In a story released by Fox News, (http://foxnews.com/story), a Massachusettes man was sentenced to 18 months in prison for stealing and eating a hot dog.
According to the victim, the assailant (Mr. Judd), approached him while he was sitting in the park eating a hot dog. Mr. Judd threatend the victim with what appeared to be a handgun and demanded the hot dog. The victim then states he handed the hot dog over to Mr. Judd. Mr. Judd then proceeded to eat the hot dog right there in front of the victim even spilling mustard on his shirt.
Mr. Judd was later picked up by police where he was in possession of a pellet gun and a knife. This also was not Mr. Judd's first offense. He had numerous other arrest for the same type of crime.
Again, here we go with another stupid criminal. All he stole was hot dog, stood there in front of the victim, and ate it. This world has definately gone to the dogs (no pun intended). I know the economy is bad, but come on. It's not worth going to jail over a hot dog.
After reading this story I actually felt kinda sorry for the Judd individual. Here he feels that he has nothing to give to society and his only way for survival is to commit a crime so he can go to jail. What's even worse is Mr. Judd does not even have any type of mental condition or handicap. I believe Mr. Judd feels he can't make it in this world. I guess he believes the "three hots and a cot" is better than his current living arrangement. Maybe he's just lazy and doesn't want to work and earn a living. Maybe he feels at home in a prison environment. Who really knows. What's worse, is that in today's society, who really cares?
Monday, September 28, 2009
Detroit Police Chief Has to Ignore Some Crimes
In a recent story by ABC News (http://www.abcnews.go.com/US/Politics/detroit-police-chief-warren-evans-battles-crime/) Detroit Police Chief Warren Evans has his work cut out for him.
According to the story, Chief Evans was on patrol when he notice a white mini-van run thru a red light. The Chief intiated the traffic stop for the traffic violation. Upon contact with the driver, Chief Evans was told by the operator of the vehicle that he did not have drivers license. Chief Evans just simply told the driver to just "drive more carefully." Chief Evans told ABC News, "that was a legitimate arrest, but that arrest would have put an officer out of service for nearly an hour and a half."
In a city that boasts the most homicides per year, 375 and counting and more than a 1,000 shootings, Chief Warren's embattled department has to pick and choose what laws to enforce. Chief Warren also states that his departments in car camera's and computer don't even work in many of his departments squad cars and there are not enough beds in his city's jail. In a quote, "my department is the most underpaid and underappreciated police department in the country." Detroit P.D. also has the highest suicide rate among it's officers than any other police department in the country.
I really feel for Chief Evans and his embattled officers. I know first hand what's it's like to work in a under budgeted police department. And that was in a city that was no where near the size of Detroit. It's sad that Detroit police officers have to use their discretion in this manner. It's one thing to use officer discretion when it comes to a speeding ticket, it becomes more serious when it comes down to putting criminals in jail.
According to the story, Chief Evans was on patrol when he notice a white mini-van run thru a red light. The Chief intiated the traffic stop for the traffic violation. Upon contact with the driver, Chief Evans was told by the operator of the vehicle that he did not have drivers license. Chief Evans just simply told the driver to just "drive more carefully." Chief Evans told ABC News, "that was a legitimate arrest, but that arrest would have put an officer out of service for nearly an hour and a half."
In a city that boasts the most homicides per year, 375 and counting and more than a 1,000 shootings, Chief Warren's embattled department has to pick and choose what laws to enforce. Chief Warren also states that his departments in car camera's and computer don't even work in many of his departments squad cars and there are not enough beds in his city's jail. In a quote, "my department is the most underpaid and underappreciated police department in the country." Detroit P.D. also has the highest suicide rate among it's officers than any other police department in the country.
I really feel for Chief Evans and his embattled officers. I know first hand what's it's like to work in a under budgeted police department. And that was in a city that was no where near the size of Detroit. It's sad that Detroit police officers have to use their discretion in this manner. It's one thing to use officer discretion when it comes to a speeding ticket, it becomes more serious when it comes down to putting criminals in jail.
Teens Charged With Murder
In a story, "Three Teens Charged In Beating Death Of 16 Year Old Student" (http://abcnews.go.com/US/police-arrest-teens-chicago-student-beating-death/), three teens were charged with First Degree Murder in the beating death of 16 year old honor student, Derrion Albert.
According to the story, Derrion, was walking home from school when he was caught in the middle of a fight between two rival gangs in Chicago. Derrion was struck in the head with a 2 x 4 and when he tried to get up, he was jumped on and kicked and stomped until he no longer moved. The three teens range in ages of 16 to 19 years old.
When, on this earth, is this sensless violence going to stop? According to statistics released in the story 34 kids have lost their lives in the midst of the violence. And for what? Fighting over a block. A block, which last I knew belonged to the city and not these "thugs." I know gang violence has been around for many, many years, but come on. When is enough, enough? Children are dying sensless deaths and it seems like no one is doing anything about it. People blame the "gang" culture on society. That these kids have no where else to go and no future ahead of them. I say, that's all B******t. I have always been taught the future is what you make of it. Get off your ass and make something of yourself. Life doesn't just hand everything over to you. You have to go out and get it. Derrion had everything going for him in his short life. He was an honor student who was working hard and was wanting to make something of himself. But instead he had three misguided "thugs" who took it upon themselves to make sure Derrion never got to see his efforts pay off. I hope these three individuals get exactly what they have coming to them. Derrion didn't get a chance, why should they? To make matters worse, the memorial that was put in place where Derrion was killed was burned over the weekend.
I don't have an answer for the gang issue. I wish that I did. I wish the law makers would find a solution before more kids like Derrion end up dead. My sincerest condolences goes out the family of Derrion Albert.
According to the story, Derrion, was walking home from school when he was caught in the middle of a fight between two rival gangs in Chicago. Derrion was struck in the head with a 2 x 4 and when he tried to get up, he was jumped on and kicked and stomped until he no longer moved. The three teens range in ages of 16 to 19 years old.
When, on this earth, is this sensless violence going to stop? According to statistics released in the story 34 kids have lost their lives in the midst of the violence. And for what? Fighting over a block. A block, which last I knew belonged to the city and not these "thugs." I know gang violence has been around for many, many years, but come on. When is enough, enough? Children are dying sensless deaths and it seems like no one is doing anything about it. People blame the "gang" culture on society. That these kids have no where else to go and no future ahead of them. I say, that's all B******t. I have always been taught the future is what you make of it. Get off your ass and make something of yourself. Life doesn't just hand everything over to you. You have to go out and get it. Derrion had everything going for him in his short life. He was an honor student who was working hard and was wanting to make something of himself. But instead he had three misguided "thugs" who took it upon themselves to make sure Derrion never got to see his efforts pay off. I hope these three individuals get exactly what they have coming to them. Derrion didn't get a chance, why should they? To make matters worse, the memorial that was put in place where Derrion was killed was burned over the weekend.
I don't have an answer for the gang issue. I wish that I did. I wish the law makers would find a solution before more kids like Derrion end up dead. My sincerest condolences goes out the family of Derrion Albert.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Co Workers Discover They're Long Lost Brothers
Another feel good story. (http://www.abcnews.go.com/us/wirestory) Brothers Gary Nisbet and Randy Joubert have been working together at Dow's Sleep Center for several years and didn't know they were brothers.
The boys apparently were givin up for adoption as babies. The two boys also went to rival high schools and at one time actually lived in the same neighborhood. The curiosity really got stirred up when customers would as the two men if they were brothers. The two men looked so much alike that customers would question the two men. They both were glasses, have the same goatee, and even curl the brims of their hats the same. After the two started working together, Randy Joubert even mentioned to his fiance that he resembled his co worker. Well one thing led to another and the discovery was made. Since the story broke, the brothers have also discovered that they have a sister.
Just imagine the feeling that these people felt when they discovered they were family. I really shows people this really is a small world. I am so happy for this family to be reunited. Just think of the holidays that these people will get to share with each other. Exciting, in my opinion, is not the right word that can best describe what these people are feeling.
Congrats to this newly formed family. Good luck to all who are out there looking to find lost siblings or parents. This family should serve as inspiration and hope that finding lost family memebers is possible.
The boys apparently were givin up for adoption as babies. The two boys also went to rival high schools and at one time actually lived in the same neighborhood. The curiosity really got stirred up when customers would as the two men if they were brothers. The two men looked so much alike that customers would question the two men. They both were glasses, have the same goatee, and even curl the brims of their hats the same. After the two started working together, Randy Joubert even mentioned to his fiance that he resembled his co worker. Well one thing led to another and the discovery was made. Since the story broke, the brothers have also discovered that they have a sister.
Just imagine the feeling that these people felt when they discovered they were family. I really shows people this really is a small world. I am so happy for this family to be reunited. Just think of the holidays that these people will get to share with each other. Exciting, in my opinion, is not the right word that can best describe what these people are feeling.
Congrats to this newly formed family. Good luck to all who are out there looking to find lost siblings or parents. This family should serve as inspiration and hope that finding lost family memebers is possible.
Plaxico Sentenced
Former New York Giants wide receiver, Plaxico Buress, was sentenced to two years in prison for carrying a loaded, unregistered weapon into a Manhattan night club.
(http://www.nbcsports.msnbc.com/12/32165811/ns/sports-nfl/)
The former Giants star plead guilty on Aug. 20 to two counts of weapons possession and one count of reckless endangerment. Mr. Buress could have faced 3.5 years in prison if he would have went to trial. According to sources close to the case, Mr. Buress could be out in 20 months with good behavior.
Now, when are these NFL players going to realize that they ARE NOT ABOVE THE LAW. You would think that in light of the Michael Vick conviction that these players would stop believing that they're above the law. Not to mention all the kids out there that look up to these players as role models. Hats of to the State of New York for giving what Plaxico had coming to him. Of course it's funny how Plaxico got caught. He shot himself in the thigh with his own weapon!!!!!!!! How moronic can a person be? Give me a break. He should have gotten at least a year in jail for sheer stupidity.
Another question that keeps popping into my head is, why was the gun unregistered? One would assume that Mr. Buress had enough money to have a legal handgun? I know guns are expensive, but I have owned several Glock pistols and even I was able to make sure they were registered legally. Please, we all know that it was his way of saying, "I'm a pro athlete, screw what the law says!" Well Mr. Buress I guess you got what was coming to you.
(http://www.nbcsports.msnbc.com/12/32165811/ns/sports-nfl/)
The former Giants star plead guilty on Aug. 20 to two counts of weapons possession and one count of reckless endangerment. Mr. Buress could have faced 3.5 years in prison if he would have went to trial. According to sources close to the case, Mr. Buress could be out in 20 months with good behavior.
Now, when are these NFL players going to realize that they ARE NOT ABOVE THE LAW. You would think that in light of the Michael Vick conviction that these players would stop believing that they're above the law. Not to mention all the kids out there that look up to these players as role models. Hats of to the State of New York for giving what Plaxico had coming to him. Of course it's funny how Plaxico got caught. He shot himself in the thigh with his own weapon!!!!!!!! How moronic can a person be? Give me a break. He should have gotten at least a year in jail for sheer stupidity.
Another question that keeps popping into my head is, why was the gun unregistered? One would assume that Mr. Buress had enough money to have a legal handgun? I know guns are expensive, but I have owned several Glock pistols and even I was able to make sure they were registered legally. Please, we all know that it was his way of saying, "I'm a pro athlete, screw what the law says!" Well Mr. Buress I guess you got what was coming to you.
Classiest Play in Sports
While deciding which articles that I was going to blog on this week in came across an article that just pulled at my heart strings. It was, in my opinion, the most classiest play that two high school football coaches could have ever called.
In the story, "Rivals Give Last Touchdown To Player With Down Syndrome," (http://www.parentdish.com/2009/21/rivals-give-last-touchdown-to-player-with-down-syndrome) the St. Joe Benton Cardinals were playing their arch rivals the Maryville Spoofhounds last friday night. During the course of the game the Spoofhounds were beating the Cardinals by the score of 46-0. With time running out the Cardinal Coach approached the Spoofhound coach and asked him for a "favor." That favor was to let a freshman running back from St. Joe Benton to score a touchdown. The running back, by the name of Matt Ziesal, has down syndrome and always begged for some game action. Here's the really classy part of the whole story. The Maryville coached could have easily said no and preserve the shut out victory for his team. The coach of the Maryville Spoofhounds agreed and told his defense not to tackle the kid and let him score.
I have watched the video of the 60 yard touchdown run many times now. Every time that I watch it I can't help but to think of how happy Matt had to of been when he crossed the goal line. I've volunteered many times at Special Olympic Events and the smiles these athletes show after they complete their events are bigger than anyting in this entire world. My heart always melted every time I had the honor of volunteering at these events.
I believe at the end of the year both of these coaches should be given the "Coach of the Year" award and in my opinion "Human of the Year" award too! Both these coaches showed what it is to be true sportsman and they both showed great compassion in letting a child with a handicap score a touchdown.
After reading this story I showed it to my own son and let him read it. My son is a great athlete in his own right, but sometimes doesn't put forth the extra effort when he practices. After he read it he turned to me and before he could say anything to me I seen a different look in his eyes. A look of determination and desire that I haven't seen in his eyes for a very long time. Then he broke down and told me that he will work much harder and not take his gifts for granted anymore. He told me Matt Ziesal should be an inspiration for all athletes and he would work harder in practice in honor of him.
God Bless both of the coaches for their compassion. And I wish both teams good luck and good fortune for the rest of their seasons. Hats off to the St. Joe Benton Cardinals and the Maryville Spoofhounds.
In the story, "Rivals Give Last Touchdown To Player With Down Syndrome," (http://www.parentdish.com/2009/21/rivals-give-last-touchdown-to-player-with-down-syndrome) the St. Joe Benton Cardinals were playing their arch rivals the Maryville Spoofhounds last friday night. During the course of the game the Spoofhounds were beating the Cardinals by the score of 46-0. With time running out the Cardinal Coach approached the Spoofhound coach and asked him for a "favor." That favor was to let a freshman running back from St. Joe Benton to score a touchdown. The running back, by the name of Matt Ziesal, has down syndrome and always begged for some game action. Here's the really classy part of the whole story. The Maryville coached could have easily said no and preserve the shut out victory for his team. The coach of the Maryville Spoofhounds agreed and told his defense not to tackle the kid and let him score.
I have watched the video of the 60 yard touchdown run many times now. Every time that I watch it I can't help but to think of how happy Matt had to of been when he crossed the goal line. I've volunteered many times at Special Olympic Events and the smiles these athletes show after they complete their events are bigger than anyting in this entire world. My heart always melted every time I had the honor of volunteering at these events.
I believe at the end of the year both of these coaches should be given the "Coach of the Year" award and in my opinion "Human of the Year" award too! Both these coaches showed what it is to be true sportsman and they both showed great compassion in letting a child with a handicap score a touchdown.
After reading this story I showed it to my own son and let him read it. My son is a great athlete in his own right, but sometimes doesn't put forth the extra effort when he practices. After he read it he turned to me and before he could say anything to me I seen a different look in his eyes. A look of determination and desire that I haven't seen in his eyes for a very long time. Then he broke down and told me that he will work much harder and not take his gifts for granted anymore. He told me Matt Ziesal should be an inspiration for all athletes and he would work harder in practice in honor of him.
God Bless both of the coaches for their compassion. And I wish both teams good luck and good fortune for the rest of their seasons. Hats off to the St. Joe Benton Cardinals and the Maryville Spoofhounds.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Assistant Principle Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison for Molesting Girls
A former assistant principle in the Los Angeles school system has been sentenced to serve 8 years in prison and pay $5000 in restitution and fines for molesting 4 girls in two different schools. (http://www.foxnews.com.story)
To me, I believe the sentence is too light. Here he was supposed to be someone that kids could look up to as role model and authority figure and what does he do? He used his power to do unspeakable and horrible things to these girls. I cannot imagine the horror of what these girls had to endure. How can anyone ever think of doing such things to our children? Children are our future and they deserve to have their childhood? Children deserve to maintain their innocence? I congratulate these girls for coming forward and reporting this "monster." The hell that he will receive in prison will not be enough. Nothing that the other inmates will do to him will ever be able to give back the innocence that these poor girls have lost.
I believe that our legislators should enact the death penalty to these offenders. The children who are sexually abused will live with the abuse for the rest of their lives. Even with all the counseling in the world these children will be scarred for life. So in turn I believe the offenders should have their lives taken from them.
Who knows if it were only just the four girls that he molested? I mean, only four girls came forward. Whose to say if there were more girls that didn't have the courage like these four girls did. This monster was in a position of power. These girls probably felt as if they didn't have a choice than to let the principle do what he wanted to do to them. Hopefully more girls, if there are any more victims, will come forward and make sure that this monster will never ever leave the confines of the prison system.
To me, I believe the sentence is too light. Here he was supposed to be someone that kids could look up to as role model and authority figure and what does he do? He used his power to do unspeakable and horrible things to these girls. I cannot imagine the horror of what these girls had to endure. How can anyone ever think of doing such things to our children? Children are our future and they deserve to have their childhood? Children deserve to maintain their innocence? I congratulate these girls for coming forward and reporting this "monster." The hell that he will receive in prison will not be enough. Nothing that the other inmates will do to him will ever be able to give back the innocence that these poor girls have lost.
I believe that our legislators should enact the death penalty to these offenders. The children who are sexually abused will live with the abuse for the rest of their lives. Even with all the counseling in the world these children will be scarred for life. So in turn I believe the offenders should have their lives taken from them.
Who knows if it were only just the four girls that he molested? I mean, only four girls came forward. Whose to say if there were more girls that didn't have the courage like these four girls did. This monster was in a position of power. These girls probably felt as if they didn't have a choice than to let the principle do what he wanted to do to them. Hopefully more girls, if there are any more victims, will come forward and make sure that this monster will never ever leave the confines of the prison system.
Patrick Swayze: Dead at 57 (pt. 2)
(this is a continuation of the previous blog. The blog was posted incomplete by accident)
You would think that all the millions of dollars that is raised and that goes into cancer research, that a cure could be found. Why do millions of people have to die so horribly? Cancer doesn't care who it strike either. It (cancer) is a merciless killer. Now, I do realize that some people do things to themselves, like smoking, that causes them to be diagnosed with lung cancer. But what about the people who do take good/great care of themselves? Cancer doesn't care.
You would think that all the millions of dollars that is raised and that goes into cancer research, that a cure could be found. Why do millions of people have to die so horribly? Cancer doesn't care who it strike either. It (cancer) is a merciless killer. Now, I do realize that some people do things to themselves, like smoking, that causes them to be diagnosed with lung cancer. But what about the people who do take good/great care of themselves? Cancer doesn't care.
Patrick Swayze: Dead at 57
Actor and dancer Patrick Swayze has lost his 20 month long battle with pancreatic cancer. (http://www.abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/patrick-swayze-dies-pancreatic-cancer/story)
Patrick Swayze who was best known for his roles in such films as, "Dirty Dancing," "Ghost," and "Roadhouse," was 57 years old at the time of his passing. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Lisa.
Patrick Swayze was always known to be the kind of actor that took his work very seriously as he always insisted on doing his own stunts. Jennifer Gray, his costar in the movie "Dirty Dancing" and "Red Dawn" recalled many of the takes in the cold lake of the lift scene in "Dirty Dancing."
Mr. Swayze lived llife to the fullest. To me I believe Mr. Swayze showed tremendous courage throughout his batttle with cancer. I have seen first hand what cancer can and will do to the human body. It is a very horrible way to die. Your body just seems to melt away, all the way down to bone.
Patrick Swayze who was best known for his roles in such films as, "Dirty Dancing," "Ghost," and "Roadhouse," was 57 years old at the time of his passing. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Lisa.
Patrick Swayze was always known to be the kind of actor that took his work very seriously as he always insisted on doing his own stunts. Jennifer Gray, his costar in the movie "Dirty Dancing" and "Red Dawn" recalled many of the takes in the cold lake of the lift scene in "Dirty Dancing."
Mr. Swayze lived llife to the fullest. To me I believe Mr. Swayze showed tremendous courage throughout his batttle with cancer. I have seen first hand what cancer can and will do to the human body. It is a very horrible way to die. Your body just seems to melt away, all the way down to bone.
Apology, accepted!
In latest in the Taylor Swift vs. Kanye West battle, it looks like Mr. West was the loser. In fact in this writer's unbiased opinion, he is a big loser.
According to the story, "Kanye Apologizes"(http://www.abcnews.go.com/Entertainmnet/FallConcert/taylor-swift-talks-kanye-west-vmas-view/story) Mr. West finally apologized to Taylor Swift. Now I'm sure everyone has seen or has heard about the events that took place at this years VMA's. After winning the "Best Female Video" award, Talor Swift's acceptance speech was rudely and coldly interuppted by Rapper Kanye West. Mr. West climbed up on stage and grabbed a microphone and stated, "Beyonce Knowles had the best video of all time."
Now I realize that everyone in this great country of our's is entitled to their First Amendment Right to Free Speech. However I feel that no one has the right to humilate another person on national t.v. So what, Mr. West if you feel that Beyonce should have won. You had no right to humiliate Taylor Swift like that. Seriously, how would he have felt if the situation was reversed and someone else came up on stage and said, "50 cent should've won!" I guarantee he would have been very upset.
With that being said Ms. Swift was on the show "The View" and was asked if Mr. West had apologized to her. At the time she stated she had not spoken to Mr. West. Shortly after those words were spoken, Taylor Swift finally got her well deserved apology. She even said the she felt the apology was sincere.
Then I got to thinking. Was this incident all just a way to boost ratings? I just seems awefully convienient the apology took place after Taylor Swift was on "The View." I'm hoping that this isn't the case. I truly hope that networks aren't reaching that far out for ratings.
If the incident was real and not staged then Kanye West deserves all the negative attention that he is receiving. If it was all fake and just a way for the networks to boost ratings, then all parties involved should feel very ashamed of themselves.
Anyway I would like to thank Taylor Swift for the maturity she displayed during the incident and the maturity for how she handled it since. Good for her for keeping a level head.
According to the story, "Kanye Apologizes"(http://www.abcnews.go.com/Entertainmnet/FallConcert/taylor-swift-talks-kanye-west-vmas-view/story) Mr. West finally apologized to Taylor Swift. Now I'm sure everyone has seen or has heard about the events that took place at this years VMA's. After winning the "Best Female Video" award, Talor Swift's acceptance speech was rudely and coldly interuppted by Rapper Kanye West. Mr. West climbed up on stage and grabbed a microphone and stated, "Beyonce Knowles had the best video of all time."
Now I realize that everyone in this great country of our's is entitled to their First Amendment Right to Free Speech. However I feel that no one has the right to humilate another person on national t.v. So what, Mr. West if you feel that Beyonce should have won. You had no right to humiliate Taylor Swift like that. Seriously, how would he have felt if the situation was reversed and someone else came up on stage and said, "50 cent should've won!" I guarantee he would have been very upset.
With that being said Ms. Swift was on the show "The View" and was asked if Mr. West had apologized to her. At the time she stated she had not spoken to Mr. West. Shortly after those words were spoken, Taylor Swift finally got her well deserved apology. She even said the she felt the apology was sincere.
Then I got to thinking. Was this incident all just a way to boost ratings? I just seems awefully convienient the apology took place after Taylor Swift was on "The View." I'm hoping that this isn't the case. I truly hope that networks aren't reaching that far out for ratings.
If the incident was real and not staged then Kanye West deserves all the negative attention that he is receiving. If it was all fake and just a way for the networks to boost ratings, then all parties involved should feel very ashamed of themselves.
Anyway I would like to thank Taylor Swift for the maturity she displayed during the incident and the maturity for how she handled it since. Good for her for keeping a level head.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
And the Oscar for the Biggest Idiot Goes Too!!
The "Oscar" for the biggest idiot in the entire world goes to......Mr. Stephron Bennett, 20, from Columbus, Ohio.
Now you may be wondering why I'm going to give Mr. Bennett such a prestigious award. According to the story, "Police: Robber Returned, Asked for a Date," (http:/www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32751751/ns/us_news-weird_news/) Mr. Bennett along with two other males allegedly robbed the house with the homeowner inside. The three males manage to get away, however Mr. Bennett decided he liked the victim so much that he felt compelled to return to the house two hours later and ask the victim out on a date. Bingo, idiot of the year.
According to the victim, Mr. Bennett was immediately recognized and while she was speaking to him she had family members call 911. Mr. Bennett was then arrested in front of the home of the victim and is currently being held in the Franklin County Jail. I wonder if the people that he commited the crimes with are now thinking if Mr. Bennett is going to turn their names over to the authorities as well.
All I can think about while I was reading this was, the victim had to be "hot." Not just attractive, but out of this world gorgeous. Now I know what some of the women out there that is going to read this are going to say, "typical man." But wait a second ladies. Don't cast judgement just yet. For a man to commit such a horrible crime, to violate her sanctuary, and then return to the scene of the crime, the woman has to "smoking hot."
I do feel very sorry for the victim. I also feel tremendous admiration for the victim as well since she showed tremendous courage in speaking with the robber and having the sense to have another family memeber call 911. I also hope and pray that the offender gets what he deserves from our justice system. Please believe me when you reader's out there read this. I was not making fun of the crime. I was making fun of the fact that 99% of all criminals are STUPID.
I hope and pray that the victim of this crime will be able to move on with her life and try to put all this behind her.
Now you may be wondering why I'm going to give Mr. Bennett such a prestigious award. According to the story, "Police: Robber Returned, Asked for a Date," (http:/www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32751751/ns/us_news-weird_news/) Mr. Bennett along with two other males allegedly robbed the house with the homeowner inside. The three males manage to get away, however Mr. Bennett decided he liked the victim so much that he felt compelled to return to the house two hours later and ask the victim out on a date. Bingo, idiot of the year.
According to the victim, Mr. Bennett was immediately recognized and while she was speaking to him she had family members call 911. Mr. Bennett was then arrested in front of the home of the victim and is currently being held in the Franklin County Jail. I wonder if the people that he commited the crimes with are now thinking if Mr. Bennett is going to turn their names over to the authorities as well.
All I can think about while I was reading this was, the victim had to be "hot." Not just attractive, but out of this world gorgeous. Now I know what some of the women out there that is going to read this are going to say, "typical man." But wait a second ladies. Don't cast judgement just yet. For a man to commit such a horrible crime, to violate her sanctuary, and then return to the scene of the crime, the woman has to "smoking hot."
I do feel very sorry for the victim. I also feel tremendous admiration for the victim as well since she showed tremendous courage in speaking with the robber and having the sense to have another family memeber call 911. I also hope and pray that the offender gets what he deserves from our justice system. Please believe me when you reader's out there read this. I was not making fun of the crime. I was making fun of the fact that 99% of all criminals are STUPID.
I hope and pray that the victim of this crime will be able to move on with her life and try to put all this behind her.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Times Have Definatley Changed
Here it is ladies and gentlemen, times have definately changed. According to foxnews.com (http://www.news.com.au/story/) a recent study had found that 84% of today's women are having sex mostly to cure boredom.
I'm not kidding around here folks. The story also states that many women are also having sex to ensure that they received gifts.
It definately seems to me that times have changed. Whatever happened to the "men" being the dogs? According to the study many women stated that they have had sex with men other than there boyfriends. Some of the reasons ranged from being bored, to receving gifts, and, get this, because they felt sorry for the man. None of the women suggested that they had sex because they were in love with the person with whom they were having sex with. Some women even stated in the study that they would have sex with their partners just so their partner would take out the trash. Give me a break. Is sex really that powerful of a tool? Or have women finally decided to use it as a tool?
Now I understand that this story doesn't appy to all women. I do know that there still are a huge number of women out there who does think that love should have an intrigual part in who they choose to have sex with. Better yet, does being in love with someone matter in more when it comes to having sex with someone? Does this mean that we, as a society, can now throw away the terms "whore" and "slut"? And if so, what about "man whore"? It would need to disappear to, right? Has sex become so mainstream now that it is just considered an activity? Maybe one day those questions can be answered.
While reading this story I couldnt help but to laugh to myself. Whatever happened to the men being the dogs and only after "one thing" when going out with a girl? I sounds like to me that some women have now taken over the label of being "the dog." Are men now going to be the ones who sit by the phone and wait for the girl to call him back after a night of "pleasure"? That still remains to be seen. Times have definaltely changed.
I'm not kidding around here folks. The story also states that many women are also having sex to ensure that they received gifts.
It definately seems to me that times have changed. Whatever happened to the "men" being the dogs? According to the study many women stated that they have had sex with men other than there boyfriends. Some of the reasons ranged from being bored, to receving gifts, and, get this, because they felt sorry for the man. None of the women suggested that they had sex because they were in love with the person with whom they were having sex with. Some women even stated in the study that they would have sex with their partners just so their partner would take out the trash. Give me a break. Is sex really that powerful of a tool? Or have women finally decided to use it as a tool?
Now I understand that this story doesn't appy to all women. I do know that there still are a huge number of women out there who does think that love should have an intrigual part in who they choose to have sex with. Better yet, does being in love with someone matter in more when it comes to having sex with someone? Does this mean that we, as a society, can now throw away the terms "whore" and "slut"? And if so, what about "man whore"? It would need to disappear to, right? Has sex become so mainstream now that it is just considered an activity? Maybe one day those questions can be answered.
While reading this story I couldnt help but to laugh to myself. Whatever happened to the men being the dogs and only after "one thing" when going out with a girl? I sounds like to me that some women have now taken over the label of being "the dog." Are men now going to be the ones who sit by the phone and wait for the girl to call him back after a night of "pleasure"? That still remains to be seen. Times have definaltely changed.
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Obama's Health Care Reform
Here we go again with the health care reform issue that continues to plague the U.S.
According to ABC News (http://abcnews.go.com/politics/obama-health-care-reform-push-congress/story) President Obama is still trying to push through his health care plan. According to staff aides, President Obama still hasnt laid out any of the specifics of what he wants in the bill or how it would even help out americans.
Now I do realize that the rising cost of health is staggering, almost suffocating to the average american. But instead of pushing for a centralized health care plan, would it be more cost effective to go after the insurance companies and hospitals who are responsible for the cost of health care. It seem like every other day a story comes out that insurances companies are raising their insurance rates. Moreover most employers are having to either raise the cost of insurance coverage for their employees or cutting benefit packages out all together.
We live in the best country in the entire world with lots of freedoms and choices. With that why does the United States rank in the middle when it comes to health care. I find it very appalling that some of the world's underdeveloped nations have, dare I say, better health care at a far cheaper cost to the patient. Has the money driven society that we now live in necessarilly need to factor in when it comes to treating patients? I think not. I mean whatever happened to the Hypocratic Oath that doctors swear to.
I believe that once the hospitals and insurance companies get their "hands tied" I believe that health care reform could work. Until then the average american will not be able to go to the hospital.
According to ABC News (http://abcnews.go.com/politics/obama-health-care-reform-push-congress/story) President Obama is still trying to push through his health care plan. According to staff aides, President Obama still hasnt laid out any of the specifics of what he wants in the bill or how it would even help out americans.
Now I do realize that the rising cost of health is staggering, almost suffocating to the average american. But instead of pushing for a centralized health care plan, would it be more cost effective to go after the insurance companies and hospitals who are responsible for the cost of health care. It seem like every other day a story comes out that insurances companies are raising their insurance rates. Moreover most employers are having to either raise the cost of insurance coverage for their employees or cutting benefit packages out all together.
We live in the best country in the entire world with lots of freedoms and choices. With that why does the United States rank in the middle when it comes to health care. I find it very appalling that some of the world's underdeveloped nations have, dare I say, better health care at a far cheaper cost to the patient. Has the money driven society that we now live in necessarilly need to factor in when it comes to treating patients? I think not. I mean whatever happened to the Hypocratic Oath that doctors swear to.
I believe that once the hospitals and insurance companies get their "hands tied" I believe that health care reform could work. Until then the average american will not be able to go to the hospital.
Texting While Driving
In the story Cops, Lawmakers Send Message: Dnt Txt & Drive, (http://www.msnbc.com/technology_and_science-tech_and_gadgets) a twenty-five year old male drove his tow truck that he was operating into a swimming pool after hitting another vehicle. Why? Because he was talking on one cell phone and texting on another.
After the incident the driver of the tow truck was charged with reckless driving, following too closely, and talking on a cell phone while driving. That's right only talking on a cell phone. The State of New York currently only has a ban on talking on your cell phone while operating a vehicle. But just like many other states, New York is in the process of creating a ban on texting on a cell phone while driving.
Now being a former law enforcement officer I only investigated two traffic accidents that involved the driver texting on his cell phone while driving the vehicle. However with the texting craze becoming ever incresingly popular, I'm sure that the number of accidents have risen over the past few years.
Now I'm not saying that texting while driving is all bad. Lord knows I'm just as guilty as the next the person when it comes to texting while behind the wheel of a car. However I do believe that texting while driving does distract you while you are driving. There have been many occassions where I have almost rearended a vehicle in front of me because I wasnt paying attention due to my texting. In fact there also have been numerous times that I have almost been hit by another driver who was also texting.
Currently I am unaware of any law in Missouri that bans texting while driving. Would I agree with the law if it were to become enacted? Sure, but would the law have the same effect on the general public as the seat belt law does? Would people put down their phones while they were operating their vehicle? Who knows that would remain to be seen.
After the incident the driver of the tow truck was charged with reckless driving, following too closely, and talking on a cell phone while driving. That's right only talking on a cell phone. The State of New York currently only has a ban on talking on your cell phone while operating a vehicle. But just like many other states, New York is in the process of creating a ban on texting on a cell phone while driving.
Now being a former law enforcement officer I only investigated two traffic accidents that involved the driver texting on his cell phone while driving the vehicle. However with the texting craze becoming ever incresingly popular, I'm sure that the number of accidents have risen over the past few years.
Now I'm not saying that texting while driving is all bad. Lord knows I'm just as guilty as the next the person when it comes to texting while behind the wheel of a car. However I do believe that texting while driving does distract you while you are driving. There have been many occassions where I have almost rearended a vehicle in front of me because I wasnt paying attention due to my texting. In fact there also have been numerous times that I have almost been hit by another driver who was also texting.
Currently I am unaware of any law in Missouri that bans texting while driving. Would I agree with the law if it were to become enacted? Sure, but would the law have the same effect on the general public as the seat belt law does? Would people put down their phones while they were operating their vehicle? Who knows that would remain to be seen.
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