Absolutely No Profiling!

The following was sent to me by a very close friend and military veteran. It has been formatted for this post.

A lot of Americans have become so insulated from reality…


Absolutely No Profiling! Pause a moment, reflect back, and take the following multiple choice test.

These events are actual events from history... They really happened! Do you remember?

HERE'S THE TEST

1. 1968 Bobby Kennedy was shot and killed by:
a. Superman
b. Jay Leno
c. Harry Potter
d. A Muslim male extremist between the ages of 17 and 40

2. In 1972 at the Munich Olympics, athletes were kidnapped and massacred by:
a. Olga Corbett
b. Sitting Bull
c. Arnold Schwarzenegger
d. Muslim male extremists mostly between the ages of 17 and 40

3. In 1979, the US embassy in Iran was taken over by:
a. Lost Norwegians
b. Elvis
c. A tour bus full of 80-year-old women
d. Muslim male extremists mostly between the ages of 17 and 40

4. During the 1980's a number of Americans were kidnapped in Lebanon by:
a. John Dillinger
b. The King of Sweden
c. The Boy Scouts
d. Muslim male extremists mostly between the ages of 17 and 40

5. In 1983, the US Marine barracks in Beirut was blown up by:
a. A pizza delivery boy
b. Pee Wee Herman
c. Geraldo Rivera
d. Muslim male extremists mostly between the ages of 17 and 40

6. In 1985 the cruise ship Achille Lauro was hijacked and a 70 year old American passenger was murdered and thrown overboard in his wheelchair by:
a. The Smurfs
b. Davey Jones
c. The Little Mermaid
d. Muslim male extremists mostly between the ages of 17 and 40

7. In 1985 TWA flight 847 was hijacked at Athens, and a US Navy diver trying to rescue passengers was murdered by:
a. Captain Kidd
b. Charles Lindberg
c. Mother Teresa
d. Muslim male extremists mostly between the ages of 17 and 40

8. In 1988, Pan Am Flight 103 was bombed by:
a. Scooby Doo
b. The Tooth Fairy
c. The Sundance Kid
d. Muslim male extremists mostly between the ages of 17 and 40

9. In 1993 the World Trade Center was bombed the first time by:
a. Richard Simmons
b. Grandma Moses
c. Michael Jordan
d. Muslim male extremists mostly between the ages of 17 and 40

10. In 1998, the US embassies in Kenya and Tanzania were bombed by:
a. Mr. Rogers
b. Hillary Clinton, to distract attention from Wild Bill's women problems
c. The World Wrestling Federation
d. Muslim male extremists mostly between the ages of 17 and 40

11. On 9/11/01, four airliners were hijacked; two were used as missiles to take out the World Trade Centers and of the remaining two, one crashed into the US Pentagon and the other was diverted and crashed by the passengers.

Thousands of people were killed by:
a. Bugs Bunny, Wiley E. Coyote, Daffy Duck and Elmer Fudd
b. The Supreme Court of Florida
c. Mr. Bean
d. Muslim male extremists mostly between the ages of 17 and 40

12. In 2002 the United States fought a war in Afghanistan against:
a. Enron
b. The Lutheran Church
c. The NFL
d. Muslim male extremists mostly between the ages of 17 and 40

13. In 2002 reporter Daniel Pearl was kidnapped and murdered by:
a. Bonnie and Clyde
b. Captain Kangaroo
c. Billy Graham
d. Muslim male extremists mostly between the ages of 17 and 40

and DOES ANYONE REMEMBER 9/11!!!

No, I really don't see a pattern here to justify profiling, do you? So, to ensure we Americans never offend anyone, particularly fanatics intent on killing us, airport security screeners will no longer be allowed to profile certain people. They must conduct random searches of 80-year-old women, little kids, airline pilots with proper identification, secret agents who are members of the President's security detail, 85-year old Congressmen with metal hips, and Medal of Honor winner and former Governor Joe Foss, but leave Muslim Males between the ages 17 and 40 alone lest they be guilty of profiling.

Foot note: Fort Hood Texas ......another Muslim 39 years old killed 13 people and wounded 30 some odd others... Does this fit the profile!

NOW OUR COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF IS TELLING EVERYONE THAT THE YOUNG MUSLIM THAT ATTEMPTED TO BLOW UP A NORTHWEST/DELTA JET AS IT APPROACHED DETROIT ON CHRISTMAS DAY WAS (QUOTE) "AN ISOLATED INCIDENT".

YOU HAVE GOT TO BE S****ING ME OR WHAT!!! MY FATHER USED TO SAY: "PLEASE DON'T PEE ON MY LEG AND TELL ME IT'S RAINING."

A Funny Biker Story

A biker is riding by the zoo, when he sees a little girl leaning into the lion’s cage. Suddenly, the lion grabs her by the cuff of her jacket and tries to pull her inside to slaughter her, under the eyes of her screaming parents. The biker jumps off his bike, runs to the cage and hits the lion square on the nose with a powerful punch. Whimpering from the pain the lion jumps back letting go of the girl, and the biker brings her to her terrified parents, who thank him endlessly.

A reporter from The New York Times has seen the whole scene, and addressing the biker, says, “Sir, that was the most gallant and brave thing I ever saw a man do in my entire life.”

“It was nothing, really, the lion was behind bars. I just saw the little kid in danger and acted as I felt right.”

“Well, I’ll make sure this won’t go unnoticed. I’m a journalist from the New York Times and tomorrow’s edition will have this on the page one.

What brand of motorcycle do you ride and what political party do you support?”

“A Harley Davidson and I vote for the Republican Party,” replied the biker.

The journalist leaves.

The following morning the biker buys The New York Times to see if it indeed brings news of his actions, and reads on page one:

‘BIKER GANG MEMBER ASSAULTS AFRICAN IMMIGRANT AND STEALS HIS LUNCH.’

Sodomites in the Military

As a veteran of the US Army, I figured I'd offer my opinion on the subject of "Gays in the military" since the President has declared to repeal the "Don't ask, don't tell" law. It's my blog, so I can say or do whatever I please. To begin with, I will not use the euphemism, Gay. Rather, I will call those involved in that lifestyle what they are, Sodomites. After all, doesn't the homosexual lifestyle revolve around the act of sodomy in one way or another?

To begin with, let's look at the religious implications of the lifestyle. By the way, but if you don't like what I have to say, go to the next blog. Homosexuality is an abomination to the three major religions of the world: Christianity, Judaism, and Islam:

Christianity:
Romans 1:26 For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature:

Romans 1:27 And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompense of their error which was meet.

Judaism:
“Do not lie with a male as one lies with a woman; it is an abhorrence” (Leviticus 18:22)
“If a man lies with a male as one lies with a woman, the two of them have done an abhorrent thing; they shall be put to death—their bloodguilt is upon them” (Leviticus 20:13). The Torah considers a homosexual act between two men to be an abhorrent thing (to’evah), punishable by death—a strong prohibition.

Islam:
"We also sent Lut : He said to his people : "Do ye commit lewdness such as no people in creation (ever) committed before you? For ye practice your lusts on men in preference to women: ye are indeed a people transgressing beyond bounds." Qur'an 7:80-81
"What! Of all creatures do ye come unto the males, and leave the wives your Lord created for you? Nay, but ye are forward folk." Qur'an 26:165

It's pretty clear that God is against it, so that should be enough. Temptation is not sin. The act is sin. And the sin leads to death.

Okay, we have established that the world's major three religions teach against homosexuality. That in itself can become a source of contention in a disciplined military unit, especially for the more radical groups like Islam.

Next we have to consider what it can do to the morale of a unit. I have no doubt that a sodomite can kill the enemy just as effectively as I. However, that does not mean I want to share a tent or shower with one. The sodomite is attracted to the same sex. Therefore, he will be attracted to whomever in a public shower. There's a reason why men and women do not shower together in the military or share the same tent. There's a reason why there are separate barracks for the sexes. That's because of the "sex issue." It cannot get anymore fundamental than that. The military will have to make "special accommodations" for the sodomites. If that happens, then there will be special sodomite housing, sodomite units, etc.

That brings us to the next issue. Can the military budget handle the cost of accommodating the sodomites? It's one thing to put a Baptist, a Mormon, and a Muslim in the same barrack or tent, but it's another to put a sodomite and a heterosexual together. I'm not "homophobic," but I do not like the idea of sharing a tent, shower, or room where privacy is gone and intimacy is great with someone attracted to my gender. It's certain that they will have to make special accommodations. They will then have to allow transgender, transsexual, and whatever other type of deviation is out there.

Furthermore, they will have to make "special rules" concerning "physical intimacy." Frankly, I would not want to see two men kissing regardless if they are in uniform or not. In light of that, they will have to make a rule that there is no display of affection. A married couple will be unable to walk hand-in-hand in the PX or embrace after coming home from a war zone. After all, if the sodomites cannot do it, then it will only be fair to bar heterosexuals. Yes, this is extreme and a bit melodramatic, but it is not outside the realm of possible.

Serving in the military is not a right. One enlists, is accepted, and serves. There is a reason why they do things the way they do in the military. It is to protect our country, the unit, and each other. The President, who has not spent a day serving, should leave the operation of the military to the experts: men and women who serve and know how.

No, the sodomites have no business in the military. It's not a matter of homophobia or whether or not they can be effective soldiers or sailors. Rather, it's a matter of practicality, unit morale and cohesion, and security.

10 Biblical Truths

I came across the following and thought it worth sharing:

10 Biblical Truths That Shape My Worldview

The question that will define us more than any other is -- upon what do we base our worldview? Here are ten of the truths that shape the way I see the world.

In a generation marked by relativism the public arena is filled with differing views on the largest issues of our time. The primary source from which we draw our worldview defines where we stand and why. The following are 10 biblical truths that shape my worldview:


1. Every human being has innate dignity: Genesis 1:27 "So God created man in His own image."

2. Life is to be valued from the womb: Psalm 139:13 "You knit me together in my mother's womb."

3. A nation that honors God will prosper but a nation that turns its back on God will not: Proverbs 14:34 "Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people."

4. Image without character comes up short: I Samuel 16:7 "Man looks at the outward appearance but the Lord looks at the heart."

5. We make an eternal investment when we tend to the poor: Proverbs 19:17 "One who is gracious to a poor man lends to the Lord, and He will repay him for his good deeds."

6. We are nurturing God's handiwork when we protect the earth: Genesis 1:1 "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth."

7. We must stand against injustice wherever it is found: Amos 5:15 "Hate evil, and love good and establish justice."

8. Possessions alone will never satisfy the heart of man: Luke 12:15 "...be on guard against all kinds of greed; a man's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions."

9. Love has the power to heal a broken world: John 3:16 "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life."

10. Death is not the final word: Isaiah 25:8 "He will swallow up death for all time."

Are You a Racist?

Recently I was asked, "Are you a racist?" I chuckled at the boldness of such a direct question, but it caused me to consider the question and reasoning behind it. After all, the question came from someone that didn't even know me; so what would cause her to ask such a question? Part of that answer came from what I have posted in the "About Me" section of this blog. I am clear on my views about Affirmative Action. Why do I have such views? Does that make me a racist? Let's look at a few things and you be the judge.

To begin with, I do not wear a sheet or burn crosses in the night even though I live in the south. I do not believe that Affirmative Action is good for anyone. It promotes "selection" based on skin color, sex, handicap, veteran status, etc. My belief is that an individual should be selected based solely on their character and qualifications. Such laws create an imbalance and segregation. I may be more qualified, but someone from a "listed group" may be considered based solely on the "listed criteria." Does disagreeing with such a practice make me racist? There are places where qualification tests have the requirements "lowered for minorities." It seems to me that such a practice is an insult to those groups; as though they "can't make it on their own."

What about Black Entertainment Television? I do not watch it, so does that make me a racist? I do not support the NAACP or the United Negro College Fund. Does that make me racist? Each of those organizations listed relates to skin color. While I'm on the subject, but why can the United Negro College Fund use the word "Negro," but others can't? There was a recent outcry about a politician using the word. Also, what about the use of the word "nigger?" Yes, you read right, I said "nigger." I hear blacks refer to one another by that term, yet it's not offensive. Consider this, a word has only as much power as one gives it. If the black community stopped getting upset over the word, it would not have the power to offend that it does.

Another issue is how to refer to "black people." When I was young, they preferred "colored." Then later it was changed to "Negro." Then it was "black." Finally they refer to themselves as "African American." I do not refer to myself as "English American, "Cherokee American," or whatever blood I have flowing through my veins. Why can't we just use the term, "people" or "Americans?" Does finding the ongoing use of segregating terms and labels ridiculous make me a racist?

Today they are celebrating Martin Luther King's birthday. I enjoy the day off, but I still feel it's just another segregating thing that Dr. King was trying to do away with. Though he did great things, it was for a certain demographic. Frankly, the only birthdays that should be acknowledged at the Federal level are those of the Founding Fathers. So, does it make me a racist because I see no reason to acknowledge MLK Day?

Another thing that probably makes me a racist is I do not agree with Black History Month. My question is, "Why?" Starting February 1 the TV will be flooded with snippets about "Great Black Americans." The schools will promote education on the subject of "Great Black Americans." So, why bring race into the equation? Why not say, "Great American?" Why not have "Great American History Month?" I've heard the argument that there are other ". . . History Months," but you never hear about them. One of my great grandmothers was a full-blooded Cherokee. How come there isn't a "Cherokee History Month?"

It seems that those who cry out about racism the most are the ones who are the most racist. An individual is arrested for killing two police officers. That individual's fingerprints are on the murder weapon and there were witnesses. Still, there will be an outcry to "Let him go" because he is black. It has gotten old hearing the ". . . because they're, or I'm black" argument. There are hate crime laws that protect the same groups protected under the Affirmative Action laws, but no such laws protect me, a white male. How come I was questioned by the police when a crazed black woman physically attacked me and used racial slurs because she believed I had piled snow behind her car because she was black? Why, as a Military Policeman, were cases against black soldiers dropped merely because I was white and they were black? It made no difference that the individual was caught with the evidence or acted violently with a weapon when confronted. The only thing that mattered was, "The MP was white and the suspect soldier was black."

And finally, what about religion? I do not share the same views of worship and doctrine as those in predominantly black churches. I see no need for a separate ministry to "promote black churches." I worship The Lord My God and His Son Jesus Christ regardless their color. Jesus is Jewish, not black. Why has the color of one's skin become an issue in the church? The only thing that should matter in the church is The Word!

So, am I racist? I do not befriend people because "they are black." I hate hearing, "Oh, some of my best friends are black." That sounds so superficial, as though one chooses friends based on the color of their skin. I prefer to befriend people based on their character and qualifications to "be my friend." I do not befriend individuals based on skin color. If you share my values and interests, then we can be friends. If not, then have a good life and do not force your views on me.

Victory is Mine - Walmart Succumbs!

Well, Walmart finally delivered on their many promises and lip service! However, it took another message to their Customer Service Department using their online system to get the result. Let's look at the chain of events:

• December 10, 2009 Walmart charges me twice for a turkey and ant bait.



• December 11, 2009 I contact the store to explain the problem, but they hang up on me.



• December 13, 2009 A letter is sent the store manager, Tom Statum, explaining the problem. No response.



• December 23, 2009 I contacted Walmart via their online system.



• December 28, 2009 Received a phone call from "some guy" at the store. He assured me that I would get a refund in the mail. The store is only a couple miles from the house, so it should have been here in two days. Received nothing.



• December 31, 2009 Contacted Walmart again via their online system. I advised them that I would let the Attorney General handle it.



• January 2, 2010 Received a call from the District Manager for this area. She assured me that they would "make it right."



• January 4, 2009 Received a phone call from Tom Statum (finally). He assured me that a refund was being sent by overnight mail. He also claimed that he never saw the original letter.



• January 5, 2009 Received a cash refund of $18.18 plus a $50.00 gift card. The overnight express cost them almost $14.00 to go a few miles.

Is it me, or is Walmart being run by inept and low-functioning people? Had they addressed the problem swiftly in the first place and delivered on their promise, they would not have had to spend so much money. A simple $18.18 refund ended up costing them $82.18. That's an expense they'll pass on to you and me. Nevertheless, as consumers, we have to stand up for our rights! If you have been wronged by Walmart, then let them know. Let them know loud, clear, and often. Don't let up until victory is yours!