Oh my peanut has a second name it's C-A-R-T-E-R. Oh, I love to eat them everyday and if you ask me why I'll say - cause Jimmy Carter has a way of messing up the USA.
Ah - the fond, and in the case of Carter's Presidency, the not-so- fond, remebrances of my youth. The above was a song to the tune of Oscar Meyer weiners that myself and my fourth grade compatriots could often be found singing while the foreign policy of the Carter administration collapsed and our parents waited in gas lines that are now almost beyond remembering. The only contributions I think that Jimmy Carter has made to our country have not been positive - astronomical inflation and stagflation, a foreign policy that was an embarrassment as American hostages were held for well over a year by a terrorist nation, and a "deal" that earned Carter a nod at a Nobel Peace Prize while giving our country a nuclear North Korea. Brilliant.
Now Jimmy Carter wants to weigh in on the current dissent that our current President is being barraged with on a daily basis regarding his so-called health care plan. ( By this time, one would think that Carter would have learned to keep his mouth shut) In his infinite wisdom, Jimmy Carter wants to raise the specter of Jim Crowe and suggest that those Americans with serious concerns regarding health care and other of the Presidents current and proposed policies were, frankly, racist.
"I think an overwhelming portion of the intensely demonstrated animosity toward President Barack Obama is based on the fact that he is a black man, that he's African-American," Carter told "NBC Nightly News. Really? So, if one asserts serious concerns on policy or - *gasp* THE HORROR - a dissenting point of view - one is simply an ignorant racist, whose opinion should be ignored and whose voice should simply be silenced.
Using Carter's own logic then, wouldn't one also say that overwhelming criticisim of Israel is in fact anti-semetic? That can certainly be said of a man who proudly befriends Hamas and claims that their smears and targeting of Israel are "legitimate crticisms". Please. Said so-called peace loving peanut also was actively invovled in the pardoning of a former SS officer, known to have murdered thousands at the Mauthausen death camp in Austria. See here for more details.
Aside from all of this though, wasn't President Obama going to end racism as we know it? Wasn't this going to prove to the world, once and for all, that the nightmare of slavery is behind us? We can all feel good about how far we have come - except of course that we haven't, and those perpetuating the racism charge are the very individuals who promised to rid us of it. Sickening.
As for me, I believe in a color blind society. I teach my children that God loves people of all colors and made us all in his image because He loves wonderful variety! I believe that all people are the same, regardless of the color of their skin and I truly do judge my friends based on the content of their character and nothing more.
I find it disgusting that, when faced with even the slightest opposition, that those supporting this President come trotting out with the "racist" slur. It's sick. I hope that President Obama immediatley seperates himself from this charge and further, calls Carter out for his scurrilous behavior and insists that any such charge on the part of anyone in the Democratic party immediately be halted. Otherwise any thinking person might wonder if this charge of "racism" is nothing more than an attempt to draw our attention away from the Health care debacle and the man behind the curtain.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Friday, September 4, 2009
The AP's Way of Honoring the Fallen
I am a military wife and a military daughter. My blood runs red, white and blue and it always has. I love our military and I believe that every man and woman in our armed forces is a hero. To say that I have a hard time dealing with the treatment our military is given by the media is quite possibly the understatement of the century.
The latest outrage? This story from the Associate Press complete with picture showing the last moments of a Marines life. As if that weren't odious enough, all of this was without the consent of the family and in fact, was contrary to their wishes.
The freedom of information act allows both the media and individuals to get the names of the fallen. For years, this has been a cause that is dear to my heart. My friend, Judy Vincent, bas been fighting for years to change the law and make it so that familial consent is required before the names or the likenesses of the fallen can be used. In her case, a "man", and I use the term here lightly, in Phoenix, AZ. was using the names of the fallen on a t-shirt that he sold for his own personal gain. His pockets were swollen as a result of this young marines sacrfice. Something here definitely isn't right.
I understand that the situation is somewhat different here, but certainly the AP is selling stories, papers and page views with this controversy. So while their intention of raising awareness of the price paid by those in the military due to an ongoing and ever unpopular war may have been honorable, their lack of respect shown to the surviving members of this marines family was anything but.
AP, you should be ashamed!
The latest outrage? This story from the Associate Press complete with picture showing the last moments of a Marines life. As if that weren't odious enough, all of this was without the consent of the family and in fact, was contrary to their wishes.
The freedom of information act allows both the media and individuals to get the names of the fallen. For years, this has been a cause that is dear to my heart. My friend, Judy Vincent, bas been fighting for years to change the law and make it so that familial consent is required before the names or the likenesses of the fallen can be used. In her case, a "man", and I use the term here lightly, in Phoenix, AZ. was using the names of the fallen on a t-shirt that he sold for his own personal gain. His pockets were swollen as a result of this young marines sacrfice. Something here definitely isn't right.
I understand that the situation is somewhat different here, but certainly the AP is selling stories, papers and page views with this controversy. So while their intention of raising awareness of the price paid by those in the military due to an ongoing and ever unpopular war may have been honorable, their lack of respect shown to the surviving members of this marines family was anything but.
AP, you should be ashamed!
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Wag the Dog
In 1997, the Hollywood think tank came out with a little movie called "Wag the Dog" staring Dustin Hoffman. It was about a President, facing personal scandal and lagging popularity who basically starts a war to distract the attention of the American people. So many times since that movie came out, I had the feeling of Deja vu.
In true Sal Alinsky form though, our current President has done one better. Instead of starting a war with another country, he has started a war on his own intelligence agency, the CIA. Let's review, earlier this year President Obama said that he "wasn't interested in looking in the past" and that he feared an investigation into the CIA and their interrogation procedures could weaken our national security. For once, I applauded his restraint, but oh, how short lived *that* was....
In the past weeks, his appointed attorney general Holder has, in fact, released documents pertaining to the techniques used by the CIA with the intention of prosecuting anyone who, "stepped over the line". Seems like a pretty generic and, more importantly, subjective, guideline to me.
This administration wants us to be appalled because heroes, busy protecting their country in the wake of the worst terror attack on our soil - ever -threatened the lives of a terrorists children. Khalid Sheik Mohammed was immediately responsible for the deaths of 3000 of my fellow Americans. I could really care less if an interrogator, in an attempt to get pertenant information, threatened his children. Give me a break.
All the while, President Obama seems to desperately want us to ignore the little man behind the curtain. This debacle with the CIA, Holder, etc... is all just a distraction - meant to enrage both those on the right and the left so that they are incapable of focusing on more important realities facing our country. As long as we get the blood of the other side - prove that Bush was a war criminal - *that's* what is important, right?
Not so my friends. Not so. Just yesterday, the Congressional budge office announced that the ballooning deficit is even worse than projected - and that our country will in fact face a deficit of over 9 TRILLION dollars in just 10 years. How can our country possibly recover from policies that put our country in the hole by almost a third of our entire economy? And this my friends, doesn't even include the cost of Obama care... oh no, this is just for the already disasterous policies enacted by this administration. In thier own words:
Christina Romer, economic adviser for President Barack Obama, said that the unemployment could begin a slow decline next year with a projected average of 9.8 percent in 2010.
"This recession was simply worse than the information that we and other forecasters had back in last fall and early this winter," Romer said.
So let me get this right, you misread the economy, righ Ms. Romer? And we, the People, are supposed to trust this administration to get anything else right? Let's turn over the heathcare of every citizen to this brain trust because they have proven how all knowing and trustworthy they are.
We aren't on the slow boat to China my friends, we are on the Acela Exprpess to hell. I hope we are all prepared for the bumpy ride, because the next 1000 days can't possibly come to a quick enough end.
In true Sal Alinsky form though, our current President has done one better. Instead of starting a war with another country, he has started a war on his own intelligence agency, the CIA. Let's review, earlier this year President Obama said that he "wasn't interested in looking in the past" and that he feared an investigation into the CIA and their interrogation procedures could weaken our national security. For once, I applauded his restraint, but oh, how short lived *that* was....
In the past weeks, his appointed attorney general Holder has, in fact, released documents pertaining to the techniques used by the CIA with the intention of prosecuting anyone who, "stepped over the line". Seems like a pretty generic and, more importantly, subjective, guideline to me.
This administration wants us to be appalled because heroes, busy protecting their country in the wake of the worst terror attack on our soil - ever -threatened the lives of a terrorists children. Khalid Sheik Mohammed was immediately responsible for the deaths of 3000 of my fellow Americans. I could really care less if an interrogator, in an attempt to get pertenant information, threatened his children. Give me a break.
All the while, President Obama seems to desperately want us to ignore the little man behind the curtain. This debacle with the CIA, Holder, etc... is all just a distraction - meant to enrage both those on the right and the left so that they are incapable of focusing on more important realities facing our country. As long as we get the blood of the other side - prove that Bush was a war criminal - *that's* what is important, right?
Not so my friends. Not so. Just yesterday, the Congressional budge office announced that the ballooning deficit is even worse than projected - and that our country will in fact face a deficit of over 9 TRILLION dollars in just 10 years. How can our country possibly recover from policies that put our country in the hole by almost a third of our entire economy? And this my friends, doesn't even include the cost of Obama care... oh no, this is just for the already disasterous policies enacted by this administration. In thier own words:
Christina Romer, economic adviser for President Barack Obama, said that the unemployment could begin a slow decline next year with a projected average of 9.8 percent in 2010.
"This recession was simply worse than the information that we and other forecasters had back in last fall and early this winter," Romer said.
So let me get this right, you misread the economy, righ Ms. Romer? And we, the People, are supposed to trust this administration to get anything else right? Let's turn over the heathcare of every citizen to this brain trust because they have proven how all knowing and trustworthy they are.
We aren't on the slow boat to China my friends, we are on the Acela Exprpess to hell. I hope we are all prepared for the bumpy ride, because the next 1000 days can't possibly come to a quick enough end.
Friday, August 21, 2009
Wee Wee'd Up?
Today, the President tried to belittle the current cloud of dissent surrounding his health care proposals but suggesting that those who oppose his plan are simply "wee wee'd up." First I would like to know what the phrase even means and secondly, let me just say that I find it disturbing that the leader of the free world would even use this kind of language. Please, whoever is in charge of the teleprompter - make sure he has it, because frankly, he appears to be a blathering idiot without it, which is a terrible disappointment.
Yes, the American people are wee wee'd up. Frankly, many of us are spitting mad. I don't like it than in 8 short months my country is barely recognizable. Let's recap, in the last 8 months we have sold our children and grandchildren into servitude for a stimulus that even the administration admits isn't working, we have become the proud owners of several car companies, and now, in our infinite wisdom we are also going to allocate the health care of ALL of our people to the government in one form or another because, Lord knows, they do everything else so well.
Yes, that does make me one very angry American. I want my country back and I have resolved that I am not going to sit idly by and wait for others to fix it for me. I am going to be proactive in being a part of the discussion on the issues that are important to me and to all Americans. I am going to be part of the solution. I think that a proactie electorate - no matter how you vote - is FAR better than what I believe our country is mainly full of - apathetic citizens.
How can anyone sit by while Obama suggests to our senior citizens - many of whom have done more for this country than just about any previous generation of Americans - that they just forego a life prolonging surgery, take a pain pill and say goodnight? Is that what you want for YOUR parent? What about for your child? I don't know about you, but what I want are; more choices not less, lower costs not rationed care, less government interference and more freedom. It really is that simple Mr. President, so if those feelings make me all "wee wee'd up" then I guess that I am guilty as charged.
You know what though? I'm not starting or limiting myself to taking aim at national representatives, I am going to hold my local government officials accountable too. It is high time that they got off their dead asses and actually worked FOR the people. In the chaos of everything that has happened over these last several years, so many seem to have come to this misconception that the government is of the government, by the government, and for the government. It isn't. WE THE PEOPLE are still the ones who matter and it is time we all stand together and show ALL the politicians on BOTH sides of the aisle what real change is and exactly what we can do.
Admiral Yamamoto once said that on the day of Pearl Harbor, he feared his country had "awakened a sleeping giant." He was right, but that giant wasn't the military of the United States or our government - it was the WILL of the American People and now, our own government has made that very same mistake - they have underestimated us. So what say you? Will you go quietly into that good night like a sheep to the slaughter? Or will you STAND UP and make your voice heard?
How can you stand up? Get involved! Actually read the health care proposed bill for yourself and formulate your own opinion on the topic, then get involved. Attend local government meetings, hold your representatives accountable to the will of the people and when they forget who actually runs this government, remind them on election day of who really holds the power in this country. You voice, your choice. Your vote, our hope. Make it count.
Yes, the American people are wee wee'd up. Frankly, many of us are spitting mad. I don't like it than in 8 short months my country is barely recognizable. Let's recap, in the last 8 months we have sold our children and grandchildren into servitude for a stimulus that even the administration admits isn't working, we have become the proud owners of several car companies, and now, in our infinite wisdom we are also going to allocate the health care of ALL of our people to the government in one form or another because, Lord knows, they do everything else so well.
Yes, that does make me one very angry American. I want my country back and I have resolved that I am not going to sit idly by and wait for others to fix it for me. I am going to be proactive in being a part of the discussion on the issues that are important to me and to all Americans. I am going to be part of the solution. I think that a proactie electorate - no matter how you vote - is FAR better than what I believe our country is mainly full of - apathetic citizens.
How can anyone sit by while Obama suggests to our senior citizens - many of whom have done more for this country than just about any previous generation of Americans - that they just forego a life prolonging surgery, take a pain pill and say goodnight? Is that what you want for YOUR parent? What about for your child? I don't know about you, but what I want are; more choices not less, lower costs not rationed care, less government interference and more freedom. It really is that simple Mr. President, so if those feelings make me all "wee wee'd up" then I guess that I am guilty as charged.
You know what though? I'm not starting or limiting myself to taking aim at national representatives, I am going to hold my local government officials accountable too. It is high time that they got off their dead asses and actually worked FOR the people. In the chaos of everything that has happened over these last several years, so many seem to have come to this misconception that the government is of the government, by the government, and for the government. It isn't. WE THE PEOPLE are still the ones who matter and it is time we all stand together and show ALL the politicians on BOTH sides of the aisle what real change is and exactly what we can do.
Admiral Yamamoto once said that on the day of Pearl Harbor, he feared his country had "awakened a sleeping giant." He was right, but that giant wasn't the military of the United States or our government - it was the WILL of the American People and now, our own government has made that very same mistake - they have underestimated us. So what say you? Will you go quietly into that good night like a sheep to the slaughter? Or will you STAND UP and make your voice heard?
How can you stand up? Get involved! Actually read the health care proposed bill for yourself and formulate your own opinion on the topic, then get involved. Attend local government meetings, hold your representatives accountable to the will of the people and when they forget who actually runs this government, remind them on election day of who really holds the power in this country. You voice, your choice. Your vote, our hope. Make it count.
Saturday, June 6, 2009
June 6th, 1945
Today, our country is losing it's greatest national resource at an alarming pace. I bet you are wondering to what I am referring? The answer isn't what - it's who. Today, so few of them are left and every day we lose more and more - our country's Greatest Generation.
65 years ago today, they faced insurmountable odds and an unlikely outcome, and they faced it as young men and women - most probably in their 20's or younger. They faced this challenge the way they faced all the other hardships in their lives - head on- with hard work, dedication, devotion and bravery. Their victory in the fielf of battle made our country synonomous with Freedom on the one hand and overwhelming military might on the other. Their sacrifices liberated an entire continent of oppressed people and saved a people from total annihilation. They were liberators.
Winston Churchill once said ( of the Battle of Briton but can certainly be said of Normandy) "Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few. " And yet, 65 years later, so mahy of us forget the contributions of the Greatest Generation.
My husband's grandfather, Addison Hogue Thomson, was one such a man. He was the kindest, gentlest man that it has ever been my privilege to know. He was slow to anger and quick to forgive. He loved his country - very much. When she called, Addison answered. He bravely served his country as a medic for the duration of the war. He would only talk occassionally about his experiences. He never thought of himself as a hero, and yet, believe me when I tell you that he was one.
Addison Thomson was one of six brothers, five of whom fought for their country as members of the Greatest Generation. His brother David was simply too young to serve. He was at D-day plus one. I can remember him telling me of his experiences there. The first thing he learned when he hit the beach with the 101st was to cover the Red Cross on his helmet with mud as the Germans used it for crosshairs so that the wounded could not be tended. He had horrible memories of the war and hated Patton with an intensity that it was difficult to believe considering his otherwise peaceful demeanor.
Addison Thomson epitomises the greatest generation. They were ordinary men and women who rose up to the challenges presented and accomplished extraordinary things, then quietly went back to lead their lives, never wanting or needing gratitude or accolades. Yet today, of all days, those men deserve both the accolades they are given and the undying gratitude of free men and women everywhere. I hope we never forget their contributions and their sacrifices. I hope that a new generation will look to those that have come before and aspire to be something more, to do something more, not just for ourselves, but for the betterment of the world.
65 years ago today, they faced insurmountable odds and an unlikely outcome, and they faced it as young men and women - most probably in their 20's or younger. They faced this challenge the way they faced all the other hardships in their lives - head on- with hard work, dedication, devotion and bravery. Their victory in the fielf of battle made our country synonomous with Freedom on the one hand and overwhelming military might on the other. Their sacrifices liberated an entire continent of oppressed people and saved a people from total annihilation. They were liberators.
Winston Churchill once said ( of the Battle of Briton but can certainly be said of Normandy) "Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few. " And yet, 65 years later, so mahy of us forget the contributions of the Greatest Generation.
My husband's grandfather, Addison Hogue Thomson, was one such a man. He was the kindest, gentlest man that it has ever been my privilege to know. He was slow to anger and quick to forgive. He loved his country - very much. When she called, Addison answered. He bravely served his country as a medic for the duration of the war. He would only talk occassionally about his experiences. He never thought of himself as a hero, and yet, believe me when I tell you that he was one.
Addison Thomson was one of six brothers, five of whom fought for their country as members of the Greatest Generation. His brother David was simply too young to serve. He was at D-day plus one. I can remember him telling me of his experiences there. The first thing he learned when he hit the beach with the 101st was to cover the Red Cross on his helmet with mud as the Germans used it for crosshairs so that the wounded could not be tended. He had horrible memories of the war and hated Patton with an intensity that it was difficult to believe considering his otherwise peaceful demeanor.
Addison Thomson epitomises the greatest generation. They were ordinary men and women who rose up to the challenges presented and accomplished extraordinary things, then quietly went back to lead their lives, never wanting or needing gratitude or accolades. Yet today, of all days, those men deserve both the accolades they are given and the undying gratitude of free men and women everywhere. I hope we never forget their contributions and their sacrifices. I hope that a new generation will look to those that have come before and aspire to be something more, to do something more, not just for ourselves, but for the betterment of the world.
Monday, May 25, 2009
Honoring Memorial Day
Ignorance is bliss, sometimes that really is the truth. I was reading the New York Times online today, ( I know, I can already hear your heads collectively shaking...) and I came across a piece in the OpEd section on how the readers of the Times define America. Here, on the cusp of one of our most important American holidays, I was saddened by what I saw. I would like to say that I was shocked, but in actuality I wasn't.
The Times commentary was full of those who quite frankly hate their own country. They defined it as the land of the brainless and home of the obese. They talked about our collective delusion that we are the worlds lone Super Power. Some discussed how, in their opinion, our country enforces our morality at the end of a gun. It makes me so sorrowful to think that this is the way the majority views their country. Fortunately, I then remembered that I was reading the Times and that, in and of itself, was sure to tip the results in one direction, predominantly supporting one point of view.
Thankfully though, in the United States of America, there are many points of view. This is mine.
Let's start with Memorial Day before I address the definition of the United States of America. What does Memorial Day mean to you? Why do we honor this day and what exactly are we remembering? In what manner do we choose to celebrate?
For me, Memorial Day is a day of reflection and gratitude. It is a day to pause from our daily lives and reflect on those things that most of us take for granted every day. I have been fortunate in my life to know real heroes – the men and women of the United States military. Some of these men and women have laid down their lives – paid the ultimate price of freedom – because they love their country and all the ideals she represents. I know that Freedom isn't free. These individuals and their families have paid the price – and continue to pay the price. Today I have a friend – actually many – who is missing her husband as he defends this country. Today I have a friend that is being sent into harms way in spite of promises by our politicians to end this war. Today, I have a friend who every day mourns the loss of her only son. He gave his life so that all of us could live happy and free. Scott Vincent, and the hundreds of thousands just like him, are eternally my heroes. To them I owe the deepest debt of gratitude – one that can never be repaid. The very least that I can do for them is to take this day and remember, and to teach my children to do the same.
It is my honor to be a citizen of the greatest country this world has ever known. I was lucky to be born an American, and I will never be anything but proud of my country, I will never feel anything but the deepest love for her and all she represents. Does that mean that I do homage to the land of the brain dead and home of the obese? No. This is how I see my country:
In my normal day as an American citizen I have more freedom than most of the world will ever know. That isn't wishful thinking – it's the truth. I can go where I want to go.I can use any mode of travel that I see fit with minimal interference in my life relative to the rest of the world. I can express my opinions in almost any manner that I see fit. I can wear what I want without fear of reprisals – or worse. I don't need a male relative to escort me out of the house. I have no fear of dying in a soccer stadium because of my sex. I can go to any religious establishment and worship as I chose. Or not. Simply put, I am an American and because of that fact, I do what most of the world can only dream about. I have a voice and I have a choice.
To me, my country is about hope, choice, dreams, accomplishment and above all Freedom. The greatest compliment someone can give me is to say that I am an Idealist. It is then that I KNOW I am an American because, in the words of Woodrow Wilson, “America is the only idealistic nation in the world.” She seeks to do the right and criticizes herself for anything less than perfection. Yes, I Love my country and today, I celebrate and honor all those who paid the price for me to live in the greatest country in the world.
The Times commentary was full of those who quite frankly hate their own country. They defined it as the land of the brainless and home of the obese. They talked about our collective delusion that we are the worlds lone Super Power. Some discussed how, in their opinion, our country enforces our morality at the end of a gun. It makes me so sorrowful to think that this is the way the majority views their country. Fortunately, I then remembered that I was reading the Times and that, in and of itself, was sure to tip the results in one direction, predominantly supporting one point of view.
Thankfully though, in the United States of America, there are many points of view. This is mine.
Let's start with Memorial Day before I address the definition of the United States of America. What does Memorial Day mean to you? Why do we honor this day and what exactly are we remembering? In what manner do we choose to celebrate?
For me, Memorial Day is a day of reflection and gratitude. It is a day to pause from our daily lives and reflect on those things that most of us take for granted every day. I have been fortunate in my life to know real heroes – the men and women of the United States military. Some of these men and women have laid down their lives – paid the ultimate price of freedom – because they love their country and all the ideals she represents. I know that Freedom isn't free. These individuals and their families have paid the price – and continue to pay the price. Today I have a friend – actually many – who is missing her husband as he defends this country. Today I have a friend that is being sent into harms way in spite of promises by our politicians to end this war. Today, I have a friend who every day mourns the loss of her only son. He gave his life so that all of us could live happy and free. Scott Vincent, and the hundreds of thousands just like him, are eternally my heroes. To them I owe the deepest debt of gratitude – one that can never be repaid. The very least that I can do for them is to take this day and remember, and to teach my children to do the same.
It is my honor to be a citizen of the greatest country this world has ever known. I was lucky to be born an American, and I will never be anything but proud of my country, I will never feel anything but the deepest love for her and all she represents. Does that mean that I do homage to the land of the brain dead and home of the obese? No. This is how I see my country:
In my normal day as an American citizen I have more freedom than most of the world will ever know. That isn't wishful thinking – it's the truth. I can go where I want to go.I can use any mode of travel that I see fit with minimal interference in my life relative to the rest of the world. I can express my opinions in almost any manner that I see fit. I can wear what I want without fear of reprisals – or worse. I don't need a male relative to escort me out of the house. I have no fear of dying in a soccer stadium because of my sex. I can go to any religious establishment and worship as I chose. Or not. Simply put, I am an American and because of that fact, I do what most of the world can only dream about. I have a voice and I have a choice.
To me, my country is about hope, choice, dreams, accomplishment and above all Freedom. The greatest compliment someone can give me is to say that I am an Idealist. It is then that I KNOW I am an American because, in the words of Woodrow Wilson, “America is the only idealistic nation in the world.” She seeks to do the right and criticizes herself for anything less than perfection. Yes, I Love my country and today, I celebrate and honor all those who paid the price for me to live in the greatest country in the world.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Don't We Have More Important Things to Worry About?
I hate telemarketers, don't you? Even worse, I dislike those who would impose their point of view and morality on others. Yesterday it was my misfortune to be on the recieving end of both of these.
I got a call, and I forget the name of the organization, but basically they wanted to know how angry I am about the fact that abortion is legal. Really? You really want to know? Here it is in a nutshell, but I can promise you that people who ask that sort of qustion aren't going to like my answer.
I am a mother. I am personally pro-life. That said, I realize that others may have a different moral belief than mine. Some do not believe that life begins at conception but rather that conception is just a possibility for life. My husband is one such a person. Many people have miscarriages and intervening events that stop the process of conception from resulting in the birth of a live child. So the idea of conception being a "possibility for life" is something that many agree with.
Whatever my own personal beliefs are, it isn't for me to tell my husband or anyone else that their differing beliefs are wrong. Isn't that part of what makes our country great - the tolerance for a multitude of differing beliefs? Since when did we become a society of morality police?
There are things about the abortion argument that I am passionate about - partial birth abortion is one example. Even so though, there are much more important issues facing our country. Our economic system is hanging on by a thread, the dollar is being devalued as we print more and more money for this bailout and the tax burden that will be passed on to my children and grandchildren because of it is almost unbelievable. We are currently facing a potential health pandemic and all some people care about it abortion.
Some people just don't get it.
I got a call, and I forget the name of the organization, but basically they wanted to know how angry I am about the fact that abortion is legal. Really? You really want to know? Here it is in a nutshell, but I can promise you that people who ask that sort of qustion aren't going to like my answer.
I am a mother. I am personally pro-life. That said, I realize that others may have a different moral belief than mine. Some do not believe that life begins at conception but rather that conception is just a possibility for life. My husband is one such a person. Many people have miscarriages and intervening events that stop the process of conception from resulting in the birth of a live child. So the idea of conception being a "possibility for life" is something that many agree with.
Whatever my own personal beliefs are, it isn't for me to tell my husband or anyone else that their differing beliefs are wrong. Isn't that part of what makes our country great - the tolerance for a multitude of differing beliefs? Since when did we become a society of morality police?
There are things about the abortion argument that I am passionate about - partial birth abortion is one example. Even so though, there are much more important issues facing our country. Our economic system is hanging on by a thread, the dollar is being devalued as we print more and more money for this bailout and the tax burden that will be passed on to my children and grandchildren because of it is almost unbelievable. We are currently facing a potential health pandemic and all some people care about it abortion.
Some people just don't get it.
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