I know I may be "dead wrong" regarding how things may go. I am just voicing my intuition, combined with the facts presented to the public.
I am certain that some of my opinions are predujiced by my age, experiences, and environment. I know, however, that I am truly "blessed" to be living in a country where I can place them in writing without fear.
I was educated in the Catholic School system in Chicago. Even though, I am a native American, and speak English, it was a requirement that every student take an ENGLISH class, every year, through Grade school and High school. Twelve years of ENGLISH. In High school we had to take 2 years of Latin and 2 years of any other language which they offerred.
It is also worth mentioning, that back then, the Nuns and Priests had the freedom to deliver "corporal" punishment. If a parent would complain, they were told to remove their child, or student, from the school; since their was another waiting to take their place. The reality was, that if our parents found out, we would receive "more of the same" at home.
This is one of my examples of "radicalism of judges." Somewhere, there came a point when a "punished" child would threaten their parents with a "911" call. I wonder why no one really points this type of behavior out as part of "fundamental" Islam.
One of the frequent questions I have received is "what, exactly, do I stand for?"
First, I am humbled to be asked this question. My "positions" would be based upon my "premises." Obviously, if the majority of these were found not acceptable by the majority of our CITIZENS.............
So, what are my premises?
- Our Declaration of Independence; our Constitution; and hence, our Republic were founded on fundamental "Christian" values and principles.
- A "Democracy" is implemented by the expressed desire of the MAJORITY of CITIZENS.
- As such, there shall ALWAYS be a MINORITY, that is NOT completely happy.
- You CANNOT please EVERYONE.
- To remain as CONSISTENT and FAIR as possible, you must develop and implement STANDARD POLICIES and PROCEDURES.
- As posted on a sign at a firebase in Pleiku, South Vietnam; "For Those Who Fight For It, Freedom Has a Taste the Protected Shall Never Know."
- "Freedom is NOT absolute."
- "It is EASIER to withold a FREEDOM than it is to take one back."
- Our Nation is one of the YOUNGEST in this world.
- The principle of our Nation being a "MELTING POT," has been ended by "radical" political correctness.
- References to the BIBLE does NOT represent a COLLUSION or MELDING of Church and State.
- "ENGLISH" MUST be the "OFFICIAL" language of our Nation.
- The SAFETY, SECURITY, and WELFARE of the MAJORITY of our CITIZENS, MUST be the FIRST and ONLY concern influencing the actions of our elected and appointed officials.
- The SAFETY, SECURITY, and SOVEREIGNTY of our Republic MUST NEVER be placed in "harm's way" by an elected or appointed official.
- Our Nation's flag, the "Stars and Stripes," MUST always be BOUND to its ORIGIN and SACRIFICE.
- A CITIZEN suspected of breaking a law is INNOCENT until proven guilty.
- The process of "proof" shall NEVER become "abusive" or "leveraged" against the VICTIM.
- States shall NOT have the power nor right to ignore nor disobey enacted FEDERAL law.
- MARRIAGE, as recognized by our Federal law, MUST be between a MAN and a WOMAN.
- ABORTION shall only be LEGALLY ALLOWED up to 5 weeks following conception.
Well, I believe this is enough to digest for now. I am certain that you should be able to perceive what many of my "positions" are from what I have stated.
Thanks to all who take the time to read and contemplate my blogs.
God bless us all.