There are a lot of people pointing fingers regarding the cause the shooting rampage in Tuscon, AZ. The only problem is that they are pointing them at everyone but the responsible party. Namely, the guy who pulled the trigger. He alone is the responsible party.
It's true that there are people in this country, on both sides, with large followings who don't realize the power and impact of their words. But, they can't be blamed for the decision of one unhinged man. When the Son of Sam went around killing people at the instance of his dog, did the media blame the hound or the man? What's the difference now? The only difference I see is an activist media who put a man in office and can't stand the idea of him being a one term president.
I've never been a fan of Sarah Palin, but when I see people going to such extremes to discredit her it makes me wonder. What are they afraid of?
There's one thing I know they're not afraid of, sacrificing their reputations and credibility to a complete lack of objectivity and integrity. By twisting the horrific act of a deranged maniac to their own ends they are an embarrassment to their profession and absolutely disrespectful to the victims and their families.
Monday, January 10, 2011
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Holiday Reflections
We had our first Christmas with seven in our family rather than six. Eliza and Cory spent the night Christmas Eve so they were both here on Christmas morning. He didn't seem quite ready for our strange family traditions. When the kids came in to our room at 7:00 AM to wake us by singing a Christmas carol then jump in our bed while I go check to see if Santa came he was conspicuously absent. I can't really blame him, new family, singing in your in-law's bedroom. Weird. But, he was a good sport and we love having him in the family.
Another first was that I grabbed a handful of popcorn and while tossing it into my mouth had a piece land in my ear. What are the odds of that?
We spent New Years Eve helping Eliza and Cory pack up their stuff so we could take them up to Rexburg to start school. We borrowed my dad's truck, but they had so much stuff we couldn't fit the bed. So, they are now living in a cute, tiny, old (really old, like 100 years old) apartment over a pizza place and sleeping on an inflatable mattress. Ah, to be young... Seriously, I think it's awesome and I'm sure they are loving finally being on their own.
Rexburg is also fun because we get to see the Nelsons. They are our best friends and we just have a great time hanging out and playing Sequence. Our kids get along and have a fun, too. Plus, they have plenty of Nerf guns so Mark and I can take care of the kids. (On a side note, Wilson is betrothed to their daughter Mikenna. We decided to make it easier on the two of them by arranging their marriage so we can be not only friends, but family.)
Another first was that I grabbed a handful of popcorn and while tossing it into my mouth had a piece land in my ear. What are the odds of that?
We spent New Years Eve helping Eliza and Cory pack up their stuff so we could take them up to Rexburg to start school. We borrowed my dad's truck, but they had so much stuff we couldn't fit the bed. So, they are now living in a cute, tiny, old (really old, like 100 years old) apartment over a pizza place and sleeping on an inflatable mattress. Ah, to be young... Seriously, I think it's awesome and I'm sure they are loving finally being on their own.
Rexburg is also fun because we get to see the Nelsons. They are our best friends and we just have a great time hanging out and playing Sequence. Our kids get along and have a fun, too. Plus, they have plenty of Nerf guns so Mark and I can take care of the kids. (On a side note, Wilson is betrothed to their daughter Mikenna. We decided to make it easier on the two of them by arranging their marriage so we can be not only friends, but family.)
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