Spoken by Lisa Deaton at the Votes Have Consequences Bus Tour in Columbus Indiana August 2010
Because of the choices of your parents you are here today. You join with others that understand that our choices leave marks that cannot be corrected. They can be forgiven, they can be changed but they never are completely erased except by the hand of God.
We have the freedom to make our own choices. In my view 95% of the women in our society have a choice in whether they would become a parent. The child did not have the choice to be conceived.
The Lord chooses to give life to that child. He makes no mistakes. But the child cannot speak, cannot vote, and cannot protect itself. It falls on the shoulders of those that have a choice, you and me.
I have the choice to stand here today and share my views. I have the choice whether I will stand by and allow someone to take my contributions to this country and use it against my values. I have the choice to say nothing or to speak loudly in opposition.
I have chosen to speak loudly. I have chosen to vote against those that care nothing for the one that has no voice. The line has been drawn and I am stepping across.
I am choosing to take a stand against all of those that support the new Healthcare legislation that does, whether admitted to or not, contain funding for abortions. I have the choice to stand beside this group, their efforts and others with the same goals. I stand beside the state that will stand up to this legislation for it is the right choose. For those in office with red hands from the crime of signing this bill I say, we are counting the days till you no longer disrespect life from your office in the name of healthcare.
You have the choice to stand for life, freedom and liberty for those that have no voice. Do not forget that the power is in your hands.
Americans should fear political correctness
-- Sherry Grimes, Columbus, IN
May 28, 2010
We are approaching another Memorial Day when we will pay tribute to those who died for this nation and the preservation of freedom.
Over 1,425,300 Americans have died in combat, and it continues today in Afghanistan and Iraq. They sacrificed their lives to keep our republic and our way of life safe and secure.
Our freedom and values are currently on fragile ground, and we need more passionate patriots like our Founding Fathers. Too many good Americans are content to let others take an active role, but sometimes it is far more perilous to keep silent than to speak out for what is right.
The U.S. flag has become a source of controversy, which both saddens and angers me. In our politically correct world, it is sometimes called offensive. How did we sink so low? That flag represents all those brave patriots we are honoring on this Memorial Day. The Stars and Stripes should instill pride and appreciation, not shame and disdain.
Political correctness is a disease infecting this country and the world. It empowers the Left, who use it as a means of silencing anyone who disagrees with their agenda. Dissenters fear being labeled racist or intolerant.
As a result, in trying to avoid offending anyone who is not white and conservative, we cater to special interest and minority groups. If 99 people out of 100 are of one opinion, we disregard the 99 in favor of the other one person who may be “offended.”
Political courage is a rarity these days, so Governor Brewer of Arizona is a breath of fresh air. She displayed courage when she put civic duty ahead of politics and political correctness. It is appalling to see illegal immigrants marching in our streets demanding rights they have not earned.
It is even more appalling to hear Americans calling for a boycott of Arizona for passing legislation designed to protect its citizens. Americans turning against their fellow Americans in support of illegal foreigners dishonors our soldiers past and present.
Our flag and our sovereignty are under assault. When students, firefighters, office workers, businessmen, apartment tenants, and other private citizens are told their American flags are offensive and must be removed, then we are in trouble. When illegal aliens replace the American flag with the Mexican flag, then we are in trouble.
When the president elevates Cinco de Mayo to the status of an American holiday celebration, then we are in trouble. Being an American is not a 50/50 proposition. Our allegiance must be to only one flag. Illegal immigrants are so protected by politicians, the media, and ethnic support groups that there is no incentive to even learn English. The president, attorney general and director of Homeland Security condemned the Arizona immigration law, and congressional Democrats applauded the president of Mexico for criticizing it. Nancy Pelosi has called illegal aliens “very patriotic” while, at the same time, referred to I.C.E. raids on illegals as “American.”For enforcing the law?
The Obama administration recently banned any references to militant Islamic radicalism or global Jihad from the central document of our national security strategy. Attorney General Eric Holder refuses to say the words “radical Islam.” Their attitude is alarming, and one has to question the motivation behind it.
Not all Muslims are terrorists, but the terrorists are all Muslims. If racial profiling is what it takes to prevent another 9/11, then so be it. The same goes for the Arizona immigration law. If targeting Hispanics on immigration status makes life safer for our citizens, then so be it. Political correctness is something to be feared.
I am the type of person that must read the paper each morning with my coffee. However, for several weeks now I have been confused on whether I am reading the news paper, an opinion piece or a ladies magazine. Let me be clear, I enjoy the wide range of stories and sections in our local paper but there needs to be fair and balanced reporting as well. Let me offer a couple of examples. Recently there was an article about the drive for candidates from the Democratic Party. I was excited to see how strong the interest is in being involved with our local government and applaud not only the story but those that are stepping up to the plate. I would like to ask where is the other party’s activities reported? It is obvious from the candidate list on the county site that many from both party’s have come forward. Last year my not-for-profit group, We The People Indiana, put together a Tea Party at Donner Park. There were several elect officers present and their guess at the size of the crowd was over 2000 people. How disappointing it was to see a story that stated only “A Few Hundred” had attended. This April 15 the rally will be across the street from the paper, maybe that will help with the head count. Finally, I must chime in with the recent opinions on the lack of coverage to all of the candidates. How can a news paper leave out coverage on some over excess on others. I would think that all of the candidates would be news because they have stepped into the ring, they have opened themselves up to the people, they are getting involved. We the people would like to see more coverage on all of the candidates because they all deserve to be heard. I would ask the reporters that are keeping a watchful eye on the news to keep both eyes open from now on.
Lisa Deaton
COMMENTARY: “..in God we Trust.”
With few exceptions, the Founding Fathers had very strong religious convictions. After all, wasn’t the ability to practice their religion a primary reason to come to the New America to escape religious persecution?
There is ample documentation proving people like Jefferson, Hamilton, Washington, Jay, Franklin, and others possessed strong faith in God. Indeed that fact is amplified in the Declaration of Independence and in the Constitution. In fact, the founders believed no country could succeed unless there was an abiding faith in God. They knew you cannot legislate morality.
Many believe, and we agree, that this nation was built by men of God with the help of divine intervention.
Our inalienable rights come from God, not man. Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness are gifts from God. It is government that takes away those inalienable rights. The founders also believed government should not direct religious pursuits or how citizens should practice their religion. They rightly believed government should not be in the religion business.
But, government has carried the prohibition too far and outlawed demonstrations of faith on any public property. Mere demonstrations of faith, such as the Nativity Scene at Christmas, in our view, do not rise to the level of “promoting” a specific religion. Courts, too, have carried it much too far. Even school children are not allowed to sing faith-based Christmas songs as we did in our childhood many years ago.
We believe this overreaction to religious practices is overreaching. Most of us can claim a modicum of common sense. We understand where that invisible line is stretched.
The U.S. Jaycees got it right in their “Creed” containing this line:
“We believe that faith in God gives meaning and purpose to human life.”
HOOSIER PATRIOTS
http://www.hoosierpatriots.org/
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