UNCLOS

September 28, 2010

It has been alarmingly quiet lately concerning the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Seas (UNCLOS), sometimes called Law of the Seas Treaty (LOST).

Many boaters hit this website, but few have ever heard of this UN treaty that would affect not only them, but nearly every other American.

The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) comprises 320 articles and nine annexes, governing all aspects of ocean space, such as delimitation, environmental control, marine scientific research, economic and commercial activities, transfer of technology and the settlement of disputes relating to ocean matters.

Basically, it would be a gigantic step towards the formation of a one-world government. It would give the United Nations control of nearly three fourths of our globe. Its powers would supersede national government powers, and because America would be expected to carry a large part of the cost of this governing body, American citizens would be taxed without congressional representation.

President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have vowed to give ratification of this treaty high priority. That alone should make us suspicious.

To date, 160 nations have signed the treaty, but the United States has not ratified it for economic and security reasons. As stated above, it has been alarmingly quiet lately concerning UNCLOS.

QURAN BURNINGS AND KOOL AID

September 9, 2010

Pastor Terry Jones of Florida is getting a lot of publicity these days. His declared intention to burn a bunch of Qurans on 9/11 threatens to ignite a third World War, but he doesn't seem to care about such trivialities.

Historically, it has usually been devout Christians who had to endure derision, contempt, persecution and even death for their faith. There are of course some incidents of Christians performing acts of desecration and violence against those of other faiths. During the reformation, radical protestants stormed Catholic churches and destroyed images and paintings. In the counter reformation, Catholics confiscated Bibles and publicly burned them. Like the inquisition and crusades, these are chapters of church history that most Christians would rather forget.

In my opinion, a public show or demonstration of contempt for someone else's religious beliefs is improper. That doesn't mean we have to agree or even be silent about differences; but mockery, desecration and violence have no place in a civilized society, and certainly not among Christians.

Someone might argue that Jesus threw dishonest money changers and sellers of sacrificial animals out of the temple, but it is okay to clean your own house. In fact, the Christian's gospel demands each and every follower of Christ to repent, seek forgiveness and leave his or her wicked ways. We are also commanded to admonish each other as Christians. The prophets repeatedly called on Jews to forsake and destroy their own idols and warned of false teaching. The same is true of the New Testament apostles. Nowhere in the Bible are we instructed to make converts by force or to destroy that which others consider holy.

Having said all this, I am convinced that there is another reason why Reverend Terry Jones is getting so much press coverage. There was a hint of it in a statement made by Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton to the Council on Foreign Relations. She said, "It is regrettable that a pastor in Gainesville, Florida, with a congregation of no more than 50 people can make this outrageous and distrustful, disgraceful plan and get the world's attention, but that's the world we live in right now."

I am deeply disturbed by those last nine words.

Liberal Democrats in Washington have been working hard to push through their agenda while they still control the Federal Government. Over Labor Day weekend Barack Obama blasted Republicans for slowing or stopping their steam roller, but with Democrats controlling all three branches of government, it is obvious that many Democrats are also dragging their feet. Obama has cleverly bypassed our Constitution by appointing scores of czars, but a dictatorship is not yet possible as long as we have free elections, freedom of speech and freedom of religion.

The so-called "Hate Crimes" bill was invented as a tool to silence religious dissenters who oppose gay marriage and abortion. Censoring the Internet and forcing talk shows and religious broadcasters to give equal time to the "other side" are also goals of the liberals aimed at silencing opposition.

Almost 40 years ago, another whacko religious leader named Jones gave 900 followers poisoned Kool Aid. There was no campaign to outlaw Kool Aid. But mark my words. Liberal Democrats are going to milk this Terry Jones Quran burning event for all its worth to get legislation passed that will limit our freedoms. Hillary and the Democrats are not at all happy with "the world we live in right now." Obama promised change and it is coming at us fast!

AMENDMENT 28

September 4, 2010

If you are on Social Security:
Your U.S. House & Senate voted not give you a S.S. Cost of living raise in 2010 and 2011. You can expect at least a 3% cost of living increase and who knows how much Obama-care will cost us! Our 2-year LOSS is at least $1,600 or $3,200 for husband and wife (more than two monthly S.S. checks!).

The U.S. House & Senate voted themselves $9,400 and $10,600 raises during this same two-year period - a mere pittance compared to what they are already getting paid!

In November, 2010, you and I can fire many members of the Senate and Congress.

If the next batch of politicians is no better, we can vote them out too, but they just get added to the long list of ex-politicians who receive exorbitant retirement and health care benefits.

Fortunately, there is something we can do about the retirement and health plans.

It's time for Amendment 28!

"Congress shall make no law that applies to the citizens of the United States that does not apply equally to the Senators or Representatives. And Congress shall make no law that applies to the Senators or Representatives that does not apply equally to the citizens of the United States."

Don't vote for anyone who will not promise to fight for this amendment!

Even if you are not yet on Social Security, your day is coming!