Carnage In Las Vegas

It is possible to get along, if we try. Is there not a better way to deal with your personal problems than to kill two cops, a shopper, your husband then yourself? Why? Because "the revolution has started"? No. This is insanity and complete confusion. I am not an MD, psychologist or psychiatrist. I observe and report. Someone might ask: "Well, how much have you observed?" I have observed that 4 people have been murdered and one has committed suicide in a scenario that lasted several minutes. One of the two murderers murdered one of the murderers and then killed herself. Some may say : "Good, two Nazi losers are gone.....good riddance!" No! Five people are dead and some children are without their dads. "The thief has come to steal, kill and destroy." The "thief" will not win. He cannot win.

Eisenhower's Other Letter

Dwight D. Eisenhower was the Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces during World War II. With a great deal of concern, care and caution, he organized the D Day invasion that took place on June 6th 1944. He wrote a letter that was designed to motivate the troops. But he also wrote another letter that was an explanation in case of failure. It was a short letter. But the end of it grabs my attention. He simply said: "In case of failure, I take full responsibility."

Elliot Rodger, Too Bad

Too bad it had to happen this way. Too bad that I cannot personally talk to the young man who massacred 6 people and then killed himself in Santa Barbara. It is too late. He is dead. He is in God's hands. What a shame to end things this way. Such a young man. Such a troubled young man. If he were still alive and I knew him, and knew what he was going through: this is what I would tell him. "The spirit of lusting is a common spirit. It is particularly common to men. You are being overcome by it. The devil is using it to destroy you. "Resist the devil and he will flee from you." Have all the girls really rejected you? What were your motives with them? Bad motives need to die. Good motives need to live. What is all of the rush to get involved sexually? Find a substitute until you get married. Or do you want to be a "player"? Don't we all have desires in our hearts? Why don't you pray about it? Ask God to lead you down the right path. Enjoy God's presence. "Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart." (Ps. 37:4) Does it sound crazy to you? It is not crazy. It is wise. I can think of many other things to do that are much "crazier." But at this time I won't discuss them because they are too unpleasant. Pray with me. Let us talk to Jesus. He will bless your life. He is the power of God and the wisdom of God. Follow Him. He will give you real joy. You will never be sorry. He is the best there is."

Freedom?

I have talked about it before.....freedom that is. It is touchy. It is risky. It demands attention, care and nurturing. It is not easy. But we believe it is necessary. We believe it is enjoyed. We believe it brings out the best in people. It helps create invention and innovation. But it can cause problems. This is why some countries do not allow it. Can you imagine allowing it only for the intelligent and gifted? No way. We have laws that are designed to protect property and people. I agree with Mr. Macaulay. "Many politicians... are in the habit of laying it down as a self-evident proposition that no people ought to be free till they are fit to use their freedom. The maxim is worthy of the fool... who resolved not to go into the water till he had learned to swim." Thomas Babington Macaulay (1800-1859)

A Libertarian Manifesto

Matt Kibbe is an American economist, author, Freedomworks President and CEO. The following 6-part set of rules is an excerpt from "Don't Hurt People and Don't Take Their Stuff": A Libertarian Manifesto. I like what he says. It makes sense. 1) Don’t hurt people: Free people just want to be left alone, not hassled or harmed by someone else with an agenda or designs over their life and property. 2) Don’t take people’s stuff: America’s founders fought to ensure property rights and our individual right to the fruits of our labors. 3) Take responsibility: Liberty takes responsibility. Don’t sit around waiting for someone else to solve your problems. 4) Work for it: For every action there is an equal reaction. Work hard and you’ll be rewarded. 5) Mind your own business: Free people live and let live. 6) Fight the power: Thanks to the Internet and the decentralization of knowledge, there are more opportunities than ever to take a stand against corrupt authority."

Sexual Identity? No Confusion

Actually there is no confusion about sexual identity. If a person is born with a penis and testicles, he is a male. If a person is born with a vagina, she is a female. Socialization is one of the purposes of public school. Gender is not a choice. In the history of the world it has never been a choice. You just “play the cards you were dealt” on the day you were born. “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” (Prov. 22:6) We need to seriously ask ourselves: What does freedom really mean? Do we really need lawyers to answer every single question regarding these matters? What is their motivation?

Cinco De Mayo? Not For Me

I Know "Cinco de Mayo is over for this year. Even though I am Hispanic I do not care for that holiday. I am an American citizen and a veteran. I do not celebrate Cinco de Mayo. It is a drinking day, and I don't drink. There is nothing for me to celebrate. It is foolish to “force pride” young people into celebrating a holiday that they are not connected to. They are more connected to the 4th of July, Veterans Day and Memorial Day. If we truly purport to be a “color blind” society, let us embrace the American holidays. The 5th of May is nothing to celebrate unless it is your birthday, wedding anniversary, or some other meaningful event. I do not care about the “Battle of Puebla.” It is a poor attempt to give a certain group of people pride. What a waste of time. What a shame. It is not a waste of time for the liquor industry, however. Even President Obama acknowledged this fact. He spoke of the great “margaritas.” Liquor outlets should publish their sales for that weekend and compare it to other weekends. Police departments should publish the number of DUI arrests, and other liquor related crimes for the past week as well. One last thing. Teaching young people to be proud is not a good thing. Teaching them to be kind, considerate, forgiving, respectful, responsible, hard working and grateful is much better.