Just heard on the news that teachers in New Mexico are being trained and will carry weapons. What happens if a teacher snaps? We just made it easy for them.
What is your take on the Fiscal Cliff? Are both parties being reasonable in reaching an agreement? If not agreement is reached every one's taxes will go up plus major take aways.....just sayin..........
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
So, after January 16, all your photos you post on Facebook can be sold to businesses for advertisement or what ever. I guess we are being told Facebook brought Instagram and now your photos are up for grabs. Do you keep your Facebook account or opt out by closing your Facebook account. I will probably keep my account because the photos I post are not a secret. What will you do? Do you feel your photos are your private property?
Monday, December 17, 2012
Sandy Hook Tragedy
First of all, my prayers and sympathies go
out to all of the families affected by the Sandy Hook Tragedy.
by: Kristian Beverly-Ranting Teen Girl
Now what does it mean for us?
The Sandy Hook Tragedy is being called one of the worst mass shooting in history. 28 people in total are dead, and 20 of them were children It's also a tragedy because one of the biggest taboos has been broken. Killing the defenseless. There's also a battle line being drawn about gun control.
Whenever a person watches a movie how often is a child character killed in a violent way? I can't think of many. Why? There's a taboo of killing children. One of the biggest taboos is killing the defenseless. Those seen as defenseless are those who can't help themselves, or are seen as weaker. Children and the elderly, plus handicapped people are in the category. Frankly yes, there have been cases of children being killed, sadly. But this is different. For one, a person felt entitled to march into a school, an elementary school, and point, aim and fire at six and seven year olds. How can you look into children's faces and pull a trigger? And so close to Christmas too? Sickening and sad. This breaks the unspoken rule of cruelty. Not saying mass shootings aren't cruel , but killing small children in cold blood and close range, and traumatizing the survivors shows a new level of cruelty. Since this taboo is broken, it leaves the doors open now for basically anything, as scary is that sounds. I mean, people kill anyways, but now this taboo has been broken. The authorities are afraid of copycat murderers, which is almost scarier than the initial attack. Someone watches the news, sees a murder, and decides to do a similar one? Yeah, scary that a person would want to look up to a murderer. The murderer took out the most defenseless, and that's the end of the taboo of young children.
Do guns have a mind of their own, or is the actual person guilty? There's a line being drawn about gun control. Ever since the forming of the US, citizens have had the right to carry guns. Since children have been murdered and countless other mass murders have been taking place, there's tension building about gun regulation. Should the US ban assault rifles or machine guns or whatever type of other gun there is? My issue is that guns do NOT kill. It's the person toting it around. Last time I checked, guns do not hop up and down streets, looking for a target to kill. It's the person holding it who does. On my Facebook page, there's been comments saying that guns should be banned. If people think guns should be banned, then let's ban cars too so there won't be any drunk driving related deaths. Makes sense right? Nope. To get to the source of the problem you have to get to the individual. Picking up a gun and deciding to murder a fellow human being is a heart choice, and a horrible one. No amount of banning or regulation will change a person's heart. Putting up restrictions only makes it harder for law abiding citizens. Guns are legal right now and there's still a black market going on for them. Imagine if guns were banned. The same thing as banning alcohol in the 1920s would result. Nothing productive. To make a safer community, it starts with evaluating the individual and building up from there. There needs to be values reinstated in brains, not more regulations.
My prayers go out to all involved in the Sandy Hook Tragedy. RIP to those who were murdered.
by: Kristian Beverly-Ranting Teen Girl
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| Picture from ABC 27 news Facebook page |
Now what does it mean for us?
The Sandy Hook Tragedy is being called one of the worst mass shooting in history. 28 people in total are dead, and 20 of them were children It's also a tragedy because one of the biggest taboos has been broken. Killing the defenseless. There's also a battle line being drawn about gun control.
Whenever a person watches a movie how often is a child character killed in a violent way? I can't think of many. Why? There's a taboo of killing children. One of the biggest taboos is killing the defenseless. Those seen as defenseless are those who can't help themselves, or are seen as weaker. Children and the elderly, plus handicapped people are in the category. Frankly yes, there have been cases of children being killed, sadly. But this is different. For one, a person felt entitled to march into a school, an elementary school, and point, aim and fire at six and seven year olds. How can you look into children's faces and pull a trigger? And so close to Christmas too? Sickening and sad. This breaks the unspoken rule of cruelty. Not saying mass shootings aren't cruel , but killing small children in cold blood and close range, and traumatizing the survivors shows a new level of cruelty. Since this taboo is broken, it leaves the doors open now for basically anything, as scary is that sounds. I mean, people kill anyways, but now this taboo has been broken. The authorities are afraid of copycat murderers, which is almost scarier than the initial attack. Someone watches the news, sees a murder, and decides to do a similar one? Yeah, scary that a person would want to look up to a murderer. The murderer took out the most defenseless, and that's the end of the taboo of young children.
Do guns have a mind of their own, or is the actual person guilty? There's a line being drawn about gun control. Ever since the forming of the US, citizens have had the right to carry guns. Since children have been murdered and countless other mass murders have been taking place, there's tension building about gun regulation. Should the US ban assault rifles or machine guns or whatever type of other gun there is? My issue is that guns do NOT kill. It's the person toting it around. Last time I checked, guns do not hop up and down streets, looking for a target to kill. It's the person holding it who does. On my Facebook page, there's been comments saying that guns should be banned. If people think guns should be banned, then let's ban cars too so there won't be any drunk driving related deaths. Makes sense right? Nope. To get to the source of the problem you have to get to the individual. Picking up a gun and deciding to murder a fellow human being is a heart choice, and a horrible one. No amount of banning or regulation will change a person's heart. Putting up restrictions only makes it harder for law abiding citizens. Guns are legal right now and there's still a black market going on for them. Imagine if guns were banned. The same thing as banning alcohol in the 1920s would result. Nothing productive. To make a safer community, it starts with evaluating the individual and building up from there. There needs to be values reinstated in brains, not more regulations.
My prayers go out to all involved in the Sandy Hook Tragedy. RIP to those who were murdered.
Sunday, July 29, 2012
You hear all this talk about stricter gun laws. What is it that lawmakers do not get? Most criminals will get a gun in their hands faster than law abiding citizens going thru instant check. Guns do not kill but people do. I am so glad the law changed where you are not required to retreat but instead stand your grounds......bang bang,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,just sayin
I retired earlier this year because my big sister was diagnosed with the ending stages of pancreatic and lung cancer. After I retired she moved in so I could be her care giver. Every day I see her smile and participate in family events even when I know she is not feeling the best. I asked her about a bucket list and she said she would like to go on a cruise. I took out money from my retirement to make this trip possible for her. I paid for 5 people to make this trip, my two daughters 13 and 16 yoa and Linda's (my sister) granddaughter 13 yoa who Linda has raised since birth. A week away from this trip and Linda is so excited. I enjoy seeing her smile and grin everyday as we discuss the trip. We are cruising to the Bahamas. Linda never left the country.
Its amazing how being terminally ill she can find a reason to be happy everyday. She is not having pitty parties and walking around saying why me. She is enjoying each day she wakes up.
How can a person who has every reason to be sad is able to find a reason to rejoice everyday.
I think God everyday for having opportunities daily to build latest memories. I am glad I can be here for her but at the same time she is there for me. Her smile everyday lifts my spirit when I am feeling low and show me if this woman who is terminally ill can make the best of each day, there is no reason for me not to stay up beat.
I continue to pray for a miracle but if God would want her to be an angel, I want to think him for allowing me to have know her and to be able to call her my sister.
I have received some donations for the trip and I think everyone that help contribute to making this trip happen. August 5th is the day.........
Just sayin.........................................................................
Its amazing how being terminally ill she can find a reason to be happy everyday. She is not having pitty parties and walking around saying why me. She is enjoying each day she wakes up.
How can a person who has every reason to be sad is able to find a reason to rejoice everyday.
I think God everyday for having opportunities daily to build latest memories. I am glad I can be here for her but at the same time she is there for me. Her smile everyday lifts my spirit when I am feeling low and show me if this woman who is terminally ill can make the best of each day, there is no reason for me not to stay up beat.
I continue to pray for a miracle but if God would want her to be an angel, I want to think him for allowing me to have know her and to be able to call her my sister.
I have received some donations for the trip and I think everyone that help contribute to making this trip happen. August 5th is the day.........
Just sayin.........................................................................
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