Our Attorney General is having a crisis of conscience.
"It was my obligation to defend this. I only have to argue the legality of it. I’m very grateful I do not have to argue the morality of it.” http://www.examiner-enterprise.com/articles/2007/12/04/news/state/news843.txt and http://www.kswo.com/Global/story.asp?S=7447219 Being the inquisitive young man that I am I ask our AG.....
Why the sudden crisis of conscience?
Oklahoma didn't see this new conviction when the AG's office threatened legal action against the Boy Scouts. Their crime? Their organization felt it would not be good allowing gay men in their ranks leading young boys. Our AG, seemed to think otherwise.
There was no moral outrage from the AG regarding legal reform. Our leaders tried to pass sensible reform but Brad (Trial Lawyer) Henry, with the AG holding his hand vetoed the measure. I smell a (Trial Lawyer) rat.
Where was the AG when prosecutors tried for years to put Gene Stipes behind bars for his criminal activities? Even now, any progress is no thanks to Edmondson's office. He has been strangely quiet over this entire affair. For the People's Prosecutor, this is disturbing.
Where was Mr. Edmondson's moral compass when a conservative political activist was arrested and jailed Nazi style? Why? Because he supports a Taxpayer Bill of Rights. Here are the articles http://www.legalnewsline.com/news/204728-edmondson-wants-activists-jailed-over-ballot-signatures and http://www.legalnewsline.com/news/204861-activist-expects-ham-sandwich-justice-from-okla.-ag
And why does the Attorney General have no trouble elevating one crime victim over another because of skin color or other Politically Correct criteria? FYI, I am disabled and am probably a "protected class" person and I find the whole idea of "hate crimes" sickening. Check out this op ed. http://newsok.com/article/3177547/1196906427
It appears Mr. Edmondson's scruples are selective at best.
Or are these "morals" reserved only for causes the Attorney General agrees with?
Hopefully the citizens of Oklahoma will wake up and see Mr. Edmondson's true colors and, come next election, send him packing.
Friday, December 7, 2007
Pandering to Fear
Did you know if you support 1804, not only are you in favor of ruining our states economy but you are also a racist?
That is according to Senator Harry Coats. KFAQ has the story. http://1170kfaq.com/artman/publish/article_15329.shtml I'll take the two issues and address one at a time.
Citing the hardships (read loss of cheap labor) on the construction industry Senator Coats, who himself is a construction consultant, wants to water down 1804. If we don't he alleges, it will cause an unprecedented state wide depression. I have some questions for Senator Coats and his ilk. Why must we the tax payers support illegals through education, social services and free medical care so the business owners can make a buck? Why, dear Senator, are you so intent on screwing the rest of us so your buddies can line their pockets? Why did the construction companies hire illegals to begin with? Why should we feel sorry for lawbreakers? Could it be you and your kind don't care about the cost of financing illegal aliens? Do you not care about the consequences to taxpayers or the exploitation of illegals? Is it simple GREED that is causing you to dislike enforcing the law?
The senator went a step further calling senator Terrill and others who support 1804 "racist". So now the construction consultant turned (RINO) senator is dealing out the race card? Who first mentioned race Senator Coats? I don't remember hearing it from 1804 supporters. If I remember, it was YOU who first used the R-word. Dear Senator, allow me to explain something. We law abiding taxpayers are sick and tired of subsidizing illegals so you can keep your cheap labor force. We are tired of seeing our border unprotected and the Federal (and those like you in the State) government do nothing to solve the problem. Black, brown, white, purple, green, Tye dye, it doesn't matter. If you are illegal, you need to go back and play by the rules PERIOD.
Creating an atmosphere of fear is something I'd expect from Democrats, not us Republicans. No Senator, nobody is racist, nobody that has any compassion wants to deny ANYBODY life saving medical treatment, despite your statements to the contrary. What we want is enforcement of our laws and those that break them (including your business buddies) held accountable.
Is cheap and exploitable labor that important Senator?
That is according to Senator Harry Coats. KFAQ has the story. http://1170kfaq.com/artman/publish/article_15329.shtml I'll take the two issues and address one at a time.
Citing the hardships (read loss of cheap labor) on the construction industry Senator Coats, who himself is a construction consultant, wants to water down 1804. If we don't he alleges, it will cause an unprecedented state wide depression. I have some questions for Senator Coats and his ilk. Why must we the tax payers support illegals through education, social services and free medical care so the business owners can make a buck? Why, dear Senator, are you so intent on screwing the rest of us so your buddies can line their pockets? Why did the construction companies hire illegals to begin with? Why should we feel sorry for lawbreakers? Could it be you and your kind don't care about the cost of financing illegal aliens? Do you not care about the consequences to taxpayers or the exploitation of illegals? Is it simple GREED that is causing you to dislike enforcing the law?
The senator went a step further calling senator Terrill and others who support 1804 "racist". So now the construction consultant turned (RINO) senator is dealing out the race card? Who first mentioned race Senator Coats? I don't remember hearing it from 1804 supporters. If I remember, it was YOU who first used the R-word. Dear Senator, allow me to explain something. We law abiding taxpayers are sick and tired of subsidizing illegals so you can keep your cheap labor force. We are tired of seeing our border unprotected and the Federal (and those like you in the State) government do nothing to solve the problem. Black, brown, white, purple, green, Tye dye, it doesn't matter. If you are illegal, you need to go back and play by the rules PERIOD.
Creating an atmosphere of fear is something I'd expect from Democrats, not us Republicans. No Senator, nobody is racist, nobody that has any compassion wants to deny ANYBODY life saving medical treatment, despite your statements to the contrary. What we want is enforcement of our laws and those that break them (including your business buddies) held accountable.
Is cheap and exploitable labor that important Senator?
Thursday, December 6, 2007
If In Doubt, Raise Taxes
What is the solution to all our city's ills? Why raise taxes of course. The Blue Ribbon Roads panel, or whatever they're calling themselves proposed this solution.
We should not be surprised.
I know our roads need fixed, and MAYBE, due to mismanagement, the only recourse is a tax increase; but why is it the only solution to EVERY problem is to raise taxes? Why don't city leaders (of both parties) look at a tax increase as the LAST resort instead of the FIRST?
IF, and I mean IF a tax increase is the only solution, we citizens deserve an answer and those responsible (if they can be) should be held accountable.
For example, Why did KIT and her yes councilors vote to spend millions of dollars moving City Hall? Why did same city leaders side with Chairman Miller and friends in raising taxes (or tried anyway) for "river development" but ignore our roads? Why in the world do we have an arena downtown but no attention given to our streets? Before you blame the county, don't forget it was Mayor Misfortune and other city leaders who were kissing up to the county. (Remember the Billy Bob team?)
Other examples can and should be raised but I've made my point.
I'll say it again, before taxes are to be raised, our leaders need to take a look at the budget. In other words, treat our tax dollars like they are spending THEIR money instead of ours.
We should not be surprised.
I know our roads need fixed, and MAYBE, due to mismanagement, the only recourse is a tax increase; but why is it the only solution to EVERY problem is to raise taxes? Why don't city leaders (of both parties) look at a tax increase as the LAST resort instead of the FIRST?
IF, and I mean IF a tax increase is the only solution, we citizens deserve an answer and those responsible (if they can be) should be held accountable.
For example, Why did KIT and her yes councilors vote to spend millions of dollars moving City Hall? Why did same city leaders side with Chairman Miller and friends in raising taxes (or tried anyway) for "river development" but ignore our roads? Why in the world do we have an arena downtown but no attention given to our streets? Before you blame the county, don't forget it was Mayor Misfortune and other city leaders who were kissing up to the county. (Remember the Billy Bob team?)
Other examples can and should be raised but I've made my point.
I'll say it again, before taxes are to be raised, our leaders need to take a look at the budget. In other words, treat our tax dollars like they are spending THEIR money instead of ours.
Monday, December 3, 2007
IT'S OVER!!!!!
The dinner theater production that is.
I've really enjoyed participating but WW and I are glad to be getting our lives back!
Who knows, maybe we'll participate next time?
I've really enjoyed participating but WW and I are glad to be getting our lives back!
Who knows, maybe we'll participate next time?
Justice Denied Part II
UPDATE: According to the NBC news article in previous post, the Saudi Government will review the conviction and prison/lash sentence of the rape victim.
How does one go from rape victim to convicted criminal? Saudi Arabia is an Islamic state with a strict interpretation of the Koran. According to this interpretation, it is immoral for women to be out in public with another man not their husband or male relative. Since the laws of the Koran (Sharia law) are also the laws of the state, the rape victim was a lawbreaker. When the sentence of ninety lashes and prison were handed down it was appealed. On appeal (judges can do this in SA) the punishment went from ninety to two hundred lashes and prison
How does one go from rape victim to convicted criminal? Saudi Arabia is an Islamic state with a strict interpretation of the Koran. According to this interpretation, it is immoral for women to be out in public with another man not their husband or male relative. Since the laws of the Koran (Sharia law) are also the laws of the state, the rape victim was a lawbreaker. When the sentence of ninety lashes and prison were handed down it was appealed. On appeal (judges can do this in SA) the punishment went from ninety to two hundred lashes and prison
Sunday, December 2, 2007
Justice Denied
A sickening event from our Mid East "ally"
A Saudi Arabian woman gang raped by seven men was sentenced to six months prison and two hundred lashes for "being alone with a man not related to her" The sentence was issued on appeal. I guess the judge didn't think the ninety some lashes handed down at trial was harsh enough.
The seven men were only convicted of kidnapping but not rape which could land the men the death penalty.
Here is an article and video from NBC's web site. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22006417/
And another article from the Associated Press: http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5itRFLIdKb8OnJpiQRpQl1tHq0oGAD8T8U0UO0
Seeing all courts in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are Islamic Courts, I guess this is yet another demonstration of the"peaceful" tenants of this religion.
A Saudi Arabian woman gang raped by seven men was sentenced to six months prison and two hundred lashes for "being alone with a man not related to her" The sentence was issued on appeal. I guess the judge didn't think the ninety some lashes handed down at trial was harsh enough.
The seven men were only convicted of kidnapping but not rape which could land the men the death penalty.
Here is an article and video from NBC's web site. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22006417/
And another article from the Associated Press: http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5itRFLIdKb8OnJpiQRpQl1tHq0oGAD8T8U0UO0
Seeing all courts in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are Islamic Courts, I guess this is yet another demonstration of the"peaceful" tenants of this religion.
Saturday, December 1, 2007
Opening Night
Last night was the opening night of our church drama "The Christmas You've Always Dreamed of." Overall, the play went very well and from what I saw of the audience, they enjoyed both the dinner and performance.
I've enjoyed helping and participating in the play (I have one scene and a whopping one line) Although I wasn't happy about many of the late night rehearsals, I'm thankful God used this event to move me out of my comfort zone. This was a much needed spiritual lesson. Many times God may want his children to serve where they may not feel qualified. In ourselves, we are unable to accomplish His will, through Him, however, all things are possible. This is what Paul meant in Phillipans 4:13, "I can do ALL things through Christ who strengthens me."
I'm also thankful my daughter is able to participate in the production. She is one of the Christmas Tree dancers. She told me she has enjoyed performing for the church and is looking forward to participating in the future. She is also looking forward to her mother coming tonight for the second nights performance.
I pray many lives will be touched and those who usually are not in an area to hear the Gospel will be changed by God's grace. All glory goes to God in this production.
I've enjoyed helping and participating in the play (I have one scene and a whopping one line) Although I wasn't happy about many of the late night rehearsals, I'm thankful God used this event to move me out of my comfort zone. This was a much needed spiritual lesson. Many times God may want his children to serve where they may not feel qualified. In ourselves, we are unable to accomplish His will, through Him, however, all things are possible. This is what Paul meant in Phillipans 4:13, "I can do ALL things through Christ who strengthens me."
I'm also thankful my daughter is able to participate in the production. She is one of the Christmas Tree dancers. She told me she has enjoyed performing for the church and is looking forward to participating in the future. She is also looking forward to her mother coming tonight for the second nights performance.
I pray many lives will be touched and those who usually are not in an area to hear the Gospel will be changed by God's grace. All glory goes to God in this production.
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