Definitely a good start . . .

So . . . That's how it happened . . .

I was talking to some friends, after Mass, and we were discussing the recent news about the vice presidential candidate. Another friend walked by and someone called to her and asked if she had heard. She just disdainfully waved her hand and said she doesn't bother with politics. You have to wonder about that sort of mind set where they live and breathe America yet have so little interest in how they might continue to live and breathe the same air of freedom.

Someone else said that she doesn't vote because that is how they get jury names and she doesn't want to be on a jury. Let's see . . . Jury is your duty. Voting is your privilege and duty. Besides, they pick the names from the Department of Motor Vehicles registry now. Hope she finds out some day because I'm not going to tell her.

Given all the odd reactions of people who refuse to vote or vote on the spur of the moment, I have to agree with the opinion that a small voting turnout is actually better because that usually means informed voters are casting their vote.

Still, it is sad that people don't get excited about the democratic process that makes us the country  we are today. This 2012 election is crucial as the outcome may determine how our future lives in this country will be. Probably the loudest complainers the day after the November election will be the ones who didn't bother to show up to vote the day before. We seem to live in a complacent, selfish world and that doesn't keep the peace or encourage progress. Attending church and believing in God is our priority in life, however, exercising our God-given rights to vote for freedom and good laws is extremely important, too.

Beautiful . . .

Knowledge is gained by learning; trust by doubt; skill by practice; and love by love.

- Thomas Szasz

Give Children What They Ask For . . .!

Quotes to smile about . . .

"He who lives without folly isn't so wise as he thinks."
-- Francois de La Rochefoucauld

"Those are my principles, and if you don't like them... well, I have others."
-- Groucho Marx

Real hope for change?

The Republican vice presidential candidate has been announced and I'm impressed. I think Romney made a wise choice. People think that the VP isn't all that important but we discovered differently when JFK was assassinated and we ended up with Johnson. Naturally, we don't look to the demise of any president but it is good to know that the next in line is capable and in line with the policies set forth already.

I still worry about the people not yet 'enlightened' to the ongoing dismantling or our country over the last three-plus years who think the president deserves another term to finish off what has started. Uh, haven't they been paying attention since 2009? I also am dismayed by people who say they are voting their conscience and going with a third party. Since this is a crucial election, wouldn't it be wiser to get the incumbent out and start afresh? When I mention that a third-party candidate doesn't really have a chance, they come back with, "They would if everyone voted for them!" Yes, that is what it would take and that is not what is going to happen."

It will be interesting to see how this latest news is received by the people at morning Mass. I am constantly amazed at the number of daily Mass Catholics who see nothing wrong in supporting an adamant, anti-life, anti-religious freedom president. When I mention these facts to them, they say it is all a myth! None so blind as those who will not see . . .