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The Second Amendment

Yesterday, by one vote, the second amendment was upheld in our country. I can't believe that there are four Supreme Court Justices that don't know how to interpret the constitution. Four radical justices almost stomped all over our rights for no particular reason. Justice Scalia's Majority Opinion was masterfully written. You read some of the highlights on Wikipedia. Scalia was joined by Roberts, Kennedy, Thomas, Alito and the dissenters were Stevens
Joined by: Souter, Ginsburg, Breyer. I can't believe that was so close, the dissenters quoted the laws of foreign countries to try and justify their positions which is quite sickening. See the quotes below which include some of the framers of the constitution.

"No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms. The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government"

-- Thomas Jefferson, 1 Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334

"The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference - they deserve a place of honor with all that's good"

-- George Washington

"The best we can hope for concerning the people at large is that they be properly armed."

-- Alexander Hamilton, The Federalist Papers at 184-188

"Among the many misdeeds of the British rule in India, history will look upon the act of depriving a whole nation of arms, as the blackest."

-- Mahatma Gandhi

"They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety."

-- Benjamin Franklin, Historical Review of Pennsylvania, 1759.

"This country, with its institutions, belongs to the people who inhabit it. Whenever they shall grow weary of the existing government, they can exercise their constitutional right of amending it or their revolutionary right to dismember it or overthrow it."

-- Abraham Lincoln, 4 April 1861

"As to the species of exercise, I advise the gun. While this gives [only] moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise, and independence to the mind. Games played with the ball and others of that nature, are too violent for the body and stamp no character on the mind. Let your gun, therefore, be the constant companion to your walks."

-- Thomas Jefferson, writing to his teenaged nephew.

"Today, we need a nation of Minutemen, citizens who are not only prepared to take arms, but citizens who regard the preservation of freedom as the basic purpose of their daily life and who are willing to consciously work and sacrifice for that freedom."

-- John F. KenToday, we need a

"Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect every one who approaches that jewel. Unfortunately, nothing will preserve it but downright force. Whenever you give up that force, you are inevitably ruined."

-- Patrick Henry, speech of June 5 1788

"To disarm the people... was the best and most effectual way to enslave them."

-- George Mason, speech of June 14, 1788

"The great object is, that every man be armed. [...] Every one who is able may have a gun."

-- Patrick Henry, speech of June 14 1788

That the said Constitution shall never be construed to authorize Congress to infringe the just liberty of the press or the rights of conscience; or to prevent the people of the United states who are peaceable citizens from keeping their own arms...

-- Samuel Adams, in "Phila. Independent Gazetteer", August 20, 1789

Barack Obama's Tax Plan

Barack wants the wealthy to pay more taxes. Here are some statistics on who pays what tax-wise:
The top 1% of wage earners pay nearly 30% of all taxes.

The top 10% of wage earners pay 70% of all taxes.

The top 50% of wage earners pay 90% of all taxes.

The bottom 50% of wage earners pay 10% of all taxes.

And of course, some don't people don't have to pay any taxes and they are not included in this.
Look it up.

What do you believe?

35,000 adults were surveyed earlier this week and they think that their religion isn't the only way to get to Heaven. Now, there are a couple of ways to view this. One is that people see past their Christian Denominational beliefs, I agree that you don't have to be Methodist, Presbyterian or Baptist to get to Heaven. The other thought is that perhaps some of these people think Buddhism or Islam can get you to Heaven.

Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam claim that Jesus Christ was a good man and great prophet but not the Son of God. That's ridiculous, either Jesus was who he proclaimed to be for 32 years or he was a complete lunatic and idiot. There are many references to this absolute truth but I will leave you with the most obvious one:

Jhn 14:6

Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me."

Scientology is Awesome

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I See Stupid People

Just when I think people can't get any dumber someone comes up with a "kid-friendly" sex store. Watch the moron in this video try to justify her trade. The article is also ridiculous, I mean really let's picture a trip with a kid to this store.

Child: "Daddy, what's that long purple thing on the shelf?"

"Ummm, a neck massager??" Dad says

Child: "Wow, that person has a big neck"

Really, it's that ridiculous. Look at the book titles in the video "The Guide to Getting it On" who actually needs a guide for that that isn't in junior high? Here's the bottom line, stuff that's made to be used in the dark and/or behind closed doors cannot be put on display tastefully. I am not condemning the existence of these stores or the things they sell, just saying they can't be made kid friendly not matter what color you paint the walls. At some point you have to face the facts that crotchless underwear and leather gags are what they are no matter where you put them.

Idiots!

Well Said

The man pictured is John Howard, former Prime Minister of Australia. I like him, read the following and you'll see why.

Muslims who want to live under Islamic Sharia law were told on Wednesday to get out of Australia , as the government targeted radicals in a bid to head off potential terror attacks.

A day after a group of mainstream Muslim leaders pledged loyalty to Australia and her Queen at a special meeting with Prime Minister John Howard, he and his Ministers made it clear that extremists would face a crackdown. Treasurer Peter Costello, seen as heir apparent to Howard, hinted that some radical clerics could be asked to leave the country if they did not accept that Australia was a secular state, and its laws were made by parliament. "If those are not your values, if you want a country which has Sharia law or a theocratic state, then Australia is not for you", he said on National Television

"I'd be saying to clerics who are teaching that there are two laws governing people in Australia : one the Australian law and another Islamic law that is false. If you can't agree with parliamentary law, independent courts, democracy, and would prefer Sharia law and have the opportunity to go to another country, which practices it, perhaps, then, that's a better option", Costello said.

Asked whether he meant radical clerics would be forced to leave, he said those with dual citizenship could possibly be asked to move to the other country. Education Minister Brendan Nelson later told reporters that Muslims who did not want to accept local values should "clear off. Basically people who don't want to be Australians, and who don't want, to live by Australian values and understand them, well then, they can basically clear off", he said.

Separately, Howard angered some Australian Muslims on Wednesday by saying he supported spy agencies monitoring the nation's mosques. Quote: "IMMIGRANTS, NOT AUSTRALIANS, MUST ADAPT. Take It Or Leave It. I am tired of this nation worrying about whether we are offending some individual or their culture. Since the terrorist attacks on Bali , we have experienced a surge in patriotism by the majority of Australians."

"However, the dust from the attacks had barely settled when the 'politically correct' crowd began complaining about the possibility that our patriotism was offending others. I am not against immigration, nor do I hold a grudge against anyone who is seeking a better life by coming to Australia ." "However, there are a few things that those who have recently come to our country, and apparently some born here, need to understand." "This idea of Australia being a multi-cultural community has served only to dilute our sovereignty and our national identity. And as Australians, we have our own culture, our own society, our own language and our own lifestyle."

"This culture has been developed over two centuries of struggles, trials and victories by millions of men and women who have sought freedom"

"We speak mainly ENGLISH, not Spanish, Lebanese, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, or any other language. Therefore, if you wish to become part of our society . Learn the language!"

"Most Australians believe in God. This is not some Christian, right wing, political push, but a fact, because Christian men and women, on Christian principles, founded this nation, and this is clearly documented. It is certainly appropriate to display it on the walls of our schools. If God offends you, then I suggest you consider another part of the world as your new home, because God is part of our culture."

"We will accept your beliefs, and will not question why. All we ask is that you accept ours, and live in harmony and peaceful enjoyment with us."

"If the Southern Cross offends you, or you don't like "A Fair Go", then you should seriously consider a move to another part of this planet. We are happy with our culture and have no desire to change, and we really don't care how you did things where you came from. By all means, keep your culture, but do not force it on others.

"This is OUR COUNTRY, OUR LAND, and OUR LIFESTYLE, and we will allow you every opportunity to enjoy all this. But once you are done complaining, whining, and griping about Our Flag, Our Pledge, Our Christian beliefs, or Our Way of Life, I highly encourage you take advantage of one other great Australian freedom,

'THE RIGHT TO LEAVE'."

"If you aren't happy here then LEAVE. We didn't force you to come here. You asked to be here. So accept the country YOU accepted."

Here is the snopes reference for anyone who thinks that was conjured up. You will find that the above is not an exact quote but the point was made nonetheless.

Church Stuff

Man I am getting tired of some of the church stuff I hear. I wish people would just get some joy out of their Sundays every now and then. I feel like everywhere I go people think their music has to be a certain way or it doesn't honor God, or their denomination is this or that. I am not totally enjoying my current church, but instead of whining I am meeting with the pastor and music minister to see how I can help and where God wants me. As for your denomination and music styles, it all goes back to scripture. Back it with the Bible or back your argument out of my face and no, it doesn't have to be the King James Version.;)

P.S. I am fine with different denominations and different music styles since everybody can't like the same things or always interpret scripture the same way.

Band Stuff

For the past few days I have been really wanting to play music with some old friends. Really only two of them are actually old, the rest are younger dudes. Getting together for grown-ups is hard and I don't know if all this will work out, but so fare it seems promising. I even have 7 songs to start with. I heard this in my You Tube subscriptions today and it became the seventh song. Seems like an awesome song to end any worship set with.