Today I read a story about a woman in Canyon Country, CA who shot a would be burgler. At first I laughed at the Sherriff who had to admit--apparently while his arm was twisted behind him--that "sometimes it pays to own a gun."
When I got to the details of the break in I could sympathize with the womans nervousness and fear. After all, she was about to discharge a firearm in California. The Lawsuit Capital of the World. The PC Capital of the World. Also, the Intolerant of Those with Traditional American Values Capital of the World.
At the end of the story I was disgusted with the response of the neighbors. They did not stand strong against the heinous crime of breaking into a innocent woman's home and threatening her in an effort to steal her possessions. This bold burgler (whose mother was waiting in the get away car--family values?) may have even committed other crimes had she not had that gun. Of course that's just speculation. He may have been the harmless Mr. Rogers kind of burgler who was just enjoying a day in the neighborhood.
One neighbor gave her somewhat wimpy support. She ended her comments by weakly asserting that she would feel fine leaving her children in the care of the poor victim. Considering that many woman dump their children off at daycares all across the country each day with little thought as to who is watching them, I'm not sure this comes across as huge support.
A 39 year old man starts out well and considering the emasculation of the male population on the west coast I guess he did his best. He said, "Good for her. Well, not good that she shot him, but if somebody's breaking into your house ..."
My response to the story? When I read about it I said "Good for her." the end. She stood up to those who would do her harm. She was strong and she did the right thing. Good for her. Why is that so hard for some to say today. The burgler was wrong and evil and she was right and strong. It's rather sad, don't you think?
Thursday, October 19, 2006
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
Excellent, Humorous Political Ad
Drudge had a great posting tonight. He had a link up to YouTube's site which has a copy of David Zucker's humorous, satirical political ad. It is too funny. It is all about Madeleine Allbright's 2000 visit to N. Korea. Do we need to wonder why nukes are available there? The Kum-ba-ya policies of the 90's has lead to the world's only super-power looking like a super-weenie. Talking nice to dictator's has never worked. We seemingly learn nothing from history about them.
We don't have to go back too far to remember what appeasement does. We can look at many examples in recent history--and not just Hitler. Appeasement was also used to deal with the Soviet's for how many decades. Our children were cowering in fear of being nuked and what's the best we can do? Let's have some peace talks. Nothing changes. How many Camp David Peace Accords have we had for the Middle East? Yeah, those worked out so well.
We had better be serious about security in our country or we could see a world far different from the one in which we now live. In the past, we have not needed fences on our border's. Oh, we could have used one with Mexico. We good naturedly groused about the cost of illegals in this country but we didn't really do anything about it. Now it is critical that we do. Not just Mexican nationals are swarming over the borders but also al Quaeda and other terrorists who wish to do harm to this country. Let's not forget Canada. The borders are a little better there but not much. They have many people who immigrate to their country from areas that house terrorists. This is a danger to both countries.
Many Libertarians like to use the comment that "He who would give up freedom for security will have neither freedom nor security." (paraphrase) They are not thinking of the context of the day in which this was written. This was a time in history when curfews were common. There were many laws governing those who dwelt in the towns. Men and women of that day were people who strove for good character and a good reputation. It's a little different today. They were also fighting the British. People who fought according to a whole list and tradition of rules. They were not known to blow themselves up in the town square. I don't think we have to give up Constitutional liberties. We will probably have to deal with a little more of a hassel in our day to day lives. However, if we get to gettin' and take care of business, we might not have to see much change at all.
The November elections will show what is on the mind of the American people. I don't see too many people getting really excited out there. I'm not sure that they are going to want to change horses in mid-stream. I could be wrong--but I don't think so.
That is my political rant for the day.
We don't have to go back too far to remember what appeasement does. We can look at many examples in recent history--and not just Hitler. Appeasement was also used to deal with the Soviet's for how many decades. Our children were cowering in fear of being nuked and what's the best we can do? Let's have some peace talks. Nothing changes. How many Camp David Peace Accords have we had for the Middle East? Yeah, those worked out so well.
We had better be serious about security in our country or we could see a world far different from the one in which we now live. In the past, we have not needed fences on our border's. Oh, we could have used one with Mexico. We good naturedly groused about the cost of illegals in this country but we didn't really do anything about it. Now it is critical that we do. Not just Mexican nationals are swarming over the borders but also al Quaeda and other terrorists who wish to do harm to this country. Let's not forget Canada. The borders are a little better there but not much. They have many people who immigrate to their country from areas that house terrorists. This is a danger to both countries.
Many Libertarians like to use the comment that "He who would give up freedom for security will have neither freedom nor security." (paraphrase) They are not thinking of the context of the day in which this was written. This was a time in history when curfews were common. There were many laws governing those who dwelt in the towns. Men and women of that day were people who strove for good character and a good reputation. It's a little different today. They were also fighting the British. People who fought according to a whole list and tradition of rules. They were not known to blow themselves up in the town square. I don't think we have to give up Constitutional liberties. We will probably have to deal with a little more of a hassel in our day to day lives. However, if we get to gettin' and take care of business, we might not have to see much change at all.
The November elections will show what is on the mind of the American people. I don't see too many people getting really excited out there. I'm not sure that they are going to want to change horses in mid-stream. I could be wrong--but I don't think so.
That is my political rant for the day.
Blogging Time
Thanks alot for linking to me Frank. (This is said with total sarcasm.) Now someone might actually look at my blog. Since I'm usually very opinionated, you would think the blogging thing would come naturally. Well, it would if I had alot of time to think about it.
This year has been really busy, as usual, but in a different way. This is the first year for me to be a homeschool mom. I have to say that I really am enjoying it. The funny thing is that everyone at church keeps asking me how I'm doing. I guess teaching a group of their kids in school is supposed to be easier than teaching two at home. I hate to tell them but dealing with my children is easier for me than dealing with all of their kids. If mine are being annoying I can just tell them so. Well, now that I think about it, I always told my students when they were annoying me at school too. I do miss working with my students at school and I feel that they are missing out with me not there but I had to take care of my own children first.
After the spate of school shootings that have taken place in the last few weeks, I find myself very grateful for the opportunities my children have had in their education. Most of these people wouldn't think about a school being in a church setting. Now that I'm homeschooling I don't have to worry at all. I'm with them and know they are safe. That being said, I'm not a real worrier and I do trust God to care for my children. It's just that this world is a wicked place and I'm glad I can be with my children each day. I really enjoy spending time with them. Well, I have to go for a walk with my kids now so I'll add to this post later. I have a few political observations to make.
This year has been really busy, as usual, but in a different way. This is the first year for me to be a homeschool mom. I have to say that I really am enjoying it. The funny thing is that everyone at church keeps asking me how I'm doing. I guess teaching a group of their kids in school is supposed to be easier than teaching two at home. I hate to tell them but dealing with my children is easier for me than dealing with all of their kids. If mine are being annoying I can just tell them so. Well, now that I think about it, I always told my students when they were annoying me at school too. I do miss working with my students at school and I feel that they are missing out with me not there but I had to take care of my own children first.
After the spate of school shootings that have taken place in the last few weeks, I find myself very grateful for the opportunities my children have had in their education. Most of these people wouldn't think about a school being in a church setting. Now that I'm homeschooling I don't have to worry at all. I'm with them and know they are safe. That being said, I'm not a real worrier and I do trust God to care for my children. It's just that this world is a wicked place and I'm glad I can be with my children each day. I really enjoy spending time with them. Well, I have to go for a walk with my kids now so I'll add to this post later. I have a few political observations to make.
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