sex education / NAFTA

The discussion questions for the August 11, 2008 meeting are:

1. Should federal funding be provided for a sex education program that is restricted to an abstinence only policy?
2. Is NAFTA good for the US Economy? Have the benefits provided exceeded the loss of jobs created by the act?

Regarding item #1:
NPR poll: Sex Education in America

MSNBC 8/13/08 update: The opposite of sex? Adults, teens beg to differ

Regarding item #2:
Wikipedia: NAFTA

We also discussed the Indio utility tax and the status of our clubhouse upgrades.

Islam / investing

The discussion topics for our July 28, 2008, meeting are:

1. Is Islam a peaceful religion?
2. Where should we invest our retirement dollars in this down market?

Regarding item #1:
One site you might consider: Jihad Watch

Regarding item #2:
Not inside your mattress.

mortgage crisis / construction litigation / HOA financials

The discussion topics for our July 14, 2008, meeting are:

1. How should the US mortgage/housing crisis be resolved?
2. Review of construction litigation letter received from Milstein, Adelman & Kreger LLP.
3. Review of the 12/31/07 Homeowner Association Financial statement.

Regarding item #1:
Washington Post: article
Los Angeles Times: California extends help
Wikipedia: credit crunch, Subprime mortgage crisis