Bend over. . .

You will probably not see the story in the state-run media, but at a recent meeting of leaders of Hispanic persuasion, President Obama actually urged them to vote to punish those with whom they disagree. When I heard him say "punish" again, chills ran up my spine.

What is this, the age of punishment? Fines and imprisonment for not buying health insurance? Heavy extortion of BP? Curtailing earned bonuses for private industry executives? Intimidation of citizens by census workers? Interference in the banks' mortgage business? The list never ends.

Make it stop. . . please.

FOR TV TODAY: Obviously, we can't actually go to Mars, so it would be embarrassing to have people "coming back," and confirming it. For enough money and relocation to a spot on Earth with the perfect climate, I would gladly fly off, and become a whole different person with a new name who thinks Mars is only a candy bar.