I have ordered my copy of “Going Rogue” and intend to read it as soon as I get it.  It is from books, interviews we witness, the public record, and our inner sense of what is right and what is wrong that we should form our judgements of Sara Palin.  We should reject media hype, whether it is bashing or praising and begin to independently assess Ms. Palin and whether she will be a leader in the conservative movement.  It is we, all of us, who will make a critical decision very soon which will dramatically affect the direction of this dear country of ours.  Leadership is a quality which one is not born with.  It is acquired and it is earned by the leader.  It is through those who choose to be lead, which give the leader no choice but to lead.

This much needs to be said.  If this country fails to recognize it is on the path to socialism and with it the accompanying apathy, lack of pride, and the oh so important global citizenship, our country will be resigned to this pitiful path.  My grandmother fled a part of the world 90 years ago and came here to make a better life for herself.  My father worked 3 jobs to make a better life for his own family and early on saw his union leaders attending conventions in Hollywood, Florida and Las Vegas, Nevada and realized the only thing which would help the working man was hard work itself.  By the way my grandmother and father, should they have lived to see today would cringe at “sharing the wealth” and profess that “charity begins at home”.  I want no part of a global citizenship that over the span of a century has failed to repay debts to my country and continually attacks and labels my country as their enemy whether the tongue be Spanish, Arabic, Asian, European, or any other.  I question the term “energy independence” when there are many untapped resources in this country in which legislation prohibits their exploration.  I defy the person who would say we are not a “nation under God”, yet I would defend your right to say this.  I cringe at a criminal justice system which believes it can “rehabilitate” our criminals.  To all that believe in this rehabilitation I would submit a radical new concept, PUNISHMENT.  Think of all “prison industry” could do to alleviate the current tax burden.  It is endless.  Yet we have many who think “doing the right thing” is akin to doing what is “politically correct”, yet this is morally reprehensible.  We live in a societal age in which there are those who are privileged to assign the term “racist” and “racism” yet believe based upon history they have been granted an immunity from such terms.  The terms themselves are quickly brought about when any criticism becomes indefensible and that too is sad.  We need to get back to one people and one nation under God.  I am of the 1960’s, just like the Panthers and the Weather Underground, but at one time I believed I was in the “Silent Majority”.  I am watching now as our government becomes very large “for the good of the people”.  My question is what will we be when we all work for the government?  I do not blame one political party for the current quandary we find ourselves in.  I also blame conservatism for being far too silent.  It is time we return to “God, country, and family”, stop fingerpointing, and return to morality, not moral judgement.  At present, you have the right and the inherent responsibility to disagree with me if you must, but tomorrow, only time will tell.

Just sent this note to the Scottish government………..

As an American citizen I am completely outraged by your government’s decision to release a convicted terrorist on compassionate grounds after only 8 years of incarceration.  When divided by the over 250 lives which were lost that comes to about 31.25 lives per year of incarceration or 2.6 lives per month.  As a retired law enforcement officer and hazardous devices technician your actions are appalling.  As an officer who participated in homicide investigations for over 15 years including the crimes of Jeffrey Dahmer, your leniency is unparalleled.  Have you forgotten the pain of the victims themselves or their families?  Have you forgotten that many were American citizens?  Have you forgotten a country which helped to prevent your annihilation a mere 65 years ago?  It is obvious that you have and it is painfully obvious you don’t really care.  How thrilling it was to watch a convicted mass murderer receive a hero’s welcome in his native country.  I understand his native country may have close energy ties to you.  Is this true?  You may not care about someone like me or what I think, but I will promise you I will never forget your decision to release a man on compassionate grounds when it is obvious he had no compassion for others about 20 years ago.  I, prior to today had always admired Great Britain and Scotland and unfortunately this single action has greatly altered my opinion.  Do not expect me for a visit for you have betrayed justice.  Do not expect me to support you should you be threatened again and congratulations on your strengthened ties to Tripoli.  I would be very surprised by any response you might care to offer.