TONIGHT ON WBZ

These are some of the topics I am looking at for possible discussion tonight on WBZ-Boston between Midnight and 5 AM:

Should women be prohibited from serving in combat? Some members of Congress, according to this article in the Boston Globe, are trying to pass a bill that would strengthen an already existing prohibition. The Army brass is protesting, because they know that they cannot accomplish their missions in places like Iraq and Afghanistan without their female soldiers. I agree with them. Even though women are still not allowed in combat arms specialties (like infantryman - 11 Bravo) they are serving in units that are in combat zones and there have already been a number of instances of women engaged in combat and doing there jobs honorably and well. I say keep the physical standards high, but if a woman can meet those standards, give 'em hell.

The showdown over judicial nominees is beginning in the U.S. Senate.

Health care is back in the news. Should hospitals be more aggressive in collecting their unpaid bills? Some in the Romney Administration in Massachusetts think so. Is there a chance we might see real health care reform in the near future? This writer urges American CEOs to get involved, as health care costs are impacting their bottom lines.

What should be done with abandoned frozen human embryos?

Should the military be allowed to pursue space-based weapons?

Finally, we will hear from a true-blue Star Wars fan right after he sees the Midnight premiere of the new Star Wars flick.