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I would like to address the subject of generations... as this conversation has veered off topic. I am a young woman and I have supported Barack Obama since I first heard him speak at the beginning of his Senate term.

I noticed in the primaries, not a racial split (here in Oregon at least) but a generational split between female voters. The older generation of women more often supported Hillary's bid, believing that this may be the last opportunity they have to see a woman head the White House. As a member of a younger generation, I did not think about opportunity for a minority group, be it on lines with race or gender or religion etc...nor did any of my friends. We debated policy, voting records and political history.

In my opinion, the future of politics should not and can not be about overcoming minority perceptions; that will only lead to an uneducated voting base that works off of social identification worthy of nothing better than more GW?s.

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"they aren't contagious"...

Funny story, no judgment from me, but a recent Harvard study (about 2 years ago) came out and concluded that if you are consistently around an overweight population you are more likely to become overweight. The study talks about lifestyle habits, economics and social pressures (at a restaurant we order a basket of fries to share....and so it goes). There was even a parody made based on this study in an episode of Boston Legal.

just thought your comment was funny.

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I just adopted my first dog after growing up with dogs all my life. I fought with my boyfriend over getting a shelter dog and a mutt vs. a pure-bread pug puppy from a breeder. I won! After going to the Humane Society my point couldn't be more justified, seeing those poor guys in a life that is just above a goldfish.

I took my new gal in for a check up yesterday and the vet said they actually were backed up with new shelter dog adoptions, which I found very encouraging. I also heard a story about a couple who gave up their dog because they installed new hardwood floors and the dog was scratching them when it walked...What a load! With so many people who can't afford their best companions but would like to keep them, this story just turned my blood.

I'm happy that I can provide a good home for my new girl and she is settling quite nicely.

By the way I also have a cat and she's fabulous! We still have plenty of birds in our yard. Let's stop the hate on cats!

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You have made 2 comments relating to economic structures and obesity concerns. To be fair we need to recognize that economics and health are intrinsically related. Studies of modern American habits have shown that lower income brackets have a higher propensity towards obesity. This is due, in part, to the rise in food costs, longer working hours and the growth of the prepared food industry, giving a working family the chance to eat in expedience after a long day's work. Thus your first "off the cuff" comment about China and bicyclists is off base given the social structures in place in both China and America.

Your second comment regarding the wealthy of yesterday in relation to the wealthy of today is also misleading and seems to accept that it is ok to don an unhealthy lifestyle for fashion. (Let?s face it, too thin is just as unhealthy as too fat)

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