If so, I believe people would come to a microphone and speak in favor of this proposal and against a more radical proposal.

I paid for this microphone.

They would like the community to believe that our current proposal would be fiscally irresponsible, when, in fact, our offer would still keep teachers in the 'middle of the pack' and would not tax the budget.

I'm in favor of this, ... We did it for the unions, and I believe these people deserve recognition for their time of service to the town.

People often speak of God being even-handed. God is not even-handed. God is biased, in favor of the weak, of the despised.

I'm in favor of competent people doing their job - I don't care how you go to the bathroom. It's said that Jessica Lynch killed a lot of people, which is why they tortured her so much. It ain't about sex. If I'm with you on the battlefield, we're not going to do it! We're too tired and too scared to have sex.