The American flag is the symbol of our freedom, national pride and history.

The drug plans our seniors choose will define their health care options for years to come. If they do not make a decision and wait until the May 15 deadline passes, they will face penalties and higher prices for the drugs that they need.

The technological breakthrough of the World Wide Web has been enormously beneficial to society.

Parents have the ability to screen their children's Internet access at home.

Telephones are a virtual necessity - not a luxury - and the revenues collected by this tax flow into the general fund. But this once temporary tax remains and costs American taxpayers, our small businesses and families almost $6 billion dollars a year.

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.

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.