From: American Family Association
URGENT!! Please contact your senators today!
Senator Sam Brownback of Kansas will soon introduce legislation to curb the excessive use of violence and the use of profanity on TV. He needs your support now!
By a 2-1 vote, a liberal federal court recently struck down the TV decency law. In essence, the court said your children (and you) don't deserve protection from the filth on TV. Like the ACLU, the court felt that broadcast TV should be allowed to show anything anytime!
Author and culture critic Chuck Colson has written a column concerning this situation. Click here to read Colson's column.
The Brownback legislation (amendments to a current bill) addresses two seperate issues regarding the enforcement of federal FCC rules.
The first amendment establishes the clear intention from Congress that the use of the "f-word" and "s-word" on broadcast television are in violation of decency laws. It is designed to allow the FCC to enforce the law without allowing liberal judges to misinterpret the law and side with the television executives.
The second amendment directs the FCC to establish rules regarding excessive violence. Currently, broadcast decency laws to no address violence, and therefore the FCC has no authority to fine network stations for violence.
Take Action
Create and send an email your two senators today. Tell them to support the Brownback amendment!
Click Here to Email Your Senators Now!
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Monday, July 9, 2007
What has happened to the Greatest Country in The World?
There used to be common thread that bound all Americans together that made everyone feel as they were part of the community. That thread was common courtesy and decency.
In times not long ago, people would actually say “excuse me” when they passed in front of you while standing in the isle of a supermarket looking at products. People used to hold the door open and say, “After You Please” until Political Correctness put and end to that. As you would walk along the street people would say, “Good Morning, how are you?” We used to wait our turn with patience and dignity.
But all that has changed today from the way we treat each other, to the way we are now treated as customers. It started to decay in the mid 1980’s and continued to erode to this very apathetic and angry society. When was the last time you walked into a fast food restaurant and was greeted with a smile and a, “Welcome to ______, How may I help you?” Nowadays it’s, “Yea, what do you want?” from an expressionless, emotionless, angry teenager who seems more interested in picking on the label on the counter than dealing with you. Are when was the last time someone actually said, “Oh, excuse me, am I in your way?” when their shopping cart blocked the majority of the isle. No it is generally a look, a sigh and huff as they move their cart to allow you to pass.
Our common courtesy and decency has eroded even farther if you evaluate the internet. Now on such websites as YouTube and MySpace faceless individuals feel they can say anything they want, no matter how discourteous or hateful, because they are anonymous and feel fearless in the comfort of their own home sitting behind an emotionless box. On these sites, as many comment sites, individuals will attack the poster with indignity and obscenity with as much venomous negativity a human being has within himself to dispose of. In the case of free sites like YouTube and MySpace which requires no confirmation of identity, anyone can place a posting or comment that can be way out of line with no recourse. Even if the administrators “Block” the user, they can just go right back on and sign in under another anonymous name.
Either in our daily lives where we interact with other Americans, or online where we interact with the world at large we need to bring back Good Ole American Courtesy. When you bump someone as you walk by, please say, “Excuse me, have a great day” or when someone lets you into traffic please wave and say “Thank you” even though they can’t here you. When online use decorum and honor when replying to someone, even though your beliefs and ideals may be different. It is easier to have a conversation with someone if they are easy to talk to, not when they are screaming vulgar slurs.
Maybe I ask too much of America. But if we really want to see a change in our daily lives as we interact with each other, we must start with a smile and a “Good Morning”. We also need to teach this daily to our children so their hearts can be filled with joy and pride instead of vitriol and disgust.
Tom Taylor
Freelance Writer and Author of Grain and Grit, Ingredients of The True American
In times not long ago, people would actually say “excuse me” when they passed in front of you while standing in the isle of a supermarket looking at products. People used to hold the door open and say, “After You Please” until Political Correctness put and end to that. As you would walk along the street people would say, “Good Morning, how are you?” We used to wait our turn with patience and dignity.
But all that has changed today from the way we treat each other, to the way we are now treated as customers. It started to decay in the mid 1980’s and continued to erode to this very apathetic and angry society. When was the last time you walked into a fast food restaurant and was greeted with a smile and a, “Welcome to ______, How may I help you?” Nowadays it’s, “Yea, what do you want?” from an expressionless, emotionless, angry teenager who seems more interested in picking on the label on the counter than dealing with you. Are when was the last time someone actually said, “Oh, excuse me, am I in your way?” when their shopping cart blocked the majority of the isle. No it is generally a look, a sigh and huff as they move their cart to allow you to pass.
Our common courtesy and decency has eroded even farther if you evaluate the internet. Now on such websites as YouTube and MySpace faceless individuals feel they can say anything they want, no matter how discourteous or hateful, because they are anonymous and feel fearless in the comfort of their own home sitting behind an emotionless box. On these sites, as many comment sites, individuals will attack the poster with indignity and obscenity with as much venomous negativity a human being has within himself to dispose of. In the case of free sites like YouTube and MySpace which requires no confirmation of identity, anyone can place a posting or comment that can be way out of line with no recourse. Even if the administrators “Block” the user, they can just go right back on and sign in under another anonymous name.
Either in our daily lives where we interact with other Americans, or online where we interact with the world at large we need to bring back Good Ole American Courtesy. When you bump someone as you walk by, please say, “Excuse me, have a great day” or when someone lets you into traffic please wave and say “Thank you” even though they can’t here you. When online use decorum and honor when replying to someone, even though your beliefs and ideals may be different. It is easier to have a conversation with someone if they are easy to talk to, not when they are screaming vulgar slurs.
Maybe I ask too much of America. But if we really want to see a change in our daily lives as we interact with each other, we must start with a smile and a “Good Morning”. We also need to teach this daily to our children so their hearts can be filled with joy and pride instead of vitriol and disgust.
Tom Taylor
Freelance Writer and Author of Grain and Grit, Ingredients of The True American
Maryland Board of Education: State’s right supersedes parent’s rights
From: American Family Association
Only a positive view of homosexuality can be taught in classrooms
The Maryland State Board of Education has ruled that the right of the state supersedes the rights of parents in teaching children about homosexuality. The Board said the “right (of parents) is not absolute. It must bend to the State’s duty to educate its citizens.”
The ruling means that the teaching of homosexuality as an accepted and approved lifestyle in Maryland public schools can move forward. Very important! Some professionals feel that the Maryland curriculum could become the model for promoting the homosexual lifestyle in public schools across the nation. That is the reason we are asking you to send the email.
The new policy prohibits any unfavorable view of homosexuality from being presented. A video for use with eighth-graders instructs students on how to put a condom on a pen-s.The Board has been trying to incorporate the promotion of homosexuality into their sex-education classes. A federal judge overturned a previous attempt to include the promotion of homosexuality because of the curriculum’s expressed hostility toward Christianity.But in approving the new curriculum, the Board refused to hear arguments from those who oppose the promotion of homosexuality in the classroom.
AFA suggests that parents find out if sex education is being taught in their schools and, if so, ask to examine the curriculum being used.
To read the Washington Post article on this, click here.
Take Action
Send an e-mail to the president of the Maryland Department of Education and to the Governor of Maryland. If you have children in public schools, ask the local superintendent if they have a sex-education program. If so, request an opportunity to review the curriculum. Please forward this to your family and friends.
Only a positive view of homosexuality can be taught in classrooms
The Maryland State Board of Education has ruled that the right of the state supersedes the rights of parents in teaching children about homosexuality. The Board said the “right (of parents) is not absolute. It must bend to the State’s duty to educate its citizens.”
The ruling means that the teaching of homosexuality as an accepted and approved lifestyle in Maryland public schools can move forward. Very important! Some professionals feel that the Maryland curriculum could become the model for promoting the homosexual lifestyle in public schools across the nation. That is the reason we are asking you to send the email.
The new policy prohibits any unfavorable view of homosexuality from being presented. A video for use with eighth-graders instructs students on how to put a condom on a pen-s.The Board has been trying to incorporate the promotion of homosexuality into their sex-education classes. A federal judge overturned a previous attempt to include the promotion of homosexuality because of the curriculum’s expressed hostility toward Christianity.But in approving the new curriculum, the Board refused to hear arguments from those who oppose the promotion of homosexuality in the classroom.
AFA suggests that parents find out if sex education is being taught in their schools and, if so, ask to examine the curriculum being used.
To read the Washington Post article on this, click here.
Take Action
Send an e-mail to the president of the Maryland Department of Education and to the Governor of Maryland. If you have children in public schools, ask the local superintendent if they have a sex-education program. If so, request an opportunity to review the curriculum. Please forward this to your family and friends.
Tuesday, July 3, 2007
For Sale to the Highest Bidder
Just look today at the amount of dollars pouring into campaigns; Obama with 32.5 million, Hillary Clinton with 27 million and Edwards with 9 million. A grand total for just the three of them at an amazing 68.5 million. And this is just for the second quarter of 2007. Just imagine how much money will be spent on the 2008 election in total.
Which leads to the question; “Is the office of the President for sale?” Of course it is, to the highest bidder. In the case of Clinton and Obama, trial lawyer and Hollywood money just keeps rolling in. So where will their decisions rest if they become President? You know exactly where they will be. And as they scream for Health care reform, the amount of money they are begging for and hold right now could supply premium health insurance for about 10,000 people. Why aren’t they out raising funds to truly help America? Why is it they are only raising capital for their own egos.
As Hillary, Barack, Edwards and Michael Moore scream we need health care reform, they are just lining their own pockets with the proceeds of that political rhetoric. Why isn’t Moore out their finding money for the uninsured until there can be changes in the system? Why isn’t Hillary asking the trial lawyers for money to give to the poor for health care? As usual, it is all talk and no action.
As Americans we have had enough, and we need to find a leader to truly lead this country and not whine at every opportunity. Someone who will put his or her mouth where their heart and ideals truly are. If you are out there, please stand up and say – ME! Or better yet, we as Americans need to find that person we respect the most and ask them to run.
Now is the time we act as “We the People” and take back control of our country.
Please help me spread this word by buying my new book, Grain and Grit-Ingredients of The True American at www.grainandgrit.com
Thank you and God Bless America
Tom Taylor
Which leads to the question; “Is the office of the President for sale?” Of course it is, to the highest bidder. In the case of Clinton and Obama, trial lawyer and Hollywood money just keeps rolling in. So where will their decisions rest if they become President? You know exactly where they will be. And as they scream for Health care reform, the amount of money they are begging for and hold right now could supply premium health insurance for about 10,000 people. Why aren’t they out raising funds to truly help America? Why is it they are only raising capital for their own egos.
As Hillary, Barack, Edwards and Michael Moore scream we need health care reform, they are just lining their own pockets with the proceeds of that political rhetoric. Why isn’t Moore out their finding money for the uninsured until there can be changes in the system? Why isn’t Hillary asking the trial lawyers for money to give to the poor for health care? As usual, it is all talk and no action.
As Americans we have had enough, and we need to find a leader to truly lead this country and not whine at every opportunity. Someone who will put his or her mouth where their heart and ideals truly are. If you are out there, please stand up and say – ME! Or better yet, we as Americans need to find that person we respect the most and ask them to run.
Now is the time we act as “We the People” and take back control of our country.
Please help me spread this word by buying my new book, Grain and Grit-Ingredients of The True American at www.grainandgrit.com
Thank you and God Bless America
Tom Taylor
Monday, July 2, 2007
A Government of Whiners for Whiners
Isn’t funny how Harry Reid can stand high on his horse and cry that the republicans aren’t playing fair by blocking “Democrat” agendas and bills in congress. WOW. It was just a few years ago when the Democrats did just the same to the Republican congress.
I remember Pelosi stating, “This is a different congress”, oh yea right. They say they want to be “Partisan” but continue not to meet anybody in the middle but themselves. I am truly amazed at how much they whined and complained when they weren’t in power that things just wasn’t going their way. Now they are in power and still whining that things just aren’t going their way.
This is just the poof we all needed to show that the Democrats are all just lip service and no action.
Let’s start a new American revolution and take back the running of our government. Bring it back to “For the People, By the People” and take it away from Fat Cats and Lawyers. Enough is enough!
Please help me start this movement by buying my new book, Grain and Grit, Ingredients of The True America at www.grainandgrit.com
Thank you and God Bless America
Tom Taylor
I remember Pelosi stating, “This is a different congress”, oh yea right. They say they want to be “Partisan” but continue not to meet anybody in the middle but themselves. I am truly amazed at how much they whined and complained when they weren’t in power that things just wasn’t going their way. Now they are in power and still whining that things just aren’t going their way.
This is just the poof we all needed to show that the Democrats are all just lip service and no action.
Let’s start a new American revolution and take back the running of our government. Bring it back to “For the People, By the People” and take it away from Fat Cats and Lawyers. Enough is enough!
Please help me start this movement by buying my new book, Grain and Grit, Ingredients of The True America at www.grainandgrit.com
Thank you and God Bless America
Tom Taylor
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