I've never met a conservative who knows what to say when I explain the reality of their premise; they just beg for time to consider.

A 16-year-old high school student has challenged Rep. Michele Bachmann (R.-Mn.) to a public debate because the student, Amy Myers, thinks Rep. Bachmann doesn't know what she's talking about and is harming women.

It seems to me that if we can screw up our courage, face the facts and choose wisely, we can have a batter life and a better death, and the American people can have better health care in the bargain.

The flood of comments in reaction to Amy Myers, the 16-year-old challenging Rep. Michele Bachmann to a debate, gives some idea of where the country's politics and sense of decency lie.