It is called quality of life and in the USA there are to be boundaries to prevent it.

October 25, 2022

By Cathy Free

Dani and Rudy Izzie with their twins Lavinia, and Giorgiana in August 2021

... “Her disability was not a dealbreaker (click here) — we didn’t even talk about it for the first couple of dates,” added Rudy Izzie, 38. “We really connected. And of course, I thought she was very beautiful.”

The pair found they had a lot in common: they both grew up in Virginia and loved the outdoors, and Dani worked in digital marketing while Rudy was in digital sales.

“He loved me for who I am,” Dani said. “I’d been rejected a lot in the past. But he had no qualms about me having a disability.”

They married in 2018 and moved into a home in Culpeper County, Va.

Soon, the couple was facing a dilemma. They had always wanted a family. Could she as a quadriplegic provide her children with the care they needed?

“I had some insecurity and doubt, wondering, ‘How am I going to take care of a baby if I can barely take care of myself?’ ” she said. “Everyday life was already challenging.”

But as she thought deeper about it, she decided that while her husband helps her put on her pants and shoes in the morning, she does a lot to take care of herself — and her husband, as well.

“I came to realize, ‘Well, I do take care of myself — I’m healthy, I’m happy and I’m alive, and I’ve learned to do things in different ways,’ ” she said. “Even though I had a profound disability, I was actually pretty competent.”

Rudy was just as excited as she was to have a baby, but they didn’t know if it was a good idea medically....

What I find most likeable about Lt. Governor Fetterman is his complete and frank honesty.

The Americans with Disability Act is on John Fetterman's side. The Americans with Disability Act clearly brings to the American public an example of believing the best in everyone. For a long time that law has provided sunshine on the abilities of Americans to overcome their challenges and live a life full of opportunity and options. The law provides a path for challenged Americans to find happiness and not isolation. I believe John Fetterman is showing Pennsylvania exactly the extent Americans can identify their disabilities and overcome them.

I sincerely believe Lt. Governor (still on the job - click here) Fetterman is lifting up every person that at one time was willing to take a back seat in life because they were told that is where people who have strokes belong. John Fetterman is proving all the stereotypes wrong and he needs to be applauded.

Most of all John Fetterman never tried to cover up the medical problems he was facing. He simply took it in stride and asked the people of Pennsylvania to be open minded and give him a little time to prove he is still the best man for the job. He has undoubtedly proved himself to the people of his state, openly and without one day of hesitancy to the challenges before him. I believe that quality of character is more important. I am confident Pennsylvania wants an honest and forthright man in office and they have it with John Fetterman.

I am quite surprised at Dr. Oz. He has chosen to use a healing disability as an election issue when obviously there is little to be worried about. Clearly Dr. Oz rather sit John Fetterman in the corner where Dr. Oz believes he belongs. That is simply wrong and reflects a very negative approach to life in the USA.

Oh, by the way, John Fetterman has a Masters Degree in Business Administration.

October 25, 2022
By Katie Glueck and Trip Gabriel

For many voters, (click here) the debate was their first extended chance to see what Fetterman looks and sounds like after his stroke. He could sound halting, sometimes jumbling words, using the wrong one, and occasionally sounding off-key. He opened the evening by saying, “Good night.”...

...Fetterman was mindful of that challenge. From his opening remarks, he framed his experience as a comeback story still in progress.

“I had a stroke,” he said. Referring to Oz, he continued, “He’s never let me forget that. And I might miss some words during this debate, mush two words together, but it knocked me down, but I’m going to keep coming back up.”...

I think Lt. Governor John Fetterman is absolutely amazing. The stroke is nearly undetectable. Fetterman is a hero. There is no doubt about it. He is courage personified.

Massachusetts is putting it's toe in the water regarding a millionaires tax.

October 25, 2022
By Dana Gerber and Shirley Leung

These are the sort of questions going through the minds of Massachusetts voters (click here) when faced with a measure on November’s ballot known as the “millionaires tax” or “Fair Share” amendment. The premise of Question 1 is simple: Should Massachusetts amend its flat 5 percent state income tax to add a surcharge on the highest earners, with the proceeds designated for education and transportation?

If passed, here’s how Question 1 would affect taxpayers: People who earn more than $1 million in a year would pay the current 5 percent tax on the first $1 million, then 9 percent on all income above that. For a household that earns $1.5 million, their current $75,000 tax bill would grow to $95,000 — 5 percent on the first $1 million, or $50,000, plus 9 percent on the remaining $500,000, or $45,000 more. (See our calculator below to figure out the levy on your taxable income.)...

I think it is about time to examine the issue of significant wealth and the contribution to the greater good in our societies.

The chat below occurred in 2017.