More Important Than A Royal Birth

The top story of the day is "Kate Middleton In Hospital Having Royal Baby". Even as I write this, the mob of reporters (some who have flown in from all over the world) are stationed in front of the hospital awaiting the arrival of the third heir in line for the British throne. People are placing bets on the gender, the name, time of arrival, and the length and weight of the little Prince or Princess of Cambridge.

As a mother of nine, I realize as much as anyone does the importance of the birth of a new baby. I can see how the next heir to the British throne would be important to the Brits, but we broke ties over 200 years ago, so maybe our top stories for today should start with one of these headlines:

• Detroit Declares Bankruptcy after 60 Years of Financial Irresponsibility (18 billion dollars in the red)




• Top Government Leaders Undermine Court Ruling by Injecting Racism into the Zimmerman/Martin Verdict




• Gas Prices Soar Nationwide- Up $.12 in One Week




• Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) Employer Mandate Delayed-Employees Will Still Be Held Captive




• Unfair and Unjust Furloughs for Our Military Heroes




• Congress Needs to Stop Wasteful Spending (and live on a budget like the rest of us have to)




• The Tea Party Demands Answers Involving the IRS Scandal




• All Americans Should Demand Answers to the NSA Scandal




• Family Members of the Murdered Victims in Benghazi Want Washington Held Responsible




• Underemployment/Unemployment—Highest it's Been Since 2003

Okay, in case you are really curious (and living under a rock), Here is the announcement:

The Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge was safely delivered of a son

Her Royal Highness and her child are both doing well.