Today, credit rating agencies rate companies, countries and bonds.

As the father of six children, I want to know that when my wife or I drop our kids off at school they will be safe from predators, crime and violence.

Our flag represents every American and it should not be hidden away as a result of property agreements.

I am encouraged by the news today that United States special operations personnel found, identified and killed the terrorist Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, the operational commander of the al-Qaeda led insurgency in Iraq. Al-Zarqawi was the public face of the insurgency.

Anyone can use these sites - companies and colleges, teachers and students, young and old all make use of networking sites to connect with people electronically to share pictures, information, course work, and common interests.

Our teachers are responsible for our children's welfare for the six or eight hours they are at school and we need to know without question that their safety will be paramount on the minds of teachers, faculty and volunteers.

Make no mistake; child predation on the Internet is a growing problem.