Should divorce laws be changed in ways that will be more equitable or just for all the parties?

First off lets explain a little about what is equitable when it comes to divorce.

    When a couple decides to divorce, all marital property must be distributed between the two parties.
In most states, a practice known as “equitable distribution” is followed, meaning that the court attempts to distribute the property in a manner that is “fair and just”. This doesn’t necessarily mean that the property is distributed evenly, only that it is done in a way that is fair.
To do this, the court will consider a variety of factors, including the parties’ income, contributions to the marriage, the standard of living and even the potential for future income after the divorce is final.
Equitable distribution is designed to provide for the needs of both spouses as much as possible without worrying about splitting the property down the middle. But because there are so many variables, there is no set rule as to how your property might be divided.
When children are involved for example, the marital home is often awarded to the custodial spouse. In a community property state, this type of asset would likely be sold and the proceeds split evenly between the two parties. If the house were awarded to the custodial spouse, the non-custodial spouse would then likely receive other property and assets of a value equal to the home. Not so in equitable distribution.
Using this method of property distribution, the parties may or may not receive an equal share of the marital property. Rather than focusing on a half and half distribution, equitable distribution seeks to prevent either party from financial disaster after the divorce.
So, if one party makes considerably more than the other, the court would likely try to protect the lesser-earning spouse by awarding a larger portion of property and/or spousal support, believing that the wealthier spouse will have an easier time adjusting to a self-sufficient lifestyle than their lesser-earning counterpart.
   
http://myfamilylaw.com/library/financial-property/what-is-equitable-distribution/

   So Basically i feel that if the parties want a divorce and their are minor children involved and the wife/woman is making less then or has been the sole parent , YES property monies and personal property should be divided fair and as equally as possible.  Now ladies don't think you can go all gold digging on us hard working males.  Divorce is a very difficult and sore topic for people.  I've been divorced and it SUCKED.  My ex-wife was trying to get me for alimony and their were no children involved, but because she didn't work the whole marriage and I supported her, she felt entitled to a payout.  THANK GOD the JUDGE thought otherwise. 

Is rehabilitation of felony offenders possible? Desirable?

As far as rehabilitation is concerned I'm not totally sure the prison system rehabilitates or imposes fear of not wanting to return. Is there a difference?  having been to prison in my early 20's prison was by no means any thing like rehabilitating, more of a place to learn how to do more crimes and not get caught.  I guess it's up to the individual whether or not they want to be rehabilitated.  I continued to break the law and did numerous acts of crime not getting caught for the next 16 years.  I finally was caught for selling drugs. arrested and threatened with prison time.  I chose to do the whole drug rehab thing again, went thru a drug court program, and have been successful ever since.  I'm a college student, employeed at a sober house, a new father to a beautiful baby boy; and continue to work with other men in AA as a sponsor, friend and a role model for my community.  Rehabilitation is a choice left up to the individual.  It worked for me thru fear of becoming a inmate for the rest of my life. until I wanted something more for myself, I would of continued to be a thug punk and a taker.  I'm a giver and a lover today.  By the Grace of God I shall continue this process!

Should the federal government provide health care for all citizens who cannot afford their own?

Oh boy don't get me started on government and health care.  I'm so opinionated on this subject. YES I do believe that the government should supply health care to individuals that can't afford their own.  This is AMERICA, We need to look out for our fellow country men/women. To even think that all citizens don't have health care is ludicrous.  I think that ALL AMERICANS HAVE THE RIGHT TO SUBSIDIZED HEALTH CARE to make it affordable to ALL U.S. CITIZENS! I don't believe the current system works because the insurance companies that provide our services main purpose is to make money, make a profit. It is not right that people are attempting to make a profit gambling with peoples lives and health treatments. Maybe another solution is to make all insurance companies non-profit.

Do certain children's toys create social or emotional or other problems?

This Is An ACTUAL PHOTO OF MY SON
  Absolutely!  Toys today play a huge impact on a child's development emotional and social development.  Let me give you one example.  Toy Guns!  what in the fuck were toy makers thinking?  That its OK for a child to play with a gun?  it doesn't matter if its a toy gun or not. a gun represents violence, and for a child to possess this as a toy or real  it instills upon them that gun play is OK and its "cool" to shoot people, animals etc. I mean come on.  I'm a parent to a infant boy and I hope that I will never let him play with guns of any kind.  Unless of course we go hunting, or a gun range or something relating to the responsible aspect of guns. by that time he will be big enough to know the difference between whats OK and whats not OK  "right from wrong"  It is my responsibility as a parent to teach him these things now and continue to raise him right.  

Have the large salaries of professional athletes had a negative impact on the athletes or the sports?

Athletes and their huge salaries are greatly affecting the game today.  Whether its baseball, football, or basketball, all sports are being changed.  Some of these athletes think because they make the big dollars that their the team  well I don't see any I's in team.  Any game or sport takes more then one person to be successful, Some these major stars get EGO"S bigger then life and believe their entitled to big bucks and don't have to be team players.  Bullshit  first of all you should feel grateful to be able to play a sport that you enjoy and get paid to do!  What a GOD given gift.  Now don't get me wrong, I'm all for great athletes getting paid large, but please still be a team player, come to practice, training camps, and get along with your teammates. Sometimes I'd like to see a salary cap, but then I think that's not fair. because some athletes are so F ing good at what they do they sometimes do have an impact and wins and loses.  There are players that could never have the abilities of some of these greats.  Just to mention

Should mandatory (or voluntary) prayer be permitted in public schools?

Mandatory prayer in Public schools? absolutely not.  I feel strongly that if an individual wants to pray that's great and fine but by no means should any individual be forced into prayer.  God, Higher Power, Buddha, or whatever people choose as their God is personal and close to the heart.  Making a child or even an adult be mandated by the state or a school is ridiculous.  Don't get me wrong I love Jesus and believe very much in God.  As a child raised Catholic, I was forced religion down my throat and grew up resentful towards God. Now, not all are the same, but we should all have our own expression to be free from any force on the matter relating to prayer.  We have enough crazy holy rollers out there that get in the way of people being able to choose their own faith. I have some very firm beliefs and feel that the Muslim faith is fine and also should be accepted.  But if your in our country living in our land i do not feel it fair to others for you to be able to be excused from class or work to pray. I'm by no means a hater on the Muslim faith, I just feel that our country was founded on Christianity.  Yes we let people from all over the world come to America but why should they get treated any differently then the red blooded Americans that were born her. So go ahead and pray but do it on your own time. God of any ones understanding is always there.  Heck I pray at times in the shower.                                                                                                                                              

Should laws regarding minimum wage (or the forty-hour work week) be revised?

To be completely honest with you I've never in my life as an employee worked for minimum wage.  How can anyone survive and actually live off that?  I have no idea how people do it.  Ive been fortunate enough to be a skilled carpenter and have worked in the building trades for years.  I have friends and family that today, make only minimum wage, and I see the struggles they go through.  We are all struggling in these times of economic crunch.  Jobs are virtually non existent.  If a particular person does however make minimum wage, I feel that they should be compensated for every second there working or clocked in; Time and a half for any second over forty hours only seems fair.  Actually its probably less then fair but employers should be giving  their employees there fair share for the time they put in at a certain job. I seriously think that we should definitely increase our minimum wage to at least the cost of living would $10.00 an hour be more accurate?  That's still bottom dollar, hard to make a living on, but can be managed.  All I can say is PLEASE VOTE  and vote Democratic.