "john kerry vs jeff beatty") is sourced from Mr. Beatty's organization or from conservative websites/blogs. Even the "main-stream media" articles that I find are just quotes from Mr. Beatty. I couldn't find any suggestion from non-Beatty sources that suggest Democrats are all that unhappy with John Kerry. I suggest this is a red-herring argument from a conservative who is not interested in Colorado's future.

Supporting Evidence: Google Search on the Kerry v Beatty race (www.google.com)

Winning Position: Yes, educate citizens

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Name: Jenny Nunemacher
Gender: Female
Age: 50
Marital Status: Married
Political Party: Independent
Country: United States
Postal Code: 80466

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