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Second Amendment 2.0
2007-12-11 07:41:00
By Jared GableA well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed. It is interesting to any student of law and politics to consider the debate regarding the Second Amen dment to the Constitution. However, until recently the debate has been merely an exercise in empty rhetoric and hollow philosophy without the hope of any real resolution or consensus. This changed when the Supreme Court decided to end a 68 year drought by taking on the question of whether the Second Amendment grants an individual right to own and carry firearms or if such a right is conditioned upon service in a state military organization. D.C. v. Heller is the particular case at issue. In 1976, the District of Columbia passed a series of ordinances which restricted the ownership and use of firearms within the District. In the Heller case, three particular ordinances are under fire (pun intended). Section 7-2502.02(a)...

Beyond Legal Moralism
2007-12-10 13:16:00
By Jeff ProctorPerhaps the most divisive issue among Christians in the past few decades is the reconciliation of personal politics with religious beliefs and how those views are advocated among Christian groups. One camp believes that in order to discourage sin our government must uphold Christian morals and place restrictions upon sins such as gambling, homosexuality, drug use, obscene material, and a variety of other vices. Another camp argues that our government must play a leading role in helping Christians meet their duty of service to others, typically through welfare and community assistance programs. In essence, both of these groups favor ?legal moralism?, the idea that morals (in this case, Christian morals) must be enacted into law for society to function properly. Yet another camp subverts the issues above and simply states that all political action is sinful. The following essay identifies and describes a fourth group of Christians, one that is noticeably different...
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Christmas Lights and Mistletoe
2007-12-08 14:50:00
by Nicole McIntyre Traditions are important to me and my family. I love them because they help you remember your past; constant memory boosters. The Christmas season is by far my favorite time of the year. The local paper from my hometown is running a contest for the wackiest family traditions. I would enter, but what would I do with the $30 gift certificate from a "local sponsor?" So here are a few of the "classics:" 1. The Ancient Plastic Nativity SetI've had this little gem for as long as I can remember. If my memory serves me right, I think we got it when I was three. The paint has chipped and has faded, but it is always set up on my dresser in my bedroom. I even packed Baby Jesus and Co. up and decorated my dorm room with them. Something about it always reminds me of home. 2. Christmas Lights There are Christmas lights, and then there are CHRISTMAS LIGHTS. Apparently the local paper is a sucker for contests at Christmas, because when I was a teenager they had a house decoratin...
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Factious Fridays
2007-12-07 16:12:00
By this morning, I have found all of my factiousness spent on a four-day exchange on the Memphis Commercial Appeal website. Now, I don't expect others to be interested in the specifics of the football game, but the exchange should be enthralling to everyone. It was not about football anymore. The Headline in Memphis:Mitchell Cries Foul After Controversial Move By Officials in the Final SecondsAllegedly, the "controversial" move by the referee was picking up the ball to re-spot it as the final seconds ticked off the clock. It caused an uproar that ended in some post-game "extracurriculars" on the field with some Mitchell players assaulting Lipscomb starters, and spilled-over into the parking lot where threats were made by Mitchell fans who displayed weapons to add validity to their posturing. Because of that, the Memphis Police Department and State Troopers had to be called-out to J.P. Freeman Field to secure the premises, protect the Lipscomb bus, and escort the DL caravan to I-40...

More Good/Bad News From Iran
2007-12-06 15:25:00
--by Nathan McIntyreMonday was a good day. Really. Oil prices fell, stocks were up, and the Nashville skies were clear. I even think the globe warmed just a little bit slower.Why? Perhaps it was because of the latest CIA findings that Iran wasn't developing nuclear weapons after all.Seriously, it is as if the world is a better place after this one report confirmed what a number of talking heads and Mahmoud Ahmedinejad himself had been saying all along. To quote the thinking man Ron Paul,"Iran is not a threat."Now I'm not a fan of President Bush. His Presidential philosophy of "empire management" has been disastrous on many fronts, domestic and foreign. Certainly this report is just more pie in the face of the most unpopular President recent history has known. His entire Presidency will be remembered for one global blunder after another, riding roughshod over the pages of the Constitution.There is, however, a problem.The media gleefully washed every major outlet in this release. It...
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Slacking
2007-12-05 15:57:00
By Kristen ChapmanI've been slacking on my homemaking skills here lately, pretty much since we got back from our Thanksgiving trip. I haven't followed any particular plan or pattern, I haven't made any to do lists, and I don't care. You know, sometimes a gal needs a break. And this gal is taking one.As previously mentioned on my own blog, I'm a bit of a spazz. I do, I plan, and I conquer small mountains with the children strapped to my back with the greatest of ease. And I do all of it while planning a billion and one other things I think I should be doing to complete my person as a whole. I also mentioned last week that I was taking a small break because I was driving myself nuts. Well, that small break hit the week and a half mark and I don't see any signs of stopping now. I've thrown caution to the wind and I've taken steps beyond just not unpacking immediately and putting off some laundry. What, you say, could be more of a break than letting the suitcases go untended?I h...

Sudanese Madness and the Global Response
2007-12-04 17:22:00
By Jared GableGillian Gibbons had an assignment for her 7-year old students in Sudan . She challenged them to choose a name for the class teddy bear. The name they chose was a common name in the country and throughout the Muslim world. They chose the name Mohammed. As a result, Ms. Gibbons was subsequently renounced by the school and arrested and tried for ?blaspheming the prophet.? After she was pardoned for this ?crime,? Khartoum erupted. Mobs took to the streets outraged that Ms. Gibbons was not appropriately punished and some began to call for her execution. That?s right, execution. Combine this event with the madness in Darfur and it should be a safe bet that our western sensibilities have been offended by the Sudanese government. One question remains, ?What do we do about it?? What response should we, as Americans, expect from our own government? As Christians, representatives of the true religion of peace, what do we do about it? Is it appropriate to use violence if the goal...
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The Shortcut to Serfdom
2007-12-03 05:21:00
By Jeff ProctorF.A. Hayek?s book, The Road to Serfdom, provides an ominous warning to the precursors to socialism. The book contains some of the central themes of classical liberal thought. Hayek believed that the United States and England were following the socialist prescription quite closely in the years following World War II. As this is not a review of the book, I will not delve into a detailed account. Suffice it to say that Hayek believed the West was on a path to socialism?the road to serfdom. Universal healthcare is the shortcut to serfdom. Government-sponsored or mandated health coverage is the single policy issue that could usher in the new age of socialism. Consider the following reasons: 1) Moral hazard. Even today, insurance (paid for by individuals or their employers) comes with the problem of moral hazard. People take part in activities which, if uninsured, they would avoid. Knowing that you will be taken care of may bring piece of mind, but it...
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To Compass or Not to Compass...
2007-12-02 06:33:00
by Nicole McIntyreI'm sure many of you have seen the advertisements for the movie titled The Golden Compass that is coming out next week. Before I had even heard of this movie (or series) I was getting forwards "verified by Snopes" that this movie pushes a watered down atheistic agenda. Then I was getting invited to Facebook groups telling me to boycott. Don't get me wrong, I'm a Christian and proud of it. But I like to do my research before I start boycotting and such. If I had listened in 1999, I would have never met Harry Potter. And for those of you who know me, I wear my "I heart Harry Potter" t-shirt proudly. I had never even heard of the trilogy by Philip Pullman . I must admit it's now fascinating me.By Pullman's own admission to the Sydney Morning Herald his books are controversial. "I've been surprised by how little criticism I've got. Harry Potter's been taking all the flak. I'm a great fan of J.K. Rowling, but the people- mainly from America's Bible Belt - who ...

It's Great To Be A Tennessee VOL
2007-11-30 14:40:00
By Jared GableIn light of tomorrow?s national championship game, I would like to take this opportunity to list my top ten reasons why it?s great to be a Tennesse e Vol. Here goes: 1. Philip Fulmer. I am by no means a Fulmer homer, but all this guy does is win ballgames when it matters. After the embarrassing loss in October to that Tuscaloosa school that shall not be named, Coach Fulmer somehow pulled out a streak of wins in the toughest conference in the universe. He is not a perfect man or a perfect coach, but I don?t think there is a program in all of football that would not be satisfied with the consistent success that this coach has maintained for the last 15 years. Anyone who would place this guy on ?the hot seat? needs to have their head examined and their expectations realigned. He is an incredible recruiter and a solid coach. 2. Rocky Top. I love this jam and you know you do to. To some people it may get a little tiresome wh...
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Massachusetts Takes On The Naughty List
2007-11-29 13:48:00
As I write this piece I'll go ahead and admit something up front. I don't like to be around bratty children. In fact, I can't stand it. You do not have to look very far to find them. Here, the Brentwood brat is typically at the mall, cell phone in hand with mommy's credit card. They have no sense of decorum or awareness of those around them, and all try to look like Paris Hilton by age 12. It might be different where you abide. There were, and still are plenty of prepubescent punks to go around mind you, they just might look different from locale to locale.While the look might differ from locale to locale, the behaviors typically do not. And while any of you who have visited here before know my "default to personal responsibility" mantra, in this case it doesn't fit. As the anointing flows from the beard, insolence flows from the parent. Thanks now to your friend big government, at least in Massachusetts cheeky children are safe from the looming hand of discipline.Parents who ...
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Wednesay Top 10
2007-11-28 18:24:00
By Cameron ClarkI love to read. At one point, you might say I did that for a living.I'm a history guy, so many of my favorite pieces of literature are history books. However, I think limiting a "top 10" list to include only certain literary works, would deprive you, the reader, of your right to choose from a host of wonderful thoughts written down on paper. These are my Top 10 English Language Writers.I will try to reference as many good pieces of their works as I have read, and hopefully you can prove Egon Spangler wrong when he said, "The print is dead."10. J.K. Rowling- Her Harry Potter series are an incredibly imaginative and interesting set of books. They are a little advanced in structure and content for young children, but her writing style is unique.She has not yet written anything else that is widely available, so until she writes more than one successful series of books she won't gain much more traction in my top 10.9. J.R.R. Tolkien- Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, and T...

Letter to the Candidates
2007-11-27 15:57:00
By Jared Gable Dear Presidential Hopefuls, I would like to take this opportunity to offer a bit of advice to the lucky one of you who will inhabit the White House for the next few years. This advice will not help you to win your party?s nomination or the general election next November. However, it could be of considerable use to the person who does eventually win. The next President, regardless of party affiliation, will have a difficult time working with the next Congress. Indeed, one of the great challenges facing the President is convincing Congress to go along with the policies promised during the campaign. Fear not, you brave seekers of executive glory, for there is a way to neutralize Congressional nonsense. This is what you must do. Shortly after your inauguration, you should address the nation with the following sentiments. ?My fellow Americans, I encourage each and every one of you to willfully fail to pay your income and payroll taxes for this year. Many of you will, no ...
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Bad Santa
2007-11-26 16:58:00
By Cameron ClarkI began thinking about this subject because of a post on another site. "To Santa , or not to Santa?" that was the question posed.Religion plays no role at all in our decision to remove Santa from our Christmases. It's our adamant insistence on being politically correct takes precedence over everything else. I'm just not wild about the precedent the Santa story teaches our children. How would we truly simplify this Christmas legend for our kids and people from other cultures?This one night a year, if you're fortunate enough to receive the vague and arbitrary distinction of the "Nice List," Santa Claus will invade your house by defying all the laws of physics when sliding down the chimney, thus effectively committing a class "A" felony as he breaks into your home.Furthermore, your child must coax this wildly obese figure, with the most unhealthy of cookies and drinks, so that he will be more than generous with his gift selection. Bribing a fat person with food? That ...

SEC Weekend Wrap Up
2007-11-25 18:56:00
The last week of the regular season in our beloved conference has come to an end, resulting in the Tennessee Vols and LSU Tigers squaring off in Atlanta for the title next weekend.The Porch did alright on the season, ending with another solid week at 6-2. A 58-17 record is respectable picking the winner in college football. The lines, yet again, proved to be much more difficult on the week 5-3, and a brutal season at 25-19.If anything, I hope this proves to all the potential gamblers out there that it simply doesn't pay to bet against the house. In the win-loss column, I picked as many upsets as I missed, so it worked out to a wash in the end.Let's see how "Rivalry Week" broke down in the season finales:-Coach "O" is done after blowing a 14-0 fourth quarter lead and ending up 0-8 in SEC play after the 17-14 loss to the Wool dogs. That kind of record in a coach's 3rd season is not what the rebels wanted, and the big wigs in Oxford put him out of his misery early Saturday morning.R...
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Excuse me, please....
2007-11-24 15:51:00
by Nicole McIntyreEvery generation says it: what's the matter with kids these days? I'm tired of ill-mannered children because their parents have the inability to say "no."When we were at the Opryland Hotel last night looking at Christmas lights, I got pushed, shoved, stepped on, and ran over by a myriad of delinquents under the age of 10. After having to navigate a double stroller over mulch because the two teenagers holding hands refused to let us by, I wanted to yell in frustration. Our family fun outing was turning sour. And I never once heard any of the children's parents say (or even yell) the word no. Most of them weren't even paying attention.In fact, no "no" is a concept that I truly struggle to understand. The word itself only has two letters and is made up of one syllable. It does require a spine to be effective, so maybe that is where some parents loose the battle. You also have to pay attention to your kid.Don't get me wrong, I know it's a battle. I have a toddler...
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Factious Fridays
2007-11-23 16:59:00
By Cameron ClarkIt's hard to be truly cantankerous and factious today. It's still Thanksgiving Weekend. That means more football, turkey sandwiches, a little bourbon, and a day at home to relax with the family. I could start to diffuse the usual factiousness with some cheesy and overdone intro on "warm memories" and holiday meals spent around the table, giving thanks for all the love and blessings in my life.I have all those things, just like you probably do; But I don't want the high levels of tryptophan still in your system, plus a boring article on my happy childhood Thanksgivings to put you to sleep as you read this. So, I'll put some thoughts in my mind of particularly irksome people, and get down-right belligerent so that I may "bring the ruckus"* as you have come to expect on Fridays. Here we go.1. When you buy a new car, relish that new car smell, the smooth acceleration, and pure joy of driving for as long as you can. Why? Because when your bumper-to-bumper warranty exp...

When Thanksgiving Comes Home
2007-11-22 14:51:00
By Nathan McIntyreThere are some things I admittedly take entirely too seriously. I admit it. I'm an intense guy. At the same time this year has provided me a grand opportunity to reflect on my life, my family, and what matters in life. It's been quite unique. My day today is going to be a busy one. I'm rushing to write as I prepare to get my son out of bed, and then work on the Thanksgiving ham. In a few hours Nikki's father will be coming over for dinner, as will Nikki's sister and brother in law. Nikki's relationship with her father has been as strained as any you'll ever know, and the picture of him sitting for dinner at our table is nothing short of a monument to reconciliation and forgiveness.There's my little boy, who's not quite so little anymore. They grow under our noses, and in a blink of an eye they grow past those noses. He just stood around the corner of the office door as I write, offered me a book and said "daddy." Nice.Here we all are, wrapped up in a holid...
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Happy Birthday to Us...Happy Birthday to Us...
2007-11-22 14:50:00
I thought I'd take a moment to recognize that two weeks ago (November 5th specifically) was the one year anniversary of the opening of the Porch.Thanks for visitin' everyone.
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Ch-Ch-Changes
2007-11-21 20:29:00
By Kristen Chapman?How about some year we try a fried turkey??You could here the audible gasps from my family at the audacity of my new husbands suggestion. Heaven and Earth, are the shades of Pemberly to be thus polluted? I mean, does he not know? At the McCullough household, turkeys are not fried. Turkeys are baked. They are basted, they are prepared hours in advance with the utmost of care to produce a golden delicious turkey so fine and moist that your eyes water as well as your mouth. Thanksgiving is not an event. Thanksgiving is The Event,As far back as I can remember Thanksgiving has been the holiday of choice for my Mom?s family. Family can skip Mother?s Day, birthdays, and Christmas, but you had better not miss Thanksgiving. But for this, we are justly rewarded. Thanksgiving Dinner is a feast like you have never seen. No corners are cut and no ingredient is called in. We (and by we, I mean my Grandmama) make our own pie crusts, make the yeast rolls from scratch, a...

Life vs. Liberty
2007-11-20 14:44:00
By Jared GableThere are certain issues in the American political firmament which seem always to be on the verge of supernova. One of these issues is obviously abortion. Each of us has an obligation, I believe, to at least think about the great questions of our time and to attempt to come to some kind of sincerely held conclusion to those questions. I will begin by sharing my personal conclusions on the abortion question and then explain why I think I am right. Then you may tell me why I am wrong. Sound fair? Ok. I believe the Constitution of the United States provides for Federal authority over very few, but very important areas. This government, as are all governments, was established to protect the life, liberty and property of the citizens subject to its authority. Abortion is a question of both life and liberty. For this reason, I believe it is very much a Federal issue and should be determined at the Federal level. I understand the argument for allowing each state to answe...
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Don't Fence Me In
2007-11-18 18:58:00
By Jeff ProctorThe traditional view of the American political spectrum is flawed. It is based on two sets of political views, which the major parties claim to encompass the views of most Americans. This is simply not true. The website Politopia.com explores this idea further. In Politopia, ideas about government are viewed with a wide-angle lens. We understand that it is impossible to look at American politics with only two platforms. Let's take a look at this concept in action. I support gun owners' rights and gay marriage. Give me low taxes and legalized drugs. Who am I voting for? Does the intersection of those views lead me toward a particular party or candidate? A good friend of mine wants to expand the war on terror in the Middle East and give free healthcare to anyone who is unable to pay. Is she on the Left or the Right? What is her party affiliate? Is she even registered? American political dialogue tends to revolve around "liberals vs. conservatives...
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SEC Weekend Wrap Up
2007-11-18 18:10:00
Looks like The Porch is back in the saddle with a 50 win season now in the bag. It was a solid weekend across the board (4-2, 52-15 season) with only one true SEC upset. The spread was the most kind this weekend as only LSU failed me on the line (5-1, 20-16 season).Let's see how it went:-Tim Tebow probably put a pretty solid string around the Heisman with another the good statistical performance in the 59-20 romp over Florida Atlantic. 338 yards passing and four total touchdowns put Tebow in a class by himself on the season, and the coverage of his 20th rushing TD this author thinking the sophomore has won the heart of the media, and it's all over but the coronation.If Tebow scores only twice, and the Gators beat Florida State next weekend, it's a stone cold lock. As for me, it will mark my 9th straight year predicting the Heisman winner after week 4 of the season. When Timmy takes it home, it will be the first time in the ten years I have been predicting that the winner will hav...
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Porch Prognostications
2007-11-17 22:16:00
Not a lot to look forward to in college football this weekend:Louisiana-Monroe at Alabama (-24.5)Mississippi State at Arkansas (-11)Florida Atlantic at #12 Florida (-34.5)#1 LSU at Ole Miss (+19.5)Vanderbilt at #20 Tennessee (-11.5)#23 Kentucky at #9 Georgia (-7.5)Open: Auburn, South CarolinaAll my confidence and momentum seems to be gone after last week's thrashing at the hands of Vegas. Let's see if I can't snap out of it.-Bama wins and doesn't cover, 41-21.-Arkansas covers at home, 34-14.-Florida rolls, 59-17.-LSU's momentum helps them cover on the road, 45-3.-Vanderbilt covers...and wins. 'Dores go bowling after a 31-27 upset in Knoxville!-The way the Dawgs are playing recently doesn't bode well for the slumping Cats. Georgia wins and covers Between the Hedges, 38-24.You can find these predictions on The Bunkhouse on Thursday mornings.
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The Crock Pot of Life
2007-11-17 14:39:00
By Nicole McIntyreI adore my Croc k Pots. I love them because they allow me to sort of cook without really having any skill. I love how you throw separate ingredients in there, give it some time, and end up with something wonderfully tasty. Here are some things I've learned from this trusty kitchen sidekick.1. If you have the right ingredients, good relationships only get better with time. Bad ones taste a lot like my burnt cream style corn.2. As we grow up we (hopefully) learn the skills to being a successful adult, but sometimes it takes a few years on low with some cream of chicken soup for us to really figure it out.3. Sometimes we have to add a little faith to our prayers then wait for God's answer. We may not like the end results, just like I didn't like last week's try with the chicken and broccoli.4. Judgement is like forgetting to turn your Crock Pot on. It just leaves everyone feeling cold, hungry, and cranky.5. Desire knowledge like you desire pot roast.And finally,6. ...
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Factious Fridays
2007-11-16 16:04:00
By Cameron ClarkFactious- Quarrelsome, Argumentative, Insubordinate.**Another dictionary note on 'Factious' is that this word is most commonly used to describe someone who is attempting to incite dissensions or opposition to ruling powers, or for the common good.**I find 'factious' to be the perfect word to describe what I plan on doing here on Friday mornings. All of the comments, opinions, and questions presented here will be done in good fun, without any intention to cause problems or hard feelings; but indeed may be in conflict with popular opinion, the media, or the general status quo.Here on this particular clear and chilly mid-November morning, I want to address the female readership. It seems popular to criticize the swine-like attributes of men as they relate to women, but I have a few questions and comments, which will be done in all fairness to the fairer sex. It is important to state that not nearly every* woman behaves in the manner I will describe and question belo...

Patrick Swayze is Comin', Olympia!
2007-11-15 21:57:00
By Nathan McIntyreI've made it pretty clear over our time here that I'm not a big fan of the Iraq war. It doesn't make much sense now to be doing what we're doing, the way we're doing it.I mean I'm no military expert, but we are seemingly spinning our wheels.This doesn't come from some neo-hippie drive to make purses out of hemp, but simply from my own non-interventionist leanings.As I was strolling around the 'sphere today I came across this interesting write up detailing how apparently in Olympia grad, Washington, the "Olympia Port Militarization Resistance" is trying to send their "bring the troops home now" message by, um, protesting their return?That's right. Your friendly neighborhood socialists in the Pacific Northwest decided they would make the world safer for the greater good by blocking streets giving access to a nearby port. This port was to witness that night the despicable, evil scene of troops coming home and military equipment coming back from the desert. Sca...
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Flying Into History
2007-11-15 16:26:00
By Nathan McIntyreTime has a way of straining out the imperfections and adding romance to almost anything. Growing up when I did, it seemed as if the stories of the "greatest generation" and the Cold War were simple. The forces of good, versus the forces of evil. I still don't necessarily disagree. While I know it's somewhat inaccurate, I like the image of the swashbuckling American soldier. He was ready. He was willing. He was right. He was prepared at almost any given moment to mount his steed and fly into the beyond in the name of Liberty, and he always just barely made it out. Usually due to sheer American grit and know-how. It worked best on screen that way.My, how time flies.In 1956 the US Air Force developed the U-2 spy plane. It maxes out at an altitude of over 70,000 feet. Invisible from the ground, and silent. It was our eye in the sky, watching with diligence over the specter of nuclear holocaust.In 1962 the U-2 spy plane was still a rookie. A real threat faced our nati...
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To Everything Plan, Plan, Plan
2007-11-14 14:29:00
by Kristen ChapmanThis Friday, our family will once again become the Traveling Chapman's as we load up our truck and take the family to the Mediocre State of Missouri (my bad, Texas snobbery coming out) to visit my family for Thanksgiving and the awesomeness of my Mom's wedding. As you can imagine, a week long trip like this will be loads of fun, however, it will require so much preparation that it has the potential to drive me insane before we even leave the driveway. You see, traveling with adults is one thing, traveling with toddlers to a place that doesn't normally house toddlers is a whole 'nother story.As many young families will be in the same boat as my family this coming holiday season, what with the dozens of trips to see relatives that we all have to make, I've comprised a list of things that you may want to think on, especially if you will be facing your first long trip with the wee one(s).1. Sleeping. Kids can't just up and go somewhere unfamiliar and sleep like t...
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The Porch Schedule
2007-11-13 19:15:00
Please pardon us for a little while longer in our renovations to the page and content formatting. When we have our authors locked down to contribute regularly to the site, we should have their articles posted by mid-morning every day.I would like to take this opportunity to announce the new schedule and format for The Porch.-First, we are trying to be a destination for our readership, not a facilitator of other blogs and articles.As a destination, we would like to be able to stretch or challenge our readership in open and respectful debate. In other words, if you have an opinion or just a visceral reaction to a piece you read on this site, please comment and keep it respectful. Although, sometimes a spirited debate has to have a little fire behind it ;)-Second, please submit an article you have written that you feel would go well with our new guest contributor spot which will be found here every Monday starting next week.We do reserve the right to edit your comments and grammar if n...
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