The Buzz about the President's Appearance on the Jay Leno Show

People, give me a break! Lord, above, at least he used the time to explain things to the American people and didn't fly to Arizona for the 75th birthday party of Senator McCain when a Category 5 hurricane was bearing down on the Gulf Coast! If the Republicans are going to let the Rush Limbaughs, Sean Hannitys and Bill O'Reilleys speak for them, then I am forever thankful that I did vote for President Obama. And trust me, I have voted for Republicans; I have voted for Democrats. I do not vote for a PARTY but for a person and I KNOW I made the right choice.

As for his remark about the Special Olympics, it was unfortunate but there is not a one of us on God's green earth who hasn't said things we should not have. How many of us--myself included--have used the phrase, "I'm as busy as a one-armed paperhanger"? Now, never once have I said that as "making fun" of anyone handicapped. You will have to look long and hard to find someone more compassionate than I, so I just wish all these finger pointers would remember the old saying, "Every time you point a finger at someone, there are three pointing back at you."

Our President and his cabinet have a multitude of problems dumped on them--BIG problems that require more than 60 days to solve. At least he is trying. He is engaging; he looks you in the eye when he speaks; he is extremely smart and eloquent; and he is sincere in trying to make changes in Washington. We all know that the status quo does not like changes and people are prejudiced in their views when they are afraid. Relax; take a deep breath; ask God for guidance for OUR President and his cabinet, and please TRY to be a part of the solution rather than a part of the problem.

And the flak about his making predictions for the Final Four? Come on. Some presidents played golf; some sailed; some went to horse races, to ballgames. He has been working LONGER and HARDER than anyone in that office since forever, and he began working the day after election. He doesn't pass the buck. So, sit down and make yourself a list. WATCH HIM; LISTEN TO HIM. Don't read what he said or what the pundits said he said. WATCH AND LISTEN YOURSELF. Then write down the positive and negative points. And BE HONEST whether you are Republican or Democrat. And thank God every day that this awesome responsibility isn't dumped in YOUR lap. What would YOU do? It is always so easy to be a Monday morning quarterback, isn't it, but could you play the game? Do you have the physical and mental strengths to quarterback? Do you have the qualities and temperament to lead this country? Because if you do, throw your hat in the ring in four years. In the meantime, give this administration time to work through this plethora of problems and please don't label those of us who believe in this man and this administration as "liberal Democrats." I, for one, am a Christian who believes in law and order and freedom for all. I have always sympathized with the downtrodden. I want swift justice for child molestors and murderers, and I have a real problem with hypocracy. I am turned off by the self-righteous and "holier than thou." I have never understood why we can send money to the "poor little orphans in Africa," but not go to worship with a black person in the community, who also pays taxes and many of whom have also bled and/or died for this country. That is the one thing that as a Christian I can never accept from other Christians and if that makes me a liberal, then thank you, Jesus, for touching my heart.

Shootings in South Alabama

I was distressed to learn about this on CNN last evening. From what I have read, this occurred around 4 p.m., yet I watched the 5:00 p.m. local news and there was NO MENTION of it!

This should be a "wake-up" call to all of those who rail about removing the AK-47s and other assault weapons from the streets. The Michael McLendons of the world can go to a gun show or gun shop and buy these weapons and enough ammo to take out a small town. Our law enforcement is being "outgunned" by those who have access to these weapons. Why would the average citizen want or need such a weapon? Too often, these weapons fall into the hands of the criminals and the mentally disturbed, and is a nightmare to those who put their lives on the line everyday to PROTECT AND SERVE us.

When is the NRA going to start being a RESPONSIBLE agency? I have no problem with anyone's owning a weapon (not an arsenal!) for protection and, as much as I loathe deer-hunting, I realize that the hunters want their rifles, etc. But how many rifles does it take to kill a poor deer? And why would any responsible citizen want an assault weapon in his/her cache of weapons, especially when there may be small children or teens in the home?

South Alabama is so blessed that there were only 11 deaths. Now, isn't that a bloody shame--that we have to face the reality that it could have been so much worse. Tell that to the families who are reeling this morning. Tell that to law enforcement. Tell that to your child. Explain it away however you wish, the truth remains that assault weapons have no place in our streets and in our homes.

Cock-fighting Bill HB 245

The lobbyists who push against the cock-fighting bill make me sick. There is so much money made in cock-fighting, dog-fighting, and "hog dogging," and the money is made from the blood of these poor animals. People should realize that this is not a "gaming" bill, but a bill that addresses cruelty to animals. To vote against this bill is, in essence, voting to break the law!

The money is made through betting and drugs sold at these events. Children are taken to these events, and society wonders why we have children who are insensitive to the pain of animals and people? "Back in the day," these same people would probably be cheering on the lions against the Christians. If any senator or representative votes against this bill, I'll remember their names and be bloody sure everyone knows who they are and what they are and do my part to see that they never grace the legislature again.