NEIGHBORHOOD CHAT TRANSCRIPT Thursday, March 22, 2001
Speaker: Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy
Thu Mar 22, 2001 07:56:49 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: Hello.
Thu Mar 22, 2001 07:57:33 PM> MODMSG MODERATOR: Welcome to the first of our monthly chat sessions sponsored by Hofstra University and the Herald Newspapers. The Congresswoman is now online.
Thu Mar 22, 2001 07:57:41 PM> MODMSG MannyS: Hello Ms. McCarthy, how are you today?
Thu Mar 22, 2001 07:58:07 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: Doing fine. Just got off the plane from Washington. Sorry to see it's raining so hard here.
Thu Mar 22, 2001 07:58:16 PM> MODMSG liexports: I applaud your stance as a New Democrat. One of the defining issues of New Democrats is their support for expanded trade, which grows jobs on LI and in NYC as we export to the world. Will you vote to support Trade Promotion Authority, which enables the President to negotiate trade deals that removes barriers to our exports.
Thu Mar 22, 2001 07:59:20 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: We are just starting that debate. In today's newspapers, there is already debate going as to how fast we are approaching fast track and when we will debate it.
Thu Mar 22, 2001 07:59:31 PM> MODMSG Walter: Does Long Island face a power shortage problem similar to California?
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:00:42 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: From what we're seeing, Long Island has always had problems with power. Long Island has been growing. Our population has been growing and we do not have the power on extremely hot days...
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:01:33 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: We definitely have to start looking at alternative sources. I am looking at solar heating. Wouldn't mind having a windmill selling power back to Keyspan.
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:01:43 PM> MODMSG zack: with the recent school shooting today in california, what steps do you feel need to be taken to ensure the safety of our children aand to make them feel comfortable at school? I am 13 years old and am very interested in your response.
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:01:48 PM> MODMSG John: I have two questions about the recent school shottings. 1. Why do you think there are such shootings these days, unlike years ago, and 2. what can we do to stop them?
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:04:03 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: Yesterday, we had a committee hearing on a study that we have been doing -- an undercover operation with secret agents -- to try to find out the extent of illegal guns coming into our states. The problems in our schools, unfortunately, are multifaceted. But the main ingredient is the easy access to guns. I am planning on a forum here on Long Island in the near future, bringing in our school administrators, health care and social workers, to try to find a common solution.
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:04:15 PM> MODMSG whitman: What do you think public schools can do about violence and threats betweeen students?
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:06:19 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: What I have been doing for 4 years now is going into the schools on Mondays and talking to students about how they have to treat and respect each other. This starts in the lower grades and goes all the way through the high school years. We know some young people feel very stressed out and are under a lot of emotional strain. There is a support system out there... and sometimes you have to ask for help. Please remember 98% of our kids are terrific.
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:06:42 PM> MODMSG MODERATOR: Several questions regarding education tax deductions:
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:06:44 PM> MODMSG The Communicator: Congresswoman McCarthy...I was wondering if you could comment on Senator Schumer Tax Deductable Tution Bill. What do you think of it and how likely is it to pass in the House and Senate? Also, do you know of any oppenents to the bill?
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:06:52 PM> MODMSG angela: how do you feel about the college tax deductable bill that senstor schumer has proposed?
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:07:09 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: I think it's a great idea.
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:07:39 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: I think many of my colleagues know how hard it is for many students to pay for tuition and I don't want to see anyone go into debt.
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:07:52 PM> MODMSG Julie: What can be done to relieve Long Island's growing traffic problem?
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:08:15 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: More and more people should realize that they should take mass transit
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:08:32 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: It took me one hour and 25 minutes to get here from LaGuardia
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:08:47 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: Traffic is a really big burden for people here on Long Island.
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:09:01 PM> MODMSG Katie M: Would you like to see a branch of the LIRR that would connect the north and south shore lines instead of just at Jamaica?
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:09:31 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: We have very poor transportation between the north and the south...
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:09:49 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: unfortunately because Nassau County is so compact...
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:10:07 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: I don't know if we could get a branch going North and South
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:10:09 PM> MODMSG Julie: Do Long Islanders experience a higher than average cancer rate and, if so, what is the cause?
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:10:31 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: Unfortunately Long Island cancer rate is 20% higher...
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:10:45 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: we are looking into the environmental impact...
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:10:55 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: we have secured money for research...
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:11:07 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: it's a battle I will be fighting as long as I am in Congress.
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:11:08 PM> MODMSG John: What are YOU doing about the lack of affordable housing on Long Island?
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:11:51 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: I voted o n last night's budget on affordable housing that was turned down...
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:12:14 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: we are looking at creating financing, so there could be lower down payments...
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:12:45 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: but when the average house starts so high, we have to look at ways to reduce the initial costs to keep our...
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:12:51 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: young people on Long Island.
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:12:54 PM> MODMSG zack: why was it turned down?
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:13:11 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: They wanted their tax cuts first.
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:13:20 PM> MODMSG Gabriel: Do you agree with allen Greenspan on lowering the interest rate only 1/2 %, or should he have made it 3/4 %
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:13:53 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: The way the market has been going, I think we all thought that he would have come...
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:14:03 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: down 3/4 but I'm not an economist.
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:14:05 PM> MODMSG Sherry in Florida: Dear Carolyn, I greatly admire your commitment to help our nation find the answers we need to help stop gun violence. What can we do here in the south to help? I understand the selling of illegal guns at gun shows is a major problem. Also, I have seen the beginnings of the "Safe Schools" initiatives here in Pinellas County. What advice can you give us as to how to allocate these funds given by our federal government to help schools in becoming safer environments for our children. Thank you f
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:14:37 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: I've been traveling in the Southern States, to try to get grass roots organizations...
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:15:02 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: please try to find organizations like the ?Millions Moms March? or Floridians...
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:15:20 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: Against gun violence. Our Southern congressmen have to start...
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:15:43 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: looking to try to do something. I will be introducing legislation in the next few weeks
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:16:13 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: Encourage by e-mailing or writing to your congressman for funding for safe schools.
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:16:15 PM> MODMSG Katie M: Do you think that with the economy slowing and the President pushing a huge tax cut through Congress do you think that Social Security is in even more danger?
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:17:32 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: I'm on the Budget Committee now, the numbers we are seeing for this large tax cut, they're...
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:17:46 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: looking at Social Security and Medicare to be on budget...
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:17:54 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: we will protect Social Security...
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:18:04 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: Medicare is more of a problem right now
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:18:06 PM> MODMSG bashkabush: i've looked at ur biography on you site and i admire your courage to get involved in politics, I'm a student and I'm doing a reserach on power in goverment...do you think it is true what ficitonal movies like Mr. smith goes to washington say about the corruption of goverment?
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:18:36 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: I've been in Washington four years,..
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:18:47 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: and I will say that they are good people working there...
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:19:00 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: money does play a great influence in politics...
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:19:15 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: there are many people who feel strongly as to why they went to...
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:19:21 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: Washington to do good...
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:19:50 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: I like to think that there are many ?Mr. and Mrs. and Ms. Smith's? in our nation's capital.
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:19:53 PM> MODMSG Julie: How should Long Island be proactive about the contaminated meat problem currently plaguing Europe?
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:20:13 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: You have to remember, we do not have the same problem...
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:20:27 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: as Europe right now, even with the sheep in Vermont...
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:20:36 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: They were not being used for meat...
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:20:52 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: Cheese processing is not dangerous to our health...
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:21:13 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: but we certainly have to be on guard to prevent the spread in this country...
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:21:29 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: many organizations in D.C. are keeping a close eye on this.
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:21:36 PM> MODMSG Katie M: Would you support a bill that made it mandatory to put country of origin labels on food?
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:22:27 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: I believe that our fruits and perishable items already have that.
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:22:44 PM> MODMSG Katie M: As a Nassau County resident what do you think of Thomas DiNapoli and Thomas Suozzi both vying for a spot on the Democratic ticket for County Executive ?
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:23:24 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: I think they are both excellent candidates
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:23:43 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: and I will support who ever wins the primary.
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:23:48 PM> MODMSG angela: what are ur thoughts on the death penalty?
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:24:03 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: I am against the death penalty.
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:24:16 PM> MODMSG ndrew68@aol.com: do you think Roosevelt should be taken over by the state?
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:24:42 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: I have been working with Roosevelt and Commissioner Mills...I
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:24:58 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: for four years...I don't have the answers - all of them-...
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:25:10 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: I will speak with the Commissioner tomorrow...
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:25:26 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: the bottom line is that we have to find the best solution for all those children
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:25:33 PM> MODMSG Sherry in Florida: I have written to my local representatives here in the south to no avail on the issue of gun violence. Their continued response is that "we already have laws on the books," What is your response so that I may help to enlighten our out of touch politians here in Pinellas County Florida:)
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:26:07 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: I agree that we should enforce the laws on the books...
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:26:23 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: The American people are way ahead of our politicians...
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:26:52 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: please try to get your neighbors and friends to continue contacting your legislators...
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:27:02 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: you have as much power as the NRA.
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:27:08 PM> MODMSG hhh: The current Medicare Law provides immunosuppressive drug coverage for those who have received organ transplants while already on Medicare. It does not cover those who received transplants prior to receiving Medicare even if they subsequently become covered by Medicare by virtue of age or disability. Since more and more younger people are receiving organ transplants and, under present law, can never be covered for the cost of immunosuppressive medication, will you address the apparent oversight
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:27:45 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: I have spent over 30 years as a nurse...
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:28:01 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: we spend so much money for organ transplants to extend a person's life...
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:28:27 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: yet they can't see the common sense to cover the medication...
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:28:49 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: to keep the recipient alive by not building up immunity to the organ.
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:29:02 PM> MODMSG Walter: What is your most compelling argument for or against school vouchers?
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:29:25 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: I am on the Education Committee...
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:29:29 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: only 7% of...
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:29:38 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: federal funds are given to education...
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:30:23 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: most of our schools cannot afford to lose funds...
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:30:44 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: even by giving a 1500-dollar voucher would it pay the tuition...
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:30:51 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: to go to other schools...
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:31:09 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: but I do believe, very strongly, that our schools should have...
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:31:23 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: flexibility, accountability and higher standards.
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:31:25 PM> MODMSG gregd: I saw today that President Bush sent an educaiton bill to Congress, are there parts of it that you support?
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:31:54 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: As a New Democrat, I support ¾...
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:32:10 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: of the bill, as we work through committee, I'm sure...
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:32:20 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: that we will come up with a good bill.
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:32:24 PM> MODMSG Republican: Do you support the McCain Feingold bill for campaign finance reform
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:32:30 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: YES!
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:32:55 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: HELP! I don't want to raise any more money.
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:33:07 PM> MODMSG angela: what are your thoughts on the mentally ill and there treatment in our hospitals?
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:33:26 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: Unfortunately, many people do not understand mental illness...
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:33:40 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: we see today in our HMO's and our health care system...
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:33:56 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: that treatment may only be available for short periods of time...
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:34:09 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: mental illness is such a hidden disease...
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:34:26 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: we have to educate people that there is help for many...
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:34:36 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: I will fight for equal coverage
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:34:56 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: we don't have enough time to discuss our health care system...
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:35:12 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: I gave warnings 4 years ago that the infrastructure...
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:35:25 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: of our health system was falling apart...
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:35:30 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: we have a long way to go...
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:35:43 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: we need more caring people to go into the health care fiend
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:35:53 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: make sure our hospitals stay open
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:36:08 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: and that the health care system is there for everyone.
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:36:09 PM> MODMSG Republican: Do you think that the McCain Feingold bill has any chance of getting passed, since President Bush is opposed to it?
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:36:32 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: I think it has an excellent chance of passage...
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:36:53 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: it will probably pass in the House, and the President then will have to decide...
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:37:00 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: to sign it or veto it.
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:37:04 PM> MODMSG ndrew68@aol.com: what are your views on the Bush team going into Alaska to drill for oil and why aren't the democrats speaking up?
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:37:23 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: We have been yelling...
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:37:38 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: unfortunately no one seems to be listening...
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:37:57 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: when you are not in control of either the House or Senate or the White House...
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:38:03 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: it's hard to get the message out...
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:38:13 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: I still think we can defeat it in the House.
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:38:13 PM> MODMSG angela: how about universal health care,simialr to canada and britain...what are the chances of this for america?
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:38:49 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: We have the best health care system...
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:39:28 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: Canada and European countries are not the model for the high level...
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:39:44 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: of health care that we have and demand in the United States.
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:40:00 PM> MODMSG Sherry in Florida: What advice do you have for our youth of today that are interested in making a difference?
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:40:37 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: I spend so much time in schools, speaking to young people...
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:40:53 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: each and every one of them is capable of making a difference...
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:41:04 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: our young people are involved in their communities...
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:41:09 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: and are making a difference...
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:41:24 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: unfortunately, we don 't hear all the good things they are doing.
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:41:28 PM> MODMSG Katie M: Who do you REALLY won the election?
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:42:44 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: What I think doesn't matter...
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:43:00 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: we now have a President with whom we will work.
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:43:06 PM> MODMSG ndrew68@aol.com: Do you think bush will get rid of the American Bar 's approving Federal judges and once again how can we just stand by and let a "Bork" get into the courts?
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:43:40 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: This is a perfect example...
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:44:00 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: of how important it is for the American people to get out to vote...
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:44:10 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: Hopefully with the Senate at 50/50...
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:44:30 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: we will have some control on choices for the Supreme Court.
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:44:36 PM> MODMSG sarah: Be brave Carolyn or we are going to hell in a handbasket. Bush has already done irreprable harm without really being elected President. Democrats have to speak up and not worry about the consequences.
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:44:40 PM> MODMSG zack: is there a term limit for congressmen/women, and if not, do you plan to run again
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:45:12 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: No term limits...
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:45:20 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: Yes, I am running again.
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:45:31 PM> MODMSG zack: what is the one ultimate thing you hope to accomplish as congresswomen (specific)
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:46:05 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: To reduce gun violence by 70%...
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:46:09 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: in this country...
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:47:14 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: and prevent gun violence injuries ...I would be a very happy person.
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:47:20 PM> MODMSG MannyS: would u ever consider running for senator
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:47:34 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: No
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:47:46 PM> MODMSG mckenna: What is your opinion of charter schools?
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:48:04 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: I think charter schools should be given a chance...
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:48:10 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: it's good competition.
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:48:59 PM> MODMSG Larry: how about submitting a question from a conservative? what are you afraid of?
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:49:07 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: Let's see the results.
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:49:15 PM> MODMSG Larry: I want to have the right to bear arms to protect myself and my family from the criminal element (who will always find ways to get guns) Do you wish to deny me this right?
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:49:39 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: No. Everything I am doing...
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:49:51 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: will NOT deny you the right to protect your family
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:50:04 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: and own a gun.
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:50:07 PM> MODMSG aggie: What is your position on the shutdown of Napster?
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:51:04 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: My understanding is that there will be a compromise...
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:51:12 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: that will be fair to everyone.
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:51:58 PM> MODMSG ndrew68@aol.com: to the American public the Democrats appear to be cowtowing to the republicans and looking particularly impotent. Do you agree?
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:52:36 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: No, we are fighting on a daily battle...
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:52:47 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: to get our opinions and beliefs out there...
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:53:13 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: I know we will continue fighting and voting.
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:53:15 PM> MODMSG MODERATOR: Thank you very much Congresswoman McCarthy. Any final closing comments?
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:53:44 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: Thank you to everyone. May I leave you with this thought...
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:53:54 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: Always look at both side of an issue...
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:54:02 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: get as much information as you can...
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:54:09 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: then make a decision.
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:54:52 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Carolyn McCarthy: Thanks to Hofstra and the Herald Newspapers for hosting this first chat.
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:55:46 PM> MODMSG MODERATOR: And thanks to Mary Ellen who did all the quick typing for the congresswoman.
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:56:40 PM> MODMSG MODERATOR: Join us again on April 26 for the next Hofstra/Herald Neighborhood Chat.
Thu Mar 22, 2001 08:56:55 PM> MODMSG MODERATOR: Goodnight!
