This kind of extremism is definately going to be a topic for an episode. We need to stop hurting eachother. This kind of civil disobedience does not work. We need to stop being the thing they seem to despise – killers and murderers, This is crazy, the way this has gone to this. What is wrong with people today? Violence begets violence. It is a vicious cycle we need to stop.

MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow: “IntimiNation” Health Care Town Halls Take Dangerous Turn.

Jeff Sharlett, author of “The Family” and Rachel Maddow discuss the secretive Republican “C Street House” run by bizarre conservative Christian group.

View a Wikipedia article on “The Family” for more information on this group.

This is some video detailing the circumstances around recent abortion doctor’s murder and about the level to which the anti-abortion movement has taken their discourse into a realm of terrorist groups. This is important viewing for those who believe in freedom of choice and freedom from hate. We need to stand against these extremists that threaten positive and equitable discourse. We are all for freedom of speech, but also need to realize how this is damaging to our society as a whole.

The Armed Services Military Personnel Subcommittee is currently holding a hearing, “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Review.” The hearing will include testimony from military veterans on the effects of the policy. Rep. Patrick Murphy (PA-08), the only Iraq veteran in Congress, questions the witnesses.

MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow & The Military’s “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell Policy” [Ban On Gays In The Military] With Former Secretary Of The Army Clifford Alexander – 05/11/09

A special coverage segment of the Military’s Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy by 60 minutes – An interesting look into how much the A special coverage segment of the Military’s Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy by 60 minutes – An interesting look into how much the Military may or may not actually care about the ejecting gays from the military. Interestingly enough, as pointed out in this clip, having openly gay service members does not affect unit cohesiveness. In fact, the younger generation serving today may not actually have a problem with serving with openly gay service members; a starch contrast to what top brass has been preaching.