Victim Alec Baldwin

Art by Raymond Pettibon, courtesy of David Zwirner Gallery, New York

I just finished reading the article Alec Baldwin wrote published in Vulture. Apparently he has now decided that he will change directions in his life; he writes:

Why Many People Have Difficulty in Accepting Global Warming

It seems rational that human activity can affect the climate. We know it has affected our immediate environment.  After all, we have witnessed natural water resources become polluted; we have witnessed air pollution as well. Most of the pollution have been a result of poorly managed industrial protocols. In many cases government has had to step in and demand that industries change their practices in order to ensure that citizens are protected, keeping their environment safe. Clean air and water is in the best interest of all.

Marijuana Users Have Abnormal Brain Structure -- More Links to Developing Schizophrenia

A Northwestern Medicine® study has shown that marijuana users develop abnormal brain structures. They also state that this new study shows the heavy use of marijuana may lead to developing schizophrenia. The results also show that this abnormal brain structure produces a poor working memory.

As with other studies that have been done, this one also confirms that those who begin using the drug early on in their teens are the highest at risk for developing these problems.

To read more about this study, click here.

Straight A Students Rewarded With Pizza Party -- How Dare They!

Eastern Middle School in Silver Springs, MD decided to hold a pizza party for their straight A students. Students who acquired B's and C's were allowed to attend after school but received no pizza and those students who received lower grades were not invited at all.

Watching this story and the media's take on how unfair it was ...ugh... My first reaction? Is this a joke? Are we really complaining about a school rewarding their top students? Since when is incentive a bad thing? WTF?

Apparently, children who work hard should not be rewarded and a pizza party should be given to all students, even if they are lazy and refuse to do their work. Does this make any sense to anyone? What on earth has happened in this country that we are afraid of encouraging and rewarding good students? WTF?

Not fair? What is not fair is allowing kids who did poorly to also be rewarded. Is it any wonder our schools are failing, with this sort of attitude being promoted in the media?

The reporter even seemed to shun the straight A students, asking if the pizza made them smarter and if they thought it was fair? How RUDE! This reporter should be ashamed.

There are winners and loser in this world. That's how life is. What good is school if we are not teaching students reality?



Eastern Middle School in Silver Spring, MD

There Are People Who Make Mistakes and Then There Are Mia Farrow and Woody Allen

Before I even begin this post, I would like to make a few points known. First of all, until recently I had not bothered to read anything in detail about the drama that has been going on for years between Mia Farrow, Woody Allen, and Soon-Yi. I had known he married the adopted daughter of Mia and the very act itself has always disgusted me. I have never been a fan of Woody Allen; I cannot even think of a movie I have even seen of his and quite frankly, I never was interested in seeing one. From my little exposure to him, he has always came across to me as a typical "Hollywood elitist" who believes he's better than everyone. It is fair to say that I am biased. If you are looking for someone to be fair and an article that will offer both sides equal credibility, I must tell you that I can only be honest in saying that this post will not satisfy you.

Is This Who Obama's Son Would Look Like?

These days, it's impolite to point out someone's hypocrisy. Oh wait, it's okay to do so if you're a far-lefty talking about one those neanderthal conservatives. So let me re-word that: It's impolite to point out the hypocrisy of liberals if you are conservative. Lucky for me, I've never been called polite. Tactless. I've been called tactless.

Coca-Cola Commercial - Some Opinions Are Just Not Valid -- At Least That's What I've Learned

There it is. The commercial that seems to be causing quite a stir by Coca-Cola that was introduced during this latest Super Bowl game [2014]. So, let's talk about this a bit, shall we?

Jeh Johnson Homeland Security Secretary Says Illegals Have Earned Their Right to Being Citizens

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson spoke on Jan. 24, 2014 at the U.S. Conference of Mayors in Washington, D.C. (CNSNews.com/Penny Starr) 

Secretary Jeh Johnson said the approximately 11 million people who are in the country illegally have “earned the right to be citizens.” 

At the recent United States Conference of Mayors on Friday, Jeh Johnson claimed that illegals have earned their right to be citizens.

He cited that the path to citizenship will bring them out of the shadows and it is important for our homeland security.

“Common sense immigration reform is supported by the U.S. Conference of Mayors, businesses, and if the polls (are) to be believed, the majority of the American people,” Johnson said. “Border security is inseparable from homeland security.” 

“And border security must and should be part of comprehensive immigration reform – protecting our borders, securing our ports, promoting the lawful flow of trade and travel through our ports to cities and other communities,” he said.

He wants to secure our borders by giving 11 million illegals citizenship? How exactly does someone earn their citizenship by sneaking into a country illegally? What message does this send to those who have filed their paperwork and have been waiting for approval to become citizens?

“It is also, frankly, in my judgment, a matter of who we are as Americans,” said Johnson. “To offer the opportunity to those who want to be citizens, who’ve earned the right to be citizens, who are present in this country – many of whom who came here as children – to have the opportunity that we all have to try to become American citizens.”

In his judgement? Well, isn't it lovely we have a Homeland Security Secretary that seems to think that it's okay to give illegals citizenship for no reason? HOW will this will help security? Many illegals come here to commit crimes beyond their illegal status. It seems not a day goes by that we don't hear of some illegal raping, killing, or even kidnapping someone in this country.

Here in Omaha, the worst of this behavior was seen this past summer when an illegal was accused of raping and killing a 93 year old woman inside of her home. He claimed he went out that night drinking and looking for a woman. When he was rejected, that is when he decided to break into this woman's home. He was 19 at the time, so he also should not have been drinking.

Again, I have to ask how any of these people have EARNED the right to be citizens when they have not bothered to come here using LEGAL channels in the first place? We have people waiting in line, who are educated, that would actually provide value to this country's future, who have taken the time to apply for citizenship. What Johnson is advocating would shun these people and favor those who have disrespected this country by crossing the border illegally.

I cannot think of any other country on earth who would consider such a stupid idea as being rational or sane. You want security? Round up these illegals and get them out of here. Tell them how to go about getting citizenship and let them go from there. They need to use legal channels. We also need to increase our requirements for citizenship. They cannot be criminals. People need to be educated and vaccinated; they must have the means to support themselves and their families. This country has had strict laws pertaining to immigration before; there is no reason why we should not go back to more stringent laws. We need to be more careful as to who we allow in this country. We have a huge economic problem as it is. Carrying the weight of millions more who have done nothing legal and have not asked for citizenship will cripple this country even more.

What About the Video?

What About the Video?

The Soap Box: Debunking the Anti-Monsanto/Anti-GMO claims

The Soap Box: Debunking the Anti-Monsanto/Anti-GMO claims: On May 25, a local group held a protest near where I live to protest Monsanto and GMO foods. The protest itself, while larger than what I ...