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Mom made to pay for cleaning bill of son hit by Illegal Drunk Driver in Greenville, S.C.

A mother in Greenville, who suffered a tragic lose due to an illegal immigrant who was driving drunk, has been billed for several things involving the accident, including, the clean up. According to news stories (Loretta Robinson, Grieving Mother, Billed For Clean Up After Son Killed By Undocumented Driver, The Huffington Post, June 15, 2012. Updated June 26, 2012. ). She spent a total of $15,000, including the cost of the funeral, and the cost of storing the wrecked car, towing the cars, and cleaning up the wreck (to name some).

Meanwhile, the illegal immigrant, Anna Gonzalez, did plead guilty, but has not had to pay for any of this. Not that she is not paying by being in prison, but this is absolutely adding insult to misery. Robinson's son was not found at fault for any reason, and yet, she has been paying everything for Greenville to clean up this wreck. Here's a thought, Greenville, why not make the person who was at fault pay for it and work it off if she does not have the money up front? Why does a mom, who suffered a loss such as this have to pay for a wreck that was no fault of her sons?

Even if Ms. Gonzalez is deported, she should work until she can pay every penny back to Loretta Robinson. There is no reason for the city to make a family member of the not at fault deceased to clean up a wreck that Gonzalez caused.

This accident has also brought up another question, license for illegals and deportation. It is no surprise that illegal immigrants seem to get driver licenses rather easily, even without a green card. It may be surprising to some that some dealerships (do not know which ones, and this was brought to attention in western N.C. on a local news station) have deals with some who employee illegals and basically allows them to buy or trade cars with little to no background check or documentation.

It is not that laws are not on the books for many of these problems to do with illegal immigrants (who do not need a license unless they can successfully pass a English driving test-at least knowing the signs of the road and rules and being able to drive and prove that they hold at least a green card to be in the states legally). The problem is, the rules are not enforced. To say they are not getting special treatment is wrong, because in so many ways they are. Many (not all illegal immigrants, and some who are not legal yet are going through the process to become citizens and good luck to them) are being given a lot of previleges and able to get around laws, not on purpose, but because the law makers allow it.

To make things worse the recent debate on immigration has proved how much Obama and those around him do not follow or want to follow immigration policies (which is unfair to those immigrants who came here legally). The recent Supreme Court Ruling upheld many of Arizona's immigration laws, but Obama and his administration did not care for the ruling and decided to make it clear that the "feds will not act" on the law.

In 2011, almost 30,000 incidents involved illegal immigrants who were driving drunk, "compared to 10,000" during Bush's last year in office, and only slightly over 4,000 were deporting in 2006 or 2007 for traffic violations. These numbers may not mean much, but it is clear that the Obama administration is not concerned with illegal immigration or the problems that not enforcing the laws have caused, and it really is a slap in the face to those who came to the country legally and continued to become citizens, and to those who do not receive special previlege's for being an immigrant as so many others may.

In all, hopefully, Loretta Robinson will receive the money she spent back from Gonzalez. Hopefully laws will be enforced and these types of incidents involving illegal aliens will become less and less.

Obama Knew-What is the Administration Hiding From Congress?

The administration has said they have nothing to hide in the fast and furious case, yet, will not release any information to Congress. It makes no since. It is not as if they are giving out information to another country or terrorists, it is to Congress. This video was mentioned and featured on the Roger Hedgecock show last night. It basically proves that the administration knew what was happening.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEEL7CWsL00&feature=youtu.be

Medicare Gives Out Penis Pumps

Men, feeling down? Need a lift? Or maybe something to boost moral? Medicare can help! By using hundreds of millions of taxpayer money, you can enjoy your own penis pump funded by Uncle Sam. That's not all! Tax payers will happily pay for a penis enhancement or some pills to help when you need it most. After all, taxpayers do not mind wasting money on such things, as long as it makes you happy and fulfilled. Don't miss this once a week opportunity. It may be gone soon.

McConnell on Free Speech

As any conservative knows, if a democrat donates or speaks against a conservative or their values, then it is free speech. If a conservative speaks or donates against a democrat, it is considered unconstitutional and wrong. For years the democrats have fought against free speech for conservatives, whether it be conservative women values, men, thoughts, talk radio, books, and more. Friday was no different when Senate minority leader, Mitch McConnell admitted to the fact that the Obama administration is trying to silence those who oppose their view or agenda.

It has come to his attention that the current administration seems willing to do anything to keep themselves and their policies from getting scraped. This comes after the administration has bashed Romney donors and set out to ruin those who donate against Obama while Obama has big plate dinners and gatherings and multiple multi-million and billion dollar donors (especially in 2008) contribute to his cause (or desires) without little notice or talk in the media. Upon the fact that Romney is receiving money, the Obama administration decided that private donors should not be private, and that corporations and unions should tell who they are supporting, by order.

After what has happened to several donors of Romney, of which a list was made, and government officials from the current administration under Obama's support, have decided to hurt their reputations as much as possible (while making Hollywood seem like the best people in the world, except for those who do not support his campaign). Fortunately, the plan to scare people into donating to Obama or not donating at all has not worked, and has truly outraged many.

What is scary (at least the thought) is how far will this administration go? Will they start intimidating voters more so and encouraging their supporters (or just letting them without any restrictions or discipline) bully none supporters, as was the case in some cities in 2008. It is amazing how against bullying the Obama administration claims to be, and yet, when it is not in their favor, they turn to bullying in order to win and silence anyone against them.

Food Network 'Restaurant Impossible' Used By First Lady Obama to Push Healthy Food Agenda

For those who are fans of the show, 'Restaurant Impossible,' featuring a failing restaurant which receives a face lift within 48 hours by the famous Robert Irvine and his team, Mrs. Obama gave the famous chef a challenge. The challenge did not involve a restaurant, it involved the schools and the American children. Her challenge was for Irvine to help American kids eat right and be active.

This story from the first lady is constantly getting beaten in the ground. She changed several school's lunch menus and those schools ended up wasting food because it was so bad. Students actually appreciated their parent's sandwich bags. Even so, it is great that Irvine and the team helped the Washington D.C. Community Center, and he admitted to doing the mission in order to help the center and the kids. Which is great. Also, if there is a chef that could make healthy food taste good, he's definitely one.

After going over Food Network's Facebook account on Wednesday, it was apparent that many who enjoy the show would not be watching the show. Maybe it is because Americans get tired of listening to politicians tell them what they have to do, how they need to change to meet the politician's personal agenda, and having a government that seems to not only push agenda on adults but also on their children. Not to mention the fact that with all the health and activity talk, the President and his wife have been seen enjoying a good amount of unhealthy food. Americans do not take well to people, such as Bloomberg, who claim that it is government's responsibility to make and keep Americans healthy, because the truth is, it is personal responsibility. It is the government's responsibility to run the country correctly and in a good direction, not control every aspect of their citizen's lives.

Even though, this was one episode that many did not watch, it is good to be healthy and to push for healthier environments and lifestyle. However, it is just getting ridiculous to keep pushing the issue to the point of trying to have so much control over Americans lives that they have little to no right to decide for themselves. Of course, if all of these people truly wanted to help end the unhealthy epidemic, maybe they should start with shutting down some of the most unhealthy food chains and cause more unemployment.

Abortion Is A Benefit Under Obamacare

In Connecticut, abortion will be considered a benefit under Obamacare. In fact they are considered an "essential health benefit." When did taking the life of an innocent child become an "essential health benefit?" Why is it essential and who is it really benefiting?

Overall, the state is saying no matter what, if someone wants an abortion, it's covered. Taxpayers will unwillingly be covering more abortions. As shocking as this may seem, seeing as how the current administration is not too concerned about the well being of a human life while inside the womb or the babies right to live, it is said that most private health plans in Connecticut already cover 'elective abortions.' However, state plans do not, and in order to have it included the health panel voted in favor of the plan.

So, the state believes they are doing a great service to women. When in reality, if Obamacare and many plans out there were truly concerned for women's health, than breast exams, breast cancer, and ovarian cancer would be offered free of charge. Not birth control and abortions!

This is not political, but it is an article I wrote 2 years ago and want to share. Featuring one of my favorite Founding Fathers, Benjamin Franklin.

Benjamin Franklin would probably be considered an "over achiever" by today's standards. He was an extremely talented, dedicated man; who believed in "brotherly love." Even so, he was a stout politician, who also believed in voicing his opinions and beliefs openly.

Benjamin Franklin: The Early Years

Benjamin Franklin started his writing career as a teenager working as a printer's apprentice to his older brother, James. He could not wait to get his hands on the press. He was a self-taught writer, reader, and was extremely blessed with knowing how to use his hands for building and inventing (despite his poor math skills).

James Franklin had been apprenticed in England, and upon returning to America, opened a printing press. He published, The New England Courant. James was not nice to his younger brother. In fact, he treated him like a servant, rather than a brother. The thought of Ben, an apprentice, printing any writings was appalling to James.

Even so, Ben had a plan. Benjamin Franklin was not the type of boy or man to step aside and keep silent. He followed through on his plans, and in 1722, began publishing "The Silence Dogood" letters.

The letters were supposively written by a "middle-aged" widow. They were comical in some ways, and often made fun of "drunkenness, religious hypocrisy, and the persecution of women." They also included pieces about women's fashion, the ridiculing of Harvard, and "civic improvement."

Franklin wrote a total of 14 letters, and once his brother discovered the author's true identity; he was infuriated. James did not think the young apprentice needed encouragement. Ben decided to run away to Philadelphia in 1723, and he began to look for opportunities to open a printing press.

The Governor of Pennsylvannia offered to help young Franklin realize his dream. Franklin set off to London to gather supplies, only to discover the Governor had lied. After finding work in a printing press and two years in London, Franklin returned to Philadelphia better rounded, careful, and a more moral individual than when he left.

Thirteen Moral Virtues

Upon returning to the colonies, Franklin worked as an accountant, a merchant, and eventually a printer. Once back in the colonies he was determine to commit his life to "civil service," and honoring his thirteen moral values (which appeared in Poor Richard's Almanack):

• Temperance: Eat not to dullness. Drink not to elevation.
• Silence: Speak not but what may benefit others or yourself. Avoid trifling conversations.
• Order: Let all your things have their places. Let each part of your business have its time.
• Resolution: Resolve to perform what you ought. Perform without fail what you resolve.
• Frugality: Make no expense but to do good to others or yourself; i.e. waste nothing.
• Industry: Lose no time. Be always employed in something useful. Cut off all unnecessary actions.
• Sincerity: Use no hurtful deceit. Think innocently and justly; if you speak, speak accordingly.
• Justice: Wrong none by doing injuries or omitting the benefits that are your duty.
• Moderation: Avoid extremes. Forbear resenting injuries so much as you think they deserve.
• Cleanliness: Tolerate no uncleanliness in body, clothes, or habitation.
• Tranquility: Be not disturbed at trifles or at accidents common or unavoidable.
• Chastity: Rarely use venery for but for health or offspring-never to dullness, weakness, or the injury of your own or another's peace and reputation.
• Humility: Imitate Jesus and Socrates.

Perhaps the only one Franklin succeeded in was, "silence" and "tranquility."

His new view of the world, of himself, and life, set the stage for him to become one of the most controversial writers of his time.

Ben Franklin and "Free Speech"

"Freedom of speech" and, according to Carl Japikse's book Fart Proudly: Writings of Benjamin Franklin You Never Read in School, "freedom of the press" is "a nostalgic idea."

The truth is, due to political correctness, and the fear of hurting feelings or causing controversy; the press really has limited freedoms.

However, anyone who has studied Benjamin Franklin, knows he was a very "free speaker," who often crossed the line. Not really to cause controversey, but in order to make those around him consider their actions, and the fact that they were (in many cases) not as civilized as they made themselves out to be.

Ben Franklin: A Sample of Not so Well-Known Writings

Ben Franklin did not write without intent. All of his writings and sayings had a purpose. He often wanted to drive a point home, whether by telling a story or writing a simple sentence.

Here are a few examples of his writings, when they were written, and their purpose (according to Ben).

The Transporting of Rattle Snakes, written 1751, due to the fact that "Great Britain" would not "prevent nor discourage the Importation of Convicts." In this letter, he describes the convicts in the colonies as snakes, who should be transported back to Britain if not put to Death by law.

He also goes on to write how Britain seems to use the colonies as a conveniant escape for their criminals. So, in the end he suggests trading criminals for rattlesnakes. "For the Rattle-Snake gives Warning before he attempts his Mischief; which the Convict does not."

The Striking Sundial, written 1758, describes how to create a gigantic sundial for all to see by using guns, gunpowder, and glasses. Each hour, the number of shots fired will indicate the time. At the end, for those who read the entire article, he makes it clear that this is not serious. Then writes, "Let all such learn that many a private and many a public Project, are like this Striking Dial, great Cost for little Profit."

A Letter To A Royal Academy, written in 1781. This letter focused on "inflammable air" for balloons. Franklin, the silly man that he could be, decided to write the academy in order to suggest creating a perfume for "the Bowels of human Creatures."

In this letter, he purposes finding some sort of drug that will not harm humans, and will cause a more pleasant odor to enter the air when the "natural wind" expels from the body.

These are a few of Franklin's writings, a very few to say the least. He was an exceptional writer for someone so uneducated, and thru his writings he became a voice for many.

Sources:

L. Jesse Lemisch “Introduction” of The Autobiography and Other Writings by Benjamin Franklin, ix (New York: Signet Classics, 1961).

Franklin, Benjamin. Poor Richards Almanack (Mount Vernon, New York: Peter Pauper Press Book).

Carl Japikse, Fart Proudly: Writings of Benjamin Franklin You Never Read in School (Columbus, Ohio: Enthea Press, 2003).

House Says "NO" To Funding Abortion

A few weeks ago (before going out of town), several blogs had been written about the subject of abortion. A subject that is touchy and hits close to home for many. One was about funding abortion for illegal immigrants, and thankfully, the House put their foot down, denying the administration's push to do so.

It was not just the fact that the illegal immigrants were getting these funded abortions, but also because they were being offered "extensive" healthcare. More so than most American citizens. It would seem that the ICE agency was paying for these by way of tax payer dollars. Therefore, the House deviced a bill which passed, making it illegal for the agency to go through with such an act. Some democrats, needless to say, are not pleased.

Even so, for now, this is wonderful news for Pro-Life supporters. It is good news.

Obama and House Members Do Not Support Sex Selection Ban

After an employee of Planned Parenthood (who claims this was a one time thing), told an undercover reporter that it was okay to have an abortion if the baby was not the sex of her liking, the subject of gender genocide erupted. Planned Parenthood claimed it was a one time thing, but this employee told the girl how to go through with the abortion, get on medicaid, and not to tell the doctor why she really wants the abortion. The only response from Planned Parenthood was, it was a one time thing (which is hard to believe), and they are their to support anyone asking for help without judgement.

That's great that they do not want to judge, but what about helping women through a pregnancy (which is what the program was originally intended for, so one would have thought) instead of telling her to just end it and don't worry about it. Like the baby is a piece of clothing that can easily be gotten rid of and forgotten about. Also, even though they are not judging someone who wants to do this based on gender, aren't they passing some sort of judgement on the baby by supporting it?

This raised many questions and concerns. The House decided to vote on a bill requiring women who want an abortion to tell whether or not it was because of the babies gender. The bill would make it a crime. It was 30 votes shy of passing. Some pointed out that in some countries where this had been legal, it is now banned because of unequal boy-girl ratios. Some also believe it will cause problems and discrimination in certain ethnic groups who are more likely to have gender selective abortions. However, it has also started another thought on the so called war on women and continues to point out that this would be, and could be considered, a contribution to that so called political war.

Of course, it has also been pointed out that President Obama, the noble peace recipient, opposed the bill. Many have questioned, how can someone who was awarded the noble peace prize oppose saving the lives of what could potentially be hundreds or thousands of babies (of course, one would question that anyways with his support for abortion overall).

In all, this act is sex discrimination, and these babies who seemed to be thought of as a disease or an inconvenience, rather than a human being. In reality, the majority of abortions are thought of as such and it is disgusting. Perhaps women should start telling physicians the real reason they want abortions, and seeing how the cost hits the tax payers as well (in many cases), knowing that a woman isn't doing it for selfish reasons would not only help in some ways (not much) but may also lessen the death of thousands each year. In all, it has really driven the point home that Planned Parenthood is not really helping women but promotes sex and abortion, and has continued to prove that the real war on women is not coming from those the media claims it comes from.