Another senseless shooting by another disturbed person. This time at a college in Oregon. Same scenario, different day. And Obama says we need stricter gun laws.
I feel that most people who reach the point of deciding to shoot random people don't care about gun laws. They obviously care about nothing, and certainly not about anyone else's life. So, what kind of stricter gun laws should we have? Maybe if we limit to one gun per person, that would keep crazed people from shooting others. Or maybe if we banned all guns the mentally unbalanced would never think to obtain one from the black market. Why don't we just ban all knives, too? They are used for killing people. And we should probably ban automobiles. That way people who drink and drive wouldn't be able to kill people with their vehicles. And airplanes. You know, airplanes crash, sometimes with terrorists on board. They should definitely be banned, too. Oh, yea, rope as well. I know for a fact people have been strangled to death with ropes. Sorry, all you cowboys, no more lassos for you!
What a bunch of nonsense! First, if every law-abiding citizen was armed with a weapon, I believe would-be robbers, rapists and murderers might think twice. Second, let's enforce the laws we already have. Let's up the ante. If you commit a violent crime with a gun, it should be a federal offense, with a minimum 20 year prison sentence - no parole and no early release. This would deter the repeat offenders who know they will get nothing but a slap on the wrist and maybe a few months in a local jail.
And as for the crazed maniacs, gun control and stricter enforcement of existing laws won't make a difference. Most are willing to trade their life at the time of their actions. I do, however, feel that the media publicizes it so much that is plants ideas into the minds of other disturbed persons. Especially if they feel like they have a "cause". And with all our great technology, people are at liberty to investigate and peruse things in the privacy of their home until they are ready to pounce. And as I have said before, whatever is in these people's minds is learned. Babies aren't born with a desire to randomly shoot people. These feelings and ideas are the results of their lives and environment. I suspect they were shy or geeky in school, maybe they were bullied or made fun of - I don't know. But our job as parents is to teach our kids to cope with reality. And the reality is, not everyone is nice to you. And not every kid is the star athlete of the high school. Regardless of our station in life, we must learn to co-exist with others. And we must teach our children empathy from a young age. And responsibility for our actions.
I have personally known a few people with the same mindset as these shooters. ALL of these people think their whole life is someone else's fault. They keep records of all the hurts people have done to them. They play the role of the victim. And their parents NEVER make them believe they are in charge of their own life, or that they have the power to change. They usually coddle them and discuss how unfair others are. News flash!: sometimes in life, you just have to suck it up and move forward. So what if people say hurtful things? The only thing you can control is how you react, not how others behave. I realize we can't always hold parents accountable for their children's actions, but I wish there were a way to make parents realize how they can help their children instead of promote life-long detriments to them.
And my final question - Why can't American citizens own guns, but radical terrorists are sent millions of dollars to amp up their nuclear weapons? It is just me, or is there something wrong with this picture?
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Friday, September 25, 2015
Americans Don't Want a Muslim Holiday
I have been following a facebook post by the Tea Party regarding the muslim women who wanted a Jersey City school board to declare a day off for a muslim holiday. The only thing that comes to mind is "Redneck"! Of course, I am a redneck, so I can use this label freely!
Nearly every comment is for the muslims to go home if they don't like it here in America. And I agree! These same women who are supposedly of the muslim faith, and shouting at a school board meeting. Aren't muslim women not allowed to speak in public? How can you follow that faith, but only pick and choose what you abide by?
This is the land of freedom and opportunity. If you are muslim and came to America legally, and wish to observe this religion, that's your right. But you aren't simply wanting to observe a faith and culture that is foreign to America and all that America stands for. You are wanting all of America to celebrate it with you. Not gonna happen!
We Americans are a funny people. We are divided by race and religion, political affiliation and economic status. But when you push us into a corner, all those things fall by the wayside and we are just plain Americans. Patriotic Americans. Americans who are willing to put our differences aside and unite for a cause. And the majority of us are redneck Americans. Rednecks who aren't afraid to stand their ground for what they believe is right and good and fair. Rednecks who are willing to pack their pistols and rifles and meet you wherever you want to defend this nation of ours.
As I have followed this post and all the comments made, in the beginning, there were random interjections by muslim people, but the "go home" comments far outweigh those.
Our fathers and grandfathers and brothers and sisters have fought and died to preserve what we have. And if you think you're going to step in and take that away, you've got another thing coming. We love our country, unlike you. We don't want to live anywhere else in the world besides here. And most of us are willing to fight to keep it that way. So if you want to immigrate here legally and work and pay taxes like the rest of us, fine. If you want to be muslim, fine. But do it without trying to infringe on what has taken generations to create. If you are so offended by America and it's customs, I am sure we can arrange some people who will gladly pay your airline ticket back home.
Nearly every comment is for the muslims to go home if they don't like it here in America. And I agree! These same women who are supposedly of the muslim faith, and shouting at a school board meeting. Aren't muslim women not allowed to speak in public? How can you follow that faith, but only pick and choose what you abide by?
This is the land of freedom and opportunity. If you are muslim and came to America legally, and wish to observe this religion, that's your right. But you aren't simply wanting to observe a faith and culture that is foreign to America and all that America stands for. You are wanting all of America to celebrate it with you. Not gonna happen!
We Americans are a funny people. We are divided by race and religion, political affiliation and economic status. But when you push us into a corner, all those things fall by the wayside and we are just plain Americans. Patriotic Americans. Americans who are willing to put our differences aside and unite for a cause. And the majority of us are redneck Americans. Rednecks who aren't afraid to stand their ground for what they believe is right and good and fair. Rednecks who are willing to pack their pistols and rifles and meet you wherever you want to defend this nation of ours.
As I have followed this post and all the comments made, in the beginning, there were random interjections by muslim people, but the "go home" comments far outweigh those.
Our fathers and grandfathers and brothers and sisters have fought and died to preserve what we have. And if you think you're going to step in and take that away, you've got another thing coming. We love our country, unlike you. We don't want to live anywhere else in the world besides here. And most of us are willing to fight to keep it that way. So if you want to immigrate here legally and work and pay taxes like the rest of us, fine. If you want to be muslim, fine. But do it without trying to infringe on what has taken generations to create. If you are so offended by America and it's customs, I am sure we can arrange some people who will gladly pay your airline ticket back home.
Thursday, September 24, 2015
A Muslim Holiday...In America?
So some think we would observe Muslim holidays? I can hardly believe this! First, America is NOT a muslim country. Second, YOU came HERE. If you don't like America's customs and holidays, GO HOME!
America is largely a Christian nation. There are many religions observed by our citizens, and as far as I know, Christmas is the only Christian holiday observed, and as commercialized as it has become, I am not even sure I would label it a Christian holiday at this point in time.
If you want to live in OUR country, fine. If you want to be muslim, fine. But don't expect OUR country to recognize YOUR country's holidays. If you want to be sure you are off work for religious holidays, move back to YOUR country!
And speaking of religion, except for Satanism, all other religions observed by United States citizens are religions that teach kindness, love and compassion for others. YOUR religion teaches hate, violence and killing. You think we want to observe those characteristics? Guess again!
I would not expect to move to Iran or Afghanistan and throw a fit because this largely muslim country doesn't let me have the day off for a Christian holiday. (And I would probably be imprisoned or beheaded for asking.)
Hush up and go home.
Monday, September 21, 2015
Kill the Infidels!
I continue to be in a bit of a quandry about the muslim religion.
If I go by what I hear on the news, there are two types of muslims: Peaceful ones and Radical ones. So do those two groups have different quran's? If I understand correctly, the quran teaches to be peaceful, like God, but it also teaches that if you are not muslim, you are an infidel, and must be killed. How can muslims claim they are a peaceful people if they abide by this command in the quran?
So, the great "allah" teaches two different things in the same book? And I believe the "muslims" think all Christians are evil and must be removed. So, doesn't it stand to reason if there are "peaceful" muslims and "radical" muslims, then there could also be "evil" Christians and "good" Christians? And why are we expected to be tolerant and accepting of the muslim religion, but they are not expected to be tolerant and accepting of Christians? If you moved here and are offended and don't like this culture, go home. Why do they come here, knowing our laws and cultural beliefs, and then claim offense to what goes on here? I feel for the lady who shared the political cartoon asking why they came here if they are offended by everything we do. Why did they come here? If I moved to China, I would not feel as though I had the right to immediately claim that their customs offended me. I would assume I would have to fit in to their existing cultures - otherwise, I would stay where I was.
Our nation of largely-Christian people has been tolerant until we are now the minority and the least defended in a court of law. If you are muslim, and you buy land, you buy it as-is. The fact that you don't do pork should not give you the right to demand your neighbor's pig farm be shut down. And if you are of the muslim faith and came to America legally and became a citizen, then you are an American. NOT a muslim American. I feel muslims should be allowed to worship however they choose, but not if it infringes on my rights. And how many muslims have headed up organizations like "Feed The Children" or "Red Cross"? We as Americans, and we as Christians have tried to do our part to be productive not only to our country, but to come to the aid of other countries when we are able. If you want to be an accepted, participatory American, then do something to give back.
So, I guess the question really is, "Why did you come here?" If you disagree with our customs and culture, what would make you want to come here and be a member of our country?
If I go by what I hear on the news, there are two types of muslims: Peaceful ones and Radical ones. So do those two groups have different quran's? If I understand correctly, the quran teaches to be peaceful, like God, but it also teaches that if you are not muslim, you are an infidel, and must be killed. How can muslims claim they are a peaceful people if they abide by this command in the quran?
So, the great "allah" teaches two different things in the same book? And I believe the "muslims" think all Christians are evil and must be removed. So, doesn't it stand to reason if there are "peaceful" muslims and "radical" muslims, then there could also be "evil" Christians and "good" Christians? And why are we expected to be tolerant and accepting of the muslim religion, but they are not expected to be tolerant and accepting of Christians? If you moved here and are offended and don't like this culture, go home. Why do they come here, knowing our laws and cultural beliefs, and then claim offense to what goes on here? I feel for the lady who shared the political cartoon asking why they came here if they are offended by everything we do. Why did they come here? If I moved to China, I would not feel as though I had the right to immediately claim that their customs offended me. I would assume I would have to fit in to their existing cultures - otherwise, I would stay where I was.
Our nation of largely-Christian people has been tolerant until we are now the minority and the least defended in a court of law. If you are muslim, and you buy land, you buy it as-is. The fact that you don't do pork should not give you the right to demand your neighbor's pig farm be shut down. And if you are of the muslim faith and came to America legally and became a citizen, then you are an American. NOT a muslim American. I feel muslims should be allowed to worship however they choose, but not if it infringes on my rights. And how many muslims have headed up organizations like "Feed The Children" or "Red Cross"? We as Americans, and we as Christians have tried to do our part to be productive not only to our country, but to come to the aid of other countries when we are able. If you want to be an accepted, participatory American, then do something to give back.
So, I guess the question really is, "Why did you come here?" If you disagree with our customs and culture, what would make you want to come here and be a member of our country?
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
Ahmed's Clock
Continually amazed at what goes on in this country!
First, why has everyone cried "racism"? If any other color of student brought that same contraption to school, I feel that the same thing would have happened. Is there no one in a position of authority in our schools that has common sense? Why would you call the police without finding out the facts first?
Our government has taken away the right of schools and school officials to make any disciplinary decisions. If this kid took it to show his teacher, didn't the teacher know him? Don't teachers know which kids are normal and which ones are "out there"? And why were his parents not called first? Obviously they are middle-upper class people. If this kid made a "bomb" or a "hoax bomb", why on earth would he show it to a teacher? Kids who do that usually don't volunteer that they have a bomb, or at least not to a teacher.
This comes from the government meddling in private lives way too much. When my son was 7, yes SEVEN, he was sent to the principal's office for shooting spit wads. I had to go see the principal for spit wads. In my day, the teacher would have promptly handled the situation without a call to the parents or notification of the principal - they would have told me to knock it off. They might have made me stay in from recess. They may have had me wash the wall. But they wouldn't have contacted the principal. I don't get why teachers immediately throw up their hands and bow out of every situation. Are they not allowed to handle those things?
And if this kid showed this clock to his teacher, did the teacher not examine it? I just don't get it. Most likely he didn't show this to his P.E. teacher or his English teacher - I assume he showed it to a physics or chemistry teacher, one who would have been interested in his invention.
Why is is that every thing that happens today is immediately directed at discrimination? I don't feel that was the case here, but I don't know why the police were called.
First, why has everyone cried "racism"? If any other color of student brought that same contraption to school, I feel that the same thing would have happened. Is there no one in a position of authority in our schools that has common sense? Why would you call the police without finding out the facts first?
Our government has taken away the right of schools and school officials to make any disciplinary decisions. If this kid took it to show his teacher, didn't the teacher know him? Don't teachers know which kids are normal and which ones are "out there"? And why were his parents not called first? Obviously they are middle-upper class people. If this kid made a "bomb" or a "hoax bomb", why on earth would he show it to a teacher? Kids who do that usually don't volunteer that they have a bomb, or at least not to a teacher.
This comes from the government meddling in private lives way too much. When my son was 7, yes SEVEN, he was sent to the principal's office for shooting spit wads. I had to go see the principal for spit wads. In my day, the teacher would have promptly handled the situation without a call to the parents or notification of the principal - they would have told me to knock it off. They might have made me stay in from recess. They may have had me wash the wall. But they wouldn't have contacted the principal. I don't get why teachers immediately throw up their hands and bow out of every situation. Are they not allowed to handle those things?
And if this kid showed this clock to his teacher, did the teacher not examine it? I just don't get it. Most likely he didn't show this to his P.E. teacher or his English teacher - I assume he showed it to a physics or chemistry teacher, one who would have been interested in his invention.
Why is is that every thing that happens today is immediately directed at discrimination? I don't feel that was the case here, but I don't know why the police were called.
Tuesday, September 15, 2015
Indecent Exposure vs. Free The Nipple
In a town not to far from me, there has been some recent controversy over a "free the nipple" rally. It is my understanding this is promoted by women who want gender equality.
I guess my first question is, "Why?" Why do you want gender equality? I don't. I want men to open the door for me. I want men to protect me. If God wanted gender equality, we would all have been the same gender. Men and women were made different for a reason. We each come with our own unique qualities.
Men were made to be logical thinkers. Their bodies are made to be more muscular in preparation for physical work. They are wired to be the "hunter", the "protector", the "master". Women are emotional thinkers. Women's bodies are made for childbearing. Women were not designed to work in the same capacity as men. Women are the "caretakers", the "nurturers".
And as to the "nipples", as far as I know the sight of a man's nipple doesn't stimulate women. But the sight of a woman's nipple DOES stimulate men. So, why do all you women want to expose yourself? Some say to promote public breastfeeding. Maybe I am from the old school, but there is such a thing as modesty. I breastfed both my kids, but never in public. Some things are meant to be private, and I believe that is one of them.
It's kind of like sex. It is meant to be shared between a husband and a wife - in the privacy of their home. Not in front of children. Not in front of an audience. Not for display.
Why on earth anyone would want to parade around naked is beyond me. There are things I don't want small children to see, and that's one of them. And like or not, there are plenty of weirdos out there, and whatever your reason to display your nipples, they are taking note.
And if one of these women were my child, I would have given a long lecture at the very least! Shame on you. Grow up and put some clothes one!
I guess my first question is, "Why?" Why do you want gender equality? I don't. I want men to open the door for me. I want men to protect me. If God wanted gender equality, we would all have been the same gender. Men and women were made different for a reason. We each come with our own unique qualities.
Men were made to be logical thinkers. Their bodies are made to be more muscular in preparation for physical work. They are wired to be the "hunter", the "protector", the "master". Women are emotional thinkers. Women's bodies are made for childbearing. Women were not designed to work in the same capacity as men. Women are the "caretakers", the "nurturers".
And as to the "nipples", as far as I know the sight of a man's nipple doesn't stimulate women. But the sight of a woman's nipple DOES stimulate men. So, why do all you women want to expose yourself? Some say to promote public breastfeeding. Maybe I am from the old school, but there is such a thing as modesty. I breastfed both my kids, but never in public. Some things are meant to be private, and I believe that is one of them.
It's kind of like sex. It is meant to be shared between a husband and a wife - in the privacy of their home. Not in front of children. Not in front of an audience. Not for display.
Why on earth anyone would want to parade around naked is beyond me. There are things I don't want small children to see, and that's one of them. And like or not, there are plenty of weirdos out there, and whatever your reason to display your nipples, they are taking note.
And if one of these women were my child, I would have given a long lecture at the very least! Shame on you. Grow up and put some clothes one!
Friday, September 11, 2015
911 May We Never Forget
I remember it clearly. My husband and I were up getting ready for work as news broke of a plane crashing the Twin Towers. We stood there watching, wondering just how something could have gone so wrong. Surely the plane lost power or something to cause the pilot to lose total control and crash right into a building. How wrong we were.
As the second plane crashed into the buildings, it was now apparent, this was no accident. Silence. Silence all over the country as citizens stood by watching breaking news reports. No explanations, nothing logical, only silence.
Looking back, we have certainly changed over these 14 years. Our country, on that day stood together as AMERICANS. Not black or white; not baptist or catholic; not male or female. Just Americans. Patriotic Americans. Americans who were appalled at these horrific terrorists. Americans who were angry and ready to hop on a plane and do some hand-to-hand combat with these terrorists. Americans who were astounded that anyone had the audacity to do this. Americans who joined together to search for survivors and to help those they found. Americans willing to leave the comfort of their homes and volunteer whatever assistance was needed.
Times have changed by leaps and bounds since then. Now these same Americans are afraid to offend the muslims. Afraid to stand up for what they believe in. Worried about being politically correct. Standing by while our Americans are publicly beheaded. Our country has become divided by race, religion and culture. We have lost that sense of comradery with our fellow Americans. I fear we have forgotten that feeling of unity, anger and tragedy that occurred on 9/11. How sad that our country seems to be falling apart by this divisiveness.
May we continually be reminded of those true Americans who sacrificed their lives to come to the assistance of those injured in this tragedy. And may we never forget that patriotic spirit that coursed through America's veins that day.
As the second plane crashed into the buildings, it was now apparent, this was no accident. Silence. Silence all over the country as citizens stood by watching breaking news reports. No explanations, nothing logical, only silence.
Looking back, we have certainly changed over these 14 years. Our country, on that day stood together as AMERICANS. Not black or white; not baptist or catholic; not male or female. Just Americans. Patriotic Americans. Americans who were appalled at these horrific terrorists. Americans who were angry and ready to hop on a plane and do some hand-to-hand combat with these terrorists. Americans who were astounded that anyone had the audacity to do this. Americans who joined together to search for survivors and to help those they found. Americans willing to leave the comfort of their homes and volunteer whatever assistance was needed.
Times have changed by leaps and bounds since then. Now these same Americans are afraid to offend the muslims. Afraid to stand up for what they believe in. Worried about being politically correct. Standing by while our Americans are publicly beheaded. Our country has become divided by race, religion and culture. We have lost that sense of comradery with our fellow Americans. I fear we have forgotten that feeling of unity, anger and tragedy that occurred on 9/11. How sad that our country seems to be falling apart by this divisiveness.
May we continually be reminded of those true Americans who sacrificed their lives to come to the assistance of those injured in this tragedy. And may we never forget that patriotic spirit that coursed through America's veins that day.
Thursday, September 10, 2015
Obama Thinks Ordinary People Are Small Minded
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbeLAQ3wBIs
Here is the link to this entire speech, made by Obama to Europeans about Russia. He states ..."ordinary men and women are too small-minded to govern their own affairs..."
Ok, so he was talking about Russians, but really? I think I am ordinary, as well. And I don't believe I am too "small-minded" to govern my own affairs. As a matter of fact, I would challenge the president to a fast-paced game of Boggle, and I'll bet I would win!
Whether you are talking about Russians, Americans, or anyone else for that matter, the fact that he thinks all individuals should surrender their thinking and actions to a "sovereign entity" sounds like....ummmm... Hitler, maybe?
Obama has disgraced our country time and time again. He has tried to squelch every law-abiding citizen while giving countless benefits to illegal immigrants. He lets American children go hungry at night while he funnels billions to countries who want to destroy us. He has made countless "executive orders" that I swear are unconstitutional. He has bowed to foreign religious leaders while refusing to salute our American flag. He forces middle-class people to work like dogs, and then taxes them beyond the breaking point for stupid healthcare and welfare.
I HAVE HAD ENOUGH!!!!
Why has he not been impeached? He has violated his agreement with the American people. He has forgotten (or maybe he knew it all along) that he was elected to SERVE the American people. To REPRESENT the American people. To HELP the American people. The president's office is for the sole purpose of making sure our constitutional laws are faithfully carried out. I don't believe he is free to pick and choose which laws are enforced.
He is making a deal with Iran that will eventually destroy this country as we know it. Does he think HE will be exempted from death and torture by muslims? Not a chance. They have no value of the human life. Will he still feel good about this deal if his daughters are forced to marry a 50-year old muslim who has 10 wives? What about if his wife is on a plane that is flown into an American building, in honor of Allah, of course?
He is quickly advancing persecution of Christians. Everyone has "civil rights", except for straight, white, Christians.
So, whether he was speaking to Russians in his speech, it reflects his thoughts about people in general. Apparently he believes we are all morons. I am sorry, but he should check the mirror once in a while. I want him out of office. I want him impeached. Shame on Obama for not being a patriotic American and putting the needs of the people at the top of the list. When we stand before God on that final judgment day, I believe he will ask for mercy and find none.
Here is the link to this entire speech, made by Obama to Europeans about Russia. He states ..."ordinary men and women are too small-minded to govern their own affairs..."
Ok, so he was talking about Russians, but really? I think I am ordinary, as well. And I don't believe I am too "small-minded" to govern my own affairs. As a matter of fact, I would challenge the president to a fast-paced game of Boggle, and I'll bet I would win!
Whether you are talking about Russians, Americans, or anyone else for that matter, the fact that he thinks all individuals should surrender their thinking and actions to a "sovereign entity" sounds like....ummmm... Hitler, maybe?
Obama has disgraced our country time and time again. He has tried to squelch every law-abiding citizen while giving countless benefits to illegal immigrants. He lets American children go hungry at night while he funnels billions to countries who want to destroy us. He has made countless "executive orders" that I swear are unconstitutional. He has bowed to foreign religious leaders while refusing to salute our American flag. He forces middle-class people to work like dogs, and then taxes them beyond the breaking point for stupid healthcare and welfare.
I HAVE HAD ENOUGH!!!!
Why has he not been impeached? He has violated his agreement with the American people. He has forgotten (or maybe he knew it all along) that he was elected to SERVE the American people. To REPRESENT the American people. To HELP the American people. The president's office is for the sole purpose of making sure our constitutional laws are faithfully carried out. I don't believe he is free to pick and choose which laws are enforced.
He is making a deal with Iran that will eventually destroy this country as we know it. Does he think HE will be exempted from death and torture by muslims? Not a chance. They have no value of the human life. Will he still feel good about this deal if his daughters are forced to marry a 50-year old muslim who has 10 wives? What about if his wife is on a plane that is flown into an American building, in honor of Allah, of course?
He is quickly advancing persecution of Christians. Everyone has "civil rights", except for straight, white, Christians.
So, whether he was speaking to Russians in his speech, it reflects his thoughts about people in general. Apparently he believes we are all morons. I am sorry, but he should check the mirror once in a while. I want him out of office. I want him impeached. Shame on Obama for not being a patriotic American and putting the needs of the people at the top of the list. When we stand before God on that final judgment day, I believe he will ask for mercy and find none.
Thursday, September 3, 2015
...And the Persecution of Christians Begins...
I see they have taken Kim Davis into custody for refusing to issue marriage licenses to homosexual couples.
I just don't know what to think. From what I have researched, the federal government has left whether or not to recognize gay marriage up to the individual states. And I believe the state of Kentucky has determined that union to only be between a man and a woman. I know the supreme court handed down a "ruling" about gay marriage, but I don't believe that superscedes the states' laws currently in place. And last time I checked, the supreme court didn't have the capacity to enact or change laws - only to make rulings and judgments on laws already in place.
And I believe the judge that took her into custody warned her deputies in her office not to refuse, or they would suffer the same fate. I thought the deputies couldn't conduct business if the clerk were no longer "acting".
I agree with her stance, and were I in her shoes, I probably would have done the same thing. I also think if I were a gay couple, I would just go to another county and be done with it. But that never seems to be the path gay people take.
I suppose her county could impeach her, but I am sure that is a lengthy process. I do, however, wonder what would happen if all others in that county's elected positions who shared her views walked out in protest. I saw the chaos on the news of the nasty people shouting in her face in her office. I am pretty sure if I showed up at my courthouse acting like that, I would be taken to jail. Why is it OK for them to be loud and out of control in the courthouse, but she is the only one charged and taken to jail?
And while this is making headlines, Hillary Clinton, who may end up being indicted for jeopardizing our national security, and who plainly lied about Benghazi, is being allowed to campaign for president? I guess if you know the right people, you really are above the law.
I just don't know what to think. From what I have researched, the federal government has left whether or not to recognize gay marriage up to the individual states. And I believe the state of Kentucky has determined that union to only be between a man and a woman. I know the supreme court handed down a "ruling" about gay marriage, but I don't believe that superscedes the states' laws currently in place. And last time I checked, the supreme court didn't have the capacity to enact or change laws - only to make rulings and judgments on laws already in place.
And I believe the judge that took her into custody warned her deputies in her office not to refuse, or they would suffer the same fate. I thought the deputies couldn't conduct business if the clerk were no longer "acting".
I agree with her stance, and were I in her shoes, I probably would have done the same thing. I also think if I were a gay couple, I would just go to another county and be done with it. But that never seems to be the path gay people take.
I suppose her county could impeach her, but I am sure that is a lengthy process. I do, however, wonder what would happen if all others in that county's elected positions who shared her views walked out in protest. I saw the chaos on the news of the nasty people shouting in her face in her office. I am pretty sure if I showed up at my courthouse acting like that, I would be taken to jail. Why is it OK for them to be loud and out of control in the courthouse, but she is the only one charged and taken to jail?
And while this is making headlines, Hillary Clinton, who may end up being indicted for jeopardizing our national security, and who plainly lied about Benghazi, is being allowed to campaign for president? I guess if you know the right people, you really are above the law.
Wednesday, September 2, 2015
25 Years On Death Row
Missouri executed Roderick Nunley after 25 years on death row. He had confessed to the abduction, rape and killing of 15 year-old Ann Harrison. And upon charges being filed and a confession, the girl's hair was found at Nunley's mother's home, where the incident took place.
So why, when this violent criminal was convicted of these crimes, AFTER evidence supported, and AFTER he confessed, did he sit on death row for 25 years? Why did my tax dollars pay to house this guy all that time? Why was his lawyer allowed to file an appeal, claiming that death by lethal injection was cruel and inhumane?
I understand innocent until proven guilty. I understand the filing of an appeal if there is no confession or no physical evidence, as we certainly don't want innocent people being executed if they are truly innocent. But I don't understand why it takes 25 years to carry out the sentence handed down. You want an appeal? OK, make one. But what exactly was this guy appealing? He did it. He said he did it. There was evidence to prove he did it. The court convicted him. What's left? If we carried out executions within the month of sentence, we would have less populated prisons, less frivolous appeals, and less tax dollars for housing inmates. And as for lethal injection being cruel - I believe if you are sentenced to be executed, it was for a violent crime. And a calm, controlled death is far more than you deserve.
Are these long continuances a ploy by lawyers just to make an extra buck? I can't say for sure, but that is what I suspect. And what a waste of the judge's time and taxpayer dollars to even allow these people back into court.
As for rights of prisoners, if you confessed to and were convicted of a violent crime, you no longer have rights. You gave those up the moment you committed that crime. And if prison weren't a walk in the park, it might be more of a deterrent for criminals. If they knew they would be subject to the bare minimum and hard manual labor, they might not be so nonchalant about committing those crimes.
Seems like no one in the justice system can get a handle on our crime and prisoners.
So why, when this violent criminal was convicted of these crimes, AFTER evidence supported, and AFTER he confessed, did he sit on death row for 25 years? Why did my tax dollars pay to house this guy all that time? Why was his lawyer allowed to file an appeal, claiming that death by lethal injection was cruel and inhumane?
I understand innocent until proven guilty. I understand the filing of an appeal if there is no confession or no physical evidence, as we certainly don't want innocent people being executed if they are truly innocent. But I don't understand why it takes 25 years to carry out the sentence handed down. You want an appeal? OK, make one. But what exactly was this guy appealing? He did it. He said he did it. There was evidence to prove he did it. The court convicted him. What's left? If we carried out executions within the month of sentence, we would have less populated prisons, less frivolous appeals, and less tax dollars for housing inmates. And as for lethal injection being cruel - I believe if you are sentenced to be executed, it was for a violent crime. And a calm, controlled death is far more than you deserve.
Are these long continuances a ploy by lawyers just to make an extra buck? I can't say for sure, but that is what I suspect. And what a waste of the judge's time and taxpayer dollars to even allow these people back into court.
As for rights of prisoners, if you confessed to and were convicted of a violent crime, you no longer have rights. You gave those up the moment you committed that crime. And if prison weren't a walk in the park, it might be more of a deterrent for criminals. If they knew they would be subject to the bare minimum and hard manual labor, they might not be so nonchalant about committing those crimes.
Seems like no one in the justice system can get a handle on our crime and prisoners.
Tuesday, September 1, 2015
ANOTHER POLICEMAN SHOOTING!
Oh, my gosh! Another policeman has been shot today. Is there an end to all this violence? When will it be enough?
Protesters recently blocked I-70. Now, it is my understanding that a "protest" is permissible, but not when it is obstructing high-speed traffic. Why weren't all those people immediately arrested? I live near an interstate. I am pretty sure that if I rounded up 30 friends and we stopped traffic there, we would all be hauled off to jail. But because these people were protesting in the name of "black lives matter", all was overlooked.
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but this black lives matter movement is only serving to insert additional racial tensions into the lives of every American. And I believe that unemployed thugs are merely using this "movement" as an avenue to commit crimes and take revenge on policemen.
ALL lives matter. If your life mattered to you, you would be working at a job, and wouldn't have time to stand in the middle of an interstate and stop traffic. I am not a racist person. But I know some white people who are. All black people are not participating in the riots and protests. But the ones who are continue to give an appearance that is totally inhumane. Those protests and policemen shootings are either going to prompt policemen to change careers, thereby leaving a large portion of the population unprotected, or it is going to anger the policemen so that there are more shootings of suspected criminals, in the name of self-defense.
I think the protests (which, in my town are only allowed by obtaining a permit) should be temporarily suspended. By that, I mean the president should put a halt to all riots and protesting. Enforced by giving permission to shoot anyone looting or rioting on sight. Most people doing that don't think they will get caught, and if they do, there will be a long, drawn-out court case. End it. End it now. When the white policeman shot a black suspect, it was racism. When a black man shot a white reporter and cameraman, we needed more gun control. Law is law. Fair is fair. Call it what it is. Stop worrying about gun control and enforce the laws we have. And punish swiftly.
How many people, black OR white, are going to have to lose their lives before this chaos ends?
Protesters recently blocked I-70. Now, it is my understanding that a "protest" is permissible, but not when it is obstructing high-speed traffic. Why weren't all those people immediately arrested? I live near an interstate. I am pretty sure that if I rounded up 30 friends and we stopped traffic there, we would all be hauled off to jail. But because these people were protesting in the name of "black lives matter", all was overlooked.
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but this black lives matter movement is only serving to insert additional racial tensions into the lives of every American. And I believe that unemployed thugs are merely using this "movement" as an avenue to commit crimes and take revenge on policemen.
ALL lives matter. If your life mattered to you, you would be working at a job, and wouldn't have time to stand in the middle of an interstate and stop traffic. I am not a racist person. But I know some white people who are. All black people are not participating in the riots and protests. But the ones who are continue to give an appearance that is totally inhumane. Those protests and policemen shootings are either going to prompt policemen to change careers, thereby leaving a large portion of the population unprotected, or it is going to anger the policemen so that there are more shootings of suspected criminals, in the name of self-defense.
I think the protests (which, in my town are only allowed by obtaining a permit) should be temporarily suspended. By that, I mean the president should put a halt to all riots and protesting. Enforced by giving permission to shoot anyone looting or rioting on sight. Most people doing that don't think they will get caught, and if they do, there will be a long, drawn-out court case. End it. End it now. When the white policeman shot a black suspect, it was racism. When a black man shot a white reporter and cameraman, we needed more gun control. Law is law. Fair is fair. Call it what it is. Stop worrying about gun control and enforce the laws we have. And punish swiftly.
How many people, black OR white, are going to have to lose their lives before this chaos ends?
Obama, The Movie Star
Our illustrious potentate continues to amaze me! At a time when our nation is in total chaos, our president leaves the White house to appear with Bear Grylls in Alaska? Makes me think of that youtube video with the sedated kid who asks, "Is this real life?"
And why is he renaming a mountain? First, who cares? Second, can he really do that? Wasn't Mt. Mckinley named after a president? And our president is concerned about global warming and climate change, but Christians getting beheaded and selling aborted baby parts just don't rate high enough? I don't get it.
Is global warming real? I personally don't know what I think about that. I'm not saying landscapes aren't changing, but hasn't our earth changed many times? And if you want to talk about global warming, wait until the Rapture occurs and God destroys the earth with fire. THAT is global warming.
We have white policemen who are afraid to do their jobs, especially if it involves a black criminal. We have black people chanting to burn cops and calling them "pigs". Does that same freedom of speech mean the policemen can gather in the streets and shout "Nail the Niggers"? Fair is fair, after all. We have people of all cultures and races who formerly lived and worked together, now harboring racial tension, all due to our president, I believe. Our rights to "assemble" and protest is now the right to loot and burn down neighborhoods. How can all this be happening in modern-day America?
We deny our veterans medical care, yet offer immunity and free health care to illegal immigrants. We let our American children go to bed hungry in a cardboard box, yet send millions to third-world countries who hate our guts.
And in the midst of all this, our president goes on a hike with a reality show star?
I guess I would liken this to when a "loved one" (remember that term) is gravely ill. In the hospital, near death. Don't we sit by their side, hold their hand and try to ease their pain? Try to give them some hope or comfort? Any president worth ANYTHING would see our current situation as one that required an all-night vigil until things were better. Of course, that would be, if our president "loved" America and valued it...
And why is he renaming a mountain? First, who cares? Second, can he really do that? Wasn't Mt. Mckinley named after a president? And our president is concerned about global warming and climate change, but Christians getting beheaded and selling aborted baby parts just don't rate high enough? I don't get it.
Is global warming real? I personally don't know what I think about that. I'm not saying landscapes aren't changing, but hasn't our earth changed many times? And if you want to talk about global warming, wait until the Rapture occurs and God destroys the earth with fire. THAT is global warming.
We have white policemen who are afraid to do their jobs, especially if it involves a black criminal. We have black people chanting to burn cops and calling them "pigs". Does that same freedom of speech mean the policemen can gather in the streets and shout "Nail the Niggers"? Fair is fair, after all. We have people of all cultures and races who formerly lived and worked together, now harboring racial tension, all due to our president, I believe. Our rights to "assemble" and protest is now the right to loot and burn down neighborhoods. How can all this be happening in modern-day America?
We deny our veterans medical care, yet offer immunity and free health care to illegal immigrants. We let our American children go to bed hungry in a cardboard box, yet send millions to third-world countries who hate our guts.
And in the midst of all this, our president goes on a hike with a reality show star?
I guess I would liken this to when a "loved one" (remember that term) is gravely ill. In the hospital, near death. Don't we sit by their side, hold their hand and try to ease their pain? Try to give them some hope or comfort? Any president worth ANYTHING would see our current situation as one that required an all-night vigil until things were better. Of course, that would be, if our president "loved" America and valued it...
Friday, August 28, 2015
Teaching Life Skills
As I have grown older, I have noticed that this up and coming generation has few, if any, "life skills". I have decided if I ever get the chance, I would love to teach a life skills class at our local vo-tech school.
As a business owner, I am amazed at the young people who come in and have trouble with basic communication, and some who walk in with a checkbook and have no idea how to write a check.
I see these kids come in to "apply" for a job, and they have no idea what applying for a job entails, or how your attitude and appearance affects your ability to get a job.
They don't know a thing about balancing a checkbook. They have trouble following simple directions. They can't count money or make change.
I am not sure how this generation has missed what we all considered "basic" knowledge, but it's missing, for sure.
When my kids were small, we gave them life lessons as we lived. We played games that required counting money. Games that taught strategy, as well as learning that not everyone wins every time. Sometimes you lose, and that's OK.
We taught them respect for authority, and respect for others. They learned the hard way that being honest has tangible rewards, and being dishonest affects you for a long time.
I worked "on the side" doing taxes and bookkeeping. They learned that sometimes you have to work extra hard to make ends meet. They also got periodic lectures about how taxes work.
They learned patience, while enduring many lectures about character and integrity (complete with eye-rolling).
One child, who shall remain nameless, learned that when mom and dad find out you had a party while they were out of town, your friends' parents get a phone call telling them all about it. And you have to go apologize to their parents.
Personal responsibility has been lost somewhere. Everything is not only "not my fault", but apparently there are no longer any accidents - SOMEONE is to blame and SOMEONE will pay for whatever has happened.
I am not sure what the answer is, but someone, somewhere, sometime needs to enlighten our children to the way life should work, in every aspect of their lives - physically, emotionally, spiritually, etc.
As a business owner, I am amazed at the young people who come in and have trouble with basic communication, and some who walk in with a checkbook and have no idea how to write a check.
I see these kids come in to "apply" for a job, and they have no idea what applying for a job entails, or how your attitude and appearance affects your ability to get a job.
They don't know a thing about balancing a checkbook. They have trouble following simple directions. They can't count money or make change.
I am not sure how this generation has missed what we all considered "basic" knowledge, but it's missing, for sure.
When my kids were small, we gave them life lessons as we lived. We played games that required counting money. Games that taught strategy, as well as learning that not everyone wins every time. Sometimes you lose, and that's OK.
We taught them respect for authority, and respect for others. They learned the hard way that being honest has tangible rewards, and being dishonest affects you for a long time.
I worked "on the side" doing taxes and bookkeeping. They learned that sometimes you have to work extra hard to make ends meet. They also got periodic lectures about how taxes work.
They learned patience, while enduring many lectures about character and integrity (complete with eye-rolling).
One child, who shall remain nameless, learned that when mom and dad find out you had a party while they were out of town, your friends' parents get a phone call telling them all about it. And you have to go apologize to their parents.
Personal responsibility has been lost somewhere. Everything is not only "not my fault", but apparently there are no longer any accidents - SOMEONE is to blame and SOMEONE will pay for whatever has happened.
I am not sure what the answer is, but someone, somewhere, sometime needs to enlighten our children to the way life should work, in every aspect of their lives - physically, emotionally, spiritually, etc.
Thursday, August 27, 2015
No Guns = Lovely People...?
In the wake of the Virginia reporter shootings, the only thing our illustrious president has to say is "gun control"?
How about crime control? How about law enforcement? In our small town, local citizens know which convicted felons still possess guns, but our law enforcement fails to find them. We know which neighborhood homes manufacture meth, but our law enforcement is not allowed to invade them for months, sometimes years. Why?
When it's your 6th DWI offense, why do they still let people back on the streets after a couple of years good behavior?
And why is the media claiming this Virginia shooter was mentally ill? Sometimes when people do crazy things, it's because they are people who have never claimed any personal responsibility for their lives. Everything is someone else's fault. These are people with little self-esteem. If they valued their own life, it would give more value to everyone else's lives.
So let's assume that the president manages to take away all guns in the United States. Make it illegal to possess a gun. Isn't that what we did with cocaine and heroin? How's that going? Let's make it illegal to drink and drive. Oh, wait - it already is. That's why people who have been convicted multiple times and have no driver's license continue to hop in a car while they are wasted and drive anyway. There are no enforced penalties - unless you are a white, straight, Christian baker.
Is there no one out there with any common sense? It's not nice to say the "N" word. But you know what? People do it anyway. But calling names has been going on since the beginning of time. Get over it. Why can't we concentrate on important issues? If there is no doubt that if you get caught committing a crime, you will go directly to jail, and NOT be given TV, internet, books, etc. and will be forced to do hard manual labor, how many people would be willing to take that risk? If you knew that if you committed a violent crime, you would be publicly hanged, would it be worth it? But if you knew the worst you would get is a few years in a place where you get healthy meals, TV, basketball, schooling, etc., what's the deterrent there?
I just don't get why we continue to worry about stupid things while skirting around the issues at hand. I am relatively sure if a criminal wanted to, he could commit a crime with a butter knife or a chainsaw. Should we ban those, too?
How about crime control? How about law enforcement? In our small town, local citizens know which convicted felons still possess guns, but our law enforcement fails to find them. We know which neighborhood homes manufacture meth, but our law enforcement is not allowed to invade them for months, sometimes years. Why?
When it's your 6th DWI offense, why do they still let people back on the streets after a couple of years good behavior?
And why is the media claiming this Virginia shooter was mentally ill? Sometimes when people do crazy things, it's because they are people who have never claimed any personal responsibility for their lives. Everything is someone else's fault. These are people with little self-esteem. If they valued their own life, it would give more value to everyone else's lives.
So let's assume that the president manages to take away all guns in the United States. Make it illegal to possess a gun. Isn't that what we did with cocaine and heroin? How's that going? Let's make it illegal to drink and drive. Oh, wait - it already is. That's why people who have been convicted multiple times and have no driver's license continue to hop in a car while they are wasted and drive anyway. There are no enforced penalties - unless you are a white, straight, Christian baker.
Is there no one out there with any common sense? It's not nice to say the "N" word. But you know what? People do it anyway. But calling names has been going on since the beginning of time. Get over it. Why can't we concentrate on important issues? If there is no doubt that if you get caught committing a crime, you will go directly to jail, and NOT be given TV, internet, books, etc. and will be forced to do hard manual labor, how many people would be willing to take that risk? If you knew that if you committed a violent crime, you would be publicly hanged, would it be worth it? But if you knew the worst you would get is a few years in a place where you get healthy meals, TV, basketball, schooling, etc., what's the deterrent there?
I just don't get why we continue to worry about stupid things while skirting around the issues at hand. I am relatively sure if a criminal wanted to, he could commit a crime with a butter knife or a chainsaw. Should we ban those, too?
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
P E R S O N A L R E S P O N S I B I L I T Y!!
Oh, my goodness! I cannot believe this story about the former news employee shooting the reporter and cameraman today. What a tragedy!
I am afraid our current society is filled with people like the shooter. People who cast blame, rather than look inwardly, for their station in life. From what I can gather, he was a disgruntled employee. So, I am assuming that he either got fired or something and pointed his anger at these two people.
I have said it before, and I'll say it again: This boils down to teaching our children personal responsibility! From a young age. When my daughter was a small child, she would do something that was not allowed, and then be disciplined for it. Her response was always this: "You got me in trouble." Mine was always, "No, you got yourself in trouble. I just caught you."
You let your kids run amok and have no rules and not have to work for anything and this is what you get. Go ahead - let them express themselves. Sit them in time-outs. Let them act like banshees. But don't be surprised when they whip out a gun and end someone's life because their life didn't turn out like they wanted.
Life is not fair! No one owes you anything. Sometimes you get the shaft. Sometimes you get a bum deal and it is truly not your fault. But sometimes it is your fault. Regardless, you can't just go around shooting people. Whether your life is in the crapper or not, the sun still rises tomorrow. Get up and DO something about it. Improve yourself. Move on.
I vote we get back to the basics of life. Turn off that cell phone and interact with your children. If you are the daddy, then be the daddy. Be present in your children's lives. If you hit a bump in your marriage, try to work it out - don't call the divorce lawyer at the first tough time. If your child is being defiant, give them a good old-fashioned spanking! If your kid doesn't have the latest XBOX, so what? If a criminal is convicted, stop letting them make appeal after appeal. Be respectful. Be courteous. Be kind. Stop crying racial discrimination for every last thing. Go to church. Learn about God and try to emulate the grace we have been shown. Teach your kids to be content. Stop having every minute planned for them. Let them be kids. And stop having all your minutes planned as well. Spend down time with your family. Teach your kids that some people are nice and some aren't. Rather than sue the mean ones, just ignore them. Teach your kids by example.
You only get one life. If you spend it in a uproar over every last thing, it won't be a very happy one. Count your blessings. It is what it is. Just live.
I am afraid our current society is filled with people like the shooter. People who cast blame, rather than look inwardly, for their station in life. From what I can gather, he was a disgruntled employee. So, I am assuming that he either got fired or something and pointed his anger at these two people.
I have said it before, and I'll say it again: This boils down to teaching our children personal responsibility! From a young age. When my daughter was a small child, she would do something that was not allowed, and then be disciplined for it. Her response was always this: "You got me in trouble." Mine was always, "No, you got yourself in trouble. I just caught you."
You let your kids run amok and have no rules and not have to work for anything and this is what you get. Go ahead - let them express themselves. Sit them in time-outs. Let them act like banshees. But don't be surprised when they whip out a gun and end someone's life because their life didn't turn out like they wanted.
Life is not fair! No one owes you anything. Sometimes you get the shaft. Sometimes you get a bum deal and it is truly not your fault. But sometimes it is your fault. Regardless, you can't just go around shooting people. Whether your life is in the crapper or not, the sun still rises tomorrow. Get up and DO something about it. Improve yourself. Move on.
I vote we get back to the basics of life. Turn off that cell phone and interact with your children. If you are the daddy, then be the daddy. Be present in your children's lives. If you hit a bump in your marriage, try to work it out - don't call the divorce lawyer at the first tough time. If your child is being defiant, give them a good old-fashioned spanking! If your kid doesn't have the latest XBOX, so what? If a criminal is convicted, stop letting them make appeal after appeal. Be respectful. Be courteous. Be kind. Stop crying racial discrimination for every last thing. Go to church. Learn about God and try to emulate the grace we have been shown. Teach your kids to be content. Stop having every minute planned for them. Let them be kids. And stop having all your minutes planned as well. Spend down time with your family. Teach your kids that some people are nice and some aren't. Rather than sue the mean ones, just ignore them. Teach your kids by example.
You only get one life. If you spend it in a uproar over every last thing, it won't be a very happy one. Count your blessings. It is what it is. Just live.
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Everybody Take Your Top Off!
So women want to go topless in public. To all you women who wish to participate in this, I am sure there are plenty of men fully supporting you. But I'll bet it's not because they are for equal rights.
Most men are all for seeing boobs! Has nothing to do with rights - has to do with human nature. Whether your chest is painted or tattooed or au naturel, men will look. And they may even tell you they support your cause (whether they know what the cause is or not).
It is human nature for women's breasts to cause arousal in men. You can label it however you want, but that's the bottom line. And whether you are doing it for that purpose, or to "exercise your right", it will still have the same effect. So if you get your wish and it becomes legal, good luck to you. I hope all who wish to participate will also sign a statement not to call the police or cry out for help if you get raped. Human nature dictates that flashing your breasts constitutes an "offer" of sorts. And there are plenty of guys ready to accept.
The reveal of your body should be reserved for your husband - not the world. There are plenty of children whose parents do not want them to see your breasts. And for those claiming this is a "feminist" thing, you are only cheapening yourselves and further downgrading women in general. And though it may be wild and exciting in "the moment" of your display, you will come to regret your actions. Do none of you have children? Is this what you want your child to think a "mom" is supposed to look like? Some of my kids friends had moms who were all too ready to give the world a peek at what they had, and believe me, that is not what their children wanted their mom to be like.
And do you think your employer wants a woman who does this representing their company? Probably not.
Shame on you! There are far more important issues at hand in the world today. Go home and put some clothes on!
Most men are all for seeing boobs! Has nothing to do with rights - has to do with human nature. Whether your chest is painted or tattooed or au naturel, men will look. And they may even tell you they support your cause (whether they know what the cause is or not).
It is human nature for women's breasts to cause arousal in men. You can label it however you want, but that's the bottom line. And whether you are doing it for that purpose, or to "exercise your right", it will still have the same effect. So if you get your wish and it becomes legal, good luck to you. I hope all who wish to participate will also sign a statement not to call the police or cry out for help if you get raped. Human nature dictates that flashing your breasts constitutes an "offer" of sorts. And there are plenty of guys ready to accept.
The reveal of your body should be reserved for your husband - not the world. There are plenty of children whose parents do not want them to see your breasts. And for those claiming this is a "feminist" thing, you are only cheapening yourselves and further downgrading women in general. And though it may be wild and exciting in "the moment" of your display, you will come to regret your actions. Do none of you have children? Is this what you want your child to think a "mom" is supposed to look like? Some of my kids friends had moms who were all too ready to give the world a peek at what they had, and believe me, that is not what their children wanted their mom to be like.
And do you think your employer wants a woman who does this representing their company? Probably not.
Shame on you! There are far more important issues at hand in the world today. Go home and put some clothes on!
Monday, August 24, 2015
Do Black Lives Matter?
Just heard on the news that someone has written a text book regarding "Black Lives Matter". Umm, so do white, Indian, Asian, etc lives NOT matter?
I am pretty sure if we wrote a book called "White lives matter" is would be considered racist and discriminatory.
How about this for a title - "Lives Matter"? Lives of all matter. Lives of the unborn matter. I feel like Obama has stirred the race pot so much that racial tension is at an all-time high right now. I don't think any life is more precious than another. And in America, of all places - the melting pot of the world. The United States has so many races and cultures, and we have all managed to live together for many years. Now, all of a sudden, we are back to playing the race card around every turn of events.
I live in a predominantly white town. But our town has many other races who live here - black, Indian, Asian, Mexican, etc. As far as I know, we are all the same. We all need to work, buy groceries, go to church, read books at the library, have backyard barbecues, etc. We all eat supper. We all go to bed at night. We all want to be successful in our lives.
Why, in this day, would someone write a book, and a textbook at that, that they wanted to be taught in schools? History is history. It needs to be taught to everyone. When I was in school, we learned about how America was formed, the Civil War, how black people who originated as slaves came here and were eventually made free. That's history - the facts. We were taught sympathy and compassion for all races. Is this no longer taught in our schools? We learned of Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King. We learned about determination and persistence and how we all have the opportunity to live successful lives, and improve our station in life if we so choose.
I hate that policemen are now accused of being racist just for doing their jobs. But the racism seems to be only one way. If a black policeman shoots a white thug while he is robbing a store, it is rarely publicized. And I have yet to see white people burn down their local stores in protest.
In today's world, no one owes you anything. If you want money, get a job. If you want a better job, get an education. If you want new clothes, save your money and buy them. If you aren't happy with your life, change it. Don't blame someone else and act like you are "entitled" to something just because you are black, white, or any other color. If you committed a crime, fess up and take your punishment, and don't do it again.
Yes, black lives do matter. But most definitely, they don't matter more than any other color!
I am pretty sure if we wrote a book called "White lives matter" is would be considered racist and discriminatory.
How about this for a title - "Lives Matter"? Lives of all matter. Lives of the unborn matter. I feel like Obama has stirred the race pot so much that racial tension is at an all-time high right now. I don't think any life is more precious than another. And in America, of all places - the melting pot of the world. The United States has so many races and cultures, and we have all managed to live together for many years. Now, all of a sudden, we are back to playing the race card around every turn of events.
I live in a predominantly white town. But our town has many other races who live here - black, Indian, Asian, Mexican, etc. As far as I know, we are all the same. We all need to work, buy groceries, go to church, read books at the library, have backyard barbecues, etc. We all eat supper. We all go to bed at night. We all want to be successful in our lives.
Why, in this day, would someone write a book, and a textbook at that, that they wanted to be taught in schools? History is history. It needs to be taught to everyone. When I was in school, we learned about how America was formed, the Civil War, how black people who originated as slaves came here and were eventually made free. That's history - the facts. We were taught sympathy and compassion for all races. Is this no longer taught in our schools? We learned of Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King. We learned about determination and persistence and how we all have the opportunity to live successful lives, and improve our station in life if we so choose.
I hate that policemen are now accused of being racist just for doing their jobs. But the racism seems to be only one way. If a black policeman shoots a white thug while he is robbing a store, it is rarely publicized. And I have yet to see white people burn down their local stores in protest.
In today's world, no one owes you anything. If you want money, get a job. If you want a better job, get an education. If you want new clothes, save your money and buy them. If you aren't happy with your life, change it. Don't blame someone else and act like you are "entitled" to something just because you are black, white, or any other color. If you committed a crime, fess up and take your punishment, and don't do it again.
Yes, black lives do matter. But most definitely, they don't matter more than any other color!
Friday, August 21, 2015
Ashley Madison - Not for Sissies!
Oh, my child...Your sins will find you out!!!
Isn't this most outrageous?!
First, I had no idea there was a site just for cheaters.(I know, I live in a sheltered world.) And all those sneaky people thought their doings were hidden from everyone! I have heard it said before - if it's on the internet, it's pretty much public knowledge. I believe this perfectly demonstrates that!
Cheaters never win and winners never cheat! Although it's their business if they want to cheat on their spouse, it becomes MY business when MY tax dollars are paying government employee salaries who peruse this site on their paid working time. I believe that anyone who currently works for our government and has an account with Ashley Madison, AND if it can be proven that they accessed that site while on the time clock for work, they should be fired. NO EXCEPTIONS.
If they are cheating on their spouse, what makes you think they aren't cheating on their job as well? Obviously some are cheating Uncle Sam out of payroll dollars by doing it while working. In my book, if you are dishonest at one thing, you are probably dishonest at EVERYTHING. I wouldn't want them working for me.
My mother's quote comes to mind: "Oh, what a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive!
Isn't this most outrageous?!
First, I had no idea there was a site just for cheaters.(I know, I live in a sheltered world.) And all those sneaky people thought their doings were hidden from everyone! I have heard it said before - if it's on the internet, it's pretty much public knowledge. I believe this perfectly demonstrates that!
Cheaters never win and winners never cheat! Although it's their business if they want to cheat on their spouse, it becomes MY business when MY tax dollars are paying government employee salaries who peruse this site on their paid working time. I believe that anyone who currently works for our government and has an account with Ashley Madison, AND if it can be proven that they accessed that site while on the time clock for work, they should be fired. NO EXCEPTIONS.
If they are cheating on their spouse, what makes you think they aren't cheating on their job as well? Obviously some are cheating Uncle Sam out of payroll dollars by doing it while working. In my book, if you are dishonest at one thing, you are probably dishonest at EVERYTHING. I wouldn't want them working for me.
My mother's quote comes to mind: "Oh, what a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive!
Thursday, August 20, 2015
Immigrants, Aliens, or Moochers?
I heard on the news this morning that Mexico is trying to put into place a deal where if you would like to cross into their country, you fill out appropriate paperwork and pay them a $20 fee.
Say what?????
So, while we are desperately trying to control our border, and while hundreds of illegal Mexicans cross into the United States DAILY, and then pop out babies and receive FREE healthcare and a host of other benefits, Mexico is putting controls into place for Americans crossing into their country?
What's wrong with this picture?
First, I feel like we have much more capability of technology and organization than they do. Would we not be more able to control crossovers than they are? And suppose we imposed a $20 per head fee to all who wish to enter the US. From ANY border.
I am for "The Wall" Donald Trump speaks of. When are we going to stop taking care of everyone EXCEPT Americans? It's basic common sense. You take care of your house before you take on the world. And every country knows America is where you just show up. People take our jobs illegally. People get free healthcare illegally, while Americans can't afford it. They pay no taxes.
How is this called "being compassionate" when our own are suffering so?
Say what?????
So, while we are desperately trying to control our border, and while hundreds of illegal Mexicans cross into the United States DAILY, and then pop out babies and receive FREE healthcare and a host of other benefits, Mexico is putting controls into place for Americans crossing into their country?
What's wrong with this picture?
First, I feel like we have much more capability of technology and organization than they do. Would we not be more able to control crossovers than they are? And suppose we imposed a $20 per head fee to all who wish to enter the US. From ANY border.
I am for "The Wall" Donald Trump speaks of. When are we going to stop taking care of everyone EXCEPT Americans? It's basic common sense. You take care of your house before you take on the world. And every country knows America is where you just show up. People take our jobs illegally. People get free healthcare illegally, while Americans can't afford it. They pay no taxes.
How is this called "being compassionate" when our own are suffering so?
Thursday, August 13, 2015
Moving Monuments?
This Freedom From Religion group must be crazy! I heard on the news today they were objecting to a Desert Storm Monument being located on the grounds of a government office because the monument contained the Christian fish symbol. Again, citing the separation of church and state as their reason.
What a slam to our country's veterans! These people, who left their families to go to foreign soil and fight for our country and our freedom, and some sacrificed their life, all as instructed by our government, are now told their symbol of bravery and courage can't sit on government grounds? I am just guessing here, but I would suppose in the midst of gunfire, those government representatives of our country were praying to God - the God that's represented by the Christian fish on their monument. So, if they want a symbol on their monument, where is the harm?
And above all that, don't we live in a country that abides by democracy? Let's vote! In all branches of our government, the majority rules (or is supposed to). So let's just vote and see who objects and who doesn't. And when the vote is over, no more complaining - the majority has spoken.
I also think these issues should be handled on a local level. Let each city or county decide what their citizens want and are in favor of. I realize the Freedom From Religion has been in existence since 1978, but I feel they are "running amok"at this point about stupid things that make no difference.
What a slam to our country's veterans! These people, who left their families to go to foreign soil and fight for our country and our freedom, and some sacrificed their life, all as instructed by our government, are now told their symbol of bravery and courage can't sit on government grounds? I am just guessing here, but I would suppose in the midst of gunfire, those government representatives of our country were praying to God - the God that's represented by the Christian fish on their monument. So, if they want a symbol on their monument, where is the harm?
And above all that, don't we live in a country that abides by democracy? Let's vote! In all branches of our government, the majority rules (or is supposed to). So let's just vote and see who objects and who doesn't. And when the vote is over, no more complaining - the majority has spoken.
I also think these issues should be handled on a local level. Let each city or county decide what their citizens want and are in favor of. I realize the Freedom From Religion has been in existence since 1978, but I feel they are "running amok"at this point about stupid things that make no difference.
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