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...All the Children of the World

The news and media sites have been a fearful place lately. One can not log on to the internet, turn on the t.v. or even listen to a favorite radio station without being told of yet another tragedy, perpetrated by a fellow human being. Pick up a newspaper or weekly magazine and the tragedies are right there in black and white and sometimes too-real color. Bodies laying on the ground covered by whatever is available, most of the time tarps or sheets, sometimes only a garment. No one is spared, the victims range from babies up to elders, commoners and police forces. I saw a news blurb that said as of today, there have been eight Law Enforcement Officers gunned down in cold blood in the last eleven days. This is insane. To top this all off, protesters are allowed to walk down the streets, blocking traffic and chanting that they want to kill cops now. I'm not sure about everyone else, but that is not peaceful protesting and comes very close if not the full blown act of inciting violen

The latest on Hillary and the coming election

I read a CNN article this morning that gave me pause and made me rethink the anger I felt yesterday at the announcement. It seems that Comey was calling Ms. Clinton out and making public not only his anger, but her crimes, essentially saying that she is  not  yet untouchable since it still has to go through the Justice system. Not only that, now the American public has full disclosure of her crimes and it is up to us to decide whether we want a liar and criminal to sit in the highest seat in the Land. If, by vote she is there, then God help us all. There have been numerous articles, memes, and outbursts over the announcement, but I beg you to allow me one or two observations.  First, Mr. Comey is a well respected member of the FBI. He has headed more than one high-level investigation since the "W" White House. He wouldn't be there unless he was good at what he does. That said, note that he stood alone during the announcement. He, alone, was responsible for his decisio