Sad but true, scientific research combined with objective evidence has determined that the vast majority of us who witness violent and abusive acts do nothing to stop them, yet, somehow, become ardent self-righteous prigs (after the fact), eager to condemn not only those who have been accused of an ‘alleged’ wrongdoing but those who we believe have failed to intervene.
In short, most of us (including our pious press) are hypocrites – reluctant to get involved until the lynch mob forms.
Both actions fail our children.
Once again, it seems, we all remain guilty until proven innocent.
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Friday, November 11, 2011
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
The People Have Spoken
Two conservative ballot initiatives were defeated yesterday.
The Mississippi so-called "personhood" initiative was rejected by more than 55 percent of voters. If passed, it would have declared that life begins at conception and would have surely provoked a legal challenge to abortion rights nationwide since it conflicted with the 1973 landmark Supreme Court (Roe v. Wade) decision that established a woman's legal right to abortion.
The other initiative overturned an anti-union law in Ohio, delivering a crushing defeat to Republican Gov. John Kasich and a victory for labor unions.
The people of Mississippi and Ohio are not as stupid as I thought.
The Mississippi so-called "personhood" initiative was rejected by more than 55 percent of voters. If passed, it would have declared that life begins at conception and would have surely provoked a legal challenge to abortion rights nationwide since it conflicted with the 1973 landmark Supreme Court (Roe v. Wade) decision that established a woman's legal right to abortion.
The other initiative overturned an anti-union law in Ohio, delivering a crushing defeat to Republican Gov. John Kasich and a victory for labor unions.
The people of Mississippi and Ohio are not as stupid as I thought.
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Infrastructure Investment
The White House Blog
By the Numbers: 2 Percent
Posted by on November 02, 2011 at 12:04 PM EDT
The United States is falling behind on investing in the roads, bridges, airports, and transit systems that keep our economy humming. We spend just 2 percent of our GDP on infrastructure projects. Europe and China invest 5 percent and 9 percent of their respective GDPs on developing infrastructure.
Functioning infrastructure provides a critical backbone for a strong economy. Research shows that investments in creating, maintaining, or expanding transportation networks promote efficiency, productivity, and more rapid economic growth.
Today, President Obama is calling on Congress to pass a piece of the American Jobs Act that will invest $50 billion in our nation’s transportation infrastructure and $10 billion in a National Infrastructure Bank. Together, these initiatives will put hundreds of thousands of construction workers back on the job rebuilding our roads, rails, and runways. With 1.1 million constructions workers out of work, we can’t wait to invest in our infrastructure.
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