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Governments should not subsidize property insurance coverage for natural disasters.

If you live outside an area designated for no coverage, yes. Otherwise no. What I mean is that if a local/state/federal authority rules that a particular area is prone to disasters, and you choose to build there, you shouldn't receive a subsidy. A natural disaster can strike anywhere. Insurance companies have no interest or desire to pay claims, as we have seen. So people need help with protecting their property. But protection shouldn't mean abuse. If you live next to the river in an area where the river consistently floods 3 of 5 years, you shouldn't get compensation to rebuild in the same place for losing your property. You need to move. If you live in a wildfire zone, and don't make improvements to make your home less prone to catch fire, you shouldn't get compensation to rebuild in the same place for losing your property. You need to move. Affected areas are well known on a local level.

Stand Taken 7/18/2008 1:28 PM

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac should not be nationalized.

Depends on what you mean by "nationalized." Since this is you Glenn, I smell word trickery. Fannie and Freddie should receive loans, not bailout money. They should also be required to keep a higher fixed percentage of reserves, a big contributor to their current state.

Stand Taken 7/18/2008 1:20 PM

Organic farmers should receive additional federal subsidies.

I agree. However, these should not be new dollars. Benchmarks should be set to begin allocation of subsidy dollars to organic growers. Additionally, the rules that describe "organic" should be reviewed. As they are currently written, most anything could be construed as "organic" as long as some minimal standards are reached. These standards should be changed to squeeze out farms/companies cheating.

Stand Taken 7/18/2008 1:15 PM

The July 2008 issue of Italian Vogue will prompt American publications to feature more black models.

Sure, why not? A good chunk of fashion advertising and purchases are made by black females. Why not show them wearing the clothing? Plus, by not showing black women, one can imply that they're not "supposed" to be beautiful--clearly a load of horse hooey.

Stand Taken 7/18/2008 1:11 PM

The U.S. should negotiate with Iran directly.

Uh, we just, no the BUSH administration just agreed to open a sub-consolate level facility in Teheran. First time US staff has been on the ground in Iran since 1979. It was a world-class flip flop for Bush, but a great stride forward for peace in the region.

Stand Taken 7/18/2008 12:45 PM

Affirmative action is necessary.

I understand your point. My take is this, as an African American male. When women and people of color can be as lazy and inept as some of the white male middle managers I've worked with and read about, then we no longer need affirmative action. Only once have I seen a white woman show a similar level of ignorance and lack of business sense. Were it a Black or hispanic person, they'd be fired or asked to leave. Supporters of AA usually seem to think that the best of the best are the ones who lose to AA. I would say that the cream rises to the top, no matter the color. But as we all know, in most organizations, it's the useless that complain the loudest. AA could help organizations get rid of the dreck. But give it 35 years, people of color will be the firm majority, and we'll have this conversation from the other side.

Stand Taken 7/18/2008 12:26 PM