Warning: This post may contain information of a political nature. Those of you who wish to keep your blood pressure in the normal range or do not have a vomit bag nearby might consider returning tomorrow.
Dude, what happened to my country?
Claudia Cowen, writing on Foxnews.com, reported on a new provision in the health care bill that requires small businesses with more than 20 employees to provide health care to their workers. Apparently, this has been taking place in San Francisco restaurants for over a year. Customers in these restaurants pay either a flat fee or a percentage of their check as a surcharge to cover the cost of health care for waitresses, bus boys, and cooks. In some restaurants patrons do not mind this additional charge. In others, business is hurting. San Francisco mayor Gavin Newsome enthusiastically supports the plan, claiming that it keeps restaurant employees out of emergency rooms and on the job.
"Businesses get the benefit in the back end," Newsom is reported to have said.
Apparently, the customers will get it in the back end, too; although, I’m not counting it as a benefit. My wallet is getting lighter every day under this administration. It’s just one more reason to eat at home if you live in the Bay area.
The Guerrilla Homeschooler linked to a Greta Van Susteren interview with Senator Lindsay Graham concerning the student loan provision of the new health care reform law. Did you know that student loans were a pivotal point in solving the health care crisis in this country? The federal government will no longer allow banks to make student loans. All loans will come from the government. Why? According to Senator Graham, congressional Democrats and the current administration believe that “the banking system doesn't work, that the private lenders ought to be taken out of the equation, no private sector entity should make money sending kids to school.” Instead, the federal government will make money sending kids to school. “They're lending money at 6.4 percent, [while] we're borrowing it at about 2.6 percent.” The 3.8 percent difference is profit for the federal government. Apparently, it’s alright for the government to make money off of student loans, just not private enterprise.
Can any explain to me how this is any different from Hugo Chavez’ take-over of private businesses in Venezuela?
Lastly, Drudge linked to a KOMOnews.com article titled “Mother furious after in-school clinic sets up teen's abortion.” Ballard High School in the Seattle School District facilitated an abortion for one of its students without the consent of the parents, without even informing them that the abortion was taking place. Once again we see government officials replacing parental rights and responsibilities with their judgment. Still, public schools officials do not seem to understand why more and more people in this country simply do not trust them. Homeschooling is growing larger and larger every year, although I predict that at some point during this current administration there will be an attempt to make homeschooling illegal. Just look at ICE’s effort to overturn a judge’s decision to grant asylum to a German homeschooling family. If only they were so diligent with our foreign bretheren who do not attempt to enter the country legally. I cannot help but wonder if the principal of Ballard High School would be happy if it was his daughter getting the abortion without his knowledge, facilitated by the staff of her high school.
Hey, school administrators, listen up - my children are my children. They are not the property of the state. Keep you hands off!
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Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Thursday, September 24, 2009
You Just Might Be A Racist
Rac-ism
1. a belief or doctrine that inherent differences among the various human races determine cultural or individual achievement, usually involving the idea that one's own race is superior and has the right to rule others.
2. a policy, system of government, etc., based upon or fostering such a doctrine; discrimination.
3. hatred or intolerance of another race or other races. (Source:www.dictionary.com)
SO...
If you believe that every human life is sacred, and that murdering unborn children through abortion is a heinous act that should be outlawed in the United States… You just might be a racist.
If you believe that the US should honor their promises to European allies, and should provide missile defense to Poland and Czechoslovakia… You just might be a racist.
If you believe that every US citizen is responsible for their own health care, and should be allowed to visit their own doctors when and where they choose… You just might be a racist.
If you believe that US citizens have the right not to purchase health insurance, should not be forced into a government run health insurance program, and should not be fined for not having health insurance… You just might be a racist.
If you believe that illegal immigrants are illegal because they violated US law when they entered the country, and not because of their country of origin… You just might be a racist.
If you believe that illegal immigrants should not be given amnesty… You just might be a racist.
If you believe that the practice of granting constitutional rights to “anchor babies,” and providing tax-payer funded services to their extended families, should be ended…You just might be a racist.
If you believe that US citizens should be allowed to keep more of their hard-earned money and should not have their taxes increased… You just might be a racist.
If you believe that marriage was ordained by God to only be between a man and a woman… You just might be a racist.
If you believe that the US government has no business running automobile companies or banks, or dictating the wages earned by employees in a free market economy…You just might be a racist.
If you believe that the US should support its ally Israel, and should not negotiate with nations such as Iran and North Korea until they disarm and stop pursuing nuclear weapons…You just might be a racist.
If you believe that voters should have to show a picture ID in order to vote...You just might be a racist.
If you didn't vote for Barack Hussein Obama for President of the United States of America...You just might be a racist!
Does this sum up the Left’s argument?
1. a belief or doctrine that inherent differences among the various human races determine cultural or individual achievement, usually involving the idea that one's own race is superior and has the right to rule others.
2. a policy, system of government, etc., based upon or fostering such a doctrine; discrimination.
3. hatred or intolerance of another race or other races. (Source:www.dictionary.com)
SO...
If you believe that every human life is sacred, and that murdering unborn children through abortion is a heinous act that should be outlawed in the United States… You just might be a racist.
If you believe that the US should honor their promises to European allies, and should provide missile defense to Poland and Czechoslovakia… You just might be a racist.
If you believe that every US citizen is responsible for their own health care, and should be allowed to visit their own doctors when and where they choose… You just might be a racist.
If you believe that US citizens have the right not to purchase health insurance, should not be forced into a government run health insurance program, and should not be fined for not having health insurance… You just might be a racist.
If you believe that illegal immigrants are illegal because they violated US law when they entered the country, and not because of their country of origin… You just might be a racist.
If you believe that illegal immigrants should not be given amnesty… You just might be a racist.
If you believe that the practice of granting constitutional rights to “anchor babies,” and providing tax-payer funded services to their extended families, should be ended…You just might be a racist.
If you believe that US citizens should be allowed to keep more of their hard-earned money and should not have their taxes increased… You just might be a racist.
If you believe that marriage was ordained by God to only be between a man and a woman… You just might be a racist.
If you believe that the US government has no business running automobile companies or banks, or dictating the wages earned by employees in a free market economy…You just might be a racist.
If you believe that the US should support its ally Israel, and should not negotiate with nations such as Iran and North Korea until they disarm and stop pursuing nuclear weapons…You just might be a racist.
If you believe that voters should have to show a picture ID in order to vote...You just might be a racist.
If you didn't vote for Barack Hussein Obama for President of the United States of America...You just might be a racist!
Does this sum up the Left’s argument?
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
It's Clear - You Shall Not Murder
"You shall not murder." Exodus 20:13
Four simple, straight forward, unambiguous words from the book of Exodus say everything that needs to be said about the actions of the man who shot and killed Dr. George Tiller, the unapologetic late-term abortionist from Wichita, Kansas, widely known as "Tiller the Baby Killer." Almost single-handedly, Dr. Tiller turned Wichita into the abortion capital of the United States, a claim that was either a badge of honor or a deep moral stain, depending on which side of the abortion debate a person stood.
There is no need for discussion. There is no room for debate. Dr. Tiller's murder was wrong.
So, what's with all the chattering on cable news shows and talk radio, and the thousands of editorials and blogs written across the nation since Sunday morning?
Political posturing.
It's disturbing and uncomfortable to watch, and it only serves to illustrate the underlying problem in the abortion debate in America. The supporters of the efforts of Dr. Tiller do not appear to value his life any more than they do the lives of the 43 million babies murdered through abortion since Roe versus Wade became the "law of our land," an ironic term used by people on both sides of the abortion issue since the right for a woman to have an abortion was never a bill voted on by congress or signed into law by a president. We should be calling it the illegitimate law of the land. If the supporters of Dr. Tiller truly valued his life rather than the work that he did while he was alive, they would be mourning the fact that a fallen, Christian man, a husband and father, was slain. They would say a prayer for his eternal soul, offer prayers of support for his wife, his children, and his congregation. The only value they appear to see in Dr. Tiller's life is the value of the air time and print space they garnered in order to score points for their side of the abortion debate. They will use his name as long as it is useful and then they will move on. He will be forgotten as soon as a new source provides them with a fresh opportunity to make their argument. His entire life was smelted into a single strike hammer used to nail their political opponents.
It can be difficult for Christians to understand the application of the concept that all sins are equal. We are taught that all sins are equal in the eyes of the Lord, but when we see the work of someone like Dr. Tiller we say, "Yeah, but I never did that!" It is a reflection of the limitations of the human mind. It is safe to assume that since Dr. Tiller did attend church regularly that he had some sort of relationship with God. We'll never know the depth or quality of that relationship, or whether he was truly saved. We do know from his life's work that George Tiller unashamedly and unapologetically flaunted God's support of life, from His creation (He breathed life into man) through His command not to murder, to Christ's death for our sins and His gift of the Holy Spirit. His behavior appeared to say, "I'm killing babies, God. Deal with it." George Tiller has some explaining to do, and I would hate to be standing in his shoes on judgment day. That's okay. You'd hate to be standing in mine.
The only winners in the entire episode are the babies who will not be aborted by Dr. Tiller. It's time to pray that his clinic is shut down, and that no one steps into the void left by his passing to continue his life's work.
Four simple, straight forward, unambiguous words from the book of Exodus say everything that needs to be said about the actions of the man who shot and killed Dr. George Tiller, the unapologetic late-term abortionist from Wichita, Kansas, widely known as "Tiller the Baby Killer." Almost single-handedly, Dr. Tiller turned Wichita into the abortion capital of the United States, a claim that was either a badge of honor or a deep moral stain, depending on which side of the abortion debate a person stood.
There is no need for discussion. There is no room for debate. Dr. Tiller's murder was wrong.
So, what's with all the chattering on cable news shows and talk radio, and the thousands of editorials and blogs written across the nation since Sunday morning?
Political posturing.
It's disturbing and uncomfortable to watch, and it only serves to illustrate the underlying problem in the abortion debate in America. The supporters of the efforts of Dr. Tiller do not appear to value his life any more than they do the lives of the 43 million babies murdered through abortion since Roe versus Wade became the "law of our land," an ironic term used by people on both sides of the abortion issue since the right for a woman to have an abortion was never a bill voted on by congress or signed into law by a president. We should be calling it the illegitimate law of the land. If the supporters of Dr. Tiller truly valued his life rather than the work that he did while he was alive, they would be mourning the fact that a fallen, Christian man, a husband and father, was slain. They would say a prayer for his eternal soul, offer prayers of support for his wife, his children, and his congregation. The only value they appear to see in Dr. Tiller's life is the value of the air time and print space they garnered in order to score points for their side of the abortion debate. They will use his name as long as it is useful and then they will move on. He will be forgotten as soon as a new source provides them with a fresh opportunity to make their argument. His entire life was smelted into a single strike hammer used to nail their political opponents.
It can be difficult for Christians to understand the application of the concept that all sins are equal. We are taught that all sins are equal in the eyes of the Lord, but when we see the work of someone like Dr. Tiller we say, "Yeah, but I never did that!" It is a reflection of the limitations of the human mind. It is safe to assume that since Dr. Tiller did attend church regularly that he had some sort of relationship with God. We'll never know the depth or quality of that relationship, or whether he was truly saved. We do know from his life's work that George Tiller unashamedly and unapologetically flaunted God's support of life, from His creation (He breathed life into man) through His command not to murder, to Christ's death for our sins and His gift of the Holy Spirit. His behavior appeared to say, "I'm killing babies, God. Deal with it." George Tiller has some explaining to do, and I would hate to be standing in his shoes on judgment day. That's okay. You'd hate to be standing in mine.
The only winners in the entire episode are the babies who will not be aborted by Dr. Tiller. It's time to pray that his clinic is shut down, and that no one steps into the void left by his passing to continue his life's work.
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