What does it mean to be a patriot? Some would have you believe that if you question the thinking of the government that you are somehow unpatriotic. That we should blindly and completely follow the ideology and actions of our leaders.
I would suggest precisely the opposite. We must question incessantly, challenge vehemently and think intelligently about the message that is being sent both nationally and globally.
This is not to say that we should be disrespectful, but rather thoughtful.
A patriot is someone who stands up to be counted when their country needs them. Whether it be in war or for peace, they pay attention and they pay tribute. Tribute to the idea that it is not enough to have certain inalienable rights.... you must excercise them.
Be a patriot.
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Saturday, January 12, 2008
McCain jumps to the top
The volatility of the race on the Republican side is a good thing. It shows people are paying attention and hopefully not just voting for the guy they think can win. There are still those folks around (like most of the folks supporting Romney), but the field is genuinely wide open.
I even think that Paul, Giuliani and Thompson should not be left for dead yet. You know Paul is sticking it out and I hope the rest do too.
I even think that Paul, Giuliani and Thompson should not be left for dead yet. You know Paul is sticking it out and I hope the rest do too.
Why I'm Pro Life
Abortion is not about choice it's about individual rights. Each of us has a right to "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness". In my mind these rights begin at conception.
I come to this conclusion because;
Life begins at conception, you can qualify that life however you wish, but it is life and left alone will develop into a full fledged human being.
Yes the mother has rights, but those rights do not supercede the rights of the unborn child. Yes the mother is deserving of choices. I believe those choices begin with "do I have sex?", "should I use birth control?" and could end with "do I keep the child or put it up for adoption?"
I come to this conclusion because;
Life begins at conception, you can qualify that life however you wish, but it is life and left alone will develop into a full fledged human being.
Yes the mother has rights, but those rights do not supercede the rights of the unborn child. Yes the mother is deserving of choices. I believe those choices begin with "do I have sex?", "should I use birth control?" and could end with "do I keep the child or put it up for adoption?"
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Knicks call it a season...
After an abysmal 9 wins and 25 losses start to the NBA season the New York Knicks have decided to drop out of the rest of the season and their future opponents will win by forfeit.
Coach Isaiah Thomas indicated that the "league had spoken" and there just wasn't much point in continuiing.
Why does this story seem ludicrous when it's barely news at all when a major party candidate for President drops out after a couple states in the primary round? I just don't get it, never have. Iowa and New Hampshire? This is the collective and unified voice of a nation? Are you serious?
Governor Richardson is on the way out and people are writing off John Edwards.
Are we such a nation of lemmings that we will just gravitate to those who appear to have the upper hand? Isn't the very reason the primaries are spread out is so the whole nation can get a look at the candidates and judge them on their merits, up close and personal like?
Candidates on all sides, STAY IN THE RACE. Make your opponents earn this, we are talking about President of the United States right? We need a leader who will fight for their country, that fight has just begun.
Coach Isaiah Thomas indicated that the "league had spoken" and there just wasn't much point in continuiing.
Why does this story seem ludicrous when it's barely news at all when a major party candidate for President drops out after a couple states in the primary round? I just don't get it, never have. Iowa and New Hampshire? This is the collective and unified voice of a nation? Are you serious?
Governor Richardson is on the way out and people are writing off John Edwards.
Are we such a nation of lemmings that we will just gravitate to those who appear to have the upper hand? Isn't the very reason the primaries are spread out is so the whole nation can get a look at the candidates and judge them on their merits, up close and personal like?
Candidates on all sides, STAY IN THE RACE. Make your opponents earn this, we are talking about President of the United States right? We need a leader who will fight for their country, that fight has just begun.
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