Horsemeat in many European and Asian countries is consumed as a delicacy.

Consular offices make no attempt to determine whether the person obtaining the card is legally in the United States. In fact, the only people who need these cards are illegal immigrants, criminals and terrorists. Consular cards also are easily forged.

I have great respect for President Bush, Secretary Powell and Secretary Ridge.

As a former mayor, I know that local governments must have control over land use decisions.

While a strong presence on our southern border is imperative, the border cannot be secured unless we enforce our internal laws and stop ignoring the open complicity of U.S. companies and foreign nations to promote illegal activities.

Instead, California is one of only 10 states that provides in-state college and university tuition to illegal immigrants. That's grossly unfair to a legal high school student who moves out of California for a year, then returns to attend college.

Consular cards are easily obtained with no proof of true identity and are easily forged.