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Obamacare; a Right or a Right to a Freebie?

May 29th, 2013 in Health by Robin L. Hamilton

The controversy continues over the intentions of Obamacare and how it could potentially help millions of uninsured Americans. In addition, “it requires that all insurance plans cover preventive services and stops insurance companies from dropping you when you are sick, as well as offering a number of other reforms and protections,” according to the Obamacare Facts page. Some believe that the Affordable Care Act is a “train wreck” while others are singing its praises.

A Fox News Insider poll found that the majority of Americans were opposed to the new bill, however, the USA Today reports that the poll, “finds that 54% of those surveyed oppose President Obama’s health care law — but the law’s supporters quickly point out that 16% opposed it because it doesn’t go far enough”.

A recent FoxNewsInsider poll shows that 54% of Americans are not in favor of ObamaCare. (Photo by Fox News Insider).

ObamaCare Bill passed the Senate on December 24, 2009, by a vote of 60–39 with all Democrats and two Independents voting for, and all Republicans voting against. It passed the House of Representatives on March 21, 2010, by a vote of 219–212, with 34 Democrats and all 178 Republicans voting against the bill.

Among those not in favor of the bill are some Obamacare small business owners. However, on the flip side are those who are in favor for personal reasons, like Chelsea Shinneman who stresses that without it, her chid might not have stood a chance for survival.

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“Energized by the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act, as well as recent polling indicating a favorable swing in public opinion, Democrats are less worried about the fierce, unabated conservative push to repeal the law.” That’s according to Talking Points Memo (TPM).

The debate continues yet the true victory will not be realized by either side for years to come. There are a number of never ending issues surrounding Obamacare according to some experts. Many of those issues are discussed on Fox News.

Published on May 28, 2013 NROVideos,“On Special Report, Charles Krauthammer pointed out President Obama’s “clever” rhetorical gambit in the president’s recent remarks about Obamacare.”

Gay and Lesbian Acceptance is Making Gradual Progress

May 20th, 2013 in Lifestyle by Robin L. Hamilton

Before 1967 it was illegal for males to engage in homosexual behavior. The consequences were oftentimes imprisonment. Once the Sexual Offenses Bill was passed, the game changed for homosexuals in the U.K. The acts of private sex between two men of the age of 21 or older were decriminalized. Public objection for female on female relationships was just as unwelcomed, however, upon the birth of the Minorities Research Group (MRG) in 1963, a glimmer of support and assistance began to emerge. The MRG provided resources and information for these females to meet other females who shared the same sexual interests.

Charles Joughin, Deputy Press Secretary for the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) in Washington, D.C., said, “Support for LGBT equality in America continues to grow, and our momentum is not slowing down. All across the country fair-minded Americans are speaking out in support of their LGBT friends and neighbors, advocating for a more fair and just society.”

The HRC is a civil rights organization that works to establish equality for gays, lesbians, bisexual and transgender Americans. The organization has nationwide support from members and supporters reaching over 1.5 million strong.

On Saturday May 18, 2013, French President Francois Hollande singed a bill that made same-sex marriage legal. France became the 14th country to do so.

The State of LGBT Rights Around the World infographic by ahunnel

“Eight out of 10 Americans know someone who is LGBT. In my opinion, we have come as far as we have because it’s virtually impossible to continue to discriminate against us the more you know us,” Joughin added.

In 1924 the Society for Human Rights in Chicago was the United States’ first recognized organization for gay rights. On May 13, 2013, the Minnesota Senate voted to legalize same-sex marriage in this state. The couples will be granted the privilege as early as August 2013. The Gay Rights Movement has come along way. With evolving generations and changing mind-sets, this group may one day soon see total equality across the globe.

Gays and Lesbians Face an Uphill Battle

May 13th, 2013 in Lifestyle by Robin L. Hamilton

The King James Bible states in Leviticus chapter 20:13, “ If a man also lie with mankind, as he lieth with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them.” Homosexuality has been considered “taboo” by much of society for many years. In past generations, if a person chose to practice this type of lifestyle, he or she would go out of his or her way to keep it under raps or stay “in the closet,” for fear of public humiliation or ridicule. Today, gay and lesbian couples continue to face social issues. The main issue is acceptance or equality.

Many churches still do not recognize same sex marriage or welcome gays and lesbians. (Photo by: Robin L. Hamilton/Full Sail University).

Many church leaders are speaking out on what they call the “redefining” of marriage, as we know it. Cardinal Francis George of the African American Clergy Coalition spoke out in early April of this year according to an article published in the Chicago Tribune, siting that if the Biblical definition of how marriage was designed is legally altered it “will not serve the common good of our people and will certainly lose the sense of family that is the basis of our understanding of who we are.”

Xavier Simon is an openly gay General Manager of Econo Lodge in Atlanta, Georgia. He said, “I already struggle with being a black male, but being gay on top of that just adds to my social struggles.” Simon emphasized “Being gay prohibits me from attending a certain Pentecostal church in the Atlanta area because it is not accepted there. The discrimination is a problem because it does not allow me to seek that personal relationship that I desire with my God.”

Several countries including the United States have begun to overturn laws that prohibit same sex marriage. However, procedural barriers continue to interfere with allowing total legal recognition. The American Unity Pac is a Republican group that supports equality for all. They stand by their gay and lesbian brothers and sisters saying “They are deserving of the same rights and responsibilities under the law.”

Same sex marriage is not legal everywhere. (Photo by: Robin L. Hamilton/Full Sail University).

Legalizing same sex marriage is only a fraction of the social issues that are encountered by this group. In addition, raising children and being accepted by society will continually strike a moral nerve in many people around the globe.

Little Five Points in Atlanta, Georgia presents an off beat character yet offers a gay-friendly environment. (Photo by: Robin L. Hamilton/Full Sail University).

“In March 2013, a guest had to be escorted out of the Atlanta Econo Lodge. Instead of taking responsibility for their actions and leaving accordingly, the irate guest chose instead to cause a scene and call me a ‘faggot’. The ignorance may never end.” Simon said.

An Original Idea by One Person Makes Another Person Millions

May 6th, 2013 in Opinion by Robin L. Hamilton

Many innovative thinkers believe that his or her new ideas belong to them simply because they thought of it first. Not according to the America Invents Act. Creative inventions are continually evolving.

Apple IPad 2, Apple iPhone 4S, and Mac Book. All ongoing innovations of the 21st century. (Photo by: Robin Hamilton/Full Sail University)

The Committee on the Judiciary’s web site mentions that this act was designed to “Encourage innovation, job creation and economic growth.” However in the eyes of many, it threatens to diminish the current Patent system. The Judiciary web site also mentions that the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act “Implements a first – inventor- to-file for patent approval, creates a post grant review system to weed out bad patents, and helps the Patent Trademark Office (PTO) address the backlog of patent applications.” President Barack Obama signed the bill into law on September 16, 2011.

Toshiba is a platform for social media. (Photo by: Robin Hamilton/Full Sail University)

In the world of social media and how web sites and their content are freely published, the creator must protect himself. A summary of the Leahy-Smith Invents act is clearly defined. If you publish material without a patent or copyright then someone else can steal it if he or she beats you to the patent office, however; with some exceptions.

In 1953 Robert Kearns invented a unique type of windshield wiper in the basement of his home. In 1963 Kearns introduced to the Ford Motor Company a windshield wiper that blinked or paused according to the manual manipulation of the operator. Ford allegedly, some years later, breached the patents of this inventor. Kearns who invented what is known as “blinking” wipers or “intermittent” wipers essentially sued Ford in 1978 and then the Chrysler Corporation in 1982. The auto industry’s argument according to the Kearns v. Ford Motor Company court documents, were that “invention is supposed to meet certain standards of originality and novelty.” Ford claimed that “The patent was invalid because Kearns’ intermittent windshield wiper system had no new components.” Kearns won both the cases.

Ford and Chrysler rejected Kearns’ initial proposal for the invention, but in 1969 they began to install the windshield wipers to their cars. These cases were of the best known cases of patent infringement, to date.

Stephen Olson, a Patent Attorney for Harness Dickey, a law firm in Troy Michigan said, “ The American Invents Act went into effect on March 16, 2013.” Olson reiterated that, “Once upon a time a person who was considered the first to invent got the credit. But now it is the one, who is the ‘first to file,’ who essentially gets the credit.” He goes on to say that. “In March of this year, I have had about 800 patent applications. Some will be granted and some will be denied based on inventions that occurred prior.”

There are a number of publications available to educate an inventor on how to patent and protect his or her material. The key is to know the law and to understand your rights as an innovative creator.

Various Books available with Patent information. (Photo by: Robin Hamilton/Full Sail University)