Sean Emery, a columnist for the Orange County Register, writes that for the first time a non-white has been elected as Mayor for the city of Irvine.
I do not get it. Why in this day and age should anybody be a 'non' anything! This could only have been written by an unfortunate individual with a strong atavistic colonial gene.
Guess what? We have just elected a non-white president, wait, maybe that should read non-black, my mind is spinning and my brain is about to explode! Or perhaps our President elect just happens to be an extremely smart human.
When will these morons realize that skin color DOES NOT MATTER.
Tip of the month:
When completing any forms or questionnaires, official or not. To the question. Race? Write human.
To the question. Ethnic origin? Answer Homo Sapien.
Hopefully one day the Sean Emerys of this world will cease to classify people by race, color or even worse, 'non' something or other.
Perhaps this makes you think a little bit.
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Shoes Thrown at President Bush
So, according to the BBC, "Muntadar al-Zaidi has allegedly suffered a broken arm, broken ribs and internal bleeding" as reported by his older brother, Dargham."
We sure have exported our brand of justice and freedom to Iraq. Here is some testimony of police brutality across the nation.
This whole issue could have been turned around if Bush had used his influence to pardon Muntadar al-Zaidi's actions. But now I remember we do not talk to adversaries.
Makes you think...... Maybe?
We sure have exported our brand of justice and freedom to Iraq. Here is some testimony of police brutality across the nation.
This whole issue could have been turned around if Bush had used his influence to pardon Muntadar al-Zaidi's actions. But now I remember we do not talk to adversaries.
Makes you think...... Maybe?
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Probable Cause - Some Advice
Here is some advice particularly if you are under 21 years old and driving a vehicle.
First of all due to the fact that you are living in the USA you need to always have your attorney's number on speed dial, if you do not yet have an attorney just do a Google search and save the number of a Criminal defense attorney - 99% of the time you will get through when you need to. Remember this is big business for them. Secondly have at least $2000 in a reserve account, this is your emergency bail money.
You are most vulnerable when driving a vehicle, especially late at night. You can get pulled over for any number of reasons. 'Your wheel touched a solid line' This translates to 'erratic' driving. You may have a faulty headlamp or your license plate light is out.
When the officer approaches your car, you wind down the window and he or she immediately smells marijuana or alcohol - well this is what they will claim anyway. So, guess what? They now have probable cause to search your vehicle. They may find a pocket knife, different cities have different codes regarding knives as to blade length etc. It's always a good idea to make sure none of your 'friends' have not left any contraband in your vehicle - You know what I mean. Even if nothing is found you could still find yourself subjected to a battery of sobriety tests that could delay you for a considerable time.
One final word of advice, never call 911. And oh yes, don't do drugs and don't drink and drive.
First of all due to the fact that you are living in the USA you need to always have your attorney's number on speed dial, if you do not yet have an attorney just do a Google search and save the number of a Criminal defense attorney - 99% of the time you will get through when you need to. Remember this is big business for them. Secondly have at least $2000 in a reserve account, this is your emergency bail money.
You are most vulnerable when driving a vehicle, especially late at night. You can get pulled over for any number of reasons. 'Your wheel touched a solid line' This translates to 'erratic' driving. You may have a faulty headlamp or your license plate light is out.
When the officer approaches your car, you wind down the window and he or she immediately smells marijuana or alcohol - well this is what they will claim anyway. So, guess what? They now have probable cause to search your vehicle. They may find a pocket knife, different cities have different codes regarding knives as to blade length etc. It's always a good idea to make sure none of your 'friends' have not left any contraband in your vehicle - You know what I mean. Even if nothing is found you could still find yourself subjected to a battery of sobriety tests that could delay you for a considerable time.
One final word of advice, never call 911. And oh yes, don't do drugs and don't drink and drive.
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Religious Freedom in Jail
What in God's name was she doing in jail anyway!
A 29-year-old Muslim woman, Jameelah Medina, of Rialto CA, was arrested at the Pomona station of Metrolink’s commuter rail system on Dec. 7, 2005, for having an invalid train pass. She was taken to the West Valley Detention Center in Rancho Cucamonga for processing.
Despite her repeated requests to keep her head covered during her day-long incarceration, she was forced to remove her hijab in the presence of men she did not know and to remain uncovered for much of the day.
A successful lawsuit was filed by the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Southern California.
As far as I am concerned the real underlying issue here is that Jameelah was arrested and detained in the first place. I know of no other country in the world where someone would be arrested and detained for not being in possession of a valid train pass. Except perhaps the ex Soviet Union.
And we are spreading our 'brand' of freedom throughout the world! Give me a break.
Are we degenerating into a police state?
A 29-year-old Muslim woman, Jameelah Medina, of Rialto CA, was arrested at the Pomona station of Metrolink’s commuter rail system on Dec. 7, 2005, for having an invalid train pass. She was taken to the West Valley Detention Center in Rancho Cucamonga for processing.
Despite her repeated requests to keep her head covered during her day-long incarceration, she was forced to remove her hijab in the presence of men she did not know and to remain uncovered for much of the day.
A successful lawsuit was filed by the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Southern California.
As far as I am concerned the real underlying issue here is that Jameelah was arrested and detained in the first place. I know of no other country in the world where someone would be arrested and detained for not being in possession of a valid train pass. Except perhaps the ex Soviet Union.
And we are spreading our 'brand' of freedom throughout the world! Give me a break.
Are we degenerating into a police state?
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