Ok so yes, I know... It has been over a month since my last post. What can I say? I go in spurts when it comes to blogging. I'm not quite sure why because I am generally just chock full of hot air. I've had plenty to say in some groups I belong to on facebook but I think by the time I sit down to write an actual blog about the subject matter I feel that I have gotten it out of my system already and just don't feel like re-hashing the issue. Well, I'm pretty sure there is more in me on these matters so this entry will consist of a sort of hodge podge of talking points and my thoughts on the issues at hand. Some will be taken directly from what I said in my original comments in these groups and I'm sure I will add more to them as I get into the heart of it all. Here goes...