5GallonBucket

I ll take a soldier over non soldier everytime..... 

I understand whats happening here and why this movement towards medicinal/legalization/decriminalization is happening.  Its still a fearful thought when I think about how this may affect the school kids.  Im in the school setting at all levels. I deal with kids from all walks of life as well as parents.  I love what I do and I am passionate about our society's character and especially the economic future of this country.  How will this affect our future workers of American jobs?  Not knowing that is what I am somewhat fearful of.  This is fairly new to the States so we don't have a long period of time to take data from.   Saying that though...I believe this will not eliminate but will help with the Mexican border issues we have in this state(hence the border thread).  I believe it will help tremendously in that area. I also believe it will keep non violent smokers out of our prisons and therefore they keep a job if they had one, they don't have a record, families are not split up.  And there is too many medicinal reasons for us not to change our outlook on this plant that can be used in its natural state.   As far as the disbursement to neighboring states where its illegal....should we allow their issues to effect our decisions that may better our state....especially the borders in which they don't directly deal with.  We are separate states for a reason.    The fear of the unknown can hinder us sometimes.

Most of society as well as politicians have lost sense of why and how we have our liberties and freedoms and the means in which to protect those.   And they have allowed liberal media (across the globe) scrutiny to dictate as well as allowed them to manipulate society into thinking what is best.  Nations outside the USA should not have any say in how we control our borders...THEY ARE OUR BORDERS....we had soldiers shed blood for them.  We are too NICE.   I don't care if I offend someone of another country when it deals with OUR BORDERS.  Too many people worried about what others think when it comes to border security.

You have to remember Religion is man made.  Their are many many many religions.

Many people listen to the media and then allow the media to manipulate their own thinking.  Too much of society leans on the media.  Too many weak minded individuals.....scary thought.      When dealing with law enforcement......PRETTY SIMPLE DO WHAT YOUR TOLD AND LEAVE YOUR PRIDE OUT OF IT.....and you'll come out ahead or at least better off.

some people can't handle the facts/truth.  Like in other threads...."its not my fault", "I did nothing wrong" always looking to blame someone else and twist the truth to meet an agenda.   thug is a thug whether white or black

Go to youtube and type in the title...the one with Rosie O Donnell I know its old but hits the nail on the head.  I love his calmness.   She attacks his affiliation of NRA rather than the big issue of where society has gone and why.   Amen Brother.

a lot of America ...."you can't tell me im wrong"     I see it in the school systems with parents.  Their child does no wrong and calls out administration and staff that they are wrong instead of disciplining their own children.  Given their are cases where staff acts unprofessional, but the cases where parents defend their child tooth and nail no matter what has risen greatly.    It has come to where you can't tell someone they are wrong and that is sad because it shows where things are headed.

his name says it all

LOST

I base my belief on the word of God....B  I  B  L  E.  You have said you don't believe in such.   My parents spanked me as a child.....did that mean they didn't love me......NOPE.   So we will always disagree....so lets just agree to disagree....and leave it at that.  This debate will never end so therefore no reason to continue it.

The main problem with society especially the media is the fact that we want to make everything ok cause we are to afraid to offend anyone.  We are too afraid of the truth so therefore we denounce as such.    "Straight" is a people term.  AND your missing the concept.    He was born period.  How he chooses to live is up to him.    Others have other urges so are they born that way as well?  You don't want to consider other "urges" but will consider this one as "ok"  "not sinful" "born that way"   Your argument of "All Christians sin therefore its ok to be gay"   what a foundation you have there.   Sounds like a child argument for misbehaving

I believe all of it, but that doesn't mean I don't sin.       If your "born like this" theory is true....doesn't make it ok or right.    I know several homosexuals, I have had conversations with them as well.  And one specific was a deacon in the church....who had a family and was educated in the BIBLE....but after many many years he came out of the closet....He confessed it was wrong and that he was practicing a sin every day.  He said that the temptations were strong and that he gave into them.  He knows he will go to hell living this lifestyle.  We all have temptations and the Devils knows them as well...Just cause you give into them and they supposedly make you feel good doesn't make it "unsinful".    The willingness to not look at yourself in the mirror and be honest with yourself about your lifestyle is the major reason why many succumb to temptations on a daily basis. 

id rather a h clinton as a president then this joker

WHy did he create the serpent that tempted Adam and Eve...   Its called a choice

They are practicing their sin.   For those that believe that gay is not a sin then you do not own a bible nor do you believe in the bible nor Jesus Christ.    God loves us, but God is a JUST God.

Some people can't see the END by the means of change.    You have luxuries that most in the world do not and we have these luxuries due to certain foundations that were put in place when the country became its own.  We conservatives fight for these foundations because  1. soldiers shed blood (their own and enemy) to preserve these foundations 2. we know that we live in a very blessed country with the freedoms we have.  3. we know that these luxuries and freedoms we have can be taken away and are being taken away....inch by inch year by year....very slowly.   Remember Obama and his change....he wasn't kidding   I could keep going but what s the use

Im doing my best to not get heated over things like this......   This is ridiculous why do we allow any refugees to come here....this is not their country.  Who put us in charge to save everyone.....   While we try to save everyone we will lose our freedoms that past soldiers fought for.   Keep immigrants in their own country.  ITS CALLED BORDERS FOR A REASON.   Too many soft hearted ill advised incompetent people in Govt.     He must want the Syrian vote, along with the Mexican vote, and the muslim vote.....all he is doing is buying votes for his party while tearing down our basic liberties and freedoms.

Did yall expect him to...   He is not a Christian....his actions prove so.

Nash.....depends on what type of leadership your leading

if you want to SLOW down the racism card for the future of our society......STOP talking bad about other races/nationalities to or in front of your children.  Raise them to love all races.   White, black, brown, pink, orange, off white, olive, etc.  teach them that there are good and bad people of all races.

I don't get the flu shot and haven't had the flu in over 20 years. 

Obama has solidified his place in the history of American leaders........Hats off to you Mr. Obama for that.  

If you think U.S.A. or Texas is strict you should look else where on strict immigration laws.   Their laws are based on What.....   What are our laws based on

Would Perry have had any influence on this growth?????  Asking certain individuals.