Though she's dead and has just been located, after 5 years, this Woman continues to haunt us from her shallow grave.
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CBS will be forced to discontinue "Touched by an Angel" for using the word God in every program. It does not matter if you like the show or not. What does matter is that America was built on "God We Trust" and the freedom to practice any religion we choose? Madeline Murray O'Hare, an atheist, successfully managed to eliminate the use of Bible reading from public schools a few years ago. Now her organization has been granted a Federal Hearing on the same subject by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in Washington, DC. Their petition, Number 2493, would ultimately pave the way to stop the reading of the gospel our Lord and Savior, on the airwaves of America. They got 287,000 signatures to back their stand! If this attempt is successful, all Sunday worship services being broadcast on the radio or by television will be stopped. This group is also campaigning to remove all Christmas programs and Christmas carols from public schools!! You as a Christian can help! We are praying for at least 1 million signatures. This would defeat their effort and show that there are many Christians alive, well and concerned about our country. As Christians, we must unite on this. Please don't take this lightly. We ignored this woman once and lost prayer in our schools and in offices across the nation. Please stand up for your religious freedom and let your voice be heard. Together we can make a difference in our country.
Vol. 8, No. 1898 - The American Reporter - July 31, 2002
On Native Ground A NATION OF SNITCHES? by Randolph T. Holhut American Reporter Correspondent Dummerston, Vt.
DUMMERSTON, Vt. -- The federal government is trying to recruit mail carriers, utility workers, bus drivers and other folks who interact with the public to become voluntary informants for the Justice Department. Up to one million volunteers are set to participate in the Citizen Corps' pilot program called the Terrorism Information and Prevention System (or Operation TIPS). The volunteers would be trained by the Justice Department to report any "suspicious and potentially terrorist activity" to law enforcement agencies. TIPS, scheduled for an August launch, is just starting to get attention in the mainstream press. It should get attention, for the possibility of a national network of snoops and snitches should raise a whole lot of warning flags. It's not much of a stretch to think that meter readers, cable TV installers and mail carriers - people who enter your home in the course of doing their jobs - can be used as a quick and easy way to get around the necessity of getting a search warrant. It's even less of a stretch to think that any person of Middle Eastern descent wearing head wrappings and speaking in Arabic would be considered "suspicious." Or that the definition of "suspicious activity" might be extended to people who think President Bush is a dangerous moron or who oppose his"war on terror." Does participating in an anti- war protest, subscribing to left-of-center publications or buying a Noam Chomsky book constitute "suspicious terrorist activity?" The Justice Department is assuring us that Operation TIPS exists to report unusual and suspicious activity, not people. Attorney General John Ashcroft told the Senate Judiciary Committee that there are no plans to create a database of information; TIPS will simply forward it the appropriate law enforcement agencies. Do you trust Ashcroft? I don't, and given the dismal track record of the federal government in the area of protecting civil liberties, I don't see a reason to expect TIPS to be anything other than a government spy operation. There are no guarantees that TIPS won't be used as a way to spy on citizens. Given the anti-Arab sentiment in America, you can bet it will be a tool to harass those folks. And what does a professional terrorist look like anyway? The potential is immense for phony information. Outrage Muted By Apathy, Acclimation There doesn't seem to be a great deal of outrage regarding TIPS, aside from the usual civil libertarians. Maybe it's because snitching on our neighbor has become ingrained in our culture. Since the Columbine massacre, students have been encouraged to call tip lines to rat out any of their classmates that may be displaying "anti-social" behavior. Spying in the workplace raises few eyebrows; it's taken for granted that your employer can monitor your phone and e-mail use. Surveillance cameras are everywhere and your health or credit records can be peaked by marketers, banks or the cops without you ever knowing about it. Privacy is tough to come by these days, but TIPS ups the ante for snitching. If the federal government recruits as many people as it hopes, one in 24 Americans will be a snitch. Not even the Stasi, East Germany's notorious secret police agency, had that high a ratio of informants to citizens. Only countries with authoritarian regimes use informant networks. The reason is simple. If people know they're being watched, they are apt to obey authority - especially if there's a clear penalty for behavior that's not government approved. A nation of snitches means a citizenry that's isolated, fearful and paranoid; a citizenry that's easier to rule. That is not the kind of country I want to live in. We've seen too many instances in the months since the Sept. 11 attacks where 200 years of civil liberties have been casually tossed aside in the name of fighting terrorism. TIPS is just another example of this. We don't need a nation of snitches to feel safer. TIPS is simply a bad idea that should be shelved immediately. Randolph T. Holhut has been a journalist in New England for more than 20 years. He edited "The George Seldes Reader" (Barricade Books). Copyright 2002 Joe Shea The American Reporter. All Rights Reserved.
And while I'm Ranting,I reposted this item from an email I rec'd
"IMMIGRANTS, NOT AMERICANS, MUST ADAPT!!"
I am tired of this nation worrying about whether we are offending some individual or their culture, here in the USA. Since the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, we have experienced a surge in patriotism by the majority of Americans. However, the dust from the attacks had barely settled when the "politically correct" crowd began complaining about the possibility that our patriotism was offending others. I am not against immigration, nor do I hold a grudge against anyone who is seeking a better life by coming to America. Our population is almost entirely comprised of descendants of immigrants. However, there are a few things that those who have recently come to our country, and apparently some born here, need to understand. This idea of America, being a multi -cultural community, has served only to dilute our sovereignty and our national identity. As Americans, we have our own culture, our own society, our own language and our own lifestyle. This culture has been developed over centuries of struggles, trials, and victories by millions of men and women who have sought freedom. We speak ENGLISH, not Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, or any other language. Therefore, if you wish to become part of our society, learn the language! ENGLISH.
"In God We Trust" is our national motto.
This is not some Christian, right wing, political slogan. We adopted this motto because Christian men and women, of Christian principles, founded this nation, and this is clearly documented. It is certainly appropriate to display it on the walls of our schools. If God offends you, then I suggest you consider another part of the world as your new home, because God is and always will be part of our culture. If the Stars and Stripes offend you, or you don't like Uncle Sam, then you should seriously consider a move to another part of this planet. We are happy with our culture and have no desire to change, and we really don't care how you did things where you came from. Remember, "Delta is ready when you are and they can have you there by nightfall". This is OUR COUNTRY, our land, and our lifestyle. Our First Amendment gives every citizen the right to express his opinion and we will allow you every opportunity to do so. But, once you are done complaining, whining, and griping about our flag, our pledge, our national motto, or our way of life, I highly encourage you to take advantage of one other great American freedom, THE RIGHT TO LEAVE. If you agree with this message, pass it on . If you don't agree, pass it on anyway.
This is AMERICA, after all!
SEVERE EARTHQUAKE IN FRANCE
March 11 , 2003. Today it was reported that severe earthquakes have occurred in 10 different locations in France. The severity was measured in excess of 10 on the Richter Scale. The cause was the 56,681 dead American soldiers buried in French soil rolling over in their graves. According to the American Battle Monuments Commission there are 26,255 Yankee dead from World War I buried in 4 cemeteries in France. There are 30,426 American dead from World War II buried in 6 cemeteries in France. These 56,681 brave American heroes died in their youth to liberate a country, which is guilty of shameful unspeakable behavior in the 21st century.
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