Snippets from the News
Soldiers' Words May Test PBS Language Rules- I have to say that I agree with PBS in this instance. Aside from the quoting of the POTUS saying "shit" I think it disagreeable that we would alter the words or appearance of veterans, people who put it all on the line for our country.
No, this is not 'our war'- Pat Buchanan has his head in the sand. War is hell, it is double hell when you've done all you personally can to avoid it but there are fanatics who've taken over your neighborhood, even taken over your country, to do evil and you'd rather they hadn't. Still you must pay the price. It is sad to say that the Lebanese, particularly many Christians, had tried to pay the price up front and keep the Palestinians, Syrians and Hezbullah out of their country so that they would not be caught between Israel defending herself and the islamofacists who care nothing for ANY Lebanese. For what it is worth I'm very close to a family of Lebanese 1st generation US citizens whose family came to the US from Lebanon over 90 years ago. They, as Christians had a better life here then and it appears that the forces that drove them from Lebanon 90 years ago still hold sway, namely religious zealotry. Get with it Pat, you don't get something for nothing.
8 Grocery Employees Stabbed in Tennessee- this line says it all, "...seriously injuring five before a witness pulled a gun and stopped him, police said." Apparently this nut case wouldn't stop until an armed citizen stepped in.
Former pastor faces porn charges
- my children went to this church as part of the religious education program when they attended Churchville Elementary. I don't know if he was there at the time, I don't think so, but it still ticks me off. I know that I had to undergo the inquisition to become a substitute teacher. What the heck are these churches doing that allows so many of these perverts into positions of trust? Note that it ain't just the Catholics with problems!
and to end this on a good note...
Broadway Couple Bikes Cross-Country For 9-11 Fundraiser Posted 2006-07-22 -California To Pentagon Trip Raises Money For Burn Foundation- these are some great folks who deserve our support. Those who wish to make a donation to the Ferek’s cause should send checks to the Christian Firefighters Association, 551 Lilac Terrace, Leesburg, VA 20176.
