12. I don’t care when the A day game is – for either school. Even though, I attended the Crimson one as a freshman. I won’t plan my day around the game –although I will admit I watch a few of them on TV – I just don’t wear a jersey with a number on it when I do – BUT….
11. I don’t have a number 3 or 8 or 88 on my wall either. My idea of a fast car is one that tops out @ 70 and can easily turn LEFT. I would also wear a helmet on a motorcycle...:) My favorite driver? Uh…My “Danica Patrick is cute” comment could get me shot – BUT….
10. I don’t own a hand gun. Serves no real purpose. However, even @ almost 50, I do ok within 21 feet of anyone with a gun – BUT…
9. I don’t have a Confederate flag flying in my yard or nailed on my garage wall. I don’t belong to any wanna be militia. I was a member of the United States of America Army NOT the Confederate Army (if you are reading this YOU did not EITHER) – “an Infantry soldier I was and I suppose will always be” – BUT….
8. I don’t believe I am a hero for serving. I am no hero for doing what I should. I will not be honored for dying for my country – making someone else die for theirs? Well – I can live with that – BUT…
7. I don’t think the death penalty deters anything. Many do think it provides for justice in accordance with their beliefs. I will leave those beliefs to the religious people for judgment (can they do that?) – BUT….
6. I don’t believe there is only way to get to heaven. I have my beliefs – and I will always believe in THE Christian God – however, unlike many Christians, I have actually read the Bible – many times. I have also read the Koran (Quran), Torah scroll (actually the Chumash I suppose), I have studied the teachings of many religions and I made my choice. Not really incumbent upon me to empirically state what another should do – BUT…..
5. I don’t think that whatever my belief is should EVER be a part of the governing of my Nation. You know - the Nation founded on the belief that Government shall …establish NO religion.. nor shall it prohibit one. A government needs to understand the will of ALL the people – even the stupid ones….BUT
4. I don’t believe the stupid ones should run the government. I define stupid as someone who does not possess the ability to either make a decision or find someone who can make a decision. I don’t have to like the decision or even be “all in” on it. Keynes, Freidman, Smith – each were smart – each were different and yet within each economic practice(once someone ACTUALLY reads the writings) one finds many similarities…BUT….
3. I don’t think everyone being alike is a good thing. I like diversity (is that still legal?). I enjoy hearing other views and then of course offering the truth to them….I love conversation, debate, challenging thought. Many people don’t agree with me – they get angry with me – they just can never say I lost my cool – emotion is for others – BUT…
2. I don’t like leaving people who either CANNOT or WILL NOT take care of themselves @ the mercy of their own endeavors. I feel most people are incapable of COMPLETELY caring for themselves and making appropriate life choices. I know – I know – life lessons learned – costs are enormous, blah, blah. I wonder what is the “non” empathic cost? BUT….
1. The #1 one reason I will never be elected “GUVNER” of the Great State of Alabama is that I am willing to accept those folks who believe in EVERYTHING and ANYTHING I don’t. Not only can I accept them, I just enjoy being around them – these folks simply make my ordinary life entertaining…and for that I applaud each of you….now – Buy me a beer and let’s talk! What you think drinking is a sin? Based on what? Why? You think Jesus turned water into grape juice? Even better - I have had these thoughts for almost 50 years....J
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