The title “Don’t subsidize low-income people” in the Sunday 9/20/07 Tribune referring to “A surprise in your Electric Bill” written 8/28/07 is very misleading. Most working people do not mind helping the truly needy. People who are needy do not smoke, use drugs or alcohol, go to movies, have telephones, cars, microwaves, dishwashers, T.V.’s, cell phones, computers etc. Helping the needy means to help with food, clothing and a place to live. If people truly need help I don't mind helping them but I don't owe them anything. If you want the lifestyle I have you have to work for it just like I do. If you can afford cars, telephones, cell phones, computers, alcohol and/or drugs you can buy your food, clothing and a place to live first. If you are subsidized by my tax dollars with food, clothing and a place to live you sure won't have to work very hard to get the rest.
However the 9/20/07 article is very telling! Working class Americans are tired of being forced by Congress to support 75% of America’s population. Take Social Security taxes for example. Social Security taxes were meant to subsidize workers after they retire. It was never intended to aid illegal aliens and others who have never paid a dime into the system. Due to Congressional mismanagement the last 60 years the system is broke.
Working people are tired of paying taxes that keep them struggling to pay their bills while their tax money gives non-workers the same benefits that they have to work for.
However, the two articles said nothing about not helping the truly needy as the title suggests. What the authors are saying is that gas companies collecting money that is supposed to help people who have trouble paying their gas and electric bills without peoples permission is illegal. The collected fund should cover all people who have temporary problems paying their electric bills as was at first intended not go to low-income families only. Also working people would like to know exactly, with proof to back it up, how that money is being spent. As a temporary help it should mean a once or twice payment not an entire heating season.
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Monday, July 2, 2007
Independence Day Message
I hope you will be able to exercise your freedom this week during Independence Day and that you take time to think about the enormous sacrifice and courage that is required to secure that freedom for all of us.
It is during this time of year when my thoughts drift toward political philosophy as I ponder the meaning of this amazing holiday. I earned my college degree in history with an emphasis on European history so I often compare and contrast European philosophies of government with our American beliefs. It is always fascinating to me that after thousands of years of history the Europeans still do not get it. Their philosophy of government continues to be based on humanistic principles. This is a belief that elevates humanity to the status of god and denies the truth that the true God is ultimately in control of our lives. You can catch hints of this philosophy when people say things like, "The only reason communism hasn't worked is because the right people haven't tried it." Or the philosophy of taxation suggesting that people are too stupid to know how to manage their own money properly so an overbearing government must be allowed to take it and distribute it "for the common good" as Hillary Clinton once told supporters.
This is the type of liberal elitism that so many pundits speak about. It is offensive to the American Spirit that was born in 1776 and it is dangerous. Our Founding Fathers got it exactly right in the Declaration of Independence when they wrote, "endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights" and "appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions" and "with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor."
The men who started our nation by writing that document put aside their human arrogance and acknowledged that Almighty God is the true power and that they, as men born of this Earth, were merely a conduit for accomplishing His will. When you truly understand that simple belief it is one of the most liberating ideas ever known. It is this philosophy of government that has been the most successful in the history of man because it does not rely on man for its success. Our nation is great because it was founded by men who, as George W. Bush puts it, "understand that freedom is not America's gift to the world; freedom is the Almighty God's gift to each man and woman in this world."
President George W. Bush gets it. He, like our Founding Fathers, is a humble man who knows that our Father in Heaven holds the real power. With that understanding and the religious morality that he maintains as a Christian, he is able to lead this nation down a path guided by a light from above. His firm belief in this philosophy has led to the liberation of millions in Afghanistan and Iraq.
President Ronald Reagan was another great advocate of these truths. He once said, "I have long believed that the guiding hand of Providence did not create this new nation of America for ourselves alone, but for a higher cause: the preservation and extension of the sacred fire of human liberty. The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States are covenants we have made not only with ourselves, but with all of mankind. Our founding documents proclaim to the world that freedom is not the sole prerogative of a chosen few, they are the universal right of all God's children." His firm belief in this philosophy led to the liberation of millions in the former Soviet Union.
Some will call these ideas extreme. Some liberals have told me that these beliefs resemble those of the Taliban. They couldn't be more wrong. These ideas are ones of liberation that free our minds instead of shackling them. I consider these ideas the simple truth. Our greatest American President, George Washington, expressed these truths when he stated in his farewell address to the nation, "Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, Religion and morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim the tribute of Patriotism, who should labor to subvert these great pillars of human happiness, these firmest props of the duties of men and citizens. The mere politician, equally with the pious man ought to respect & to cherish them. Let it simply be asked where is the security for property, for reputation, for life, if the sense of religious obligation desert the oaths which are the instruments of investigation of courts of justice? And let us with caution indulge the supposition that morality can be maintained without religion. Whatever may be conceded to the influence of refined education on minds of peculiar structure, reason & experience both forbid us to expect that national morality can prevail in exclusion of religious principle."
Many of us take an opportunity to reflect on what Patriotism means to us during this holiday. While some define it as love of country I like to take it a step further by suggesting that true patriotism is love of country above one's self. A true Patriot, in my opinion, will put aside his or her own welfare in support of their country. There are many ways to do this. Some sacrifice their own comfort and even their lives by courageously wearing the uniform of our military and traveling abroad to defend our nation from foreign enemies. Some put on a suit and take part in the process of drafting legislation as an elected official often working long hours away from friends and family. Some sacrifice their free time by writing letters to spread the message of the American Spirit. Still others will volunteer their time to make phone calls or go door-to-door to help elect candidates who they believe in or to donate their time in some other community activity. Some will do all of these things throughout their lives. All are Patriots who love their country so much that they are willing to sacrifice their personal pleasures and even their lives for their nation. Those of us who are parents find it easy to understand this concept because that's how we feel about our children. We will pay any price and sacrifice any personal reward to ensure the health and happiness of our children. A Patriot has that same love and willingness to sacrifice on behalf of our country.
Please keep the above thoughts in mind as you celebrate your freedom. We must, for ourselves and for all future Americans, never forget what makes this nation great and how it was born. The philosophies that fuel the American Spirit must be spread throughout the world and taught to all generations so that many more will be able to join us in the celebration of freedom.
In closing, I'd like to share a prayer for our nation that I received from a friend:
A PRAYER FOR THE NATION GIVEN AT ELMBROOK CHURCH, BROOKFIELD, WI JULY 3, 2005
SOVEREIGN LORD GOD,
On this weekend in which our nation celebrates its liberties we come before you with thanksgiving. Ours is a nation of great opportunity, in its peoples and its resources. We live in a land of unimaginable beauty and unprecedented freedom. You have graced us with blessings beyond our deserving. They have not come without a cost, and we thank you for those who have gone before us and sacrificed much for the good we now enjoy.
We recognize that, like all people everywhere, we are deeply flawed; we desperately need your mercy. We do not honor you as we ought; we are too much filled with pride in our own accomplishments. We have not always sought righteousness and justice; too frequently we have ignored the weak, neglected the poor, despised the oppressed. We have forgotten that no nation is saved by the size and strength of its military might, that economic power is no true measure of wealth. Forgive us Lord God.
Heavenly Father, may we remember that it is you alone who have given us life and breath and everything we need for our happiness and hope. You have determined that there be governments for the well-being of men and women, duly ordained authorities to promote good and punish evil. You have established the nations, including our own. You have determined their times and places, including this time and place in which we live. As a nation we exist only at your pleasure and by your will. Deliver us from arrogance.
You have commanded that those of us who comprise your people - the church of the firstborn, the Lord Jesus Christ, in whom is found all authority in heaven and earth - to pray for all those in positions of divinely appointed authority. Your desire is that we live peaceful, quiet lives, in godliness and holiness. We pray this weekend for our nation. May we seek righteousness and justice. May we resist evil wherever it is found, and seek goodness in all our endeavors. We pray for our nation's leaders. May they be men and women of honor and truth. Endow them with compassion and mercy. We pray for the men and women of our Armed Forces who guard our nation and secure the freedoms of other peoples. May they be filled with courage, and be encouraged by our support and prayers. We pray also for their families; may they be surrounded by peace.
We lift our eyes and hearts towards heaven, where you Lord God dwell in unapproachable light, the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of Lords, you alone are immortal. To you alone be honor and might and glory and power forever. We pray all this in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, by whom all things in heaven and on earth were created. AMEN
It is during this time of year when my thoughts drift toward political philosophy as I ponder the meaning of this amazing holiday. I earned my college degree in history with an emphasis on European history so I often compare and contrast European philosophies of government with our American beliefs. It is always fascinating to me that after thousands of years of history the Europeans still do not get it. Their philosophy of government continues to be based on humanistic principles. This is a belief that elevates humanity to the status of god and denies the truth that the true God is ultimately in control of our lives. You can catch hints of this philosophy when people say things like, "The only reason communism hasn't worked is because the right people haven't tried it." Or the philosophy of taxation suggesting that people are too stupid to know how to manage their own money properly so an overbearing government must be allowed to take it and distribute it "for the common good" as Hillary Clinton once told supporters.
This is the type of liberal elitism that so many pundits speak about. It is offensive to the American Spirit that was born in 1776 and it is dangerous. Our Founding Fathers got it exactly right in the Declaration of Independence when they wrote, "endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights" and "appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions" and "with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor."
The men who started our nation by writing that document put aside their human arrogance and acknowledged that Almighty God is the true power and that they, as men born of this Earth, were merely a conduit for accomplishing His will. When you truly understand that simple belief it is one of the most liberating ideas ever known. It is this philosophy of government that has been the most successful in the history of man because it does not rely on man for its success. Our nation is great because it was founded by men who, as George W. Bush puts it, "understand that freedom is not America's gift to the world; freedom is the Almighty God's gift to each man and woman in this world."
President George W. Bush gets it. He, like our Founding Fathers, is a humble man who knows that our Father in Heaven holds the real power. With that understanding and the religious morality that he maintains as a Christian, he is able to lead this nation down a path guided by a light from above. His firm belief in this philosophy has led to the liberation of millions in Afghanistan and Iraq.
President Ronald Reagan was another great advocate of these truths. He once said, "I have long believed that the guiding hand of Providence did not create this new nation of America for ourselves alone, but for a higher cause: the preservation and extension of the sacred fire of human liberty. The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States are covenants we have made not only with ourselves, but with all of mankind. Our founding documents proclaim to the world that freedom is not the sole prerogative of a chosen few, they are the universal right of all God's children." His firm belief in this philosophy led to the liberation of millions in the former Soviet Union.
Some will call these ideas extreme. Some liberals have told me that these beliefs resemble those of the Taliban. They couldn't be more wrong. These ideas are ones of liberation that free our minds instead of shackling them. I consider these ideas the simple truth. Our greatest American President, George Washington, expressed these truths when he stated in his farewell address to the nation, "Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, Religion and morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim the tribute of Patriotism, who should labor to subvert these great pillars of human happiness, these firmest props of the duties of men and citizens. The mere politician, equally with the pious man ought to respect & to cherish them. Let it simply be asked where is the security for property, for reputation, for life, if the sense of religious obligation desert the oaths which are the instruments of investigation of courts of justice? And let us with caution indulge the supposition that morality can be maintained without religion. Whatever may be conceded to the influence of refined education on minds of peculiar structure, reason & experience both forbid us to expect that national morality can prevail in exclusion of religious principle."
Many of us take an opportunity to reflect on what Patriotism means to us during this holiday. While some define it as love of country I like to take it a step further by suggesting that true patriotism is love of country above one's self. A true Patriot, in my opinion, will put aside his or her own welfare in support of their country. There are many ways to do this. Some sacrifice their own comfort and even their lives by courageously wearing the uniform of our military and traveling abroad to defend our nation from foreign enemies. Some put on a suit and take part in the process of drafting legislation as an elected official often working long hours away from friends and family. Some sacrifice their free time by writing letters to spread the message of the American Spirit. Still others will volunteer their time to make phone calls or go door-to-door to help elect candidates who they believe in or to donate their time in some other community activity. Some will do all of these things throughout their lives. All are Patriots who love their country so much that they are willing to sacrifice their personal pleasures and even their lives for their nation. Those of us who are parents find it easy to understand this concept because that's how we feel about our children. We will pay any price and sacrifice any personal reward to ensure the health and happiness of our children. A Patriot has that same love and willingness to sacrifice on behalf of our country.
Please keep the above thoughts in mind as you celebrate your freedom. We must, for ourselves and for all future Americans, never forget what makes this nation great and how it was born. The philosophies that fuel the American Spirit must be spread throughout the world and taught to all generations so that many more will be able to join us in the celebration of freedom.
In closing, I'd like to share a prayer for our nation that I received from a friend:
A PRAYER FOR THE NATION GIVEN AT ELMBROOK CHURCH, BROOKFIELD, WI JULY 3, 2005
SOVEREIGN LORD GOD,
On this weekend in which our nation celebrates its liberties we come before you with thanksgiving. Ours is a nation of great opportunity, in its peoples and its resources. We live in a land of unimaginable beauty and unprecedented freedom. You have graced us with blessings beyond our deserving. They have not come without a cost, and we thank you for those who have gone before us and sacrificed much for the good we now enjoy.
We recognize that, like all people everywhere, we are deeply flawed; we desperately need your mercy. We do not honor you as we ought; we are too much filled with pride in our own accomplishments. We have not always sought righteousness and justice; too frequently we have ignored the weak, neglected the poor, despised the oppressed. We have forgotten that no nation is saved by the size and strength of its military might, that economic power is no true measure of wealth. Forgive us Lord God.
Heavenly Father, may we remember that it is you alone who have given us life and breath and everything we need for our happiness and hope. You have determined that there be governments for the well-being of men and women, duly ordained authorities to promote good and punish evil. You have established the nations, including our own. You have determined their times and places, including this time and place in which we live. As a nation we exist only at your pleasure and by your will. Deliver us from arrogance.
You have commanded that those of us who comprise your people - the church of the firstborn, the Lord Jesus Christ, in whom is found all authority in heaven and earth - to pray for all those in positions of divinely appointed authority. Your desire is that we live peaceful, quiet lives, in godliness and holiness. We pray this weekend for our nation. May we seek righteousness and justice. May we resist evil wherever it is found, and seek goodness in all our endeavors. We pray for our nation's leaders. May they be men and women of honor and truth. Endow them with compassion and mercy. We pray for the men and women of our Armed Forces who guard our nation and secure the freedoms of other peoples. May they be filled with courage, and be encouraged by our support and prayers. We pray also for their families; may they be surrounded by peace.
We lift our eyes and hearts towards heaven, where you Lord God dwell in unapproachable light, the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of Lords, you alone are immortal. To you alone be honor and might and glory and power forever. We pray all this in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, by whom all things in heaven and on earth were created. AMEN
Thursday, June 28, 2007
What is Justice?
This post was written by Barbara Ball.
In light of what happened with Paris Hilton recently I have been wondering what justice is all about. Was Ms. Hilton’s sentence lighter or harsher then others because of who she is?
The real question is , however, what is justice? Ms. Hilton had already been sentenced to probation because of what she had done in the past. When she decided to violate the law of the land she made the choice to allow a judge to give her whatever sentence he saw fit to try to change her behavior. This is what justice is all about -- teaching what the law is and that everyone must obey it. The sentence the judge gave Ms. Hilton, in his opinion, was appropriate to not only teach her the law, but to show that it applies to everyone.
The anger that erupted after the sheriff decided to modify her sentence was not just about Paris Hilton. The anger that arose was over the concept of justice and how justice works. As the theme song to a popular police tv series teaches, if you commit a crime you must be willing to do the time. No matter whether you are white, black, yellow, or red, or rich or poor, you must obey the law. This is why Lady Justice is blindfolded.
So what then is the next question? How does a judge arrive at a proper sentence? Each crime comes with sentencing limitations that define the seriousness of the crime, and many also have guidelines a judge should follow. The people, through their legislature, have decided the maximum punishment available for each crime. The judge determines what would be an appropriate sentence within that limitation with the intent to help rehabilitate the criminal. A judge looks at the circumstances in the life of the person being sentenced. What was the nature of the crime, was it a crime of passion or premeditation? Is the offender a habitual lawbreaker or a first time offender? Is there remorse for the offense? Will the offender learn from an appropriate sentence in this particular case? The job of the judge is to decide what sentence will rehabilitate the offender, and to what account punishment will factor into that goal. For these reasons, a sentence may be different person to person for similar crimes.
Justice is blind but there are times when the sentence looks more severe for one race or type of person then another. This may seem wrong but if the sentence is within the guidelines then that is the chance a person takes when they choose to break the law. The idea of punishment is to prevent the offender and others from committing the same crime again in the future because the sentence is uncomfortable and aimed at rehabilitating the person. I would think that if there is a possibility that a severe sentence may be imposed a person would think of the consequences before committing a crime. Looking at Ms. Hilton sentences, it is apparent that the first sentence did not teach her anything and when she reoffended she again put the lives of people in jeopardy. The judge found it necessary to make her second sentence more significant to try to make her stop and think before she puts others at risk again in the future.
So then, was Ms. Hilton’s sentence harsher or more lenient then others who have committed the same crime? It does not make any difference because the idea is to obey the law, the law that applies to everyone.
In light of what happened with Paris Hilton recently I have been wondering what justice is all about. Was Ms. Hilton’s sentence lighter or harsher then others because of who she is?
The real question is , however, what is justice? Ms. Hilton had already been sentenced to probation because of what she had done in the past. When she decided to violate the law of the land she made the choice to allow a judge to give her whatever sentence he saw fit to try to change her behavior. This is what justice is all about -- teaching what the law is and that everyone must obey it. The sentence the judge gave Ms. Hilton, in his opinion, was appropriate to not only teach her the law, but to show that it applies to everyone.
The anger that erupted after the sheriff decided to modify her sentence was not just about Paris Hilton. The anger that arose was over the concept of justice and how justice works. As the theme song to a popular police tv series teaches, if you commit a crime you must be willing to do the time. No matter whether you are white, black, yellow, or red, or rich or poor, you must obey the law. This is why Lady Justice is blindfolded.
So what then is the next question? How does a judge arrive at a proper sentence? Each crime comes with sentencing limitations that define the seriousness of the crime, and many also have guidelines a judge should follow. The people, through their legislature, have decided the maximum punishment available for each crime. The judge determines what would be an appropriate sentence within that limitation with the intent to help rehabilitate the criminal. A judge looks at the circumstances in the life of the person being sentenced. What was the nature of the crime, was it a crime of passion or premeditation? Is the offender a habitual lawbreaker or a first time offender? Is there remorse for the offense? Will the offender learn from an appropriate sentence in this particular case? The job of the judge is to decide what sentence will rehabilitate the offender, and to what account punishment will factor into that goal. For these reasons, a sentence may be different person to person for similar crimes.
Justice is blind but there are times when the sentence looks more severe for one race or type of person then another. This may seem wrong but if the sentence is within the guidelines then that is the chance a person takes when they choose to break the law. The idea of punishment is to prevent the offender and others from committing the same crime again in the future because the sentence is uncomfortable and aimed at rehabilitating the person. I would think that if there is a possibility that a severe sentence may be imposed a person would think of the consequences before committing a crime. Looking at Ms. Hilton sentences, it is apparent that the first sentence did not teach her anything and when she reoffended she again put the lives of people in jeopardy. The judge found it necessary to make her second sentence more significant to try to make her stop and think before she puts others at risk again in the future.
So then, was Ms. Hilton’s sentence harsher or more lenient then others who have committed the same crime? It does not make any difference because the idea is to obey the law, the law that applies to everyone.
Monday, June 25, 2007
Court Allows Issue Ads Near Elections
Jun 25 | By MARK SHERMAN
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court loosened restrictions Monday on corporate- and union-funded television ads that air close to elections, weakening a key provision of a landmark campaign finance law.
The court, split 5-4, upheld an appeals court ruling that an anti-abortion group should have been allowed to air ads during the final two months before the 2004 elections. The law unreasonably limits speech and violates the group's First Amendment rights, the court said.
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court loosened restrictions Monday on corporate- and union-funded television ads that air close to elections, weakening a key provision of a landmark campaign finance law.
The court, split 5-4, upheld an appeals court ruling that an anti-abortion group should have been allowed to air ads during the final two months before the 2004 elections. The law unreasonably limits speech and violates the group's First Amendment rights, the court said.
Sunday, April 8, 2007
Gas at $3.00 A Gallon
Gas is going up to $4.00 a gallon and who do we blame? No, not President Bush. The new far left Democratic party who rules this country with King Reid and Queen Pelosi as its head. I never thought I would see the day that America would have a Monarchy again. All those people who died to start a country where everyone was free (eventually) gave their lives for nothing.
Because we are not allowed to drill for oil in our own country we are dependent on foreign nations to give us heat and gas. We can not use our own fuel even though we have enough gas, oil and coal to keep this country going for a thousand years. Thanks to the far left global warming alarmists the lies just keep coming and thanks to the far left New York Times newspaper and other far lefy media we can not get the truth. I have a list of hundreds upon hundreds of scientist who say that the global warming scare is just that. These scientist however are not being published in the news because of the leftist media who only print what King Reid and Queen Pelosi want them to print (very much on the order of the government owned Russian paper "Pravda"). The unpublished scientists say that we have no proof that what is happening right now is not normal cycles and these scientists have tons of proof for these statements.
I want you to think of this, how much money do you have to buy a brand new car for $100,00.00 not a top of the line vehicle just an ordinary car. It will cost thousands of dollars to fuel these new cars just like now because the price of corn and other farm products are already rising in price.
How many of you can afford a new heating system put in your homes? One that will cost thousands of dollars because that is what they will cost for many years to come. If you don't put them in however you will pay up to $2.000.00 a month to heat your house with gas or oil.
How many people right now have jobs because of the oil and gas we use? Hundreds and thousands of people are going to be put out of jobs, what are they going to do?
The far left democratic party owes their power to the many organizations who put them in power. One of those is the Ecologists. The global warming left, who as all democrats do, demand that all people will live as they demand them to do. They want everyone to ride bicycles because that is what they think we should do. We should not be allowed to eat what we want to eat but what they want us to eat and the government is already making laws to see that we do. They believe that it is all right to murder babies but for heavens sake do not kill a whale it might be pregnant (human babies are expendable) and other such nonsense. They think putting people out in the street or on welfare is a good thing to do so they can save a spotted owl that is dying anyway even though 400 people have been put out of a job to save it's habitate.
I will be posting more on this subject over the next few weeks because for the first time I have the freedom to put in print the truth about global warming and other propaganda put out by the far left groups. I have tried to put my opinions in the democratic run media and they change my opinion so much that it means nothing. Now with this blog I can repeat the facts to anyone who wants to read it and know the real truth without being edited.
Because we are not allowed to drill for oil in our own country we are dependent on foreign nations to give us heat and gas. We can not use our own fuel even though we have enough gas, oil and coal to keep this country going for a thousand years. Thanks to the far left global warming alarmists the lies just keep coming and thanks to the far left New York Times newspaper and other far lefy media we can not get the truth. I have a list of hundreds upon hundreds of scientist who say that the global warming scare is just that. These scientist however are not being published in the news because of the leftist media who only print what King Reid and Queen Pelosi want them to print (very much on the order of the government owned Russian paper "Pravda"). The unpublished scientists say that we have no proof that what is happening right now is not normal cycles and these scientists have tons of proof for these statements.
I want you to think of this, how much money do you have to buy a brand new car for $100,00.00 not a top of the line vehicle just an ordinary car. It will cost thousands of dollars to fuel these new cars just like now because the price of corn and other farm products are already rising in price.
How many of you can afford a new heating system put in your homes? One that will cost thousands of dollars because that is what they will cost for many years to come. If you don't put them in however you will pay up to $2.000.00 a month to heat your house with gas or oil.
How many people right now have jobs because of the oil and gas we use? Hundreds and thousands of people are going to be put out of jobs, what are they going to do?
The far left democratic party owes their power to the many organizations who put them in power. One of those is the Ecologists. The global warming left, who as all democrats do, demand that all people will live as they demand them to do. They want everyone to ride bicycles because that is what they think we should do. We should not be allowed to eat what we want to eat but what they want us to eat and the government is already making laws to see that we do. They believe that it is all right to murder babies but for heavens sake do not kill a whale it might be pregnant (human babies are expendable) and other such nonsense. They think putting people out in the street or on welfare is a good thing to do so they can save a spotted owl that is dying anyway even though 400 people have been put out of a job to save it's habitate.
I will be posting more on this subject over the next few weeks because for the first time I have the freedom to put in print the truth about global warming and other propaganda put out by the far left groups. I have tried to put my opinions in the democratic run media and they change my opinion so much that it means nothing. Now with this blog I can repeat the facts to anyone who wants to read it and know the real truth without being edited.
Saturday, March 31, 2007
If We Have Freedom Of Speech.....
If we have freedom of speech then why are we legislated on what we can say?
The Constitution doesn't say what we are allowed to say because then we wouldn't have freedom of speech. If we are prosecuted for anything we say then we have lost the freedom of speech. We can burn the flag because that is freedom of speech but we can't condemn someone for a lifestyle. It has been legislated as hate speech so were is the freedom to express ourselves as we wish? You can call someone a homophobe and that is ok but you can't call someone's lifestyle sick or perverted because that is hate speech. You can say anything you want about a Christian lifestyle, condemn it as hateful or exclusive, tell our children that christians lie about the creation of the world but the teachers can teach the lie of evolution even though it has never been proved as true.
Teachers can't teach creationism along with evolution because of separation of church and state but they can teach evolution as a fact when there is no provable proof that it is true. It is a theory at best, so should not be taught in school as fact. If we have freedom of speech teachers who would like to be truthful and present both theorys should be allowed the freedom of speech to do so.
The Constitution doesn't say what we are allowed to say because then we wouldn't have freedom of speech. If we are prosecuted for anything we say then we have lost the freedom of speech. We can burn the flag because that is freedom of speech but we can't condemn someone for a lifestyle. It has been legislated as hate speech so were is the freedom to express ourselves as we wish? You can call someone a homophobe and that is ok but you can't call someone's lifestyle sick or perverted because that is hate speech. You can say anything you want about a Christian lifestyle, condemn it as hateful or exclusive, tell our children that christians lie about the creation of the world but the teachers can teach the lie of evolution even though it has never been proved as true.
Teachers can't teach creationism along with evolution because of separation of church and state but they can teach evolution as a fact when there is no provable proof that it is true. It is a theory at best, so should not be taught in school as fact. If we have freedom of speech teachers who would like to be truthful and present both theorys should be allowed the freedom of speech to do so.
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