Please remember this post when situation becomes clear

1) The acceleration, brake and steering problems, and several other have a common cause. affecting all the models at least from 2002 on, when these functions were transferred to the computer, software and sensors.
2) This is due to a design flaw of the electronic system, which is not fail safe and does not take into account external influences
3) The guidance that the system through the computer transmit to many more functions will cause more problems still.
4) To make the car safe and operating within the guaranteed parameters, large scale modifications must be made, which are very costly, not so much due to the hardware, but the labor cost at the distributors
5) Toyota knows this facts at least since 2007. They have still not found the answer how to address this within a tolerable cost range, therefore (as usual in Japan, where the Government will not touch a senior member of the KEIRATZU) they are stalling, "motivating" customers, media and a host of posting bloggers to try to divert attention, specially with the US government conspiracy theory.
6) When forced by the increasing complaints and pressure, they put in scene a (very cheap) floormat recall (which made sense in Japan due the design mistake with the too long DENSO pedal, and none in the US), and later with the mock SHIM (also cheap) which doesn’t solve anything but constitutes a psychological Band-aid.
7) When, finally the real problem will surface (see 2), the cost impact will be nearly catastrophic, the psychological even worse after the denials and added to this, a flood of collective lawsuits, which could drive the company to a factual bankruptcy, but this will not happen finally, because TOYOTA, relative to the economy of Japan, is not also too big, but even more so as GM. THIS COULD BE mitigated, except for the direct reparation costs, if they admit immediately the problem and proceed to solve it.
BUT I DOUBT THAT ANYBODY WILL HAVE THE STOMACH TO DO SO!! JAPANESE ARE CERTAINLY NOT GOOD IN TURN-AROUND TASKS, CONTRARY TO WHAT HAPPENS IN THE US. Compare the Chrysler Lee Iacocca reccuperation of the 80s (sadly thrown away later by the deal with Daimler) with the Nissan desperate act to merge with Renault and allow a French CEO to take over

A brief lesson in 1st amendment law:

The issue at the center of this case is more complex than just saying freedom of speech=good/bad. If it were so simple, I think most people would say ‘yes’, everyone should be able to say what they want. However, we all know that even in America there are some basic limitations of speech: libel, slander & obscenity.

At the center of Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission is whether corporations should be guaranteed the same freedom of speech rights as an average citizen of the United States. In order to address this question, we must look at precedent of the Supreme Court. Until now, the court has said ‘no’; corporations are held to a different standard than a citizen and their speech can be (slightly) more limited. This is why some industry’s advertisements are regulated (ie the tobacco industry). Whether or not you agree with it, corporations today are not given the same freedom of speech rights that an individual has in this country.

Now, to the issue of political speech by corporations and unions. This most recent decision is a landmark one because it goes against precedent set by the courts, which rarely happens. Previously, the Supreme Court had decided that it was appropriate to limit how much a corporation or organization could publicly speak on behalf of a candidate. There are two cases that had set this precedent: Austin v. Michigan Chamber of Commerce & McConnell v. Federal Election Commission. Both put limitations on corporate & union’s spending to support or oppose political candidates. The reason for this was because corporations have a much louder voice than the average American citizen. The result is that public discourse is lost to the ideas of corporations and special interest groups, which had been shown to happen in the past.

The issue is not Democrat v. Republican. It is a legal one that has changed the way our country defines the first amendment. We have yet to see what will happen as a result of this Supreme Court decision. There is a lot of speculation (as evidenced by the two viewpoints expressed in this article), but we just don’t know what the fallout will actually be. However, there is no denying that this decision will have a big impact on future elections.

Anyway, I’ve rambled on enough. The point of this comment is to give a little more background/analysis to the most recent Supreme Court decision, and to hopefully add a bit more to this discussion.

So because you are a down sydrome person you think it is okay to use Sarah's name in a cartoon? Maybe if she was given a heads up on the cartoon and not hit cold with it, her response might have been more in line with your thinking...but I think the cartoon invaded her rights as a citizen. Why do we think it is okay to use people, especially since Sarah asked to leave her family alone, to make humor no matter what the venue is? I am waiting for the the humor on the Obama kids---don't they have funny names? I think so, but then that is my opinon. Oh wait President Obama asked to have his kids left out of the media......hm...... guess that would not be funny or are we afraid it might be termed a racial thing? The cartoon was not funny to me.

Silly Sarah Maslonka's more like it. Sarah PALIN can react anyway she feels when she or her children are targeted , how about you? Editor got YOUR tongue?

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I'd like to take this opportunity to thank all those at BVU and in Storm Lake who worked to put on a great show Nov. 21st at EdgedOutV. I've heard a lot of comments from kids who really enjoyed it! I did, too. There was a lot of great music. I received a link to this story because of the reference in to "wrist-slitting kids.." That phrase does cause me concern for a few reasons. First, if kids are "wrist-slitting," we need to be taking action on that, rather than wondering what kind of music they listen to. Here is a link to a wonderful organization that addresses that issue: To Write Love On Her Arms. http://www.twloha.com Second, if it is a comment made in jest, it's an inappropriate "joke." Third, it is a very negative way to stero-type those who like a certain genre of music. An old guy I used to work with called rock music from the 70's "spear-waving music." See my point? That was a negative comment about Blacks and music. I wonder if this comment was a reference to the "Emo" genre of music, of which there was no "Emo" band at EdgedOutV. Also, "Screamo" is not the same as "metal" in music genres. Metal bands and fans cringe when that reference is made to their music! Within the metal genre, there are many sub-genres. Screamo is not one of them. Many of those in attendance at EdgedOutV, and me included, listen to The Edge, but don't fit a certain category of music, just as you say! I listen to many kinds of music from classic rock, classical, jazz, alternative, a little country and pop and hip-hop/rap, but now, mostly metal. I'm 55, have gray hair, can't wear tight pants (lol), and I sure don't slit my wrists! A young man walked up to me before the first band played at EdgedOutV and said I was the last person he'd expect to see at a show like that! I loved hearing that! The story behind my interest in metal may be of interest to some, so if anyone ever wants to know the whole story, please get a hold of me on facebook or at rldreier6@newulmtel.net Again, thank you for a great show this year!

I have never thought highly of The Tack, especially its editing (I once saw an article end in the middle of a sentence). However, I do not believe it is too much to ask for a bit of professionalism. You cited an article from collegenews.com. I assume then, that you went to that website, yes? After one look at the website, I am shocked that it was even considered (let alone used) as a credible source. This article takes what was found on the website to be true. I would give you more credibility had you cited an article from wikipedia. You actually use the word "fact" in this article in reference to something that is certainly an opinion. To be fair, your editors should have caught this. Then again, those are the same editors that can't catch an article ending in the middle of a sentence. Could we try a little harder, please? This isn't high school. I am sorry if this offends anyone. I am just tired of being embarrassed by our campus newspaper. Also, keep in mind that my comments do not reflect in anyway my thoughts on the subject of this article. I would have written the same thing had the article been written on the Steelers' recent quarterback woes.

I agree with some of what you are saying but when you are talking about 14-18 year olds, not old enough to even go to a night club and you understand not everyone is comfortable seeing their peers having sex with their clothes on you have to question the limits that this kind of dancing pushes. One might also want to remember 3 out of 5 girls today are sexually abused and we are putting those girls in a setting that perhaps may be violating to them. Also I have actually witnessed a senior girl taking a freshmen boy out on the dance floor to show him what it feels like to have a girl grind on you. I find that violating to the 14 year old boy as well. She laughed at what she did to him when she was done and she really didn't care that she did not like him at all and that it was all done in fun.
I agree that each generation does not like how the teens are dancing but the day that we as parents throw our hands up and stop protecting our teens even from themselves at times is a sad day. As parents we are the ones who are held responsible to help protect those lives and it would be ignorant as parents to not understand that there are consequences to all behavior and our job is to help them until they can stand for themselves!
If you don't believe you can be violated by someone your same age than you really don't understand that sexual abuse can come in several forms but unfortunately it all is very difficult to heal from.
I love lots of different types of music but I think there is more than just pure sexuality that can be expressed in dancing.
Also, I don't think school administrations have to deal with that teens will do off campus. If that is the kind of dancing they want to do than fine find a place off campus. Not sure many 14 year olds will find such a place. Also I believe one should not feel pressured to dance this way just because some people feel it is fine and fun. When a guy expects this from a girl I think that is where you are getting into some major disrespect issues. There should not be an expectation of grinding for all girls! Some girls actually have enough respect for themselves to not give it out to everyone that expects such a thing...

"...and the most odd provision, on page 1255 that sets up a program to reimburse Veterinary students for their college education."
Firstly, you may wish to check your statement for factual content.
http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/statements/2009/nov/12/glenn-beck/glenn-beck-claims-health-care-bill-includes-insura/
Secondly, even if the bill was making provision for assisting small animal veterinary students with their college education, which it is not, why would that be a bad thing?
I presume you have heard of zoonotic diseases?