This just in...

A new Rasmussen poll says that 63% of America wants to repeal Obamacare.

If the government would actually comprehend the extent of disdain for this bill, perhaps they may have a shot at maintaining Congressional seats in the midterm elections. For a Democrat, this poll is bad news, but to a Conservative Republican like me, this poll is quite pleasing.

3rd Amendment

No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.

This Amendment is often overlooked, but it is extremely vital to our freedom. The Founding Fathers included the 3rd Amendment in the Bill of Rights to prevent the new government from quatering soldiers in private homes during times of peace. Before the 13 original colonies declared their independence against England, the British Parliament passed the Quartering Act, which allowed the government to send soldiers into people's home without their consent.

Currently, the government cannot station soldiers in our homes without our permission. In times of war, the government can make a law to house soldiers in our homes, but in times of peace, they must ask our permission.

2nd Amendment

A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.

This means we can have guns, people! I myself will probably never go out and buy a gun, but I believe that we, as citizens, have the right to own a weapon. The saying "Guns don't kill people; people kill people" describes my personal sentiments on the 2nd Amendment.

Believe me, I am certainly not condoning the thought that people should be able to purchase a weapon without any regulation. I say keep the regulation to a minimum. I am all for safety precautions on guns, i.e. safety locks. I would hope that people who own firearms of any kind would take precaution when storing the weapons in their homes. A gun should be unloaded with the safety in place. I believe a person should not be able to purchase a gun if he or she had any past criminal records or disregard for the law.

Our right to "keep and bear arms" is a vital protection against our every-growing government. In District of Columbia v. Heller, the Supreme Court ruled that "The Second Amendment protects an individual right to possess a firearm unconnected with service in a militia, and to use that arm for traditionally lawful purposes, such as self-defense within the home." This landmark case solidified the 2nd Amendment as a protection against potential threats, whether they be criminals or the government.

If the government were to regulate and monitor when a person purchases a gun or other firearm, government officials would know who personally owns a gun. If the government were to log each time a person bought a gun, they could potentially use the list as an assistance to confiscate a person's weapon. If this were an ideal world, we would not need guns to protect ourselves, but sadly, we live in a world that is powered by corruption and hate. Bottom line: criminals and terrorists will find a way to own a weapon of some sort, so the government should allow us to possess our weapons with limited regulations.

1st Amendment

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

Isn't this just amazing, folks? For us cool kids who watch CSPAN, this just inspires a whole bunch of 18th Century Intrigue.

In short, we Americans have a plethora of freedoms, including, but not limited to:
1. Freedom of Religion
2. Freedom of Speech
3. Freedom of the Press
4. Freedom to Assemble
5. Freedom to Petition

I SHALL work on memorizing this over the weekend...because I'm gonna have a lame weekend hahha jk

So long Arlen Spector

Au revoir, monsieur!!! Operation Oust the Incumbents has continued.

Mr. President, I believe this great country is sending you a message, so it may be in your best interest to lend an ear. Let's not forget that we the people ultimately decide election results, and we can and will articulate our concerns with your administration. Arlen Spector the Defector will no longer be able to play political chameleon, switching parties simply for reelection concerns and supporting your massive overhauls for personal gains. It ends now. Democrats as well as Republicans did not approve of Spector’s leadership, as he is the epitome of the reason we need term limits for members of Congress.

Summer list of things to do...

1. Work full-time at the City of Coppell Camp Do-It-All


2. Go to the best event of the year: The Annual Chester Family Reunion


3. Keep in constant contact with my Fort Worth Besties. Don't you test these besties.


4. Spend time with my amazing Coppell friends. Gosh how I've missed them=]


5. Memorize all 27 Amendments to our precious United States Constitution. Yes, I'm that much of a PoliSci nerd. Don't judge me haha. Someday, I strive to be like the man below...Antonin Scalia, the most legit Justice ever!


6. Keep up with the news! As much as I love to watch Fox News and read Newsmax, I need to continue reading left-wing sources like Time and The Dallas Morning News. I need more material for my next class with HGobes. Let's not forget the previous successes I've enjoyed on Current Events Days. Rahm Emanuel's Dead Fish Scandal will never die! Much like Turtle Fence...


7. Continue exercising and enjoying time outside. Walking Dickens outside + mall-walking at Grapevine Mills=Perfect summer day of exercise.


8. Continue to earn Southern Points! It is not a lost cause, my friends. Although Mere-Bear and Becca are rackin' them up, I will not be slackin' after Family Reunion Time.


9. Spend time with my amazing parents. This summer is going to be rough without Callie. Although it is extremely difficult to be at home full-time and finally face reality, I know that with God's help, we will persevere.


10. Last, but certainly not least. Most important, in fact. This summer, I hope to continue to grow in my faith. I need to discipline myself to pray without ceasing and to have enough quiet time daily. I just need to meditate on Philippians 4:13-I can do all things through Christ Who strengthens me.

An Ode to the Turtle Fence

In life there will always be a turtle fence
Confining people to different sides of the highway
Some turtles will be in the median, their priorities focused on survival
While some will be fenced in, unable to access the real world

They built it three feet high
For those turtles that are climbing turtles
So they wouldn't climb over the turtle fence

Highway enhancement,
What's highway enhancement?

The fence is turtle proof,
there is not escape

The you shall
meant
You shall build a turtle fence