document.write("<script language=\"javascript1.2\" type=\"text/javascript\">function emo_pop() {window.open('http://www.haloscan.com/commenthelp.php','Help','width=200,height=320,resizable=yes,scrollbars=yes');}</script><table width=\"97%\" align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" border=\"0\" class=\"MainTable\">  <tr>    <td>    <div align=\"center\">    </div>    </td>  </tr><tr><td class=\"MessageCell\">    <a name=\"121402\"></a>        <p>touché<br /><span class=\"byline\">           caledoniaunplugged | 06.26.09 - 10:14 pm | <a href=\"#121402\" title=\"Link to this comment\">#</a></span></p><hr /></td></tr><tr><td class=\"MessageCell\">    <a name=\"121410\"></a>        <p><img src=\"http://www.gravatar.com/avatar.php?gravatar_id=30197feb561f19ab0d5990745014283f&amp;default=http%3A%2F%2Fec1.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FG%2F01%2Fx-locale%2Fcommon%2Ftransparent-pixel.gif&amp;rating=R&amp;size=28\" alt=\"Gravatar\" title=\"Gravatar\" style=\"padding: 1px; margin: 2px; float: right;\" class=\"gravatar\" />You certainly don't expect consistency do you?<br /><span class=\"byline\">           yoSAMite | <a href=\"http://yosamite.blogspot.com/\" title=\"http://yosamite.blogspot.com/\">Homepage</a> | 06.27.09 - 12:48 am | <a href=\"#121410\" title=\"Link to this comment\">#</a></span></p><hr /></td></tr><tr><td class=\"MessageCell\">    <a name=\"121441\"></a>        <p><img src=\"http://www.gravatar.com/avatar.php?gravatar_id=c49f5c4f75f4288fc30885961a35b58b&amp;default=http%3A%2F%2Fec1.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FG%2F01%2Fx-locale%2Fcommon%2Ftransparent-pixel.gif&amp;rating=R&amp;size=28\" alt=\"Gravatar\" title=\"Gravatar\" style=\"padding: 1px; margin: 2px; float: right;\" class=\"gravatar\" />Yer funny Fred!!!!!<br /><span class=\"byline\">           silent E | <a href=\"http://silentespeaks.com\" title=\"http://silentespeaks.com\">Homepage</a> | 06.27.09 - 7:02 pm | <a href=\"#121441\" title=\"Link to this comment\">#</a></span></p><hr /></td></tr><tr><td class=\"MessageCell\">    <a name=\"121473\"></a>        <p><img src=\"http://www.gravatar.com/avatar.php?gravatar_id=d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e&amp;default=http%3A%2F%2Fec1.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FG%2F01%2Fx-locale%2Fcommon%2Ftransparent-pixel.gif&amp;rating=R&amp;size=28\" alt=\"Gravatar\" title=\"Gravatar\" style=\"padding: 1px; margin: 2px; float: right;\" class=\"gravatar\" />I forget the exact  number but there are a WHOLE BUNCH of other states with a lower tax burden than Wisconsin has too. I wonder if John Lehman is aware of this fact as well.<br /><span class=\"byline\">           Mt Pleasant Steve | 06.27.09 - 8:02 pm | <a href=\"#121473\" title=\"Link to this comment\">#</a></span></p><hr /></td></tr><tr><td class=\"MessageCell\">    <a name=\"121488\"></a>        <p><img src=\"http://www.gravatar.com/avatar.php?gravatar_id=d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e&amp;default=http%3A%2F%2Fec1.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FG%2F01%2Fx-locale%2Fcommon%2Ftransparent-pixel.gif&amp;rating=R&amp;size=28\" alt=\"Gravatar\" title=\"Gravatar\" style=\"padding: 1px; margin: 2px; float: right;\" class=\"gravatar\" />We should have mandatory auto insurance.  Instead, they want to raise the rates for those who buy it by increasing the minimums.<br /><span class=\"byline\">           Greg Helding | 06.27.09 - 8:23 pm | <a href=\"#121488\" title=\"Link to this comment\">#</a></span></p><hr /></td></tr><tr><td class=\"MessageCell\">    <a name=\"121534\"></a>        <p><img src=\"http://www.gravatar.com/avatar.php?gravatar_id=76919c34a2f87ecdb25a77cc22737cf0&amp;default=http%3A%2F%2Fec1.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FG%2F01%2Fx-locale%2Fcommon%2Ftransparent-pixel.gif&amp;rating=R&amp;size=28\" alt=\"Gravatar\" title=\"Gravatar\" style=\"padding: 1px; margin: 2px; float: right;\" class=\"gravatar\" />Amen!!<br /><span class=\"byline\">           Chris from Racine | 06.28.09 - 8:19 am | <a href=\"#121534\" title=\"Link to this comment\">#</a></span></p><hr /></td></tr><tr><td class=\"MessageCell\">    <a name=\"121539\"></a>        <p><img src=\"http://www.gravatar.com/avatar.php?gravatar_id=d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e&amp;default=http%3A%2F%2Fec1.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FG%2F01%2Fx-locale%2Fcommon%2Ftransparent-pixel.gif&amp;rating=R&amp;size=28\" alt=\"Gravatar\" title=\"Gravatar\" style=\"padding: 1px; margin: 2px; float: right;\" class=\"gravatar\" />Doyle wants to raise the minimums so that the trial lawyers can sue the companies for more money without any extra added work on the lawyers part.<br /><span class=\"byline\">           Jack | 06.28.09 - 11:39 am | <a href=\"#121539\" title=\"Link to this comment\">#</a></span></p><hr /></td></tr><tr><td class=\"MessageCell\">    <a name=\"121542\"></a>        <p><img src=\"http://www.gravatar.com/avatar.php?gravatar_id=70fc2a6afb22a13f7999aa43dc15fbf6&amp;default=http%3A%2F%2Fec1.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FG%2F01%2Fx-locale%2Fcommon%2Ftransparent-pixel.gif&amp;rating=R&amp;size=28\" alt=\"Gravatar\" title=\"Gravatar\" style=\"padding: 1px; margin: 2px; float: right;\" class=\"gravatar\" />I don't disagree on the mandatory insurance Greg, but to use as a rationale that so many other states have it can also be used about concealed carry.<br /><span class=\"byline\">           Fred | <a href=\"http://realdebatewisconsin.blogspot.com/\" title=\"http://realdebatewisconsin.blogspot.com/\">Homepage</a> | 06.28.09 - 1:26 pm | <a href=\"#121542\" title=\"Link to this comment\">#</a></span></p><hr /></td></tr><tr><td class=\"MessageCell\">    <a name=\"121548\"></a>        <p><img src=\"http://www.gravatar.com/avatar.php?gravatar_id=383e1346519701ae5ba032a505256e91&amp;default=http%3A%2F%2Fec1.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FG%2F01%2Fx-locale%2Fcommon%2Ftransparent-pixel.gif&amp;rating=R&amp;size=28\" alt=\"Gravatar\" title=\"Gravatar\" style=\"padding: 1px; margin: 2px; float: right;\" class=\"gravatar\" />How many states have voter ID?<br /><span class=\"byline\">           gopgal | 06.28.09 - 6:27 pm | <a href=\"#121548\" title=\"Link to this comment\">#</a></span></p><hr /></td></tr><tr><td class=\"MessageCell\">    <a name=\"121568\"></a>        <p><img src=\"http://www.gravatar.com/avatar.php?gravatar_id=70fc2a6afb22a13f7999aa43dc15fbf6&amp;default=http%3A%2F%2Fec1.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FG%2F01%2Fx-locale%2Fcommon%2Ftransparent-pixel.gif&amp;rating=R&amp;size=28\" alt=\"Gravatar\" title=\"Gravatar\" style=\"padding: 1px; margin: 2px; float: right;\" class=\"gravatar\" />Not sure Erin.<br /><span class=\"byline\">           Fred | <a href=\"http://realdebatewisconsin.blogspot.com/\" title=\"http://realdebatewisconsin.blogspot.com/\">Homepage</a> | 06.28.09 - 9:43 pm | <a href=\"#121568\" title=\"Link to this comment\">#</a></span></p><hr /></td></tr><tr><td class=\"MessageCell\">    <a name=\"121570\"></a>        <p><img src=\"http://www.gravatar.com/avatar.php?gravatar_id=d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e&amp;default=http%3A%2F%2Fec1.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FG%2F01%2Fx-locale%2Fcommon%2Ftransparent-pixel.gif&amp;rating=R&amp;size=28\" alt=\"Gravatar\" title=\"Gravatar\" style=\"padding: 1px; margin: 2px; float: right;\" class=\"gravatar\" />As of 2008:<br><br>States That Request Photo ID<br>Florida<br>Georgia<br>Hawaii<br>Indiana<br>Louisiana<br>Michigan<br>South Dakota<br><br>States that Require ID (photo not required)<br>Alabama<br>Alaska<br>Arizona<br>Arkansas<br>Colorado<br>Connecticut<br>Delaware<br>Kentucky<br>Missouri<br>Montana<br>North Dakota<br>Ohio<br>South Carolina<br>Tennessee<br>Texas<br>Virginia<br>Washington<br /><span class=\"byline\">           Jack | 06.28.09 - 10:17 pm | <a href=\"#121570\" title=\"Link to this comment\">#</a></span></p><hr /></td></tr><tr><td class=\"MessageCell\">    <a name=\"121577\"></a>        <p><img src=\"http://www.gravatar.com/avatar.php?gravatar_id=364ee4a8af16fe536f30a4f5f746f98d&amp;default=http%3A%2F%2Fec1.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FG%2F01%2Fx-locale%2Fcommon%2Ftransparent-pixel.gif&amp;rating=R&amp;size=28\" alt=\"Gravatar\" title=\"Gravatar\" style=\"padding: 1px; margin: 2px; float: right;\" class=\"gravatar\" />Aside from the obvious fact that requiring mandatory insurance is yet another nibble at our personal freedoms, does anyone know if this actually ended up passing?<br /><span class=\"byline\">           MommaBlogger | <a href=\"http://homemakersguidetothegalaxy.blogspot.com\" title=\"http://homemakersguidetothegalaxy.blogspot.com\">Homepage</a> | 06.29.09 - 9:09 am | <a href=\"#121577\" title=\"Link to this comment\">#</a></span></p><hr /></td></tr><tr><td class=\"MessageCell\">    <a name=\"121581\"></a>        <p><img src=\"http://www.gravatar.com/avatar.php?gravatar_id=7d0919817171dab2172a6ef4a4516e46&amp;default=http%3A%2F%2Fec1.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FG%2F01%2Fx-locale%2Fcommon%2Ftransparent-pixel.gif&amp;rating=R&amp;size=28\" alt=\"Gravatar\" title=\"Gravatar\" style=\"padding: 1px; margin: 2px; float: right;\" class=\"gravatar\" />Wisconsin has had the most affordable auto insurance rates in the nation due to the free-market choice of whether to buy their product or not.<br><br>Now, no longer a choice, your rates will rise--also a result of the higher minimums being mandated.<br><br>Congratulations, Trial Lawyers.  Condolences, Taxpayers.<br /><span class=\"byline\">           Cathy Stepp | 06.29.09 - 10:39 am | <a href=\"#121581\" title=\"Link to this comment\">#</a></span></p><hr /></td></tr><tr><td class=\"MessageCell\">    <a name=\"121587\"></a>        <p><img src=\"http://www.gravatar.com/avatar.php?gravatar_id=364ee4a8af16fe536f30a4f5f746f98d&amp;default=http%3A%2F%2Fec1.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FG%2F01%2Fx-locale%2Fcommon%2Ftransparent-pixel.gif&amp;rating=R&amp;size=28\" alt=\"Gravatar\" title=\"Gravatar\" style=\"padding: 1px; margin: 2px; float: right;\" class=\"gravatar\" />Is it officially no longer a choice?  Do you have any links to any documentation on this so I know what to research?<br /><span class=\"byline\">           MommaBlogger | <a href=\"http://homemakersguidetothegalaxy.blogspot.com\" title=\"http://homemakersguidetothegalaxy.blogspot.com\">Homepage</a> | 06.29.09 - 1:47 pm | <a href=\"#121587\" title=\"Link to this comment\">#</a></span></p><hr /></td></tr><tr><td class=\"MessageCell\">    <a name=\"121638\"></a>        <p><img src=\"http://www.gravatar.com/avatar.php?gravatar_id=364ee4a8af16fe536f30a4f5f746f98d&amp;default=http%3A%2F%2Fec1.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FG%2F01%2Fx-locale%2Fcommon%2Ftransparent-pixel.gif&amp;rating=R&amp;size=28\" alt=\"Gravatar\" title=\"Gravatar\" style=\"padding: 1px; margin: 2px; float: right;\" class=\"gravatar\" />Anyone?  Or are you having too much fun making fun of a politician instead of actually figuring out whether this bill will affect the law or not?<br /><span class=\"byline\">           MommaBlogger | <a href=\"http://homemakersguidetothegalaxy.blogspot.com\" title=\"http://homemakersguidetothegalaxy.blogspot.com\">Homepage</a> | 06.30.09 - 2:17 pm | <a href=\"#121638\" title=\"Link to this comment\">#</a></span></p><hr /></td></tr><tr><td class=\"MessageCell\">    <a name=\"122520\"></a>        <p><img src=\"http://www.gravatar.com/avatar.php?gravatar_id=73835ac3fe51782aaec1e071a66b144c&amp;default=http%3A%2F%2Fec1.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FG%2F01%2Fx-locale%2Fcommon%2Ftransparent-pixel.gif&amp;rating=R&amp;size=28\" alt=\"Gravatar\" title=\"Gravatar\" style=\"padding: 1px; margin: 2px; float: right;\" class=\"gravatar\" />I don't disagree on the mandatory insurance Greg<br><br>___________________<br><br>Vince<br><br><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://www.directstartv.com/jump.html?referID=oa-0-173189\">More Movies More Fun & Entertainment</a><br /><span class=\"byline\">           Vince | 07.18.09 - 6:45 am | <a href=\"#122520\" title=\"Link to this comment\">#</a></span></p><hr /></td></tr><tr>    <td class=\"InputCell\">                  <br /><div style=\"margin: 0 auto; width: 125px;\"><a href=\"http://secretbuilders.com/ref?id=JSKIT\" target=\"_blank\"><img src=\"http://www.haloscan.com/images/secretbuilders.jpg\" width=\"125\" height=\"125\" border=\"0\"/></a></div><br /><div id=\"newcomment\"></div><form method=\"post\" name=\"addComment\" action=\"http://www.haloscan.com/comments/realdebate/4639612860339351379/\" target=\"_self\">        <p>    Name: <br />          <input name=\"name\" type=\"text\" size=\"38\" value=\"\" /><br />          Email:<br />          <input name=\"email\" type=\"text\" size=\"38\" value=\"\" /><br />          URL: <br />          <input name=\"url\" type=\"text\" size=\"38\" value=\"\" /><br />          Comment:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"javascript:emo_pop()\" title=\"Smiley and tag help\" target=\"_self\">?</a>&nbsp;<br />          <textarea name=\"addMessage\" rows=\"12\" cols=\"38\"></textarea><br /><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"subscribe\" id=\"subscribe\" value=\"1\" /><label for=\"subscribe\">Notify me of followup comments via email</label>        </p>        <p class=\"PSubmit\"><input name=\"submit\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Publish\" style=\"font-weight: bold;\" class=\"SubmitButton\" />&nbsp;<input name=\"previewMessage\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Preview\" class=\"SubmitButton\" />        </p>      <input type='hidden' name='user' value='realdebate' /><input type='hidden' name='comment' value='4639612860339351379' /></form>    </td></tr>  <tr>    <td><p align=\"center\">        Commenting by <a href=\"http://www.haloscan.com/\" target=\"_blank\">HaloScan</a></p>      </td>  </tr></table><img src=\"http://c5.statcounter.com/counter.php?sc_project=561713&amp;java=0&amp;security=01eeff58\" alt=\"\" border=\"0\" /></body>");