The Pondering Man & Random Thoughts

Over the last year, much fiasco has thrived.  To list a few:  the release of Covid-19,  mass shutdowns,  media censoring free speech, riots,  murders,  flag burnings, destruction of small businesses, toppling of national monuments, and what appears to be a very fraudulently run election.  In such a time, we (my wife and I together), have written our congress representatives (house and senate) to state what we believe and bequest them whether democrat or republican to stand up for what is right and uphold the constitution of the United States of America.  This action is supported by the Declaration of Independence. And I implore others to do the same. Make sure your representatives know and hear your voice in these trying, turbulent days.   In reference to the Declaration of Independence, American Citizens stand on a solid foundation to present our thoughts and desires to those who represent us.  We hold these truths to be self-evide...

*Image by Amerigus  Shocking:  America continues to except ‘common’ as the word that describes its educational system. America was founded on exceptional thought and consideration. America is uncommon in it’s choice of government and bill of rights to it’s citizens that in many ways expands around the globe. From the people who spread the ideals of freedom prior to 1776, to those who fought to secure America’s Independence, and those who fought for a more perfect union, the essence of America is far from common.   Yet, our educational system continues it’s aim to reduce everyone to commonness.   Furthering my research and delving into the common core web site for more information and understanding, I am appalled to read the following:   The composite standards [of Hong Kong, Korea and Singapore] have a number of features that can inform an international benchmarking process for the development of K–6 mathematics standards in the U.S. First, the composite standar...

Of late, I have seen many Facebook posts pushing a statement for the end of the death penalty. In a perfect world, where no one ever commits a heinous deadly crime, I would say, ‘Yes, we don’t need a death penalty.’ However, in our world, where crime and hate run rampant, I believe there should be a death penalty heinous deadly crimes.   One of the posts that I find most appalling is this one:   “The death penalty is not about whether people deserve to die for the crimes they commit. The real question of capital punishment in this country is, Do we deserve to kill?”   ― Bryan Stevenson, Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption This particular quote has a very low view of humanity and suggests that we the people who have not committed a heinous deadly crime should lower our heads in shame and ask ourselves, “do we deserve to kill?”   This is extremely bad logic and a poor way to look at and respond to heinous deadly crimes.   We have law because people encro...