No to Qur’an Burning!

Let me start off by saying this. I'm not happy with the radical viewpoints of Islamic extremists. I also realize that no matter what political party, religious sect, or any organization, for that matter, contains radicals who are bent on making a point in a violent way. Additionally, I also realize the first amendment rights of individual to speak out or protest something that they want to people to know about.

Terry Jones, pastor of the 50-member Dove World Outreach Center in Gainesville, FL, has decided to burn Qur'ans in protest of the Islamic faith and how it has disrespected Christianity. First in foremost, Christians are told to love their enemies and to be respectful. This act of book burning goes against everything I believe. It is a senseless act and should not be done.

I know that in other nations, the ownership of a Bible could be punishable by imprisonment. I know that some nations would put a person in prison just for talking about Christianity. None of these things should be used as a reason to be disrespectful of another person.

Read John 15:9-12. Jesus tells us to love one another. If all of us followed that basic principle, the world would be a better place.

So, I say, "Don't burn the Qur'an!"

I would suggest doing something positive like sponsoring a Bible drive. Collect money and purchase Bibles for those in the world who are hungry for the Word. That would be a better way of being a Christian and living the teachings of Christ Jesus.

Forget the Mosque at Ground Zero

As a Christian and an American, I do not care if the mosque is built near Ground Zero. Yes, it bothers me that the builders have not considered the feelings of Americans, but there is something that bothers me more.

There was a small Greek Orthodox church, St. Nicholas, at Ground Zero. It was destroyed when one of the towers fell on it. The landing gear from one of the planes that crashed into the towers plowed through the church.

We, as Christians, should be coming to the aid of this small church and rebuilding it. There are 70 families who no longer have a church to worship in. No final decision has been made in almost 10 years. The decision to build a mosque received almost immediate approval and faced very little obstacles. However, St. Nicholas did not get the same treatment.

Instead of complaining about the mosque, let us lift up this church in prayer and support it in whatever way we can. Let us rebuild the church for the glory of God.

Harry Reid Uses Allies to Attack Angle

Harry Reid uses his allies to attack his opponent, Sharron Angle. Instead of condemning dirty politics, he remains silent and encourages his allies to do his dirty work.

Once again, Democrats are trying to look good while using everyone else to attack opponents. I guess they are getting desperate.

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Former NEA General Counsel Bob Chanin and NEA Goals

Listen to what the goals for the NEA are. So much for the children and education.

Democrat Party Calling for Dirt

In an article from the Dallas Morning News entitled "Anger management and Rep. Ciro Rodriguez', I read that that DNC has put out a call for ALL Democrats to use their cell phone video cameras to capture Republicans saying embarrassing things and to post them immediately to websites.

Do you believe this? When confronted with the possible loss of the House and even the remote loss of the Senate during the mid-term, the response from the Democrats is to dig up dirt on Republicans. Instead of standing on their records, they are content in engaging in dirty politics. Why aren't they standing on their records?

Let's look at the record of this Congress. Uncontrolled spending, TARP, the stimulus package that did nothing and, of course, health care reform.

When asked about their records, they respond defensively and scream at the constituents and state that they were provoked by members of the tea party movement. Here's a prime example of the defensive positioning of Democrats.

Ciro Rodriguez in Texas blew up when a constituent called him out on health care and corrected him on his figures. She was right about the numbers. Judge for yourself.

Democrat Party's Strategy for Mid-Terms: Dig Up Dirt on Republicans

In a recent Washington Post article entitled "Democrats digging harder than ever for dirt on Republicans", Democrats are showing their change in tactics in order to keep their seats in Congress. Instead of standing on their records (or lack thereof), they have decided to play dirty politics.

In past elections, Democrats have stated that they are above dirty politics. Since their records are being carefully examined, they have nothing to offer their constituents. Look at health care reform. Over 60% of Americans want to repeal the law. They just don't want to reform or amend it. They want it repealed.

During the 2008 Presidential elections, Americans were told that there would be change. They promised transparency and no more of the business as usual. It didn't happen. We saw Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi making deals to get health care reform passed. We saw closed door sessions and very limited television debate.

So much for change.

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Congressman Pete Stark and His Comments

Judge for yourself. I believe he perfectly exemplifies how our elected officials in Washington view their constituents.