What is missing from American life in the 21st century may have been best summarized by Ted Kennedy more than 43 years ago.
At the funeral of Robert F. Kennedy in 1968, Ted Kennedy said , "My brother need not be idealized, or enlarged in death beyond what he was in life, to be remembered simply as a good and decent man, who saw wrong and tried to right it, saw suffering and tried to heal it, saw war and tried to stop it."
People don't seem to care about being good and decent anymore. Wrong is often rewarded, rather than corrected. Suffering is largely ignored, and the American government remains at war, both on foreign soil and against her own people.
There are more people suffering in America today than there have been in decades. The foreclosure crisis has left millions homeless. Yet the banks that caused the crisis were allowed to walk away, not only their homes, but with record profits made possible by the largest taxpayer funded government handout in history.
The very nature of the word 'human' implies more than a species. It implies a state of mind and essence that holds compassion for the weak, the poor and the sick. Helping others while expecting nothing in return is an extinct concept in American society today.
It's hard to say exactly where America went wrong. But it is surely no longer a land where the wealthy would echo Ted Kennedy's words, "Through no virtues and accomplishments of our own, we have been fortunate enough to be born in the United States under the most comfortable conditions. We, therefore, have a responsibility to others who are less well off."
Mar 20, 2012
Domino Effect Ranch has license revoked by State of Florida
Robert Ashcraft and Dinnelle Ashcraft, the owners of Domino Effect Ranch, submitted an application to solicit funds on December 12, 2011with the Florida Division of Consumer Services. The application was initially granted on December 31, 2011, but has now been revoked.
When the Ashcraft's filled out the State application for Domino Effect Ranch, they entered false information.
Domino Effect ranch spreads hate, blocks comments from Maryann Tobin
How to choose a legitimate horse rescue
As with any business, there are some signs of reputation and quality care that are easy to see, while others may require some research on your part.
When it comes to adopting an animal you hope to spend many happy, healthy years with, a little extra time spend in the beginning,may spare you years of future regret and unnecessary expense.
UPDATE:
Domino Effect Ranch has license revoked by Florida DOA
Mar 19, 2012
Domino Effect ranch spins desperate tale of falsehoods
The emails contain claims of alleged misrepresentation regarding horses being sold from the ranch. I have also been sent dozens of photos that show horses at Domino Effect ranch deteriorating over time from underfeeding. I have taken these people at their word since they are sharing their own, first-hand experiences. Domino Effect has declined to provide an official comment thus far.
Mar 5, 2012
Domino Effect ranch offered opportunity to reply to allegations against them
Domino Effect ranch in Weeki Wachee, Florida has been the subject of controversy since November 9, 2011, when a video surfaced on Facebook. It depicted a horse that was badly injured after being blindfolded after refusing to load into a trailer bound for Domino Effect ranch.
Domino Effect ranch: An email horror story of horse abuse
Domino Effect ranch: An email horror story of horse abuse
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Jan 14, 2012
More campaign spending can equal more votes
For the past 10 years, an overwhelming majority of winning candidates have been those who have spent the most money.
In 2012, candidates vying for President Obama's chair in the Oval Office are expected to spend more than a billion dollars combined.
Jan 13, 2012
Doctors warn fracking pollution is endangering the health of millions
Doctors nationwide are calling for a ban on hydraulic fracking because chemical pollution from the fracking process is entering the drinking water supply and endangering the health of the public.
Jan 8, 2012
2012 GOP candidates flip flop on abortion issues
In the race to see who can change their position on abortion issues the most, the current 2012 GOP presidential field has done some of the greatest flip flops in recent history.
Mitt Romney first favored abortion rights, now he does not.
Rick Perry once supported abortion in cases of rape and incest, but has also changed his mind. Now he believes a woman should carry a pregnancy to term no matter how the child was conceived.
Ron Paul is against abortion policy decisions on a national level. According to the New York Times, Paul believes that "only the states should enforce laws against abortion."
Gingrich and Huntsman may be considered the most liberal of the 2012 candidates on abortion. Both favor the right to life, but make exceptions for rape and incest.
On the far end of the spectrum is Santorum, who suggests that a doctor who performs an abortion should be considered a criminal. But in order for Santorum to achieve his goal of jailing abortion doctors on a national scale, he would have to amend the Constitution and overturn Roe v. Wade.
Michele Bachmann is in a close race with Santorum for the most conservative views. She not only believes that abortion should be banned in all cases, she is also against birth control.
While Santorum and Huntsman have remained steady in their right to life views, there is still time before the 2012 elections for them to change their positions. Whether or not they will remains to be seen.
Mitt Romney first favored abortion rights, now he does not.
Rick Perry once supported abortion in cases of rape and incest, but has also changed his mind. Now he believes a woman should carry a pregnancy to term no matter how the child was conceived.
Ron Paul is against abortion policy decisions on a national level. According to the New York Times, Paul believes that "only the states should enforce laws against abortion."
Gingrich and Huntsman may be considered the most liberal of the 2012 candidates on abortion. Both favor the right to life, but make exceptions for rape and incest.
On the far end of the spectrum is Santorum, who suggests that a doctor who performs an abortion should be considered a criminal. But in order for Santorum to achieve his goal of jailing abortion doctors on a national scale, he would have to amend the Constitution and overturn Roe v. Wade.
Michele Bachmann is in a close race with Santorum for the most conservative views. She not only believes that abortion should be banned in all cases, she is also against birth control.
While Santorum and Huntsman have remained steady in their right to life views, there is still time before the 2012 elections for them to change their positions. Whether or not they will remains to be seen.
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