They Might Not Be In Favor Of Gun Control  -  or  -  Don't Mess With Old People, Especially If They're Armed

     If an older couple asks you why you're stealing their stuff, it might be best if you politely tell them you've made a mistake and leave-----without their stuff. The following incident lends credibility to this advice.

     An Albuquerque couple found a burglar loading a generator, power tools, and other items of theirs into his SUV. The couple asked the burglar what he was doing but being they were 70 and 66 years old, the burglar ignored them. This anti-social behavior was not acceptable to the couple.

     The husband grabbed a shotgun, and the wife got a handgun and held the burglar at gunpoint until the police arrived. I'm just guessing this couple would not vote for gun control.

     The burglar had gotten out of jail earlier that day.

   

Are They or Aren't They?

     One of the age-old relationship questions that most people face at some time during their life goes like this; "Is this person someone I want to spend the rest of my life with?" There is no clear-cut formula to help with an answer. However, a person can look for little clues, like; is the person purposing, kneeling in the middle of a busy freeway and stopping traffic while trying to make this romantic moment as dramatic as possible?
    As reported by the AP; Michelle found herself in this exact predicament. Her boyfriend, Vidal, was down on one knee proposing to her, and this was happening in the middle of Interstate 45, in or near Houston, Texas. The proposal was accompanied by the blaring of horns and shouts from onlookers. I'm guessing not all the shouted comments could be used in print.
     Now Michelle had a choice to make. "Is this guy the person I want to be the father of my children?
     I think any doubt she may have had was justified.
     It turns out that beside being dumb, Vidal's actions of obstructing a roadway is a Glass B misdemeanor, punishable by up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $2,000.
     A small price to pay for a memorable proposal?
     Maybe.

POLITICAL CORRECTNESS RUN AMUCK - PART I

Trending AOL ran an article with this title - 

'Politically incorrect' Georgia welcome sign stirs up major controversy.

     What are they talking about? Recently the Harris County, Georgia, sheriff put up a sign that says;

Welcome to Harris County, Georgia! WARNING: Harris County is politically incorrect. We say: Merry Christmas, God Bless America and In God We Trust; We salute our troops and our flag. If this offends you.....Leave!

     Now like most current journalism, the article hints that these actions are politically incorrect, but does not inform us as to who finds this sign offensive, or why they find this sign offensive..

     And neither do they explain what the "major controversy" is or who feels it is such. Evidently, they would just like us to take their word for it. Otherwise, we are left to think for ourselves. So what are we to make of this "major controversy?" Let's take the sign in small bites.

Merry Christmas - controversial?  Why should it be? If you don't like the phrase, don't feel that for some reason you need to use it. Fortunately, everyone in this country can choose to use the phrase or not use the phrase. There's no controversy involved unless you're the kind of person who thinks that everyone should believe or act like you do.

God Bless America - controversial?   Maybe so if you don't believe in God, or America. Lucky for you, in this this America you're allowed to dislike one of both. This, however, doesn't give you the privilege of keeping me from having my preferences. 

The phrase "In God We Trust" - controversial? - I bet the people who might object to this phrase have no problem spending the paper money this phrase appears on.

Saluting Our Troops - controversial?  If you don't feel like saluting our troops, don't, but please don't take it out on the troops or don't ridicule or disparage me when I salute them. 

Saluting The Flag - controversial?  I don't see why it should be. If you don't like what the flag stands for and the country it represents, I can't imagine why you would want to hand around and take advantage of the relative freedom and economic wellbeing you enjoy in the country the flag represents.

     Are we to assume, (and I think that's what this news blurp is hinting at) that to avoid a "major controversy" we avoid using any of the above phrases or actions because it might offend somebody?

     My question is; Are those offended going to be as careful not to offend others? And where will this all end? I believe that as the song says, "It's only just begun." Why? Because ever slogan, every action, everything is offensive to somebody, and in today's world everyone has a voice that can be heard by millions.

     How did we git so screwed up?                         

As If We Didn’t Have Enough To Worry About – Part I 

                Just about the time we think we can relax, along comes something else to get our adrenaline pumping.

     The latest thing is a bug. That’s right. A bug. Or a group of related bugs. These insects are known as triatomine bugs, or their common name, ‘kissing bugs.’ These bugs tend to bit their victims on the face or lips. Friendly little things, huh?

     The problem is that their bit can transfer to the victim a parasite that causes Chagas disease. These parasites attack the tissue and muscles in the body.

     How do you know if you’ve contracted the disease? This report says that about 8 million people who have it don’t know they have it.

     Formally a south-of-the-border problem, it seems that the bug is now moving north and can be found in many southern states.

     So now you have something else to worry about. And your dog should also worry, for they can get ‘kissed’ and contract the disease.

     You can thank me---if  you survive.

As If We Didn’t Have Enough To Worry About – Part II

   

                 This thing to worry about is sort of a good news, bad news thing.

     In the last several weeks we’ve had two E. coli outbreaks. One at Chipolte Mexican Grills, and the other at Costco. It’s a typical outbreak where a number of people have gotten sick after eating or after eating food bought at these places.

     I’ve not heard that anyone died from these outbreaks, but a number of people are, or were, or will certainly be uncomfortable. That’s the bad news.

     Now the good news, well I may be the only one who has this view. Why? It seems that the food carrying the E.coli in both cases was some kind of produce. In the case of Costco, it seems to be celery. So my conclusion is that I should, if I’m really concerned for my health and general well being, abstain from raw vegetables, at least the ones I don’t particularly care for.