Comments on: Civics 101

By: Gary Walter

Gary Walter — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 01:12:09 +0000

PS: I also have a lot of respect for your rank, service, and skilz flying around the bad-guys in Iraq. I only wish I could have flown with you a few times - especially over there (if I weren't married)! Being a paramedic in the fire service was a little like what you describe - except without the rank or respect. On the scene, we operated at the level of a LT or Captain, but in the firehouse, we were just another grunt. One of my accomplishments - but not without bloodshed - was helping paramedics to rise to the level of officer. Indeed, many fire chiefs today used to be paramedics. Do you miss it Don?

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By: Gary Walter

Gary Walter — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 00:39:54 +0000

Sometimes I think it is about the squeaky wheel. Quite possibly, our friends in Iraq (and other places) are squeaking more loudly than the unemployed and uninsured right now. Scaling back in our overseas conquests would allow us to pay off the deficit AND provide universal healthcare AND, quite possibly, bale out a few mortgage holders who are upside down.

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By: Don

Don — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 23:12:36 +0000

a Warrant officer is a highly trained, expert in a given field, mine happened to be aviation, test pilot, and primarily scout (find da injuns and Moyda dem-or run like hell and find someone with a bigger stick). We are not enlisted and yes, every enlisted soldier is supposed to salute our rank…whooopty doo lol. We have to pick our battles in life and can't fix every issue on the planet (yet) even though we do try at the detriment to our own country sometimes. What worries me most nowadays for the country is the mounting deficit that doesn't seem to be really fixing a whole lot. I believe in natural attrition in the market place….If the company was jacked up-it was probably meant to fall (AIG)…the government issue here is that we have allowed such companies to hold a monopoly on too much of our money and when they fall they take half the country with them. We don't need more government, just a hoe lot smarter government. 2 cents complete….waka waka

By: inadvertent farmer

inadvertent farmer — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 19:27:36 +0000

Many, many things I can let go of because I know I have no influence to change. Somethings are just too egregious to let go of…

I agree with the serenity prayer but I also firmly agree with the statement…Evil triumphs when good people do nothing.

I for one am not one for doing nothing…no matter how miraculous triumph would be. Kim

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By: inadvertent farmer

inadvertent farmer — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 19:27:36 +0000

Many, many things I can let go of because I know I have no influence to change. Somethings are just too egregious to let go of…

I agree with the serenity prayer but I also firmly agree with the statement…Evil triumphs when good people do nothing.

I for one am not one for doing nothing…no matter how miraculous triumph would be. Kim

My recent post Friday Funnies and the Shop Vac

By: gwalter

gwalter — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 06:13:14 +0000

It’s time.

By: gwalter

gwalter — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 06:12:29 +0000

But, that was in reference to religious leaders. He also told His followers to render to Cesar, what was Cesar’s. He didn’t come to fight social injustices – and he left political debate alone. Those discussions would have derailed his mission.

By: gwalter

gwalter — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 06:06:57 +0000

But, is it possible to express one’s opinion, while still respecting the rights of others to disagree? Without resorting to name-calling, violence (verbal or physical), and whining?

For instance, I don’t agree that abortion is a good tool either. However, short of a miracle, I don’t see where it will ever be outlawed. So, how do I reconcile my values with reality? For me – I try to pick my battles. And I practice the serenity prayer – a lot.

By: the inadvertent farmer

the inadvertent farmer — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 01:01:04 +0000

While there is some value in arguing a particular issue (eg; healthcare, taxes, abortion laws, etc), ultimately, we, as citizens, must coalesce around a unified decision. We cannot continue to argue points long after they have been decided.

I vehemently disagree with this statement. I will never quit arguing that abortion is murder. Never coalesce, unify or get behind no matter how my times it is rationalized or legalized or otherwised…

As a Christian there are some things that cannot be accepted because they are morally wrong…period. Taxes are one thing, killing unborn children quite another. Kim
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By: Debi Tarkington Damron

Debi Tarkington Damron — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 05:42:00 +0000

Yes, I read this Gary & agree with backing up once the decision is made…when the righteous rule. But, even Christ called a snake…a snake! Matt 3:7