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Cleaning out papers, I found this that I had written and distributed without effect during the Clinton years. It was a 'back to the future' moment re-reading it today. "A group of people are bonded by a love of this country, gratitude and respect for those who have served to protect it, and concern for its future. Many of us were silent during the 1960's when revolution overtook America. We basked in freedoms bought by strangers, neighbors, and loved ones. We are the WAR BABIES. Born and raised in an atmosphere of trust that powers-that-be more or less kept everybody's...

While Sharon Lies Sleeping It may be nearly time to say good-bye to a fallen leader. Reports indicate that Ariel Sharon now suffers from kidney failure. This may be the problem that brings about his long delayed death. Ariel means Lion of God in Hebrew. Indeed he was something like a lion, participating boldly and strikingly as a warrior, helping to bring Israel to victory time and again, fighting against what seemed to be all odds…at least from a humanly-derived perspective. But his last name has a meaning, too. Sharon is an area of fruitful land in Israel. Something to...

Israeli citizens of Gaza, move over. The American citizen-settlers have joined you. The Supreme Jesters’ decision of June 23rd took away our property rights, too. We thought it was only you guys being forced from your homes. For you this has gone on so long that it’s gotten boring to us, and you’re so far away from us. Really, way over here in the outer islands who even cared?! Maybe you’ve got some ideas for us when the bulldozers and police come. Just like your situation, they’re being directed by the big guys. Well, the little ones, too, I guess....

Another baby was killed in Las Cruces, New Mexico, last week, and of course it's been a big deal in the local newspaper. Here are some thoughts that come to mind, especially in light of the big celebration of Roe Vs Wade that is planned by the local'pro-choice group' to take place on the steps of City Hall Saturday morning: What is the difference? A six week old baby who was killed had been born six weeks premature. By her age since conception, the infant could easily have still been in the womb. I grieve for this tiny person just...

Challenged Sunnie Bell Early in the day, I wanted to quit. Humiliated, scorned, certainly disliked, and possibly hated, I questioned any purpose to continue. By noon, I had been rightly and wrongly accused, convicted in public trial by a single hostile bureaucrat without freedom to speak in my own defense, and was thoroughly empowered to stay on for the duration, albeit the effects on my arteries and gray hair. This was my experience serving as a Polls Challenger for the Republican Party on November 2nd. After two training classes and thorough reading of detailed directions, I felt as prepared as...