'And they're a' deid'

'Aye, weel, here's tae us.'
'Wha's like us?'
'Dam few,'
'And they're a' deid'

Maybe it is the Scot in me that prizes loyalty above all else. Loyalty to the "old religion", loyalty to my family, my friends, and my country.

The thing that disturbs me most of all about the Libyan debacle is that four citizens of this country died a lonely death in a pest hole of a country doing our nations bidding. They kept their word, and did their duty for their country and feckless liars stood in front of their coffins trying to refine the story that might save their own political careers.

They made a simple request for a security team that was denied by State Department employees whose greatest risk is to cross a street to get to a Georgetown bistro.

May they rest in peace, gone but not forgotten, although forsaken by those that have never risked more than choking to death on a biscotti.

Render unto Caesar, Including Your Conscience

"Catholics for Choice argues religious freedom only applies to private actions"

"Sara Hutchinson, domestic program director of Catholics for Choice, explained that religious freedom protects "me acting in my own faith for my own life" but does not extend to actions in other areas of life, such as business decisions about company policies and health insurance plans."


Ms. Hutchinson spoke at an event during the Democrat National Convention on September 4th. The event was not an official convention event according to the Catholic News Agency, and approximately six attendees were present.

I have decided that since driving my car is allowed by the state, and in fact since the state has issued me a license to operate a motor vehicle I no longer need to use my conscience when I am driving. Traffic lights are merely a suggestion and when the light is red I will only stop if I'm in the mood to stop. After all according to  Ms. Hutchinson conscience should not be exercised in public and should be left behind when you leave the house.

To be fair I'll place a bumper sticker on my car that states "Conscience not on board.", as I approach the intersection I'll hit the horn twice, to give you a chance to get out of my way. Who knew that leaving your conscience at home could be so liberating.

http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/catholics-for-choice-argues-religious-freedom-only-applies-to-private-actions/