Gotta Blow Off Some Steam

    I am so tired of being more-or-less forced into discussing race.  The situation which initiated the mess in Ferguson was not about race.  It was an American, who happened to be a police officer, doing exactly what he was trained to do, and who became involved in a situation where he had to shoot another American, who happened to be a criminal who was threatening the very life of the officer.  There is absolutely no reason that this event should end up being a national news story.  There is absolutely no reason why Officer Wilson should be singled out to have his life ruined because others want to make a political point. 
    Yes, there may be societal problems in certain locations in America, but that should not be a reason to put an American like Officer Wilson through his own version of hell.  Those issues can be dealt with in much more productive ways.
    This whole debacle has been orchestrated by some politicians, some political activists who have an agenda, and the media.  As a result, there has been millions of dollars worth of damage, too many small business people who have lost their livelihoods, neighborhoods ruined, and people who have been physically harmed.  These politicians, race-baiters, and media should not only be ashamed of themselves, they should be held accountable.
    Who would have ever thought that an America which has an African-American (I also hate hyphenated terms for Americans) President and Attorney General would see race relations deteriorate to the level we see now. 
    Lord, have mercy on us. 

A Glimpse into the Past......East Perry County, MO.

This video contains photos from East Perry County in Missouri.  Most are photos from years gone by, but a few are much more recent.  This video was produced to help celebrate the 175th Anniversary of the German immigration to Perry County in 1839. 

A big reason for the immigration was to move to a place where this group of Lutherans could have freedom to practice their religion instead of being told by civic leaders what they were to preach and teach.  They cherished their doctrine based on the Scriptures and the Lutheran Confessions.  They still do.

I Vote....

I vote........for a nation with secure borders.
I vote........for a nation which has laws which are enforced.
I vote........for a nation whose leaders are there to serve the people.
I vote........for a nation which offers equality of opportunity.
I vote........for a nation which operates a free market economy.
I vote........for a nation made up of unhyphenated Americans.
I vote........for a nation made up of a legal citizenry.
I vote........for a nation made up of hard-working people.
I vote........for a nation of limited government.
I vote........for a nation which operates according to its Constitution.
I vote........for a nation of limited regulation.
I vote........for a nation that is proud of its history.
I vote........for a nation that respects the sanctity of life.
I vote........for a nation that honors its military and its veterans.
I vote........for a nation with a strong military.
I vote........for a nation whose citizens have the right to defend themselves and their property.
I vote........for a nation that strives to eliminate its debt.
I vote........for a nation that operates according to a balanced budget.
I vote........for a nation of strong moral character.
I vote........for a nation that fights against evil.
I vote........for a nation that values religious freedom.
I vote........for a nation that is respected around the world.
I vote........for a nation that fights so that the generations to come may have freedom.
I vote........for a nation that puts its trust in the Almighty God.

But before I vote for these things, I pray for them.