A 16 year old on trial today for 1st degree murder for killing his bus driver here in Tennessee last year, found out his fate. The jury found him guilty. And his punishment...
Life in prison...
He will be eligible for parole when he is 65 years old.
Yes that's right...65 years old.
This kid is 16... you do the math.
I thought this was a bit harsh. Yes...he did kill someone, but I feel sorry for this kid. He ruined the life of the victim and that family and he ruined his life.
But is this justice and reprobation to keep this kid in prison for that long?
Is this vengeance?
Is this blind justice?
Or is this a society at fault... for failing our kids?
I feel for the victim and that family.
I feel anger for the stupid act of violence committed.
I feel deep sorrow for this kid...
Why?
He's just a kid...
We all do stupid things...
Friday, May 05, 2006
Thursday, May 04, 2006
Come to America...Legally
All the talk about illegal people being in this country, my opinion, walk into this country and be legal. Go through the proper channels. What is the problem? Do you want to be an American?
Do you want to live in this great country? Do it right by the law. The statement below should make you think...and if it doesn't, then you should move to some place that has laws for stupidity...you should be right at home.
This is an editorial written by an American citizen, published in a Tampa, FL Newspaper.
Will we still be the Country of choice and still be America if we continue to make the changes forced on us by the people from other countries that came to live in America because it is the Country of Choice?
Think about it!
All we have to say is, when will they do something about MY RIGHTS?
I celebrate Christmas, but because it isn't celebrated by everyone, we can no longer say Merry Christmas. Now it has to be Season's Greetings.
It's not Christmas vacation, it's Winter Break. Isn't it amazing how this winter break ALWAYS occurs over the Christmas holiday?
We've gone so far the other way, bent over backwards to not offend anyone, that "I" am now being offended. But it seems that no one has a problem with that. This says it all
IMMIGRANTS, NOT AMERICANS, MUST ADAPT.
I am tired of this nation worrying about whether we are offending some individual or their culture. Since the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, we have experienced a surge in patriotism by the majority of Americans. 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 America.
Our population is almost entirely made up of descendants of immigrants. 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 America being a multicultural community has served only to dilute our sovereignty and our national identity.
As Americans, we have our own culture, our own society, our own language.
This culture has been developed over centuries of struggles, trials, and victories by millions of men and women who have sought freedom. We speak ENGLISH, not Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, or any other language.
Therefore, if you wish to become part of our society, learn the language!
"In God We Trust" is our national motto. This is not some Christian, right wing, political slogan.. We adopted this motto 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.
If Stars and Stripes offend you, or you don't like Uncle Sam, 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. This is OUR COUNTRY, our land and our lifestyle.
Our First Amendment gives every citizen the right to express his or her opinion and we will allow you every opportunity to do so! But once you are done complaining, whining and griping about our flag, our pledge,our national motto or our way of life. I highly encourage you to take advantage of one other Great American Freedom...
THE RIGHT TO LEAVE...
Don't let the door hit you in the ass.
It is Time for America to Speak up. If you agree, pass this along. If you don't agree, you are in the WRONG Country!
Be legal...respect US...or Go Back where YOU came from and stay there!
Do you want to live in this great country? Do it right by the law. The statement below should make you think...and if it doesn't, then you should move to some place that has laws for stupidity...you should be right at home.
This is an editorial written by an American citizen, published in a Tampa, FL Newspaper.
Will we still be the Country of choice and still be America if we continue to make the changes forced on us by the people from other countries that came to live in America because it is the Country of Choice?
Think about it!
All we have to say is, when will they do something about MY RIGHTS?
I celebrate Christmas, but because it isn't celebrated by everyone, we can no longer say Merry Christmas. Now it has to be Season's Greetings.
It's not Christmas vacation, it's Winter Break. Isn't it amazing how this winter break ALWAYS occurs over the Christmas holiday?
We've gone so far the other way, bent over backwards to not offend anyone, that "I" am now being offended. But it seems that no one has a problem with that. This says it all
IMMIGRANTS, NOT AMERICANS, MUST ADAPT.
I am tired of this nation worrying about whether we are offending some individual or their culture. Since the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, we have experienced a surge in patriotism by the majority of Americans. 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 America.
Our population is almost entirely made up of descendants of immigrants. 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 America being a multicultural community has served only to dilute our sovereignty and our national identity.
As Americans, we have our own culture, our own society, our own language.
This culture has been developed over centuries of struggles, trials, and victories by millions of men and women who have sought freedom. We speak ENGLISH, not Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, or any other language.
Therefore, if you wish to become part of our society, learn the language!
"In God We Trust" is our national motto. This is not some Christian, right wing, political slogan.. We adopted this motto 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.
If Stars and Stripes offend you, or you don't like Uncle Sam, 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. This is OUR COUNTRY, our land and our lifestyle.
Our First Amendment gives every citizen the right to express his or her opinion and we will allow you every opportunity to do so! But once you are done complaining, whining and griping about our flag, our pledge,our national motto or our way of life. I highly encourage you to take advantage of one other Great American Freedom...
THE RIGHT TO LEAVE...
Don't let the door hit you in the ass.
It is Time for America to Speak up. If you agree, pass this along. If you don't agree, you are in the WRONG Country!
Be legal...respect US...or Go Back where YOU came from and stay there!
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