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The Presumption of Innocence – Religion and Politics
I’m sure by this point, you’ve come to realize, I’m writing what I am in this little essay, as a plea to those desirous of seeing others held accountable for wrongs, before due process has been observed. I hope you’ll understand my refusal to act, when guilt hasn’t been established. The presumption of innocence is not a cornerstone of American law for no cause. Let’s hope, one day when you stand accused—though we pray it never happens—those same ideas and ideals will be applied, that you appear to wish to deny to others in the present moment. The result if they’re not, is one I hope you never see.
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Like North Korea – Religion and Politics
I’m afraid even former denizens of the DPRK, will likely count comparing the chance of contracting COVID-19, to living in their former home, more than a little ridiculous. If you were to ask most, “If you could be assured you’ll contract COVID-19, but after recovery, could leave your home and be among the poor in the United States?” I’m pretty strongly of a mind almost all such people, would readily take that deal.
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Equal Treatment – Religion and Politics
The point is, there are times when folks do things in ways that make it so they intentionally act with a bias, based on their beliefs. This is now happening on a large scale, where conservatives are concerned. How do we fix that? I don’t have an answer. Nonetheless, something(s) must be done. You can agree or not. That’s my two cents. You’re allowed to disagree with me on just about anything, but knocking my legs out from under me because you do, is more than a little unreasonable.
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The Physical You – Religion and Politics
So if you’re thinking about changing the physical you, you might come to the conclusion from what I’m saying, that the potential drawbacks are too great. If that isn’t the case, consider this. What the physical you shows the World is not necessarily anything like what can be found inside. Of course, this is as true for others as for you. Like those schools mentioned earlier in this work, one ought not judge the proverbial book by its cover.
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Character – Religion and Politics
So, you may not have seen in past, the value in being a person of character. That considered, I hope today, you’ll decide to become such, if it’s not something you already count yourself. Some traits never go out of style. Character is definitely among those that will ever be
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Loyalty and Sacrifice – Religion and Politics
The point is simple. Please make it your business, to look at relationships that ought to be for the long haul, as exactly that. Further, be ready, for you can be virtually assured hard times will be part and parcel of such unions.
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Gun Control Laws – Religion and Politics
What all of this means is—laws being for the lawless—placing more restrictions on law-abiding citizens is highly unlikely to cause a reduction in crime—that includes the murder of innocents. In fact, you should be somewhat surprised if doing things like creating gun-free zones, doesn’t increase the rate of infraction in those places. Like it or not, the old idea is generally true, “Fences make for polite neighbors.” The same applies to the right to bear arms, regardless the reason for the protection of that right.
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Rights and Discretion – Religion and Politics
You have rights, that’s sure. You may act in them as you desire. Is it always good so to do? Not nearly so! Just because one can claim a given liberty, doesn’t mean one ought always do so. I’m not saying one can’t do so (recognizing potential for retribution of one sort or another), just that it’s far from always wise to do so.
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More on COVID-19 and Comorbidities – Religion and Politics
The point of this article was intended to be this. Even if you have one or more comorbidity, the chances appear to be exceptionally high, that you’ll not only not die from COVID-19, but that you’ll likely make a more or less complete recovery. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t protect yourself, just that the news surrounding contracting the illness is not particularly bad at this juncture.
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The Balance of Wealth – Religion and Politics
So, do you really think taking what the rich have from them, and distributing it to those who have less is a good idea? I hope based on what I’ve said, you’ll change your opinion.