A Battered Warrior

Forcing An Agenda

 

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,546280,00.html?test=latestnews
 

Living in California we have heard all kinds of things about Prop 8 - the ban of gay marriage. There were several commercials that stated that the supporters of gay marriage were also pursuing an effort to have homosexuality taught to elementary school children - of course this was publicly denied on statewide commercials and deemed a "scare tactic". Apparently it was not a false claim after all, in fact they have been teaching this in Alameda County Schools to kindergarten and up.

I remember when I was in school and they started teaching "sex education" in fourth or fifth grade. The teachers divided the classes, boys in one room and girls in the other. The "talk" consisted of changes we would experience in our own bodies, using deodorant, etc. Most importantly I remember a slip going home to our parents about a week prior, our parents had the option to have us miss that class because some parents did not want the public schools teaching their children about such topics. Parents had rights.

Why is it acceptable to allow the schools to be used to push an agenda? We banned school prayer, it is almost impossible to have a religious based group sponsored by a school, but the state legislatures are more than happy to appease the homosexual community. The biggest issue I have with the whole situation is that parents are not allowed to remove their children from the period of instruction.

Where are the rights of the people who believe homosexuality is wrong - not spreading hate, but that it is not in line with their personal religious beliefs? The states protect a parent's right expose their children to religion, but why does the homosexual community have more rights than anyone else in this matter? If I wanted my children to pray in school - or they wanted to give a religious based speech at commencement they would most likely not be allowed, so why are the legislators forcing this issue on parents and leaving them little or no recourse? Take to time to research some of the things that they are actually teaching and the texts, it clearly pushes a designed agenda not mere exposure.

How about a compromise, after all that would be the ideal solution right? The schools can expose the children to homosexuality and the agenda but they have to bring in a class on a Biblical perspective of it as well, expose them to all sides and let them decide. Isn't that they goal of education anyway? Some how I doubt that would be acceptable...

Passing It Along

 

Last Sunday after church my daughters and I saw a table for World Vision. There were thousands of cards with pictures of children needing help. Normally I am a bit skeptical of things like this, I guess a lot of us have been poisoned by the television campaigns of the 80's and some of the reports of fraud and embezzlement, though one of our pastors had just returned from a Trip to Haiti where he met the child he and his family had been sponsoring. During his story and sermon I was moved, children have always been on my heart, so I talked to my daughters about helping other children.

My daughters are 4 and 6, sometimes their perspective is refreshing. We have previously talked about helping homeless people and giving some of our toys or clothes to those who don't have an so the concept of helping others was not new. I believe that they need to understand what sponsoring a child would mean, how it would help the child and that it might be a sacrifice on our end as well - once we agree to help that we are committed. I told them that we could help them buy food, clothes, medicine, etc, though I slipped and mentioned that often times the families did not have a car and would have to walk. That was the most shocking thing to my youngest daughter, she immediately focused on not having a car. "You mean they walk EVERYWHERE daddy?" I told her that yes, most likely they would. Her next answer reveals the true heart and mind of a child, "We could give them a car. They need a car daddy." It was settled, we would sponsor a child.

As we approached the table they were looking at all the pictures and cards. Their eyes widened as they saw children that looked like them, their age, etc. They both chose a card, one each. I told them that if we each sponsored one child that it might mean they would have to make a sacrifice. The blank look told me that I lost them. So I explained, I told them that it might mean that they can not get a new nintendo game or a toy sometime, that if we had to choose between going out to eat, buying a toy, or giving the money to help, we would always have to choose to help. My oldest daughter looked a bit concerned and said, "You mean that we might not get a buy a new book as much but we could still get some books, just not as much." I agreed. They both said, "OK." It was so fast and confident. They understood that it might mean they do without something but they would be ok.

I started to have this warm feeling in my heart, happy that my daughters felt compassion for someone they had never met and were willing to give up something to help others. As we approached the counter and I began talking to the lady my daughters began to tug on my shirt. I excused myself and asked what was so important - they each had another card with a child's picture on it. I asked what the other cards were for and they replied as only a child could, "You nee one too daddy." Wow, I mean in the big picture I was paying for them to sponsor a child, but in reality I had failed to consider my own sacrifice. I had asked them about giving up a potential toy or book, but I had not sacrificed anything. The end result is that each of my daughters will sponsor a child and I have two as well (they could not decide whose I should pick and they were passionate about both of them, maybe God was telling them something so who am I to refuse).

I am not telling this to say "look at me and how great I am," if anything I left there humbled. It took my children to remind me that I could do more and I should. Why can't we see things as a child anymore? I went on the website and saw all the gifts they offer for a person to buy for a family, to help radically change their life... it is truly humbling. We complain about traffic, about lines at Starbucks, having to eat at home more than eating out because of the economy, we complain about gas prices, the heat, the rain, the cold,... we love to complain. If we cut out one soda, one cup of Starbucks, or a candy bar each day we could impact the life of a child... $30 to $35 a month... I am not suggesting we ignore our own people who are hurting, but we should already be doing that! We are called to take care of those who need it, to show compassion, help the poor and needy, to love our neighbor... who is our neighbor?

I encourage you to look at the website and if you are moved please help them change the life of a child, if you can't do it yourself maybe a group can pitch in and sponsor one or more... The only way to change anything is to do something.

http://www.worldvision.org/

 

Pray For Death?

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/08/31/phoenix-pastor-draws-protests-telling-church-prays-obamas-death/

After reading this article, several times, I was left with one thought - "And we wonder why people HATE 'Christians' and see us as narrow minded and hate mongers."  I thought is was interesting that a pastor calls for the death of the President but then recants his position by saying he does not condone killing. Besides the obvious issues I have with the pastor's message I am more concerned by the fact he is the leader of a congregation and a spiritual leader to his church and he chooses to use his authority this way.

If the pastor wanted 15 minutes of fame - he got it. If he wanted to win souls for Christ, I think he missed the mark. So what was his intent? We are all human and need a strong support network and people to rely on to guide us as well, pastors are no different - so who told him this would be a good idea? I am not saying that Christians are not to be controversial - I have very specific views on may issues and I believe there is a Biblical basis for them, but I would be interested to hear where the pastor pulled this lesson from.

I may be coming off as judgmental, I know that we only have what the media is reporting and that can be skewed, but his quotes are hard to mistake. I thought pastors were to lead people to Christ, spread the gospel - not pray for death and for men to go to hell. if I could speak to the pastor I would ask him, "Why not pray that God makes himself known to the President (or whoever)? Wouldn't it be better to pray that there is a change of heart etc than to pray for eternal damnation?" Maybe I am the one that is missing the point...

 

 

 

How Much Did Your Bible Cost?

 

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,534728,00.html

 

    As I was reading the news today, this story jumped off the pages at me. North Korea sees Christianity as a threat to its regime...  I have know people who smuggled Bibles into China and various other Communist states, I saw how our faith was a political lightening rod when we were in Iraq, but for some reason this story caused me to really think. The woman was not only executed but her entire family was taken to a prison camp, even her children. A public execution then the next day the family is taken away...

    I know in my home I have several Bibles - different translations, children's Bibles, etc. Unfortunately it seems a lot of Bibles are used more for dust collecting than for reading. Stories like this should remind us how truly blessed we are and how real the war against Christianity is. So, how much did your Bible cost?

How Soon We Forget....

 

 

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/07/14/group-seeks-block-god-trust-engraving/

 

      I understand people's desire for religious freedom and freedom of expression, though I do not understand ignoring our history.  This group is moving to block the the phrase "In God We Trust" and the Pledge from being displayed at the Capitol Visitor Center. They claim that using tax payer's money would be the same as the government endorsing a religion. 

    What about when the government uses tax payer money to pay for educational programs a special interest group does not endorse? What about funding for a program that a different group does not approve of?  How about paying for our military - some people are totally against our military. 

    Like it or not our country was founded based on religious views - should we censor the Pilgrims? The Pilgrims were a group of people that had very strong beliefs in God, if we use tax dollars to purchase books with Pilgrims in them, that talk about their beliefs - is that a government endorsement?

    I think President Reagan said it best... "If we ever forget that we are one nation under God, then we will be a nation gone under."

 

Here is a link to the comments on Fox...

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/07/14/group-seeks-block-god-trust-engraving/comments/

 

What If......

        As the circumstances surrounding the deaths of Steve McNair and Michael Jackson unfold we are starting to see into the darker more private aspects of their lives.  I do not advocate judging them at all, it is not our place.  It did raise some interesting questions.  If you died right now, what dirty secrets would your loved ones find? A secret lover? A hidden addiction? What would they learn about the “true” you that would be embarrassing?  Unfortunately most of us have something that we are not proud of, a hidden vice, or a little secret that we work so hard to hide from everyone.  How much energy do we spend try to hold on to our vice and then covering our tracks? 

       We all know our own secrets, we know what is wrong and we are reminded each time we indulge ourselves.  Over time our discomfort wanes and our appetite increases, eventually we become a slave to our addiction.  We are soon consumed by guilt. The guilt coupled with shame separates us further from God and His ability to free us from this addiction, thus our downward spiral continues. This secret sin not only starts to take over our lives it hinders our relationship with God, effectively destroying us on two levels. 

      Take the time to ask yourself, “If I died right now, what would they find?” Anything we are hiding needs to be dealt with, nothing is beyond forgiveness and through God we can break any addiction.  The first step is to face yourself, be honest about what you are doing and why – no excuses or justification – just a good honest assessment.  In life we are promised nothing and once our time has come there are no “do overs.”  

I Hope He Found Peace....

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,529103,00.html

http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2009/michael.jackson/index.html

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090626/ap_on_en_mu/michael_jackson_appreciation_9

http://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/06/26/jackson.legal.woes/index.html?section=cnn_latest

    I debated a lot about writing anything about Michael Jackson's passing, but the more I saw the news and talk shows discussing his life I felt compelled to voice my view. There were shows last night asking if Jackson was "Peter Pan or a Pedophile", far too many attacked his plastic surgeries, and even more focused on his bizarre lifestyle. I think many have missed the point.

    Michael Jackson's life unfolded before the nation's eyes. His father, a steel mill worker, assembled the Jackson 5 and his life was placed on center stage. There have been numerous stories about his family life and his relationship with his father - if true it is a tragic story, one far too many children experience. For the fame and fortune, Michael lost any chance at a "normal" childhood. I am not making excuses, just offering a different view.

    Maybe that lost childhood contributed to his lifestyle - his passion for living in a fantasy play land. Most children would love to live in a home with its own petting zoo and roller coaster. Maybe Michael was trying to capture what he lost. What is undeniable he had a place in his heart to help children. I lived in Indiana when he was helping Ryan White, he truly changed Ryan and his family's lives. He did not have to, but he chose to. I do not believe any of his outreaches were publicity stunts or anything less than someone wanting to help.

    We often over look the impact our childhood experiences have on us as adults. Through our experiences we can choose to continue certain patterns we were shown or change our behaviors because of them. For example, if a person grew up never seeing affection from their parents they may demonstrate the same learned behavior towards their own children. There is another possibility, they may remember that feeling they had, the desire for affection, and use it as a driving force to ensure their children do not experience that pain or desire. Maybe Michael took a personal quest to make as many children happy as he could, maybe...

    Many people are focusing on the allegations and charges that he was acquitted from - only Michael and the children know the truth of the matter. There are thousands of sites that condemned him as a pedophile, even contributing his choice of religious beliefs to be driven by this desire. So many people want to judge and condemn - what if it were done to us? What could someone accuse us of - facts or not - and destroy our lives? How would we react and how would we feel?  Either way I hope he was able to make peace with God and himself - even if he was innocent there was peace to be made with having to endure the pains of trial and ensuing media circus.

    I took the time to search for images of Michael on google, it was truly a sad experience. That man endured far more than I ever could. He was the punchline of so many sick and twisted jokes, doctored images, and just cruel attacks. His life shows a troubled and conflicted man, that is true, but I wonder how many of the people that attacked him actually took the time to first look at Michael as a fellow man. Did they try to understand anything about him or did they just judge him? Take the time to look at some of the images and the jokes at his expense... could you endure it? Would it make you angry? Would it draw you out of your solitude to embrace people or drive you deeper into your own isolation?

    I believe Michael's death is truly tragic, no one can deny his talent as a musician and entertainer. Though I think the true tragedy is that he was widely misunderstood and it appears there were more people lined up to destroy and hurt him than to actually help him. I am not passing judgment on him, his family, or anyone else - I am simply stating an observation. Michael Jackson has died, his family, friends and fans mourn his passing, why not let him finally rest in peace. Celebrate his contributions, remember his compassion for others, and maybe reflect on your own personal Michael memory. Please do not judge him, avoid the temptation to make fun of his passing or his life, and remember he lived a life that few of us will ever understand - it is not our place to judge anyone that is God's and God's alone. I pray that Michael did find peace with God, as I do for all people.

    If your loved one passed, would you want them judged and smeared across the headlines? Michael lived a different life than most of us, he was a public figure, but even public figures deserve respect. Why not focus on all the people he helped and the positive impact his life had? We need to respect his family as they grieve, they are people and they are hurting, no different than we would be if we lost a loved one. Public figures or not, they deserve our respect and compassion as our fellow man - treat them as we would want to be treated....I don't think that is asking too much.

    

Don't Bring God Around Here...

 

 

  http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,525424,00.html  

    I found the above story and could not believe what I was reading. A group that had been active in the area, helping underprivileged children is turned away because they refer to God. Some people may argue that the group could still help the children just leave God out of it, no big deal right?  This is a group of Christians, their faith is one of the pillars of their being, it is who they are.

    In today's "PC" society how do you think it a policy stating that you can help kids, or do whatever, but do not be openly homosexual? Could you imagine the headlines? The ACLU would be salivating to sue and make an example out of whomever chose to try to enforce such a policy. Everyone preaches equality, but they only want equality when it is for something that benefits them or something they agree with. It seems that too often in today's United States that we keep trying to minimize God in our culture, almost trying to force churches underground. There are several places that have succeeded in forcing Christianity underground; China, the former Soviet Union, North Korea, Iraq, Iran, and even Nazi Germany, at its height) set out to destroy Christianity.

    I think it is sadly reality that as we distance ourselves from tragic events we turn our backs on God. How easy it is to cry out to God when things go wrong, but it seems even easier to walk away and reject God once we start to become numb to the pain. The picture above is one of thousands that were all over the country immediately after September 11, 2001. America was shaken to its core; people prayed, mourned, and the words "God bless..." seemed to have meaning. How soon we forget... 

Tollerance Is Not Agreeing...

 

 

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,521209,00.html?test=latestnews

 

    Living in California during the last elections people were constantly bombarded by "Prop 8". It seems like ever where you looked there were people expressing their opinions on the issue, granted that is the "American Way". However, since the election results came in the issue has been even more in the headlines than ever.

    During the elections supporters of Prop 8 alleged that there was a movement to introduce homosexuality into the public school curriculum, something the opponents of Prop 8 called a lie. There were even politicians from San Fransisco that made commercials to "set the record straight".

    The most disturbing part of this article, is the fact that parents can not have their children leave the classroom during the class - well that and the fact that the material would be taught to five year olds. I remember in school when sexual education was being taught the parents were notified prior and were allowed to have their children leave the classroom during this time.

    I have my own personal convictions and beliefs on this issue, but I think somewhere we missed something. When did tolerance change from "agreeing to disagree" to having to condone or even support something? It is ironic that the people screaming for tolerance are the ones that viciously attack others and want to force their opinions or lifestyle on everyone - think I am wrong? - Look at Ms. California, really read her answer - she was asked her opinion and she gave it. She did not attack anyone, she stated her beliefs and was viciously attacked for it. Makes you wonder...

At What Cost?

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/05/29/predator-drones-face-legal-challenges-liberals/

 

     I read this article today and was shocked.I understand there will always be opposition to war and the death of civilians but how can you sanitize war? The article continually references the "laws of war", but what they do not really address is that Al Qaeda and the others we are fighting against do not follow these laws. These are the "rules" that you can not shoot an ambulance, engage a hospital, destroy a church, etc. Though our adversaries routinely use mosques to hide weapons and attack our troops.

     The people wanting to have the drones removed from use in Iraq and Afghanistan complain that the civilians have no advanced warning. There are a few things about that argument that bother me. The civilians in those villages/areas are VERY aware what is going on around them, they know the risk. I am not saying that mean"kill 'em all", but it is not as they are living in a place that has never seen violence or have any idea that the house two doors down is manufacturing IEDs and suicide vests. Most of the tips the military receive are from the local populous. Second they complain that the stealth of the drones, so they want them louder? How effective would our local law enforcement be if they had to have sirens blaring every time they went to conduct a raid? If we warn them then it is ok?

     The missions these drones conduct save US military lives, plain and simple. The precision, "smart weapons", these drones employ are designed to minimize casualties. In war there will be civilian casualties, it is an ugly reality of war. If the military has the intelligence to conduct a strike on a target, there are many hours of observation before that target is typically engaged. The technology being used in Iraq and Afghanistan is unprecedented and the casualties are much lower than they would be if conventional weapons were being used. Watch the documentaries on WWII, Vietnam, or the Korean War, the civilian casualties were staggering.

    The farther we move past the outrage America felt on September 11th, the more sympathetic we become. The terrorist organizations have found a new, more effective weapon - the media. They publish a report on their networks or bring in reporters after an event and make their claims. I am not saying that innocent people have not died, on both sides (remember the people that Al Qaeda beheaded?), but by using our media they are able to influence our tactics and arsenal.

    War is a tragic and evil thing. If we stop using the drones or had never used them to begin with but still maintainedd the technology then what? Inevitably our casualties would increase dramatically, would they be upset that we were placing them in an unnecessary risk? Instead of calling to limit the use of the drones would they be demanding their implementation? It is definitely something to consider.

 

Attacks Are Everywhere....

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,522637,00.html

 

     The attached article is a sign of the troubling times we live in. We have lost touch with the basic principles our country was founded on and are turning our back to our past. The pastor and his wife are being told they can no longer hold a Bible study in their home. The article makes mention of the couple having to apply for a Major Use Permit, a permit that would look at the ecological impacts of allowing them to hold a Bible Study? They have a few people over to their house, 10 to 15 max, but they need to see if they will be over taxing the sewer system or causing more erosion because of them having people over to their home? I wonder if the same will happen once they find out about Joe's Friday night poker parties or maybe one of the countless mother's groups that organize play dates. If it is a policy and a law then it should apply unilaterally, if it isn't applied to everyone then it is an attack on a certain group. In this case denying their religious freedom.

Sick Of Baseball???

You have seen the stories:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/bba_rodriguez_steroids

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090209/ap_on_sp_ba_ne/bbo_bonds_steroids;_ylt=AhdGdPFbAZPil4C1AZ4h4z0_z7QF

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090209/ap_on_sp_ba_ne/bbo_mcnamee_stern;_ylt=ArWMeRkMn6IXKtBprj1sbPs_z7QF

Is everyone as sick of it as I am?  Today I was listening to a talk show on sports radio and kept hearing from current baseball players about the whole A-Rod interview.  It was almost comical how the players, when the host would ask them if they took steroids would immediately change their tune and say they would not answer that either way.  They all talk about "saving the game" and "rebuilding baseball's image" but none of them really want to be honest.  The other point I thought was ironic is that they are all concerned with "the list" - should it be destroyed etc.  They were all angry with the fact the list was not destroyed, almost to the point of blaming this whole issue on the guy who kept the list. Amazing!

The more I heard them talk the more I thought about society - we have lost our morals and values.  I know that is an over used phrase and people tend to ignore the concept, but look at A-Rod's "confession".  Is he REALLY sorry? Or just sorry his name came out? Does he REALLY come clean, or just say enough to appease the fickle public.  Look at Bonds - for an innocent man his lawyers are really trying to keep a lot of evidence out of court... wouldn't it be much simpler if people just told the truth?  If we could some how recover the value of our Yes being Yes and our No being No, things would be so much simpler.

I know, I just don't understand and things are not that simple... that is the problem, everyone can justify why they do not do what is right, it has become so much easier than actually having principles. I could honestly care less if Barry did it, if Roger "knowingly" used them, or if A-Rod really knew what he was taking... I think it is a sad day when Congress decides they should waste countless hours and tax payer's money to investigate it!  We have people losing everything and our Congress is more worried about baseball...

In my opinion, besides the decline in values this is a simple matter of greed - yes it is simple.  If they players perform they get paid - cheat and not get caught, numbers look bigger and pay days are bigger. But at what cost? But our society is based on greed and destroying itself because of it - heck look at the oil companies - posting record breaking profits in the midst of this "global recession"... hmmm gas prices are on the rise again despite the oil prices dropping.... car makers are going broke because people can not afford new cars.... yes it is a simplistic view, please spare me the economics lecture - but there is a correlation with greed and where we find ourselves today.  Just a thought....

An Interesting Take...

I came across an article on Gay Marriage in Newsweek and then an article in Christianity Today. Given all the attention Prop 8 has received in the media, it might be helpful to research things for ourselves. I encourage you to look at your Bibles and read the passages (be sure to look at the surrounding passages) and do not allow things to be twisted or take out of context. I personally believe the Bible is very clear but I believe that it is best if you do the research for yourself. Though keep in mind - God does call us to love each other, though love does not mean condone.  God loves everyone, but he does not approve of our sins.

Newsweek: http://www.newsweek.com/id/172653

Christianity Today: http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2008/decemberwebost-only/150-21.0.html

More on the topic:

http://spectator.org/blog/2008/12/09/religious-folks-for-gay-marria

There are numerous other opinions on this topic but I was amazed at how many base their argument on the assumption that the Bible is outdated and does not apply... that is what worries me the most.

Proof That Everything Has a Price...

     Over the past few weeks I have seen several versions of this article, I really can not believe that we have come to this. http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,480037,00.html  I understand that people call prostitution the "oldest profession," however I can not believe this persons cavalier attitude about selling herself.  In one article she says that she believes the transaction will benefit both people and she justifies it by saying she plans to use the money to pay for her education.  The other disturbing part is that 10,000 people have bid on her virginity... I bet mom and dad are so proud.

Here is another link to the story:  http://www.cnn.com/2009/LIVING/01/22/virginity.value/index.html

And a video report:

http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/living/2009/01/23/dcl.landau.virginity.for.sale.cnn

 

An Interesting Look At American History....

Here is a link that I found offering a bit of a hostory lesson of our founding fathers and the roots of religion in America. This is not "the answer", nor is it all inclusive, I just thought it offered an interesting and often ignored view.

http://www.faithofourfathers.net/

Are You Serious?

Tonight I was reading the news and I came across an article on CNN (see link) .  I could not believe what I was reading. America has become so obsessed with being politically correct that we have allowed ourselves to be manipulated and compromised by anyone with a different view point. "Plaintiffs are placed in the untenable position of having to choose between not watching the presidential inauguration or being forced to countenance endorsements of purely religious notions that they expressly deny," according to the lawsuit. The thought that someone would think they could sue the participants of the inauguration because it went against their particular beliefs, amazes me. This is the third time this man has brought this type of suit against the inauguration. I am not saying that people should not have freedom of religion or other ideals – however, when does one man’s freedom stop and another begin? My children are biracial, I am sure there are people that think I am wrong because of my choice to mix races – but should he be allowed to sue me because my choices make him face something he views as wrong? It seems to me that our society has missed the boat somewhere. We have become so tolerant that anyone can protest, boycott, or sue over anything and the “average person” looses. Why? Hopefully they are just as disgusted and annoyed as I am, but typically we choose to remain silent – silent is consent. Our government is no longer “by the people”, it is by the special interest group – they are the ones that have the time and the funding to keep our politicians busy and capture their attention. Unfortunately it appears that out political leaders have become so out of touch with the common American that they actually think they are helping. A lobbyist would not lie would they – after all they have the best interest of the people at heart… tell that to all the people that have lost their homes due to decisions our “leaders” made a few years ago concerning the banking practices… I have drifted off my initial line of thought, people forget our country was founded on God and our founding fathers put things in place to allow us to worship as we choose. Is it wrong for someone to tell me I am not allowed to pray in public because it might offend someone – what about offending me? Throughout history there are examples of religious persecution – have we not learned from history? This man is not fighting for his right to believe – he wants to impose he right not to believe on everyone and deny those that believe the right to express it!

http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/12/31/inauguration.lawsuit/index.html