The Lonestar Gal

Thursday, April 17, 2008

People should have to have a license to reproduce

Now, you all who have read previous posts know that I work with victims of sexual violence. But, I also deal with domestic violence (since the two seem to go hand in hand) and child abuse on occasion.
The past two days I have dealt with two child abuse issues. The first was a teen who had been sexually abused by a family members boyfriend for two years. When mom found out, she took the right steps and immediately reported said scumbag and sought help for her daughter. YAY mom! I love the parents who support their kids who have been harmed. I can say that reporting takes huge guts, courage and determination. Families are literally torn apart when allegations of sexual abuse are brought to light. So I give this woman huge kudos for standing up and being a voice for her daughter.
Then, you have the parents who either:
Don't believe kid...
Keep the abuse secret....
or...
BLAME the kid!
I firmly believe that there is a very special corner in Hell for these parents.
This poor kid is standing in front of you, the one person on the planet that they are supposed to be able to trust and be safe with, and you won't help them??!! WTF??!!
I have said before, and nothing has ever changed my mind;
Some people should be neutered at birth. Some people should just NOT be allowed to breed.
End of rant.

New Favorite Song

I was reading some of Abby's past posts, and found this link: http://www.iraq-songs.com/
This is a site at which you can buy a CD of music that was written, performed and recorded by our soldiers in Iraq. "Iraq Unplugged" is awesome. Some of the songs made me really think about what our men and women in service miss out on, and what they go through. Some of it made me laugh out loud... I think I have a new favorite song folks: "Mortaritaville" and you can hear it by clicking on the link above.
Give it a try... if you like it, support a servicemember and buy the CD!

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Remembering

Bayou Renaissance Man remembers Bergen-Belsen.
http://bayourenaissanceman.blogspot.com/2008/04/remembering-bergen-belsen.html
Check it out.
Then thank those who have stood between us and a similar fate.

Tuesday, April 15, 2008

In a quandary

I am in a quandary here folks. I don't know who to vote for.
I tend not to agree with either party most of the time, and actually spent the last half of last year desperately hoping Michael Bloomburg would run for president, so that I would have someone with at least half a brain to vote for.
Just so you know, I tend to be Conservatively Liberal. Frustrating, I know. And, frankly a bit nerve making since I am moving to what is quite possibly the most conservative state in the nation. (And I felt out of place in Ohio!)
Anyway.
YES, I am a tree-hugger. Of sorts. I think saving the environment is important. HOWEVER... I DO think we need to open up the Alaskan Oil Fields for drilling. The critters will learn to deal and adapt. Really. We truly need to get FAR away from Mid-east Oil. If that will help us.. then I say GO FOR IT.
YES, I think gays should have the same rights as married couples as we do. I do not feel that exposing children to alternative lifestyles is going to corrupt their little minds. People are people, and love is love. What people do with their lives, as long as it does not harm others, is between them and God, and is really not my business.
I personally do not believe in abortion. But, I would not have the audacity to tell another woman that she could not have one simply because I don't believe in it. I do not, however, believe that late term abortion should be legal in any way.
I am for the death penalty in cases of proven murder, rape and severe child abuse.
I believe that law abiding citizens should have the right, always, to bear arms and to defend themselves and their families.
I support our soldiers unequivocally. My husband was Army for six years. As far as I am concerned, for the most part, they are the bravest men and women in the world and are standing between Americans and the terrorists. (Then there are the idiot soldiers who toss puppies off cliffs - http://www.tosspuppy.com/)
But, in general, they are great people standing for America.
I don't feel that we should have gone to war in Iraq. America should not be the world's policemen. However, since we DID go to war, we need to stay and finish the job, and do it right.

I know... sometimes I even confuse myself with the wanderings of my mind.
But, as far as how to vote in this election... I have NO clue. Hilary is (for a highly intelligent woman) a complete idiot. Obama is just scary. And John McCain... well... just the thought of yet another Republican in office is enough to make my blood run cold. Our country will bankrupt itself if that happens. We will be back to breadlines.
I really really wish Bloomburg had run.
If you have any cogent theories to share, feel free. I could use the help making up my mind.

Monday, April 14, 2008

I am amazed I ever found any!

So, this afternoon I went to blogger and decided to look around a bit, trying to find some interesting new blogs to read. I have several that I keep up with regularly, and thought I would find some new ones to add to my list.
I went to my blog page, then hit "next blog". Amazingly enough, I ended up clicking "next blog" at least 40 times before I found one in English! I felt like I was wandering lost around the Tower of Babel!
Are there so few English speaking people left then?
Fairly discouraging, I must say.

Fairly random note; we got the final word from wonderful hubby's company today, and YES, they will be transferring him to Texas! We will be moving in June. Now if I could just find a house...

Sunday, April 13, 2008

Ok, I'm Done, I promise!

Ok. To all three of you who have read this blog, I am DONE changing my layout. I promise! It took me a minute to find a layout that I actually like, so I tested several for a couple days each. I'm sure you understand.
Wonderful hubby uploaded this layout that I found on Pyzam.com for me, and I love it!
He is so awesome.
Anyway, I figure that I really like this, so it SHOULD stay this way for at least a little while.
Smile & have a happy Sunday!