What are my rights?

There was nothing to this encounter and yet I was disturbed. Was it within the officers right to ask for my identification or were they overstepping their bounds? My feeling was that they had no right. If they had a warrant in their hands, then they should try to serve it with due process. Only if there is something evident that seems suspicious or false in nature, then should they ask for identification. ( continue reading )

BBC News - Marijuana decriminalised in Washington state

BBC News - Marijuana decriminalised in Washington state

Having once been a user in my younger and more foolish years, I can understand the joy that many people are experiencing today, with the announcement of legal marijuana in Washington State.  Nowadays, I recognize the inherent risks of marijuana use and the possible effects that legalization may bring.  But, a part of me is happy.

BBC News - US Congress passes 'Magnitsky' rule on Russia trade law

via bbc.co.uk

Finally a law that makes a little sense. But why not apply this principle to other countries that undoubtedly make human rights violations? A good first step. It will be curious as to the reaction from Russian officials and what the backlash may be.

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WAITING FOR A CALL THAT NEVER COMES

WAITING FOR A CALL THAT NEVER COMES | RedGage

When was the last time you saw an actual, bonafide, in working order...pay phone?  Living in the Houston - Galveston metroplex area for the major part of my life, I simply do not remember the last time I spied a pay phone.  I do remember the lines were cut and the money box broken.  Check out the photo link

Does the Universe Have a Purpose?

Does the Universe Have a Purpose? feat. Neil deGrasse Tyson - YouTube

Everyday I come across this question as it might relate to social distortions.   After listening to this video I have to wonder even more.  Taking the question another step, does man have any purpose?  I have to believe that he does, but that purpose, whatever it may be, is not necessarily written in stone.  I believe it is still an untold story.  I also believe that no matter what happens, whatever happens first is always a prelude to the next happening.  As long as there is one...then there is another.

Walmart Workers Killed a Man on Sunday

Walmart Workers Killed a Man on Sunday - Yahoo! News

The question has always been, "To be...or not to be."  Whether it is nobler to be right in the face of the law or whether it is nobler of the heart to allow an atrocity if it will save another man's life.  Yes, that is the question.

A Walmart employee, after chasing down a shoplifter that had walked out the door with two DVD players, held the local thief in a choke hold till police arrived.  The police then determined the perpetrator was dead at the scene.

Is this what society now deems to be the norm?  A man steals, why, because he cannot afford or just wants.  A man reacts per his job responsibilities but holds little regard for his victim because it is a question of right and wrong...and he is in the right.

A man killed by Walmart workers in the performance of their duties.  They should be proud of themselves...Lord knows I am not.  Maybe I will not think of Walmart the same way.  In my mind they already have a tainted image from other actions and policies...killing a man does not help my opinion.

My Bestest boy Chico

Today is the birthday of my best friend Chico.  Chico was my dog, my pet, my friend and confidant, my inspiration, my escape from insanity, and most of all he was my bestest little boy.

Now you might not think that this has anything to do with social distortions, but I believe otherwise.  The distortion lies in how we perceive the animal kingdom.  We seem to accept the fact that they are mentally inferior to humans. We believe that they have no true means of understanding and communication.  But, maybe we were wrong all this time.  Maybe, it is us humans that are unable to rise to the occasion.  We seem unable to understand and animals actions and communication process.

When God gave us dominion over the animal kingdom, perhaps, it was only meant that we should lead them in this world  If we can only line to use and abuse animals then how can we ever learn to rise to the challenge of meeting new species and civilizations in the universe?  No, I believe we are down to a limited existence if we cannot humble ourselves to understand all creatures around us.

Below is a video of my little boy.  I hope you can understand how I feel.  This dog, animal and pet taught me so much about life.