Way to go Sarah!

As reported at the Washington Times by Ralph Z. Hallow in an exclusive, Mrs. Palin:

“… said in an interview she views the electorate as embattled and fatigued by nonstop partisanship, and she is eager to campaign for Republicans, independents and even Democrats who share her values on limited government, strong defense and ‘energy independence,…’ ‘I will go around the country on behalf of candidates who believe in the right things, regardless of their party label or affiliation’ …”

Read the full article here.

In my strongest opinion, this is the type of politician that we need! She doesn’t care about party lines, party affiliations, or any of that other idiotic stuff. She just wants what’s best for America and she’ll work with anyone who desires the same thing.

What she names as important to her is what the conservative movement strongly holds to. She wants a limited government, strong defense, and the US to be energy independent. Could this mean drilling in ANWAR or the gulf? I hope so.

My hat goes off to anyone whose concern for our country is greater then any concern for a political party.

And let’s admit it, the Republican party isn’t what it used to be. The government we have now was helped along with the likes of both of the Bush presidents. The only difference I see between the Republicans and Democrats is the speed at which they expand it.

So here’s to you Sarah, thank you for loving your country more then political parties!

Phil

Hate Crimes?

As predicted, I have not received a response back from the Akron Police Department. However, this issue has me pondering once again the Hate Crime statues.

I, for one, do not agree with the concept of hate crimes. People are no longer being convicted for the results of their actions, but also for their thoughts behind those actions. This is a frightening and slippery slope to be on. Right now, if we see any hint of religious, racial, sexual, etc as part of a motivation behind a crime, stiffer penalties are imposed. This is absolutely
wrong!

Take this hypothetical incident. A white woman was raped and murdered as a result of her attacker hating whites. Its still rape as well as murder. It should be treated as such. We as a society should not give any credence to the thought process behind the action, if that thought process was based on hate. If the criminal planned ahead to rape and murder the woman, that's a pre-meditated act, not something "spur of the moment." And there are already stiffer penalties out there because of that. If the murderer just saw her and committed those acts on the "spur" of the moment, well we have penalties for that as well.

However, Hate Crimes are no longer raising their ugly heads on the streets alone; ministers, artists, writers, and talk show hosts are now being accused of such actions. Have they done anything illegal? No, at least not at the moment (but the laws are coming!). However their thought process does not follow the politically correct "party line."

Remember the riots in Amsterdam resulting from a few cartoons? Remember what happened to the cartoonist? What was he accused of? Hate against Islam.

How about in Canada where Christian ministers preached from the bible, not taking any scripture out of context, showing how God views the immoral acts of homosexuality. That preacher was charged with a hate crime.

Radio Host Michael Savage, who has never advocated violence towards anyone, has been grouped together on a list with murderers and terrorists. His crime? Preaching "hate" even though all he has done and is doing, is saying what every American with morals believes. He is speaking out against corruption and against CAIR. As far as the "political elite" are concerned, that is hate.

When the bill was first passed, the public was assured that it would only relate to horrendous crimes committed against another person. But now with the watering down of the definition of "crimes," anyone can be accused of hate.

• For the record, I know that homosexuality is immoral and wrong.
  
• For the record, I know that Islam is more of a conquering philosophy then a religion, and that its followers (the so called "extremists") seek death rather then life.
  
• For the record, I know that abortion at any stage is wrong.
• For the record, I support Israel.
  
• For the record, I know that Obama and his socialists liberal cohorts are ruining this country.
  
• For the record, I know that Affirmative Action should be abolished. It is a very racist policy. People should be promoted and rewarded for their honesty, skills, dedication and professionalism. They should not be promoted or hired just so some government quotas can be filled.
  
• I know for a fact that illegal immigration is very wrong,and that we should tighten up our borders.
  
  

Well, according to the Politically Correct, I am guilty of hate crimes. I am a thought criminal. You might as well come and arrest me now, as I'm not about to change my beliefs. As a matter of fact, I proudly stand behind those core beliefs and morals!

So my question to you is this, are you also a thought criminal?

Philip Damon

This is not a hate crime?

As reported by Phil Trexler, a writer for the Beacon Journal, the Marshal family was attacked by a gang of black youths on the 4th of July.

According to the article, the youths were shouting “This is our world'' and ''This
is a black world.''

39 Year old Martin had to stand up to these thugs to protect not only his
wife, but his 14 year old son and 15 year old daughter. Two other male friends
were also injured.

Can you imagine the fear that want through this man’s mind as he fought
to protect his family? What if the youths had won? What would have happened
to his wife and young daughter?

Yet with all of this, according to the article:

“Akron police are investigating. Right now, the case is not being
classified as a racial hate crime. There were no other reports of victims
assaulted by the group that night.”

In response, I sent this email to the Akron police department:

Dear sirs,

I am just writing to ask in regards to the teen mob attack on the Marshal
family, why is this not being classified as a hate crime? The attackers were
yelling "This is our world'' and ''This is a black world.'' What makes
this NOT a hate crime?

I'm willing to bet $100.00 that if it were a group of white people beating
up on a family of blacks yelling, "This is our world! This is a white
world," the phrase "hate crime" would be the moto of the day!

I am a writer for the political blog, "The Troubled Patriot."
I'd appreciate some feedback as to what helped you to determine that this
was not hate.

Thank you for your time.

Sincerely
Philip L. Damon Jr.

I seriously wonder if I'll get a reply back.

Our Lady of Freedom

Born in conflict this nation was,
A hope for the world to see.
A fight for freedom from tyranny’s jaws,
By a people who must be free.

A nation to be ruled by a people as one,
No matter what the cost.
So off we sent our daughters and sons,
That this freedom would not be lost.

Freedom called, the nations bled,
As evil played its hand.
So America took this world and led
The charge on foreign sand.

From France to England to the Philippines,
Our nation rose as one.
An army of boys still in their teens,
Sacrificed all ‘til freedom was won.

Terror struck our heart one day,
And mothers learned to weep.
Then American’s rose with one voice to say,
“Our freedom we will keep!”

Through wars and strife our flag yet stands,
Its stars and stripes revealed.
Not on our knees nor on our hands
Will this nation ever yield!

Remember today the cost that was paid,
The price for freedoms held dear.
Many bodies, in graves were laid,
So that our citizens would never fear.

Tyrants and rulers hide in terror,
As America raises her fists.
This lady is our standard-bearer
Flag held by unbending wrists.

Through wars and strife our flag yet stands,
Its stars and stripes revealed.
Not on our knees nor on our hands
Will this nation ever yield!

Crazies?

WorldNet Daily reports in an article today that:

"Fox News anchor Shepard Smith, host of the top-rated evening cable newscast, believes Americans challenging the eligibility of Barack Obama to hold the office of president are 'crazies,' saying 'there is no truth whatsoever' to the suggestion Obama is not a 'natural born citizen.'"

In response, I sent him the following email. I doubt I'll receive a response.

Mr. Smith,

I take great affront to you labeling people such as myself as "crazies." Yes I'm probably part of the Right Wing, possibly "far right" so far as you are concerned. I am pro-life, support small government, gun rights, freedom of speech, and freedom of religion. Yes, I hate it when I'm taxed to hell and gone. Yes, I supported the Tea Parties and am a staunch supporter for Israel. I loath what Obama is doing by federally taking over corporations (also known as socialism). I fear for the free world because of the attack of Islam on all it's fronts. I want proof, real proof, that Obama is a US citizen. Why doesn't he produce it, instead of that "incomplete one" from Hawaii? Oh, I also believe in the Christian God. I guess you could consider me one of the people that the Department of Homeland Defense warned about.

But, I, and my ideological colleagues, do not support violence. We do not support the murder of anyone. We don't want another civil war. Yes, we want to change people's thinking, but through discussion and education, not through threats. We put up with a lot of abuse from those such as yourselves in the media, the liberals in politics, and all those who strive to be politically correct. Yet, we do not behead people, throw up thousands of lawsuits to change people's minds or threaten to shut down industries through strikes. The legal causes we do fight for are worth it, such as - the ability to worship freely, to prevent the murder of our unborns, and to keep marriage the way it has always been defined.

So, why are we crazy?

I ask that as one America loving citizen to another, you withdraw your insulting comment and apologize.

Sincerely,

Philip L. Damon Jr.