Regina

I agree with a large portion of that. Regarding taxes: I don't believe they're a bad thing, and they are absolutely necessary to running a country. I do believe, however, that we're being overtaxed and that the money isn't going to the places it needs to be-- like improving matters in our own country.

Regarding Republicans: the current Republican party doesn't follow the original Republican values, which is why I say that they're not real Republicans. It is no "comfort" to me to do so, considering that I'm a member of the Democratic party and have intended to vote for Obama since Edwards dropped out of the race.

Thanks for replying. It's food for thought.