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Main Middle School Approves Despensing Birth Control Pills
2007-10-18 22:01:00
I think this is completely preposterous and if I were a parent whose child was in attendance at this school I would be organizing a sign-making, non-violent protest beginning immediately, if not sooner regarding this issue. I ask you - do you feel that the parents should be notified by the school medical personnel of any and ALL types of medication that is given to their minor children while they are being cared for while in the school setting? READ ABOUT THIS HERE Practice non-violence in your lives. You will be leaving your children a beautiful legacy.
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Today is the International Day of Action to Eradicate Global Poverty
2007-10-17 18:52:00
Jubilee USA Network is an alliance of more than 80 religious denominations and faith communities, human rights, environmental, labor, and community groups working for the definitive cancellation of crushing debts to fight poverty and injustice in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. STAND UP & MAKE THE CALL AGAINST DEBT! Today is the International Day of Action to Eradicate Global Poverty and Jubilee's National Lobby Day. As 65 Jubilee advocates from across the United States meet with their Senators and Representative and call on them to co-sponsor the Jubilee Act, will you join with them by calling your members of Congress in the House and Senate today? Yesterday we broke our 40-day Cancel Debt Fast with an exciting announcement: Senators Casey (D-PA), Lugar (R-IN) and Dodd (D-CT) have stepped forward to introduce the Jubilee Act into the U.S. Senate! But we need your help to get this bill off to a strong start! Take 5 minutes and take action during the Call-In Day Against Deb...

New Minnesota State Law Requires Fingerprints for All Adoptions and Foster
2007-10-16 18:25:00
Excellent law and I'm pleased to see that it is in effect in the state of Minnesota , for if we can't protect our precious, innocent children's lives, then what are we here for and where are we going? In my opinion John Walsh is to be commended for what he has accomplished with his Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006 and furthermore, at this particular time I would like to share that I am so very proud of my niece Charrisa Martin for she too, is changing the world one person at a time by not only sending this vitally important website to me but adding her excellent comments to it as well. I totally agree with all the points that she has made and further feel that our United State s Congress will not disappoint us by continuing to drag their feet on this most urgent of issues. Feel as we do? well then start typing, everybody. Here is the information to make it as convenient for you as possible: Find and contact your federal, state and local officials ...
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California Bans Smoking in Cars with Kids
2007-10-11 23:16:00
I think this is a superb idea, since I see no reason for our innocent children to be inhaling deadly smoke into their lungs. But isn't it defeating the entire purpose of protecting the child's health if an officer cannot ticket the offending parties without first citing them for an unrelated driving offense? What about child abuse from the secondhand smoke? isn't THAT a serious enough reason?! Don't you just feel so sorry for Philip Morris USA, (who, by the way is the leading cigarette manufacturers in this country) who is also attempting to keep children from inhaling secondhand smoke? READ ABOUT THIS HERE Practice non-violence in your lives. You will be leaving your children a beautiful legacy.
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Oregon Teacher Wants to Bring a Gun to School
2007-10-11 22:58:00
I understand and agree that Shirley Katz needs to protect herself from her abusive ex-husband. I also understand that she wants to be able to defend her students as well as herself from a potential school shooter. A few moments ago, I read this online opinion by Travis Holland, and I found myself agreeing with his assessment that this is not a good idea. READ ABOUT THIS HEREPractice non-violence in your lives. You will be leaving your children a beautiful legacy.
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Pennsylvania Teen in Custody After Cache of Weapons Found in His Home
2007-10-11 22:13:00
Ok my dear readers...it is obvious to me that the problem of bullying in our nation's schools needs to be dealt with in a serious manner. A child is bullied...he has taken enough...he wants revenge via weapons...this pattern needs to be stopped. Parents and educators, DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT! Get involved in this issue! Make it your top priority now! This is only the beginning of the school year, everybody. Form a life-saving liaison and a great deal can be accomplished. READ ABOUT THIS HEREPractice non-violence in your lives. You will be leaving your children a beautiful legacy.
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Teen Goes on Shooting Spree in Cleveland Ohio School
2007-10-11 21:39:00
Lesson from me to any United States lawmakers who may be reading these words upon this little blog of mine: Recognize the photo that you see here above? it's called a metal detector. That's spelled m-e-t-a-l d-e-t-e-c-t-o-r. That's right. This is just like the one that had been already installed in Success Tech Academy that wasn't being used there too often. Not only should you be passing a law that makes it mandatory for every single school to install these detectors at every entrance/exit, but once they ARE installed there, they should be utilized daily. What are you waiting for? Yet another school shooting? Or are the funds for these detectors already being used for the war in Iraq? READ ABOUT THIS HERE Practice non-violence in your lives. You will be leaving your children a beautiful legacy.
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Yoko Ono to Unveil Peace Tower in Iceland
2007-10-09 18:40:00
The Imagine Peace Tower is a stories-tall beam of light that will emanate from a wishing well bearing the words "imagine peace" in 24 languages. The tower will be lit each year from Oct. 9 to Dec. 8, "so it has the feeling of the shortness of life, but the light is eternal," Ono said. Will George W. Bush decide to bring the U.S. troops home in honor of this tower? I can always IMAGINE. Happy Birthday, John. So many people wish you could be here to bask in the tower's light when it's done. READ ABOUT THIS HEREPractice non-violence in your lives. You will be leaving your children a beautiful legacy.
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Yoko Ono to Unveil Peace Tower in Iceland as Tribute to John
2007-09-27 22:46:00
The Imagine Peace Tower is a stories-tall beam of light that will emanate from a wishing well bearing the words "imagine peace" in 24 languages. The tower will be lit each year from Oct. 9 to Dec. 8, "so it has the feeling of the shortness of life, but the light is eternal," Ono said. Will George W. Bush decide to bring the U.S. troops home in honor of this tower? I can always IMAGINE. READ ABOUT THIS HEREPractice non-violence in your lives. You will be leaving your children a beautiful legacy.
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Today is the Bloggers Blog Against Abuse Campaign
2007-09-27 22:45:00
The official entry found for domestic violence according to the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary is: the inflicting of physical injury by one family or household member on another; also: a repeated or habitual pattern of such behavior. My readers, whether it directly or indirectly affects us in our lives, I think we are ALL aware that domestic violence is akin to a strongly-flavored onion with its many layers and tear-producing capabilities. If ignored and allowed to take root and grow larger, far-reaching, serious consequences are nearly always the tragic result. Children and adults who were once very outgoing and happy people may gradually become socially withdrawn and very anxious, often behaving in such a manner that might be construed as being "weird," "bizarre," or "rather strange" to their loving family members and/or close circle of loving friends. "What's wrong with Morgan?" she is acting so weird." "Don't ask me. I have NO idea." "Well go ahead and ask her. ...
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US Secretary of Defense Seeks $190 Billion Dollars to Continue Wars in Iraq
2007-09-26 20:41:00
I simply cannot comprehend the mind of this human being who claims to be "aware of the controversy surrounding the unpopular war" but being aware obviously doesn't mean giving a damn. Does he have access to the media under that rock he is living under? I don't imagine that he does, or he would know that our citizens are suffering and suffering greatly. - There are still many people who are coming home maimed, mentally unstable and dead from these wars. - There are still many people who are in dire need of financial aid because they do not have any type of health insurance due to the excessive cost of the premiums. - There are still many people who have been affected by hurricanes and floods and are awaiting financial aid which is way too long in arriving. - There are still many people who are struggling to take care of their families, who, because of job layoffs are being forced to rely upon government assistance. - There are still many people who are frightened to cross over more...
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President Ahmadinejad's Speech Was a Comedy Routine
2007-09-25 19:01:00
As President Ahmadinejad was speaking, I kept picturing him dressed in a top hat and tails while the song, "Putting on the Ritz" was being played. Remember that scene from "Young Frankenstein?" He said, "The Nazi slaughter of six million Jews should not be treated as fact, but theory, and therefore open to debate and more research." I said, "There's nothing wrong with debate and more research, but your only reason for stating this is to incite people - not because you are appalled nor sympathetic one bit. Remember your assertation that Israel should be wiped off the map?" He said, "Making nuclear, chemical and biological bombs and weapons of mass destruction is yet another result of the misuse of science and research by the big powers." I said, "Oh really? well then I guess your scientists wouldn't misuse the weaponry YOU already have in order to bomb Israel." He said, "Freedoms in Iran are genuine, true freedoms. Iranian people are free. Women in Iran enjoy the highest le...
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Ford Taurus 2008 Rated Safest Full-Size Car in America
2007-09-21 19:05:00
If you can afford it, buy one for the sake of ALL of you and if you ALSO can afford it, don't forget to get a LoJack because if your car is stolen, I'm sure you'd want it returned. :) Practice non-violence in your lives. You will be leaving your children a beautiful legacy.
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Manhunt On for Shooter After Two Students Shot at Delaware State University
2007-09-21 18:43:00
I wonder if the campus had metal detectors? Were there security guards stationed at the doors to the school? SIGH...and yet another example of why we need to change our Second Amendment to exclude lethal weaponry and only allow less than lethal instead. At least THIS time University officials informed students about the shooting with phone calls, a notice posted on the campus web site and notifications in each dormitory. I hope they catch this gunman before anybody else can be injured!!!!!! READ ABOUT THIS HEREPractice non-violence in your lives. You will be leaving your children a beautiful legacy.
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Ex-NYC Mayor Giuliani Claims An Evolution On Gun Rights
2007-09-21 18:36:00
As I said in the comments section, "If I could re-write the 2nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, this is precisely what I would love to see: "We, the people of the United States, in order that we shall have the right to preserve a State free for all races, shall achieve this end by the use of less-lethal weaponry only for our continued survival as human beings. This free State entails our personal self-defense as well as our right to our food consumption. In keeping with current government law, if we so choose to possess a less-lethal weapon (be it either upon our persons or within our private homes), we are obligated to store these aforementioned weapons plus any ammo relating to its use in a manner which will serve to protect the welfare of a minor child. READ ABOUT THIS HEREPractice non-violence in your lives. You will be leaving your children a beautiful legacy.
More About: Evolution , Rights , Giuliani , Gun rights , Claims

Thousands in Protest Rally for Jena 6
2007-09-21 18:03:00
In MY opinion, this case is not black and white, it's gray, my readers and therein lies the heart of the problem. Where was this school's classes on racial tolerance? From what I have read, they have done nothing to attempt to soothe the pot of boiling racial tension that culminated in the beating of Justin Barker. In no way am I justifying the Jena Six's appalling behavior. In fact, I think they SHOULD serve some time in a juvenile detention facility as well as be made to attend anger management and racial tolerance classes. But jailed for attempted murder? uh-uh. This is an excessively trumped-up, racially-motivated charge that I don't blame all of these protesters for screaming about one little bit. READ ABOUT THIS HEREPractice non-violence in your lives. You will be leaving your children a beautiful legacy.
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70-Year-Old Great-Grandmother in Utah Arrested Over Not Watering Her Lawn
2007-09-19 20:48:00
I thought my eyes were playing tricks on me when I first read this headline here in the net. Arrested for not watering her own personal lawn?!!! I would think that the arresting police officer would be feeling rather silly. The last time I checked we were living in the "Land of the Free." What does this statement MEAN? I am not entirely certain. Does it mean that we must water our private property lawns or be subject to arrest by a state employee? I am sorry, but this is confusing to me as a person and to me as an American citizen, who is supposedly "free." I am glad to know that Gloria Allred will be assisting this hapless woman, for she will NEED a sensible lawyer amidst this nonsensical mess of a case!!! READ ABOUT THIS HEREPractice non-violence in your lives. You will be leaving your children a beautiful legacy.
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Prospective Gun Buyers in Maryland Must Have Their Mental Records Checked
2007-09-18 19:17:00
Coming from one of the nation's strictist gun law states, this is mighty good news since one of the most difficult lessons that we learned from the Virginia Tech shooting was that mentally unstable human beings should be prohibited from purchasing lethal weapons. Ok Mr. Mayors - do your thing so that every city in every state can adopt this sensible law and adopt it fast!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! READ ABOUT THIS HEREPractice non-violence in your lives. You will be leaving your children a beautiful legacy.
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Should Skinny Models Be Banned From Modeling?
2007-09-18 18:44:00
Oh they most certainly SHOULD, in MY opinion! I say models who have had physical examinations before being given their assignments SHOULD be banned from modeling if they are found to be suffering from Anorexia Nervosa.If they are not, I believe that their employers are contributing to their eating disorder and should be held accountable if their employees should become even more ill with this let's- not-talk-about-it-right-now-disease. READ ABOUT THIS HEREPractice non-violence in your lives. You will be leaving your children a beautiful legacy.
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Newt Gingrich Agrees Bush Is A Failed Presidency
2007-09-18 18:35:00
I know that the Bush Administration is a failure, but it just feels so good to hear Newt Gingrich say it to Sean Hannity on the air. READ ABOUT THIS HERE Practice non-violence in your lives. You will be leaving your children a beautiful legacy.
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Student Zapped With Taser Caught On Tape
2007-09-18 18:11:00
There was no reason for the police to have tasered this young man at the scene and I hope Senator Kerry will realize this and step up to the plate! Come ON, Senator Kerry!!! This is a clear cut case of police brutality and if it were me I would sue. READ ABOUT THIS HEREPractice non-violence in your lives. You will be leaving your children a beautiful legacy.
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O.J. Simpson Caught Up In Suspected Armed Robbery Case
2007-09-15 18:40:00
"Nobody was roughed up," Simpson said in the interview. "What I can't understand is these guys are in a room trying to fence stolen goods and I'm the story." Sniff...eyes wet with alligator tears...why would this sweet, caring, lovely, truthful, stellar, exemplary, human being be under suspicion for doing something that is less than upstanding? I tell you, my readers, I can't understand it either. Another thing I can't understand is why this killer-walking-free wasn't found guilty of the crime that most of the world believes he commited back in 1994. READ ABOUT THIS HERE Practice non-violence in your lives. You will be leaving your children a beautiful legacy.
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The World Can Learn From This Monkey and Pigeon Friendship
2007-09-13 20:18:00
I invite you to please gaze at this photo for a good, long time as you consider what we as human beings are capable of producing as far as friendships are concerned. In particular, look at the face of the monkey. If that pure, sweet emotion doesn't speak volumes to you, than perhaps your heart and your soul need a bit of cleaning, my dears. READ ABOUT THIS HEREPractice non-violence in your lives. You will be leaving your children a beautiful legacy.
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Wii Unveiling Gun-Shaped Remote Controller
2007-09-13 19:37:00
A New Jersey newspaper website called the Star-Ledger, asked a question of its readers in the Parental Guidance topic, "What do you think of Wii?" The reason for this question was connected to the fact that the Wii, (a Nintendo offspring) will be featuring a much-too-realistic-looking-gun-like-remot e-control-for-my-taste-thingy with its shoot 'em up games. All this is doing is furthering what Wii already have, which is a far too deeply ingrained gun-loving mentality in this world of ours. READ ABOUT THIS HEREPractice non-violence in your lives. You will be leaving your children a beautiful legacy.
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Cleveland Lawmakers Want to Ban Gun Ownership for Teenagers
2007-09-12 19:24:00
Just get it done, Mayor Jackson and company...just get it done and very soon!!!!!!!!!!! Of course I see no problem with parents educating their children and teens in the use of less than lethal weaponry, as long as they feel that their children are responsible and mature enough to be in possession of said weapons, naturally. Hmmm...I think an e-mail is in order. I want to share these thoughts with this intelligent Mayor. READ ABOUT THIS HERE Practice non-violence in your lives. You will be leaving your children a beautiful legacy.
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South Carolina High School Bans T-Shirts Depicting Countries' Flags
2007-09-12 18:08:00
Ok now this is utterly preposterous. What's next? every single student must wear a white uniform to school? Perhaps they must not dye their hair any other color but blonde and wear blue contact lenses.What is going ON in this school??!!! Haven't they ever heard of the words "loyalty" and "patriotism?"It seems to me that by disallowing the students to wear their respective countries' flags upon their clothing, they are stealing something extremely precious from their students personalities - their sense of pride in their roots via their country of birth. I cannot see how this would benefit their lives in any positive way at all, for to me this greatly hinders their strength of character as they continue on their journeys into adulthood.READ ABOUT THIS HERE Practice non-violence in your lives. You will be leaving your children a beautiful legacy.
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Today is 6th Anniversary of the 9/11 Attacks
2007-09-11 18:17:00
Today is a day to reflect upon the catastrophic event known simply as September 11th. MEMORIAL THOUGHTS ABOUT THE 9-11 ATTACKSPractice non-violence in your lives. You will be leaving your children a beautiful legacy.
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Bin Laden Trying to Terrorize America Again With a New Video Tape
2007-09-07 19:08:00
The US Congress recently proposed increasing the reward for his capture from 25 million dollars to 50 million but Bush rarely talks of capturing the Al-Qaeda chief. Why doesn't he? well...he is much too busy talking about his unjust war in Iraq, as well as instructing his private secretary to send out condolence cards to the grieving, that's why. I've been reading the comments on this article's website and it seems that there is talk that the man in the video is not Bin Laden . My questions are, "Why would the United States government and their law enforcement analysis experts say that he IS Bin Laden, when he wasn't Bin Laden? In what way would that serve to help us? Sorry, but I don't understand the reasoning behind this way of thinking. In MY opinion, if we ever hope to achieve peace in this beautiful world of ours, we need to declare that America will not use violent methods by which to attain it - but rather diplomacy and as a last resort, less-than-lethal weaponry. Ima...
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Bloggers Unite On September 2th Against Abuse
2007-09-07 00:00:00
I belong to several social networks and BlogCatalog is one of them. There is a beautiful person over there who's seen fit to create a blogger challenge like this vital one. Since I couldn't describe this any better than the one who created this, here now is the information taken directly from the site itself: On Sept ember 27th, join 1,000s of bloggers around the world in BlogCatalog's Blogging for a Great Cause Challenge. This Blogging Challenge will be: Bloggers Against Abuse September 27th, 2007. The Outcome we are after is to be part of the largest group of bloggers to ever blog about an important cause, all on the same day. So how do you participate? On Sept. 27th, blog about putting an end to some sort of Abuse (you decide what kind of abuse to blog about). In the meantime though, *Spread the word among all the bloggers you know. Perhaps even give them a link to this Discussion.* If you are a graphic's designer, perhaps you can come up with some small badges announcing ...
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Arizona Sergeant May Be Charged in His K-9 Partner's Death
2007-09-06 23:35:00
"This was a difficult decision," Sheriff Joe Arpaio said. "I am certain Sergeant Lovejoy has suffered greatly from leaving his dog in a sweltering car. I do not relish the idea of compounding his sadness. However, Lovejoy must be treated like anyone else in similar circumstances." I'm sick. Just sick. Sergeant Lovejoy has suffered greatly??!! Not greater than Bandit, he didn't, Sheriff Arpaio. I am at a loss to understand how one could go on about his business the way this officer did and not check on the whereabouts of his so-called close companion. They are supposed to be partners, and partners are supposed to care about one another. Twelve hours went by, people...TWELVE HOURS. My heart is breaking at the thought of what poor Bandit suffered there in that oven-like car. Six months in jail is not enough time to be served for the death of this innocent life!!!!! I say three years without parole would be a more justified sentence. Once Sgt. Lovejoy (and the man certainly did...
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