The Supremes get it right!
Topic: government issues
Today the Supreme Court ruled that yes, you do have the right to bear arms. Finally, some good news from the same court that ruled that the government can take your home and let developers have it. The Washington, DC ban on handguns has been struck down. The Bill of Rights was written in 1790 and the Second Amendment has been the most debated in the 20th century. Until recently no one gave gun ownership a second thought. But now with murders going on all over the place and a police state looming, are guns all they're cracked up to be? First let's look at the Second Ammendment itself. "A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed." Some take this to mean that only militia members (law enforcement and national guard) should have guns. Others only look at the second half- the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. Go back to 1790 with me for a second. What is the 1790 definition of "militia"? Every able-bodied male 16-64. Why do these folks need to be armed? The ever-looming threat of Indian attack, maybe pirates, or a slave uprising. Who knows, maybe the British will change their minds on that whole Treaty of Paris thing. Back to the future. Are any of these concerns still valid? No, I hope not. But does that mean we should all give up our guns? No. The police-staters would like that. But then all the guns would be in the hands of either the police, or the criminals. I'm not taking my chances on the police protecting me. They don't usually show up until after a crime. Instead of "protecting" everyone by getting rid of guns (if you're a criminal, why would stop shy of breaking the "you can't have a gun" law if it doesn't bother you to steal or kill?) I say get more guns out there! Sure there will be a bunch of idiots shooting everything that moves but I think crime will go down. Who wants to rob someone who might have an even bigger gun? The Virginia Tech shooting is a prime example of why everyone should carry a gun. If the whole campus was armed do you think he would've killed over 30 people? Writing for the minority, (in)Justice Stephen Breyer said, "In my view, there is simply no untouchable constitutional right guaranteed by the Second Amendment to keep loaded handguns in the house in crime-ridden urban areas." Why not? Don't we have a right to self-defense? Maybe he'd like to live a block away from the Capitol WITHOUT a gun and see how long until he changes his mind. Your thoughts?
Name that site
I'm having a contest to come up with a new name for this blog and website. The Doghouse just isn't working for me anymore. Submit your ideas and the whoever comes up with the best name wins........something. If I get a couple suggesions I like I'll put it to a vote. Speaking of voting, did you vote for President on the main page yet?
Ever meet someone like this?
Topic: Days of Jeff's Life
One of the residents here at Camp Lakeview (henceforth known as "DQ", short for Drama Queen) is always getting himself into some sort of trouble. He doesn't grasp unintended consequences. Well, lately he's been wanting to get his kid a pet. So one day last week a dude I work with here was walking along and DQ pulls up next to him in his car. The kid is carrying on about something, but it sounded like DQ asked if he wanted some chicken. So the Dude asked what kind- BBQ, fried, ya know. DQ says they're all white. The Dude starts thinking white meat. So then DQ says he has 3 or 4 of them. THEM? So the Dude looks in the back seat and sees a box with a cover on it and some holes poked in it. DQ says he has to get rid of the chickens because the ammonia smell in his camper is driving him nuts. He honestly thought chickens would make a good house pet. As DQ always says, "You try to do something nice for someone..."
How hot do you like your coffee?
Topic: government issues
A few weeks ago I came across a news item. Here in the Puget Sound area the big thing is coffee. Served by scantily clad women. Well, this news item went on to state that there is a particular scantily clad women as coffee servers place nearby that was getting some complaints. There was a protest going on there that weekend, and the folks wanted the city of Bonney Lake to do something about these scantily clad women. From what I heard, it sounded like the issue was girls in bikinis. The solution was to have City Council come up with an ordinance that would require a dress code of some sort. Back the truck up, I said. The city can't enforce a dress code on private property. Next you won't bele to wear your bikini to the pool. Or purple shirts on Wednesday. So I went to the top for some answers. I emailed the mayor of Bonney Lake, Neil Johnson for his take. What I found out was shocking. According to Mayor Johnson the issue wasn't bikinis at all. It wasn't even this particular espresso stand. Rather, on the other side of town another espresso stand's baristas were outside wearing pasties. Espresso stand #1 just opened right as the controversy was brewing and folks from out of town were the ones taking issue there. What it all boils down to, according to Mayor Johnson, is "The concern of the City is not with bikinis but with the wearing of pasties over the nipple/areola area. We are not looking to legislate clothing of the baristas, but to determine if pasties are worn by a barista, should that be in an adult entertainment zone, is that considered nudity or is it allowed? When the bottom half of the breasts are exposed, what is that to be considered?" I'm all for less government interference on all levels, but if it becomes necessary to enter an adult entertainment zone to get coffee in Bonney Lake, I find no fault with the city this time.
Farewell, George
Topic: comedy
Well, here's a truibute to George Carlin. Maybe the funniest guy I never met. He had a unique way of telling it like it is and still make you laugh. I salute hit for having the guts to take on the federal government over his 7 words. Would that we were all brave enough. Reading the story about his death I came across some pretty crazy stories about his life. George, you became the first person to die and make me laugh. I guess your work here is done. Now I can't wait to hear what kind of stories you have about meeting God.
Pipe Bombs and Piracy
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