Guns and People

Basically we have a problem. The problem is people and guns. Yes, I understand the overused phrase of Guns don't kill, people kill. That is as stupid as saying nuclear weapons don't kill. people do, or anthrax doesn't, people do, cars don't kill people do. etc..... i don't believe that banning all guns is the answer as much as I don't believe that closing schools are the answer because they are targets of opportunity. I absolutely do not agree with bringing more weapons into the school. Years ago people and booze didn't mix very well and we saw how useless prohibition was. Instead of banning booze, we tried to put some control on it. We still have a problem with alcohol and it's misuse as well as we do with guns and their misuse. I would be the first person to stand up and support a person right to guns as it pertains to sport and self protection. Putting armed people in a classroom just escalates the chance of violence and death and in the Connecticut case, how many children would have died in the crossfire. The problem is still there. We have been taught in society that our rights supersedes everyone Else's right. We have been taught by our leaders that might makes right and then hand the guns to those people. We tell other countries that we need to take their weapon, and we keep arming our soldier, children, and civilians. Yes, both issues need to be addressed. Our safety and education of our children need to come first. Don't take away funding, recreate a safe and successful education system at whatever the cost. Might makes right backed up by weapons is not the answers.


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I WANT THAT

I WANT THAT........... Sitting with my grandson, Vinny, we were reading the many toy ads that come in the paper.  In wide eye amazement he would say that same phrase, "I want that".  Every toy, except Barbie doll would bring that phrase even louder.  When Vinny and I would go shopping together, all I would hear is, "I want that". Now, Vinny is 2 1/2 years old and has no concept of money, or the reason why he can't have everything.  I just have to smile and remember that he is only a child and that when he get older, he will understand. Along with this life lesson he will also learn to share as he grows up.

What made me think of this?  Michigan's right to work legislation, the fiscal cliff and the constant battle between Democrats and Republicans. I am proud to say that my grandson is much more educated then many of these people.  Everyone votes with the phrase, "I want that" in the back of their mind. If their party wins, chances are better that they will get what they want.  If their party loses, there will be years of temper tantrums. If things go wrong, there is plenty of finger pointing and blame to go around.  The rich want their money and don't want to share, and the poor want their money and will gladly share what is not theirs. Everyone is well aware of their rights, and believe they deserve it even if it violates someone Else's rights.

I personally believe that I have no rights entitled to me.  As a sinner, the only thing I want is the love of a forgiving God. I have tried to be the best person possible, I have tried to be the best father and husband, and grandfather.  I have tried to help when I could, and am thankful for the help of friends and family. Health problems have slowed my wife and I, so instead of working, we spend the day watching our grandchildren. The only thing that we want for it, is that our children and grandchildren will pass it forward.

In 2013, the fiscal cliff may hit the United States.  With this will come the elimination of social security. welfare, and all "entitlement" programs.  My wife and I who are on disability will be without any income. The people who have plenty have said, "I WANT THAT". The people who have experienced great health want to keep it to themselves. Those who have been born with a "Gold spoon in their mouth", want to make sure that no one gets a handout. Those who have received these gifts from God are saying, "I WANT THAT AND I DON'T WANT TO SHARE". Do you know what I have to say to these people?  THANK YOU.

I say thank you because it has helped me to realize the great gifts that God has given me, and that when I pass on, you may have all my earthly wealth that is left.  I can't afford the Uhaul to take it with me, and since I plan on being cremated, there will be no room in a casket to stuff my money. I know that when I reach the pearly gates, there won't be a monetary toll both. For the first time, only God will judge me and his judgment won't be based on assumption or a poll of one or two people. I know there won't be people pointing at each other in judgement . Yes, that is what, I WANT", and I'll be glad to share.

Unions

Michigan unions can RIP.  That is what union people are crying after the govenor signed the "Right to work" bill.  Next there will be funerals for the great UAW and other big unions.  Michigan killed the unions.

I don't know how to break this to you, but the unions have been dead for quite awhile.  Look at the abandoned plants in Detroit, Flint, Saginaw and other union strongholds. I have never been a member of a union, but there were times when I wish I were.  Unions were a "gift" to the American working class people who were taken advantage by the "Vanderbilts and Carnages" of the world. The unions broke the slave labor mentality that come with wealth gained by the few at the working expense of the many.  The union gave fair labor wages, safe working condition, and a better working atmosphere where non existed. Life was good for all people who gladly worked, and with pride in there work place. Then something terrible happened. The unions felt that everyone needed the help of the unions and that workers should get everything for nothing. They felt that the most menial worker should get the same pay as the CEOs of those companies. It no longer was what is fair, but how much they could get.  Those same fences that the unions tore down were being rebuilt with a union sticker. Those factories that the unions help build build, are now laying in rubble, those workers are on unemployment and welfare.  The unions have raided their retirement funds and the local union halls are no longer the lavish lounges were union worker exchanged war stories. In the work place, big business is back in control and working conditions are getting worse. Minimum wage jobs are now shipped abroad, and the assembly line is now a thing of the past.  Technology and education has surpassed sweat and hard work.  The nest step will be that big business will run our education system and those big business will get to pick and choose their own people. I realise that I painted this picture with very large brush strokes, but basically it is all true, with one exception.  The unions are not dead yet.  The unions are still needed, the unions are still wanted, but in a different and better role.  The old model is dead and needs to be re invented. Our education system is the base of all work and new technology.  This is where the union is needed to bring us back to educational excellence. This is where the unions can influence big business to invest in their future, our children's education. The unions can break the oil and petroleum lock that big business has wrapped us in. Educate the people that oil is not a replenishing supply that will never run out.  Wind energy and other alternative fuels supplies can help balance the work force again with the help of a union.  Instead of trying to squeeze the money out of big business, create new work that can benefit everyone.  Let these big oil companies choke on their diminishing supply of oil and be part of a new America. 
Hey Unions, instead of forcing people to become members, make them want to be a part of a new union movement.  You still have the chance.