They did what?-- Apparently Comcast has decided that televised adds showing firearms will no longer be accepted, and that decision includes archery (ie. bows and arrows). I firmly believe a business has the right to establish any advertisement policy it chooses; however, I am concerned about three things. One, such ads tend to only be seen on channels that run hunting and shooting programs, which, if you have ever seen one, stress safety, sportsmanship, and proper respect for the sport and shooting. Two, Comcast has no problem running ads about tv shows and movies that are violent, gun intense and often exhibit improper handling and use of firearms. HYPOCRITES! Three, while Comcast has the right to do as it pleases, I can't help but believe it is simply a politically correct policy that really does not reflect a commitment to the gun control cause. If they were committed to such a cause then ALL programming with firearms would be banned.
Final Four--Being a fan of the underdog, I will be rooting for the Cinderella team. Go Wichita State!
Some thoughts on Religion-- Religion is a valuable component of society, of civilization. I do not make this statement lightly or blindly. As a student and teacher of history, I am well aware of the violence and conflicts caused by various faiths; however, all major religions teach a basic moral code that is good when not perverted or blasphemized by some radical fringe. The Founders in particular recognized that in a republic that guaranteed basic freedoms, those very same freedoms could become destructive unless tempered by a strong moral fire, by religion. Even Founders with deistic tendencies recognized the important role played by religion, especially Christianity, in our democracy (appologies to the purists who rebel at that label).
I want to make a few comments about Christianity, and by that I mean Catholic and the many Protestant faiths. I have been watching the History Channel series "The Bible." I am not a church goer but I am a believer. But aside from being a believer, I challenge anyone to find serious flaws in the moral code taught by Christianity. Even if you are not a believer and reject systems of faith, how could you, without being nitpicky or getting caught up in the homosexual debate, demonize Christianity? Now, can a secularist have a strong moral code? Sure they can. But everyone faces temptation and some more than others. How many prisoners never took religion serious? Why is a true embrace of religion the surest path to rehabilitation for convicts?
Every business, organization, nation, and religion needs inspirational leaders. i am not Catholic, but one of the most inspirational images i have seen in a long time was the Pope lying on a rug praying to God. it was authentic and humble. As individuals and societies, we need to get off our high horse, not allow money and power to corrupt us, and do one simple thing...do what's right.
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