First of all, I still don't get the whole "raca" thing but I guess that's your way of expressing yourself. To inform you, I am very educated so I know a lot about what I'm talking about. Like someone said earlier, there are other countries that were founded by immigrants but they are not as racist as this country is. What I've been trying to say is that there are still people here in the US that are racist. Illegal and legal immigration are a different topic that I would love to get into but I wouldn't want to offend or hurt anybody. The point I'm trying to get across is that if people see nothing wrong with this costume, then there is something wrong with that person. Racism, unfortunately, lies deep within the roots of this country and it saddens me that there are people like you who bring out those roots. This is a matter of racism against minorities and that is why the whole illegal immigration comes into play. Illegal immigrants help, work, learn, contribute to this country and people don't even realize that. You think we can get health insurance and coverage faster or easier than citizens? Wow. I would love for you guys to be illegal or at least to be treated as an illegal for just one day, so you can experience firsthand the put-downs and racism that we face EVERYDAY. We are here to work and yes, there are criminals that are Hispanic. But what race doesn't have criminals locked up in jails? In California, the majority of criminals in jails are probably Hispanic but that's because they live there. You think there are more locked-up Hispanics in Montana, for example, than there are Caucasians? Of course not. Racism is around us and I hope that one day, people like you will realize that this IS a NEW ERA and that we need to change our old ways.  View

I suspect that most cannabis card carrying members have no medical condition to warrant their need for the drug. It is very easy to PAY a doctor (in California) to prescribe it for their patients. It's become a highly lucrative business in the Golden State. Seems to me the public has spoken and the feds are just trying to save face. Legalize it, tax it and let the states decide. Hopefully, decriminalization measures in the future will reduce the demand for the dangerous hard drugs.  View

I credit Michael Phelps with the "Bong hit seen 'round the World." Only losers use drugs, my ass. And Arnold deserves kudos for landing this policy change on the eve of California's defacto legalization. Steamroller's coming, and it's coming fast!  View

I think one of the more critical points out of this whole FDA-regulated ordeal is its effect on small-business. Philip Morris, as the end of this video shows, will actually benefit from the change while many smaller smoke shops, etc. are put in an even tighter position. Smart idea by that California tobacco importer to just focus on flavored cigars. Those seem to be more popular anyway. I'm not a fan of smoking, but I also don't like big business continually getting bigger at the expense of shops like "Halfway to Habana".  View

I agree with Ashanya. You would think eventually Californians would learn not to live in certain areas that get a regular annual wildfire. Could they be managed? Probably, but if I was a homeowner in the state I can't imagine wanting the vista enough to risk my house getting burned down every year. There will always be that risk to some extent, I think.  View

Like clockwork around this time every year, California's wildfires dominate news headlines. Yes, wild brush (which could be cleared by forest thinning) and Santa Ana winds definitely fan the colossal flames, but the fact that lives continue to be lost each year point directly to the thoughtless development that continues to spring up in 'fire-prone' areas. Just because there is a demand for a house with a skyline view doesn't mean it should be supplied. Sadly it is the firemen who end up being the innocent victims.  View

All you hypocrites disgust me..Vick was wrong, wrong, wrong, but I guess all you high and mighty sanctimonius citizens think it's o.k. to put kittens in a bag and drop them in a lake and drown them..what about all you fans of cockfighting? All of you that kill harmless deer and rabbits for sport..not to mention in some texas and california communities dog fighting still goes on..the man made a mistake..now you'all look in the mirror..the finger you're pointing at vick has four others pointing back at you!  View

The American people are at the end of their fuses, because for decades they have been supporting hundreds of thousands of businesses who hire illegal immigrants? Hundreds of billions of dollars are going into the pockets of corporate executives, because they pay--nothing--other than minimum wages to foreign nationals. Businesses are very well aware that taxpayers will keep supporting the 20 million plus already here, because a government mandated laws says its demanded of us? European Industrialized nations are also in the same place, having to deal with a EU parliament who are also forcing the same mandatory laws. In America there is a safety net for people who have lost their jobs and forced into the breadline? But illegal alien families who broke our sovereignty laws, have intentionally taken advantage of public welfare and federal legislation that gives them a right to our schools, health care and a whole barrel of benefits instead of US residents. Now President Obama wants to give AMNESTY, rewarding these people for crossing our almost defenseless border. This must not happen to the American workers and the rest of our population, because the Heritage Foundation has stated that just in retirement and pensions it exceeds $2 Trillion dollars. Even legal immigrants numbers have accelerated to 1. 5 million annually. We need no more poor, uneducated to sustain in America. We must cut down quotas to only the skilled contributors, who will not become a public charges. Then does anybody have an answer for those who will come after this AMNESTY? Eventually the millions who will come here, will lead to irreversible OVERPOPULATION. WE ALREADY HAVE IMMIGRATION LAWS, BUT HAVE SADLY BEEN UNENFORCED AND ARE NOT BROKEN? THE SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS, WANT ABSOLUTELY--NO RESTRICTIONS-- ON HOW MANY FOREIGN CHEAP LABOR CAN BE ALLOWED INTO THE US? OBSERVERS HAVE SEEN THE FINANCIAL IMPACT OF MASS ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION INTO THE SANCTUARY STATE OF CALIFORNIA? Get involved with the power of E-Verify, a composite of the SAVE ACT, to remove illegal immigrants from businesses. Promote in addition 287(g) police law to question persons about their immigration status and stop the weakening of ICE raids and NO MATCH LAW. DON'T LET YOUR POLITICIAN GET AWAY WITH THESE IMMIGRATION TRAVESTIES? Like millions of livid Americans call 202-224-3121 GOOGLE NUMBERSUSA for the Facts, not lies.  View

Interesting how Democrats in California are freaking out about the billion dollar cuts. That's nothing compared to the trillions of dollars in debt our Government is currently in.  View

$15 Billion cut in state funding, and $4 Billion taken from local governments, but as long as taxes aren't raised everything is fine? I would think Californians would understand a tax increase in light of a $26 Billion deficit.  View