I'd like to take the time to give some kudos to the companies/individuals that deserve it. Also I'd like to point out the companies that deserve to be exposed for their lack of integrity.

My first kudo would be for the President in his handling of the situation with the captured captain of the Maersk Alabama. Few people would have the fortitude to order a kill strike when the captors have a hostage. I was very impressed with his handling of the situation. This is a time when to rancor of political debate can be put aside and focus can be put on the good aspects of his behavior. Well done, Mr. President.

My second kudo would be for Ford Motor Co. Their CEO, Alan Mullaly, has handled his company with excellent bearing. With the downward slide of their major US competitors, GM and Chrysler, Ford has managed to weather the storm to this point without asking for Government help. That is hugely important. They have been able to maintain their financial independence. Excellent Job, Mr. Mullaly.

www.ford.com/about-ford/company-information/corporate-governance/corporate-officers/ford-officers-802p

My last kudo is for Sprint-Nextel. Dan Hesse, their CEO, has executed a huge financial turn-around by vastly improving the customer service. The majority of compaints before his coming to Sprint were for the terrible customer service which was driving people away in droves. Today, with Mr. Hesse at the helm, customers are returning to Sprints nationwide service, customer service, and excellent variety of phones and plans. Well done, Mr. Hesse.

www.sprintpcs.com

The first company I would like to point out as having breached the wall of integrity is Wachovia. This is a banking institution which was recently bought-out by Wells Fargo. Long before Wells Fargo bought them out, however, Wachovia was involved in a number of groups that have no business being involved with banking customers money. Various homosexual-rights organizations were being given financial support by Wachovia. I don't know about other people but I have no desire whatsoever to have my money, sitting in Wachovia's banks, being given to those groups simply because Wachovia's board likes them. For shame, Wachovia.

www.wachovia.com

My second and last "point-out" is the Congress. When will they ever perform acts and pass resolutions that are actually based on the Constitution. From their taking ownership of private companies to their spending of trillions of taxpayer dollars the Congress has habitually taken steps to remove themselves further and further from the Constitutional base of our Founders. I'm only afraid the people will wake up too late. One day we will wake up to find our government bankrupt, our debts called in, and nations demanding payment and on our doorsteps. For shame, Congress.