Most Americans don't know a lot about Thomas Paine, but they carry Thomas Paine with them. Thomas Paine really defined the American spirit.

Advertisers won't pay for African-Americans, ... They don't think we buy cars and detergent and homes. They think all we do is eat candy and drink soda.

If he voted today, he clearly would never vote for Republicans. He wouldn't support the war in Iraq. He would say this administration didn't have a plan. He would say they have broken international laws and they have now been spying on Americans. Paine would have been outraged that they had been acting in a way which would threaten American freedom.

I think Thomas Paine would clearly support an international coalition removing Iraq leader Saddam Hussein from power, but he would not have supported the way this administration pursued the war in Iraq.

The name 'reservation' has a negative connotation among Native Americans _ an intern camp of sorts.

The NCAA executive committee continues to believe the stereotyping of Native Americans is wrong. However, in its review of the particular circumstances regarding Florida State, the staff review committee noted the unique relationship between the university and the Seminole Tribe of Florida as a significant factor.