Say something, that is. Remember this post? Remember how I postulated that emotionalism is maybe not the best way to go about solving The Great American Rift?
Just look what happens when emotionalism rules the person. Now, I am hearing a lot of people say, so what? So what if he's gone; that just means he is no longer able to kill babies. That the man who has committed this "murder of a murderer" should now be a hero for advancing the prolife cause. Well, HELLO people, murder is not an act of life, it is an act of death. And not only does it not help people to see the atrocity of late-term elective abortions, it furthers the supposition that anyone associated with a word in which this killer associates himself has little regard for any person in a state of life beyond birth.
I cannot imagine the pain that Mr. Tiller's wife had to feel, seeing him lie dying on a church floor. This family has lost a husband, a father, a son. I sit and wonder about someone deeming my own life not worth living because of my "sins". No matter what his life entailed, his is still a life gone before its time. No one deserves an end like this, be it a 67-year-old abortionist, a 27-week-old-fetus, or even a worldwide terrorist. No one.
Showing posts with label politics. Show all posts
Showing posts with label politics. Show all posts
6.01.2009
2.21.2009
How The Pro-Life Cause Could Be Helped
Uh-oh, there she goes proselytizing again! Feel free to skip this one if you just can't stand it, or me. Although if you can't stand me...why are you even reading my blog?
Anyhoo. So we were watching this documentary the other day about the politicizing of abortion. And there was this scene where this lady was protesting outside a clinic, talking in a super high-pitched voice, pretending to speak for the unborn children of the women walking into the clinic. "Hi Mommy, I can't wait to meet you. Mommy, what are you doing? Mommy, why are you doing this to me? Mommy, please, I want to see your face. Mommy, NOOOO!"
Ugh. My stomach just about dropped to my knees. It was so horrendous I wanted to puke. I wanted to be there and ask that lady, "Just what good do you think that's going to do?" Does she think that by trying to sound like the baby it will change anything for that woman? I don't think so. In fact, I think that that scene is why people have such low opinions of some "pro-lifers". (see footnote 1) I wanted to yell at the screen for her to stop making us look like uneducated, intolerant fanatics! It honestly drives me crazy.
So here's my idea on how to help the pro-life cause. People seriously need to try to remain unemotional about the whole thing. I know it's hard, when you take in the enormity and the magnanimous reality of the whole thing. I know. It's hard for me to not get emotional about it as well. But I really think that we would all be better served to just stay with the basic scientific facts and go from there. You can't dispute facts, and remaining unemotional will definitely lead to more civil discussion.
If that's the desired end, anyway. For me, I don't think the issue is going anywhere until civil discourse ends up changing people's hearts and minds. On the other hand, if imparting guilt is the only desired effect, then by all means lets all go protest in high-pitched squeaky voices.
1 - When speaking of a group of people, I'll always put "pro-lifers" and "pro-choicers" in quotes. Because I don't think that a lot of "pro-lifers" are actually pro-ALL-life, they're actually just anti-abortion. And by the same token I think that using the phrase "pro-choicers" just masks pro-abortion with a prettier phrase. Semantics are everything, people.
Anyhoo. So we were watching this documentary the other day about the politicizing of abortion. And there was this scene where this lady was protesting outside a clinic, talking in a super high-pitched voice, pretending to speak for the unborn children of the women walking into the clinic. "Hi Mommy, I can't wait to meet you. Mommy, what are you doing? Mommy, why are you doing this to me? Mommy, please, I want to see your face. Mommy, NOOOO!"
Ugh. My stomach just about dropped to my knees. It was so horrendous I wanted to puke. I wanted to be there and ask that lady, "Just what good do you think that's going to do?" Does she think that by trying to sound like the baby it will change anything for that woman? I don't think so. In fact, I think that that scene is why people have such low opinions of some "pro-lifers". (see footnote 1) I wanted to yell at the screen for her to stop making us look like uneducated, intolerant fanatics! It honestly drives me crazy.
So here's my idea on how to help the pro-life cause. People seriously need to try to remain unemotional about the whole thing. I know it's hard, when you take in the enormity and the magnanimous reality of the whole thing. I know. It's hard for me to not get emotional about it as well. But I really think that we would all be better served to just stay with the basic scientific facts and go from there. You can't dispute facts, and remaining unemotional will definitely lead to more civil discussion.
If that's the desired end, anyway. For me, I don't think the issue is going anywhere until civil discourse ends up changing people's hearts and minds. On the other hand, if imparting guilt is the only desired effect, then by all means lets all go protest in high-pitched squeaky voices.
1 - When speaking of a group of people, I'll always put "pro-lifers" and "pro-choicers" in quotes. Because I don't think that a lot of "pro-lifers" are actually pro-ALL-life, they're actually just anti-abortion. And by the same token I think that using the phrase "pro-choicers" just masks pro-abortion with a prettier phrase. Semantics are everything, people.
2.13.2009
Because You All Wanted To Know...
...just what are the most pressing issues facing our country today, in my opinion?
Breaking it Down
1. The chick with the bazillions of kids. Everyone is in an uproar because she had octuplets when she already had six kids and was on assistance and now all the taxpayers have to pay for all these little punks.
To Which I Say: I think you're missing the point. Who really cares if taxpayer money is going to help raise these kids? They're here already--what do you want them to do, end up homeless or starving? A child is always a GOOD thing, although the means it was created by and the situation it happens to be born into may not be ideal or even acceptable. If it has to be taken care of, then it has to, by whatever means necessary.
But whatever, I am going to be seriously unpopular here and seem all prudish, but I think the real tragedy here is that she decided to bring them all into the world without the support of a father. There is no way one lady can take care of 14 children on her own, which makes me feel bad for the kids. That, and I don't like the idea of in vitro fertilization in the first place. Opens up a whole 'nother can of worms which leads to scenarios such as this. And worse.
2. Is it really fair that Chuck Wicks gets to be partnered with Julianne Hough on the next season of DWTS?
To Which I Say: No, it is not fair! They are going to have an unfair advantage over the rest of the contestants, and seriously, who thought this was a good idea? Sheesh.
3. Was Pam really telling the truth to Michael about the letter he stole from Holly's computer?
To Which I Say: I'm not sure. I hope she was, because I want to see more of Holly and Michael! That A.J. dude looks SO not her type anyway.
4. The economic stimulus package: Good thing? Bad thing?
To Which I Say: I really don't freaking care. I guess Democrats are going to think it's a good thing and Republicans are going to think it's a bad thing. Being an Independent Socialist Libertarian, myself, I have a tiny inkling that maybe this isn't the best idea at this juncture in our country's history, but on the other hand? If it means I don't have to pay back that huge-o first-time-homebuyer credit we got that was supposed to act as a 15-year loan...I'm all for it!
And now to the most pressing issue facing our nation today...
5. Are all the members of the Oceanic Six going to make it back to the island on time? Is Mrs. Hawking Daniel's mother? Are Sawyer and Juliet having a thing? Is Miles Dr. Candle's son? Is Aaron really Jacob? Is Richard really from Ancient Egypt?
To Which I Say: Yes to all!
Hm, all that and I don't even have television.
So what are your ideas on these important issues?
Breaking it Down
1. The chick with the bazillions of kids. Everyone is in an uproar because she had octuplets when she already had six kids and was on assistance and now all the taxpayers have to pay for all these little punks.
To Which I Say: I think you're missing the point. Who really cares if taxpayer money is going to help raise these kids? They're here already--what do you want them to do, end up homeless or starving? A child is always a GOOD thing, although the means it was created by and the situation it happens to be born into may not be ideal or even acceptable. If it has to be taken care of, then it has to, by whatever means necessary.
But whatever, I am going to be seriously unpopular here and seem all prudish, but I think the real tragedy here is that she decided to bring them all into the world without the support of a father. There is no way one lady can take care of 14 children on her own, which makes me feel bad for the kids. That, and I don't like the idea of in vitro fertilization in the first place. Opens up a whole 'nother can of worms which leads to scenarios such as this. And worse.
2. Is it really fair that Chuck Wicks gets to be partnered with Julianne Hough on the next season of DWTS?
To Which I Say: No, it is not fair! They are going to have an unfair advantage over the rest of the contestants, and seriously, who thought this was a good idea? Sheesh.
3. Was Pam really telling the truth to Michael about the letter he stole from Holly's computer?
To Which I Say: I'm not sure. I hope she was, because I want to see more of Holly and Michael! That A.J. dude looks SO not her type anyway.
4. The economic stimulus package: Good thing? Bad thing?
To Which I Say: I really don't freaking care. I guess Democrats are going to think it's a good thing and Republicans are going to think it's a bad thing. Being an Independent Socialist Libertarian, myself, I have a tiny inkling that maybe this isn't the best idea at this juncture in our country's history, but on the other hand? If it means I don't have to pay back that huge-o first-time-homebuyer credit we got that was supposed to act as a 15-year loan...I'm all for it!
And now to the most pressing issue facing our nation today...
5. Are all the members of the Oceanic Six going to make it back to the island on time? Is Mrs. Hawking Daniel's mother? Are Sawyer and Juliet having a thing? Is Miles Dr. Candle's son? Is Aaron really Jacob? Is Richard really from Ancient Egypt?
To Which I Say: Yes to all!
Hm, all that and I don't even have television.
So what are your ideas on these important issues?
1.05.2009
My Very Own Multiple Personality Disorder
I am laughing really hard over here tonight. No wonder I drive myself insane sometimes.
Ah, I just took another one of those timesucking political quizzes. I don't know, I just like to punish myself, I guess. Plus, I'm a nerd, and Her Nerdiness would like to share tonight's results:
Notice that my views don't exceed 70% in any of the categories--but what I find so funny is which two categories happen to be tied for #2. And on top of that, #1 is not so very far ahead of either of them. This could also explain why I could simultaneously support two seemingly opposed candidates in this last election. (The pertinent information in the above link is at the end of the farcical campaign blog post.)
As I said, no wonder I drive myself insane sometimes.
Just sign me,
Socially Conservative Old School Green Republican Democrat
Ah, I just took another one of those timesucking political quizzes. I don't know, I just like to punish myself, I guess. Plus, I'm a nerd, and Her Nerdiness would like to share tonight's results:
You Scored as GreenThe Green Party believes in an America where decisions are made by the people and not by a few giant corporations. Their environmental goal is a sustainable world where nature and human society co-exist in harmony.
Green
70%
Socially Conservative Republican
65%
Old School Democrat
65%
Pro Business Republican
55%
New Democrat
50%
Libertarian
45%
Foreign Policy Hawk
30%
Notice that my views don't exceed 70% in any of the categories--but what I find so funny is which two categories happen to be tied for #2. And on top of that, #1 is not so very far ahead of either of them. This could also explain why I could simultaneously support two seemingly opposed candidates in this last election. (The pertinent information in the above link is at the end of the farcical campaign blog post.)
As I said, no wonder I drive myself insane sometimes.
Just sign me,
Socially Conservative Old School Green Republican Democrat
12.10.2008
Opening the Doors, Follow-Up
I intended to reply to a comment on this post, but my response got far too long for a comment, so here you go, out in the wide-open:
On a Department of Peace and Nonviolence~
First, yes, it is idealistic, as I admitted right from the start. I think that a department such as this might get lost and seem pretty insignificant under the shadow of such an extensive national military. And it's bureaucratic, yes. I do get that.
But it's better than the status quo. Sometimes symbolism is good, and just knowing our government is willing to make strides toward turning our image around from that of a schoolyard bully could change the way things get done around the entire world.
Once upon a time civil rights was a bunch of idealistic gobbledygook as well. And hey, Jesus was an idealist, so it works for me.
On the Freedom of Choice Act~
1. If a woman is intent on terminating a pregnancy after the age of viability (except in extreme cases yada, yada, yada), there is something wrong. I'm sorry if that sounds harsh, but if someone has carried a baby around for five-to-nine months and finally decides to get rid of it instead of waiting a couple months and giving it up after birth, then there's something else going on in her head besides not wanting to be burdened with a child. This woman needs help, and getting rid of the "problem" is like putting a tiny little band-aid on a gaping wound.
FOCA will assure that a state's ability and right to make sure this doesn't happen is taken away.
2. FOCA will make access to abortion much quicker, much easier--allowing someone to make a HUGE snap decision they might later regret. I personally know of six women (girls, really) who have had abortions, all of whom regret it strongly, and for a couple of them it has affected their entire psychological balance. This is not some fly-by-night decision to be made.
Putting it out there as full disclosure, my personal position is that I don't think abortion should be legal as a "choice" whatsoever (again, except in extreme cases, yada, yada, yada). But if it is going to remain legal, for goodness sakes, at least let there be SOME hoops to jump through in order for a woman to make an informed and well thought-out decision.
3. Under this Act, our daughters are free to go to a clinic and have an abortion without so much as a single note from us. There can be no state restrictions put on this. The earliest pregnancy I've heard of in "real life" is at age nine. My daughter is seven. Theoretically, she could become pregnant and find a "trusted adult" to take her to have an abortion and I would never know about it. That's extreme, I realize, but a slippery slope is a dangerous thing. The fact that I would not want any daughter under my guardianship, be she nine or be she seventeen, to have an abortion aside--there are serious future health risks here! A child should not be making these health decisions without a parent.
And again, if a child feels the need to hide a pregnancy from her parents, there are bigger issues here that will never be solved with the termination of a pregnancy. That whole gaping wound thing and such.
4. This isn't really a future ramification, but rather an argument against the whole thing...you know, constitutionally, we really don't have a right to privacy anyway--the so-called "constitutional right" the Act is based on.
So there you go. I feel kind of weird getting this strong on my blog, but I'm nothing if not opinionated :-)
On a Department of Peace and Nonviolence~
First, yes, it is idealistic, as I admitted right from the start. I think that a department such as this might get lost and seem pretty insignificant under the shadow of such an extensive national military. And it's bureaucratic, yes. I do get that.
But it's better than the status quo. Sometimes symbolism is good, and just knowing our government is willing to make strides toward turning our image around from that of a schoolyard bully could change the way things get done around the entire world.
Once upon a time civil rights was a bunch of idealistic gobbledygook as well. And hey, Jesus was an idealist, so it works for me.
On the Freedom of Choice Act~
1. If a woman is intent on terminating a pregnancy after the age of viability (except in extreme cases yada, yada, yada), there is something wrong. I'm sorry if that sounds harsh, but if someone has carried a baby around for five-to-nine months and finally decides to get rid of it instead of waiting a couple months and giving it up after birth, then there's something else going on in her head besides not wanting to be burdened with a child. This woman needs help, and getting rid of the "problem" is like putting a tiny little band-aid on a gaping wound.
FOCA will assure that a state's ability and right to make sure this doesn't happen is taken away.
2. FOCA will make access to abortion much quicker, much easier--allowing someone to make a HUGE snap decision they might later regret. I personally know of six women (girls, really) who have had abortions, all of whom regret it strongly, and for a couple of them it has affected their entire psychological balance. This is not some fly-by-night decision to be made.
Putting it out there as full disclosure, my personal position is that I don't think abortion should be legal as a "choice" whatsoever (again, except in extreme cases, yada, yada, yada). But if it is going to remain legal, for goodness sakes, at least let there be SOME hoops to jump through in order for a woman to make an informed and well thought-out decision.
3. Under this Act, our daughters are free to go to a clinic and have an abortion without so much as a single note from us. There can be no state restrictions put on this. The earliest pregnancy I've heard of in "real life" is at age nine. My daughter is seven. Theoretically, she could become pregnant and find a "trusted adult" to take her to have an abortion and I would never know about it. That's extreme, I realize, but a slippery slope is a dangerous thing. The fact that I would not want any daughter under my guardianship, be she nine or be she seventeen, to have an abortion aside--there are serious future health risks here! A child should not be making these health decisions without a parent.
And again, if a child feels the need to hide a pregnancy from her parents, there are bigger issues here that will never be solved with the termination of a pregnancy. That whole gaping wound thing and such.
4. This isn't really a future ramification, but rather an argument against the whole thing...you know, constitutionally, we really don't have a right to privacy anyway--the so-called "constitutional right" the Act is based on.
So there you go. I feel kind of weird getting this strong on my blog, but I'm nothing if not opinionated :-)
12.04.2008
Opening The Doors of Government
Idealistic? Maybe. But it sure can't hurt to visit this website and let your voice be heard. Dennis Kucinich, whom I (mostly) greatly admire, is really pushing for a Department of Peace and Nonviolence. I think that's something we can all agree on, so visit this website and let Obama know that we want a U.S. Department of Peace.
Behind the whole thing is a movement of citizens inspired by the presidential campaign who are now submitting ideas for how they think the Obama Administration should change America. It's called "Ideas for Change in America."
Could you please quickly vote for the idea: Appoint Secretary of Peace in Department of Peace and Non-Violence. You can read and vote for the idea here.
Click on the left side where it says Ideas for Change in America - Vote Now!
The top 10 ideas are going to be presented to the Obama Administration on Inauguration Day, so each idea has a real chance at becoming policy. I, myself, have not only voted for the DoP, but have also decided to let my voice be heard that I think our new president should stop all this FOCA (freedom of choice act) baloney, which I know will get me nowhere...still, I had to try!
Oh, and about FOCA, by the way, it may sound like a good idea to some people, but there are future ramifications which could be very complicated and lead to further demoralization of women. You can read the whole bill at the Library of Congress website.
And that's all I have to say about that.
~Peace Out~
Behind the whole thing is a movement of citizens inspired by the presidential campaign who are now submitting ideas for how they think the Obama Administration should change America. It's called "Ideas for Change in America."
Could you please quickly vote for the idea: Appoint Secretary of Peace in Department of Peace and Non-Violence. You can read and vote for the idea here.
Click on the left side where it says Ideas for Change in America - Vote Now!
The top 10 ideas are going to be presented to the Obama Administration on Inauguration Day, so each idea has a real chance at becoming policy. I, myself, have not only voted for the DoP, but have also decided to let my voice be heard that I think our new president should stop all this FOCA (freedom of choice act) baloney, which I know will get me nowhere...still, I had to try!
Oh, and about FOCA, by the way, it may sound like a good idea to some people, but there are future ramifications which could be very complicated and lead to further demoralization of women. You can read the whole bill at the Library of Congress website.
And that's all I have to say about that.
~Peace Out~
9.15.2008
An Introduction
"Hi guys, I've been meaning to introduce you two but haven't gotten around to it until now. I think you both have more in common than you would think."
"Pro-lifer, meet Pro-choicer. Pro-choicer, this is pro-lifer."
"I think you've both heard a lot about each other, but a lot of it is just rumors, misinformation, and misunderstanding. I hope to clear up a lot of that and have you two getting along in no time. I chose you two to do an introduction because you're pretty much each an 'average' person on your respective 'side'."
"What's that, Pro-choicer? Hmmm, no, I don't think that's right. That's probably one of the misunderstandings you've heard that I spoke of earlier. No, Pro-lifer really does care about women and the challenges they face. That's why Pro-lifer works with women in crisis pregnancies, directing them to good resources for adoption and helping to provide other resources for keeping a baby she wasn't planning on and raising it with good help, if that is the route she chooses to take."
"Pro-lifer also cares about the unplanned babies. Pro-lifer doesn't want to see a little life snuffed out because of misinformation. Generally, Pro-lifer doesn't want to see a mature life snuffed out before it's time, either. Pro-lifer is loathe to international conflicts and the death penalty, as well. Most of the time, when Pro-lifer says they are 'pro-life', they mean 'pro-all-life', from conception to natural death."
"Well, Pro-lifer, don't look too smug. Pro-choicer really cares about women as well. Pro-choicer hurts to see women in crisis and believes they deserve better than the treatment they get in the status quo."
"Nope, that's a rumor as well. At least for Pro-choicer it is. There may be others who think that abortion is a great thing and should be praised, but not Pro-choicer, who is an average voice for their side. No, Pro-choicer actually thinks that abortion is an evil. A necessary evil, but not a great thing. Pro-choicer believes that for some women, it may be their only choice."
"Well, Pro-lifer, you're right, abortion isn't a woman's only choice, but try to be sympathetic, here. Some women have been taught that it is their only choice, or at least the only choice that is safe for them in their situation. Pro-choicer really doesn't want to see women in some of the horrible situations they face."
"Yes guys, I know. You both think you have the solution. Maybe one of you does. Maybe you both do. But how about instead of trying to talk over and around each other, you just stop a minute and listen to me."
"Okay, good, thank you. Now that I have you quiet for a moment, why don't you each take turns voicing your concerns to each other in a civilized manner."
"That's great, guys! I'm glad to see you're getting somewhere and getting to know each other. I knew you'd get along if you just got a chance to meet."
"Pro-lifer, meet Pro-choicer. Pro-choicer, this is pro-lifer."
"I think you've both heard a lot about each other, but a lot of it is just rumors, misinformation, and misunderstanding. I hope to clear up a lot of that and have you two getting along in no time. I chose you two to do an introduction because you're pretty much each an 'average' person on your respective 'side'."
"What's that, Pro-choicer? Hmmm, no, I don't think that's right. That's probably one of the misunderstandings you've heard that I spoke of earlier. No, Pro-lifer really does care about women and the challenges they face. That's why Pro-lifer works with women in crisis pregnancies, directing them to good resources for adoption and helping to provide other resources for keeping a baby she wasn't planning on and raising it with good help, if that is the route she chooses to take."
"Pro-lifer also cares about the unplanned babies. Pro-lifer doesn't want to see a little life snuffed out because of misinformation. Generally, Pro-lifer doesn't want to see a mature life snuffed out before it's time, either. Pro-lifer is loathe to international conflicts and the death penalty, as well. Most of the time, when Pro-lifer says they are 'pro-life', they mean 'pro-all-life', from conception to natural death."
"Well, Pro-lifer, don't look too smug. Pro-choicer really cares about women as well. Pro-choicer hurts to see women in crisis and believes they deserve better than the treatment they get in the status quo."
"Nope, that's a rumor as well. At least for Pro-choicer it is. There may be others who think that abortion is a great thing and should be praised, but not Pro-choicer, who is an average voice for their side. No, Pro-choicer actually thinks that abortion is an evil. A necessary evil, but not a great thing. Pro-choicer believes that for some women, it may be their only choice."
"Well, Pro-lifer, you're right, abortion isn't a woman's only choice, but try to be sympathetic, here. Some women have been taught that it is their only choice, or at least the only choice that is safe for them in their situation. Pro-choicer really doesn't want to see women in some of the horrible situations they face."
"Yes guys, I know. You both think you have the solution. Maybe one of you does. Maybe you both do. But how about instead of trying to talk over and around each other, you just stop a minute and listen to me."
"Okay, good, thank you. Now that I have you quiet for a moment, why don't you each take turns voicing your concerns to each other in a civilized manner."
"That's great, guys! I'm glad to see you're getting somewhere and getting to know each other. I knew you'd get along if you just got a chance to meet."
9.08.2008
It's That Time Again
A new JibJab!
Okay, so it's almost a couple months old, but it's new to me anyway. Um, don't watch with little kids around (two 'iffy' words included). Or if you are not amused by the irreverent poking fun at politicians and the electoral process.
The rest of you, here you go:
Okay, so it's almost a couple months old, but it's new to me anyway. Um, don't watch with little kids around (two 'iffy' words included). Or if you are not amused by the irreverent poking fun at politicians and the electoral process.
The rest of you, here you go:
8.26.2008
What I Would Say Anyway
STATEMENT OF HIS EMINENCE, EDWARD CARDINAL EGAN CONCERNING REMARKS MADE BY THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
"Like many other citizens of this nation, I was shocked to learn that the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the United States of America would make the kind of statements that were made to Mr. Tom Brokaw of NBC-TV on Sunday, August 24, 2008. What the Speaker had to say about theologians and their positions regarding abortion was not only misinformed; it was also, and especially, utterly incredible in this day and age.
We are blessed in the 21st century with crystal-clear photographs and action films of the living realities within their pregnant mothers. No one with the slightest measure of integrity or honor could fail to know what these marvelous beings manifestly, clearly, and obviously are, as they smile and wave into the world outside the womb. In simplest terms, they are human beings with an inalienable right to live, a right that the Speaker of the House of Representatives is bound to defend at all costs for the most basic of ethical reasons. They are not parts of their mothers, and what they are depends not at all upon the opinions of theologians of any faith. Anyone who dares to defend that they may be legitimately killed because another human being “chooses” to do so or for any other equally ridiculous reason should not be providing leadership in a civilized democracy worthy of the name.
Edward Cardinal Egan
Archbishop of New York"
"Like many other citizens of this nation, I was shocked to learn that the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the United States of America would make the kind of statements that were made to Mr. Tom Brokaw of NBC-TV on Sunday, August 24, 2008. What the Speaker had to say about theologians and their positions regarding abortion was not only misinformed; it was also, and especially, utterly incredible in this day and age.
We are blessed in the 21st century with crystal-clear photographs and action films of the living realities within their pregnant mothers. No one with the slightest measure of integrity or honor could fail to know what these marvelous beings manifestly, clearly, and obviously are, as they smile and wave into the world outside the womb. In simplest terms, they are human beings with an inalienable right to live, a right that the Speaker of the House of Representatives is bound to defend at all costs for the most basic of ethical reasons. They are not parts of their mothers, and what they are depends not at all upon the opinions of theologians of any faith. Anyone who dares to defend that they may be legitimately killed because another human being “chooses” to do so or for any other equally ridiculous reason should not be providing leadership in a civilized democracy worthy of the name.
Edward Cardinal Egan
Archbishop of New York"
8.14.2008
10 Reasons Why: 1st Election Edition
I have finally found a candidate I can support,
as my two real supportable candidates never
had a chance in the first place*.
Ten Reasons Why I'm for Schrute in '08:
- He has worked his way up to the position of Assistant Regional Manager (not, as commonly mistaken, Assistant to the Regional Manager) for the Dunder Mifflin Paper Company.
- He is the winner of the 2005 Salesman of the Year Award.
- He is a former volunteer sheriff and highly trained in the art of surveillance.
- He owns his own beet farm.
- He has the ability to maintain a hidden arsenal of weapons at his desk, including pepper spray, nunchucks, throwing stars, a stun gun, a boomerang, handcuffs, a nightstick, a pair of brass knuckles, and a samurai sword--all of which were confiscated, and a Spud Gun--which was never confiscated.
- He is a close personal friend of John McCain and was rumored to be top choice for his running mate.
- He is a self-professed expert on sun hibernation.
- He holds great interest in the representational arts of Japan.
- He is the founder of Schrutanese and Schrute Bucks.
- Bobblehead. Need I say more?
*In case you were curious, my two supportable candidates were Mike Huckabee and Dennis Kucinich. You may do a double-take at those names side by side. It's my split personality that allows me to be enamored with seemingly polar opposites.
But now that I think about it, they're actually not as diametrically opposed as one would think...
5.26.2008
Stimulating the Economy
This little blurb was in my church bulletin today, courtesy of the social justice group:
What do you think about this?
The government rebate check we are receiving has stimulated some thoughts about justice. We are receiving money to buy material things in order to stimulate our economy. Maybe the fear is that the richest country in the world could be at risk with being a poor country without these stimulus checks. Meanwhile two countries are suffering with major disasters; people in Iraq and Afghanistan continue to suffer from the consequences of war; the ongoing struggle in Darfur continues where people are starving every day; and the list goes on. Yet, we will receive our rebate checks to stimulate the economy with the purchase of material goods. What would Jesus think and do?
What do you think about this?
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