The Diane Rehm Show

I agree with what Sue stated. Major Malik was harassed by so-call Christians in the military. He simply couldn't take it anymore and snapped. Should he pay for what he did? Absolutely! But enough with the "he did it because he's a terrorist Muslim." I was visiting my parents over the weekend and, unfortunately, my father likes to watch Fox ... Read Morenews. All they talked about is how this man must be a terrorist to do something like this. God, it was making me want to vomit. I'm so glad that Fox news is "fair and balanced."

Mr. Dean: Those are scary, rather disgusting, and very disturbing statements. As an American, I'm embarrassed for you and your statements about the Muslim faith.

I would point out that if they participate now in a group health plan that covers elective abortions they are contributing a much higher proportional amount to that procedure than the public plan would be taking. Also, remember that persons who use the public group option instead of employer based plans or individual plans are going to be paying premiums. So if a person has paid a couple years of premiums, then has a procedure she has essentially funded her own service.

If you are pro-life, you should agree that we need to stop the murder of innocent people by insurance companies who deny coverage. Then put your money where your mouth is and adopt the unwanted children that you force into the world so they won't be neglected, abandoned, abused or thrown into trash cans after a back alley abortion. Provide free ... Read Morehealth care for the mother so the baby won't be born with birth defects or addictions. And, while you're at it, adopt a special needs older child instead of waiting for a healthy white infant. I did and she is the joy of my life.

I agree with Clayton Magruder. Follow the money. To remain compete against a public option, insurance companies will have to cut back on the grossly inflated executive salaries and dividend payouts, and they likely won't be able to afford to spend millions on lobbying.

exactly--follow the money