WBZ TONIGHT

Here are some of the items I am considering for discussion tonight on WBZ-Boston between Midnight and 5 AM:

Gay marriage is in the news on several fronts. In Massachusetts there is discussion about a constitutional amendment banning it in the Bay State. Pro-gay marriage folks are concerned that they don't have the votes to block it in the state legislature. A Federal judge recently struck down the efforts of voters in Nebraska to ban gay marriage. That story, according to Bruce Fein in the Washington Times, is why the judicial filibustering of congressional Democrats should be put to an end.

The Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor has made a proposal that would institute drug testing of public school students with the permission of their parents. The ACLU is already howling.

Speaking of the ACLU, they are suing the Federal Government for providing taxpayer monies for an abstinence-encouraging group that they say is more about preaching the Gospel than keeping teens from having sex.

Finally a Democrat has come forward with an alternative plan to save Social Security. Congressman Wexler should be congratulated for participating in the debate with his plan to raise taxes to cover the future shortfalls in the program.

Other issues I am considering are women in combat, whether the NCAA should ban Indian nicknames for member sports teams, a proposal to ban dog racing in Massachusetts and the Star Wars phenomenon.