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Gunman Opens Fire at Missouri City Council 2008-02-08 11:47:00 The police department's chaplain, Father Robert Osborne of the local St. Peter Catholic Church, said law enforcers from several agencies quickly voiced anguish to him over the tragedy. "They're all just so sad, shocked by this," Osborne said. "This doesn't happen in Kirkwood." Well Father, it pains me deeply to have to tell you that in our gun-loving country with its gun-loving mentality, it appears that it DOES happen in your beloved Kirkwood, as well as in many other cities and towns all over America. It is long past time for us to address this culture, and those who've been reading my website, already know what I think should occur. READ ABOUT THIS HERE Practice non-violence in your lives. You will be leaving your children a beautiful legacy. ...

Five Shot Dead in Standoff in Los Angeles, California 2008-02-07 14:52:00 And this morning it has happened in my Los Angeles, California. If I could re-write the 2nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, this is precisely what I would love to see: "We, the people of the United States, in order that we shall have the right to preserve a State free for all races, shall achieve this end by the use of less-lethal weaponry only for our continued survival as human beings. This free State entails our personal self-defense as well as our right to our food consumption. In keeping with current government law, if we so choose to possess a less-lethal weapon (be it either upon our persons or within our private homes), we are obligated to store these aforementioned weapons plus any ammo relating to its use in a manner which will serve to protect the welfare of a minor child. READ ABOUT THIS HEREPractice non-violence in your lives. You will be leaving your children a beautiful legacy. ...

Parents Who Are Killed by Their Children Rare in America 2008-02-07 13:58:00 Were you shocked when you heard that Nicholas W. Browning was arrested on suspicion of first-degree murder in the deaths of his parents and two brothers? I was and still am. Even ONE child being arrested in the suspected murder of a parent is something that SHOULD shock you into wanting to be the best parent that you can be. Need a nudge in the right direction? Here's some websites for you to read now: Family Works Parents' Action for Children Voices For America's Children - Child Advocacy Organization The ABC's of Parenting More4kids - Parenting and Family Life Resources KPBS: Project Q Kids - A Program Designed to Help Raise Quality Kids from 0-5 years Single Parent Central Fathering Magazine Slowlane - For Stay at Home Dads Boot Camp For New Dads Stepfamily Network - Excellent Forum Here Proud Parenting - Gay, Lesbian & Transgender Parenting Gay Parent Magazine Online Alternative Family Magazine Raising Non-Violent Children Raising Non-Violent Children Love and Logic - ... America  Children

Alert to Parents/Guardians: Gangs Trying to Recruit Children on Internet Sites 2008-02-07 12:35:00 This timely article is attempting to bring to our attention that: Computers + Children + Social Networking Often = Gang Membership which can lead to a dangerous, violent lifestyle. We adults need to be VERY aware of this technical phenomenon and this is precisely why I hope that you will click the article below, as well as reflect upon how you can play a more positive role in your children's lives so that they will not DESIRE to join a gang, should they be lured into joining one under the guise of "a friendship." READ ABOUT THIS HEREPractice non-violence in your lives. You will be leaving your children a beautiful legacy. ... Children  Internet

Utah Business Owners Frown Upon Gun Bill SB67 2008-02-07 12:11:00 I feel that business owners, like homeowners, have the right to say who can and who cannot do ANYTHING upon their properties such as when I lived in South Beach, certain establishments would not allow me to enter inside unless I was properly attired (shoes on, no swim suit). I may not have liked it, but I had to comply with it or else I could have chosen to take my business elsewhere. If someone who was a concealed carry gun owner asked me whether or not they could bring their gun into my home, I would say, "No you can't, but if you want to bring a less than lethal weapon inside, be my guest." READ ABOUT THIS HEREPractice non-violence in your lives. You will be leaving your children a beautiful legacy. ...

Cameras in Streets of Norwich, England Trying to Stop Bad Behavior 2008-02-01 21:04:00 I think this is an absolutely fabulous idea! As long as these cameras remain on the city streets and not invade people's privacy within their own personal dwellings, they can place thousands of them around the UK's cities and any other country's cities for that matter, everyone.The end result will be a safer, cleaner lifestyle for the population and if you're one of these cam operators, lots of interesting (and sometimes funny) jobs for possible yobs, instead. ;) READ ABOUT THIS HEREPractice non-violence in your lives. You will be leaving your children a beautiful legacy. ...

West Virginia Considering Bill to Teach School Children to Shoot Guns 2008-02-01 19:35:00 These lawmakers just have to be kidding me. They just have to, is all. I mean what part of children and guns do not mix don't these irresponsible lawmakers there in West Virginia understand???!!! Have they not seen enough of their childrens' blood being shed to want to actually ADD to their already outlandish, inappropriate and bizarre gun laws already in effect? While I agree that all human beings should have the right to self-defend their lives, when it comes to LETHAL self-defense (especially in the case of minor children), I become absolutely livid at the prospect of adults wanting to educate their children that a lethal weapon such as a gun, is the best form of self-defense. What I REALLY find difficult to understand is: 1) Why aren't more state lawmakers pushing for manditory education in the schools on the subjects of non-violence and conflict resolution instead of teaching our children how to handle a killing machine like a gun, for goodness sakes?! 2) If the state l ... Children

Dennis Kucinich Pulls Out of US Presidential Election 2008-01-25 11:51:00 In MY opinion, he is the ONLY Democratic candidate who has the courage to stand up for his non-violent, peaceful, tolerant, liberal beliefs, Dennis Kucinich will ALWAYS have my respect as well as loyalty no matter WHERE his path may take him. Hopefully it will take him right into the Oval Office some fine day, but as for now, I wish the entire Kucinich family the very best of success, as they deserve nothing less than this after the shameful manner in which Congressman Kucinich was MIStreated by so many. READ ABOUT THIS HERE Practice non-violence in your lives. You will be leaving your children a beautiful legacy. ...

Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 2008-01-20 19:57:00 I revere this extraordinary individual for what he's achieved in his life, for through his non-violent guidance and actions, he righted an abominable wrong. I want to give these excellent websites the chance to show you what he's done, and I hope that you will want to read them, because this man deserved your time. Martin Luther King, The Nobel Peace Prize 1964 Time 100: Martin Luther King, Jr. The Dr. King Timeline Page (Students Draw Pictures of Dr. King's Legacy) A Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The King Center Listen to and Read Dr. King's Famous "I Have a Dream" Speech READ ABOUT THIS HERE Practice non-violence in your lives. You will be leaving your children a beautiful legacy. ...

United Kingdom Bans Ad on TV for Violent Video Game Called Stranglehold 2008-01-18 14:46:00 I think the United Kingdom's Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) did their job perfectly well by deciding to not show this violent ad on their television airwaves. In MY opinion, the international video game industry should create more non-violent video games as well as continue to rate the current violent ones, as we presently have more than our share of gratuitous violence in the entertainment field being shown to our impressionable young people as it is, in this world. READ ABOUT THIS HEREPractice non-violence in your lives. You will be leaving your children a beautiful legacy. ...

Child Beaten by Parents for Soiling Herself During Potty Training 2008-01-18 12:17:00 Christopher and Danelle Cowen should not have the responsibility of ever raising this (or any other) precious little child for as long as they shall live. In fact, I think there should be an international database for people who have been arrested for every type of child abuse, much like this G8 idea that was talked about in 2005), so it will insure that these monstrous personalities never hurt our children again!!!!!!!!! READ ABOUT THIS HEREPractice non-violence in your lives. You will be leaving your children a beautiful legacy. ...

Abortions in America at Lowest Since 1976 2008-01-17 12:28:00 I am relieved to read this positive news. Pro-choice seems to be a choice for everybody involved except for the innocent unborn, who is left out of the equation. For the innocents' sakes, hopefully this trend will continue the way it's going right now. READ ABOUT THIS HEREPractice non-violence in your lives. You will be leaving your children a beautiful legacy. ... America

Washington Judge Apologizes to Woman with Cancer After Telling Her to Remove Her Hat 2008-01-15 14:41:00 What was the reason for this nonsensical rule of Judge Holly Hollenbeck's anway, I have to ask myself? Well it can't be due to his irrational fear that a gun would be hidden under Bev Williams' hat, since without question all people entering a federal building would have had to undergo a scanning process to eliminate threats of bodily harm to their persons. The only other plausible excuse that I can think of for this would be the evident self-love of this judge, who to his credit came to his senses. Oh wait...didn't he mention something to the effect of this case "hurting him politically as well in the next election?" It makes me sad as well as angry to think of standing before an insensitive, phony judge, who has been given the colossal responsibility of making life-changing decisions every day. Before undertaking such a task they should attend and pass sensitivity courses, since their business is humans and how to best assist them with integration in our society. READ ABOUT THIS ... Cancer

NBC Will Appeal Judge's Ruling to Keep Dennis Kucinich Out of Las Vegas Debate 2008-01-15 11:44:00 What is NBC afraid of by including my man for President, Dennis Kucinich in the debate? By acting in this disgusting manner, they are only degrading themselves while lifting Dennis' stellar personality traits. NBC should hang their collective heads in shame. READ ABOUT THIS HERE Practice non-violence in your lives. You will be leaving your children a beautiful legacy. ...

California Will Not Control the Air that I Breathe Via MY Thermostat 2008-01-12 11:00:00 I absolutely, positively do NOT want my state of California invading my personal private space (nor anybody else's for that matter) by coming into my very own home and proceeding to dictate to me how comfortable I can feel within my very own body when it pertains to the very air that I breathe in and out every day of my life!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What I DO want is for my state to begin to educate its residents on ways in which to build a better mousetrap, such as Peter and Chris Talmage did for THEIR home in Maine. We can't allow this intrusion to happen. This is going above and beyond outrageous. I for one will resist this in MY home, even if I sit in jail for my efforts, you guys!!!!!!!!! Call California Energy Commission Chair Jackalayne Pfannenstiel at (916) 654-5036 READ ABOUT THIS HEREPractice non-violence in your lives. You will be leaving your children a beautiful legacy. ...