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Musings of a Senior Scribe
Some Trivia, Some Truth
By Mona Lease

Hi, all! Listen children to a story - That was written long ago - 'Bout a kingdom on a mountain - And the valley folk below. - On the mountain was a treasure - Buried deep beneath the stone - And the valley people swore they'd have it for their very own. - ...So the people of the valley - Sent a message up the hill - Asking for the buried treasure - Tons of gold for which they'd kill. -Came an answer from the kingdom - "With our brothers we will share - All the secrets of our mountain- All the treasure buried there."...Now the valley people cried with anger - "Mount your horses, draw your sword" - And they killed the mountain people - So they won their just reward. - Now they stood beside the treasure - Turned the stone and looked beneath it- "Peace on Earth" was all it said......Go ahead and hate your neighbor..Go ahead and cheat a friend. Do it in the name of Heaven - You can justify it in the end....excerpt from the 1970's hit single, "The Legend of Billy Jack."

Feb. 8, 2013 at 10 am (all time zones, I understand), in every state capitol, a peaceful demonstration to protect the 2nd Amendment right - which is the right to bear arms - will be held. This is a NRA sanctioned event. This is part of our Bill of Rights (amended to the constitution) as US citizens. In 2008 and 2010, the Supreme Court handed down this interpretation - using District of Columbia vs Heller as a guide - The 2nd Amendment protects an individual's right to posses a firearm unconnected to service in a militia - and to use the firearm for traditionally lawful purposes - i.e. self-defense within the home.

The Quartering Act of 1765 was from England. England felt that it owned "territories" in our then, 13 Colonies. In effect it said that England was coming here and owners here were going to house them in barns, stables, out-buildings, rooms in the house, whatever...no if, and, or but!!

Two Wolves.  An old Cherokee is teaching his Grandson about life. "A fight is going on inside of me," he said to the boy. "It is between two wolves. One is evil - He is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, pride, lies, superiority, and ego."  He continued - "The other is good - He is joy, love, peace, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith. The same fight is going non inside of you and every other person, too."  The Grandson then asked - "Which one will win?" The Grandfather simply replied - "The one you feed."

"People are either wolves, sheep, or sheepdogs. The wolves are the criminals and terrorists who prey on the sheep. The wolves do not kill and torture to survive. They do these things because they are truly evil. Most people are sheep. They know the wolf is out there. They hope he will attack someone else. (They feel badly about thinking this). They expect the government to protect them; which is not even physically possible. The sheepdogs guard the flock. They are the soldiers, policemen (and women), and armed citizens who have accepted the responsibility of owning a firearm and protecting themselves and others by the use of deadly force if necessary. ... excerpt from "On Sheep, Sheepdogs, and Wolves" - retired US Army LTC Dave Grossman.

Regarding Sandy Hook - Had that been 2 or 3 hundred years ago; the killer would have used a rock tied to a stick of wood... and went in swinging.

Two truths should be obvious here - People will stop a nothing to get what they want or feel they "deserve"... When they do get it, it's usually not what they expected. (I think that's why they commit suicide).

If you want to help with "The Cause" - get behind the NRA… join (you do not have to own a gun, shoot, or attend meetings), pray for the Capitol Demonstrations or send some "good thoughts."  US Armed Forces are trained… "It's the split second of indecision that gets you the trouble."

Remember the kiddies and our service people. Take good care of the furry and feathered ones out there. Be safe and healthy. See ya next time. Ever Toodles!! MONA


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