I agree that a form of communication is important for safety and to get a job. But so is eating and bathing. A huge problem with many people is an inability to prioritize their needs/wants. I know many, many people who can't pay their rent or feed their kids a decent meal. I'd like to show them that with the money th...more

Yeah, cause looking cool is important to those guys getting their arses blown up! The real reason probably had something to do with some politician's cousin owning the fabric and design. $5 billion later, everyone's pockets are lined, our soldiers are less safe, and we can move on to another taxpayer funded waste of t...more

No. It's a great example of how people misuse religion for evil. Considering the assignment, it's not offensive to me, as a Christian. It's true, if the Crusades had recruitment posters, they might look like this. Use your noggin people. Use this as a chance to educate yourself and your kids. Instead of getting upset.

Unfortunately, blanket rules, or in this case, blanket forgiveness of debt, only causes more problems. Those who really need the help won't get it next year because those who can afford to pay their fines will expect this all the time. (As the daughter of a librarian I know this is a fact.) And what about all those pe...more