a few of what needs to be obvious

First, Happy Memorial Day again everyone. I want to thank my cousin who posted some family pictures on his facebook page. He had some great pictures of family who served going as far back as WW I.

Now it just seems strange that on this weekend we take time to honor all the men and women who gave it all for our country there has been some major headline news about senseless violence. From South Carolina to Las Vegas to the horror in California. So much greatness is being over shadowed by some of what is wrong with our society right now. We have got to get a handle on mental health issues and with the LV issue what kind of values our children are being taught.

And then there are all the Republicans touting how pro second amendment they are now. I don't want to touch on the gun issue since everywhere you read it is being discussed. I am talking to those who say they are conservative because they are so pro second amendment. Folks there are 9 other amendments that are in much more trouble than the second amendment. The whole bill of rights is being flushed down the toilet into the Potomac by all these so called conservatives. We have judges, who take an oath to uphold the Constitution, doing some of the most damage. The House, too, but sheesh how do we protect us from people who have lifelong appointments who don't seem to know what the bill of rights are all about. And they call themselves conservatives. I don't think so.

Our illustrious Governor Perry is at it again touting how much of a job creator he has been as the Governor of Texas. I mentioned this before when he was making these claims in 2012; the Governor of Texas is not the primary driver of legislation etc in Texas. It is the Lt. Governor who wields the most influence in Texas. The Governor is more a figure head. He does sign legislation into law, but the Lt. Governor really controls what is brought up for votes in the legislature. And Texas has been a "business friendly" state long before Gov. Perry was elected. I would take anything he says with more than a few grains of salt.


Hate to be so critical on this most important holiday, but we do need to reset our thinking on a day like today when our values are so misconstrued by so many.

I do hope you enjoy this day given to us and if lucky will have someone in your family share pictures of your loved ones we honor today.