America: Land of the Enslaved, Home of the Insane

Frustrated.

I'm beginning to think this country, my country; the United States is slowly & steadily going insane and hence, slowly circling the drain like a freshly flushed toilet. Case in point - Was walking the dogs this morning (on the sidewalk) and was stopped by two cops on bikes. They needed to inform me that residents of the neighborhood have been complaining about people walking, jogging etc on the bike lanes in the street and if caught doing so, we could be fined. Fined? Seriously? For walking?

Fast forward 2 hours. I'm working on my computer and the news is on in the background. A news story caught my attention. The city of Scottsdale, Arizona has enacted a law that will fine you $750 dollars AND (not or) JAIL TIME for committing one of the most despicable crimes I've ever heard of:

Feeding ducks.

Yes, if you're caught with your children enjoying a day at the park with a bag of stale bread for your kids to feed the ducks with, plan on spending at least one night in the clink and forking over a huge chunk of change. What an absolute disgrace. All of this after our joke of a president pretty much came out and paved the way for amnesty for illegals. How quaint.

America - Land of the Enslaved, Home of the Insane. Welcome to the Police State.

Honor 42...

To start off – yes. I will be honoring 42 today. But I’ve always had an uncomfortable uneasiness about the whole “honor 42″ movement. Pat Tillman was a patriot. Although I would question the manner of his death as “heroic” as Pat was killed by friendly fire during a period of confusion between two allied groups. War truly is hell.

But I digress. That isn’t the purpose of this post.

The purpose of this post is to be careful and not wear those blinders too tightly. Pat Tillman was but one death in over 3,500 casualties since the Iraq war began on 3/19/2003. Every one of those casualties is as equally important as Pat’s loss. Do the right thing and Honor 42 but also do not forget :

George R Roehl – Age 21 – Pfc. Army – Died 4/11/2006

Scott L. Kirkpatrick – Age 26 – Sgt. Army – Died 8/11/2007

Emilio J Campo – Age 20 – Spc. Army – Died 6/6/2011

Erin L McLyman – Age 26 – Pfc Army – Died 3/13/2010

To name but a very small few who died in such a senseless & unjust war.

Yes, Pat gave up an illustrious NFL career to go and fight for his country. Don’t forget, every one of those kids gave up something to go and fight for their country. Unfortunately, the end result was giving up their lives. So Honor 42; but also take the time to honor the 3500+ souls that are no longer with us.