Voter ID. Does it equate to the suppression of minorities?
Regardless of race, religion, or sexual orientation, knowing that you are who you say you are requires some type of identification for almost everything. Whether it’s a D.L., birth certificate, social security card, or proof of residency, you are required to show proof. Is confirmation of your identification to vote really unreasonable? Try and board […]
Texas “Christian?” University.
I about wrecked my car on the way home from the pizza shop last night. I’m listening to the news on our local Christian radio station. The news always upsets me. So much happening that anti-God, anti-American,and just anti-common sense. But this news about Texas Christian university up near Dallas really set me off, ” […]
Concealed Carry vs Open Carry
There has been a lot of news of late about carrying firearms in public. Is it a good or bad idea? The anti gun crowd would tell you that less guns equal less crime and shootings. However that is not the case. Years ago I recall reading a story about a small town in Georgia […]
Gun Control
OK, I’ve had it up to here (you can’t see it but I’m pointing to my neck) with all this talk about gun control! Let me put it so a 2nd grader can understand it. If you continue to defund the police and abolish (or greatly restrict) the 2nd A, you’ll get higher rates in […]
The Perfect Storm That Sunk Trump
During the Trump administration things in America greatly improved, especially for those who held to traditional Christianity and considered themselves patriots. Unemployment went down significantly. Many jobs were brought back from overseas. We were energy independent for the first time in history. The unemployment rate was getting better and better. The trade deficit was greatly […]
It’s Your Mountain to Die On
When I worked at a regional bank there was one phrase one of H.R. Business partner would often say, “It’s not my mountain to die on”. The reference was that of, in other words if by your decision the action you’re about to take turns out to be wrong it’s you, not me that’ll be […]
A Personal Note
I received a text from my wife’s uncle this morning. It came in at 2:47 AM. “The hospital called Arlene passed.” Arlene was my wife’s estranged mother. It had been over 20 years since my wife and her mother last spoke. We just found out the day before that she was in the hospital with […]
Looking For Peace!?
Peace is one of those things, that if pursued makes it that much more difficult to attain. Peace to me is a restful state of being, free from worry, anxiety, fear, or troubling thoughts. Sometimes, going to, or being in a particular setting better enables me to be in a peaceful state of mind. That’s […]
The Tale of Two Murdered Black Men
We’ve just passed the anniversary of the death of George Floyd, and still our country is dealing with the aftermath. Before I go any further, let me just say that it’s crystal clear, Mr. Floyd was murdered by Police Officer Derek Chauvin and should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Now that […]