Subject: True Story

Back in September of 2005, on the first day of school, Martha Cothren, a social studies school teacher at Robinson High School in Little Rock,
did something not to be forgotten. On the first day of school, with the permission of the school superintendent, the principal and the building supervisor, she removed all of the desks out of her classroom. When the first period kids entered the room they discovered that there were no desks.

Looking around, confused, they asked, "Ms. Cothren, where're our desks?" She replied, "You can't have a desk until you tell me what you have
done to earn the right to sit at a desk."

They thought, "Well, maybe it's our grades."

"No," she said.

"Maybe it's our behavior."

She told them, "No, it's not even your behavior."

And so, they came and went, the first period, second period, third period. Still no desks in the classroom. By early afternoon television news
crews had started gathering in Ms. Cothren's classroom to report about this crazy teacher who had taken all the desks out of her room.

The final period of the day came and as the puzzled students found seats on the floor of the deskless classroom, Martha Cothren said,
"Throughout the day no one has been able to tell me just what he/she has done to earn the right to sit at the desks that are ordinarily found in this
classroom. Now I am going to tell you."

At this point, Martha Cothren went over to the door of her classroom and opened it. Twenty-seven (27) U.S. Veterans, all in uniforms, walked
into that classroom, each one carrying a school desk. The Vets began placing the school desks in rows, and then they would walk over and stand
alongside the wall.

By the time the last soldier had set the final desk in place those kids started to understand, perhaps for the first time in their lives, just
how the right to sit at those desks had been earned.

Martha said, "You didn't earn the right to sit at these desks. These heroes did it for you. They placed the desks here for you. Now, it's up
to you to sit in them. It is your responsibility to learn, to be good students, to be good citizens. They paid the price so that you could have
the freedom to get an education. Don't ever forget it.

 

 

 

 

REMAIN VIGILANT

A great Republican in St. Petersburg recently sent out a e-mail to her Republican friends with the following quote from Abraham Lincoln:

…”The probability that we may fall in the struggle ought not to deter us from the support of a cause we believe to be just; it shall not deter me.”

Don’t let the Democrats’ new role in Washington stop you from making calls to Washington to voice your opinion. The U. S. Capitol’s toll-free number is 1-866-220-0044.

Start with calls to Harry Reid to urge him to reconsider John Bolton’s nomination to be our UN representative.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


One day a florist goes to a barber for a haircut.
After the cut he asked about his bill and the barber replies: "I'm sorry, I cannot accept money from you;
I'm doing community service this week"
The florist is pleased and leaves the shop. Next morning when the barber goes to open there is a
thank you card and a dozen roses waiting for him at
his door.

Later, a cop comes in for a haircut, and when he
goes to pay his bill the barber again replies: "I'm
sorry, I cannot accept money from you; I'm doing
community service this week."

The cop is happy and leaves the shop. Next morning
when the barber goes to open up there is a thank you
card and a dozen donuts waiting for him at his door.

Later a Republican comes in for a haircut, and
when he goes to pay his bill the barber again
replies: "I'm sorry, I cannot accept money from you;
I'm doing community service this week."

The Republican is very happy and leaves the shop.
Next morning when the barber goes to open, there is
a thank you card and a dozen different books such as
"How to Improve Your Business" and "Becoming More
Successful."

Then a Democrat comes in for a haircut, and when
he goes to pay his bill the barber again replies:
"I'm sorry, I cannot accept money from you; I'm
doing community service this week."

The Democrat is very happy and leaves the shop.
The next morning when the barber goes to open up,
there are a dozen Democrats lined up waiting for a
free haircut.

And that, my friends, illustrates the fundamental
difference between the left and the right!

Submitted by Carol Miles, Recording Secretary, RCOGL

 

 

GOOD PAYING AMERICAN JOBS

Joe Smith started the day early having set his alarm clock (MADE IN JAPAN) for 6 am. While his coffeepot (MADE IN CHINA ) was perking, he shaved with his electric razor (MADE IN HONG KONG). He put on a dress shirt (MADE IN SRI LANKA), designer jeans (MADE IN SINGAPORE) and tennis shoes (MADE IN KOREA). After cooking his breakfast in his new electric skillet (MADE IN INDIA) he sat down with his calculator (MADE IN MEXICO) to see how much he could spend today. After setting his watch (MADE IN TAIWAN) to the radio (MADE IN INDIA) he got in his car (MADE IN GERMANY) and continued his search for a good paying AMERICAN JOB. At the end of yet another discouraging and fruitless day, Joe decided to relax for a while. He put on his sandals (MADE IN BRAZIL) poured himself a glass of wine (MADE IN FRANCE) and turned on his TV (MADE IN INDONESIA), and then wondered why he can't find a good paying job in ... AMERICA ...!

article submitted by T.J. Schmitz-Thanks T.J.


You Know?!
Of course I didn't know. How could I?

Did you know that 47 countries have reestablished their embassies in Iraq?

Did you know that the Iraqi government currently employs 1.2 million Iraqi people?

Did you know that 3100 schools have been renovated, 364 schools are under rehabilitation, 263 schools are now under construction and 38 new schools have been built in Iraq?

Did you know that Iraq's higher educational structure consists of 20 Universities, 46 Institutes or colleges and 4 research centers, all currently operating?

Did you know that 25 Iraq students departed for the United States in January 2005 for the re-established Fulbright program?

Did you know that the Iraqi Navy is operational?! They have 5- 100-foot patrol craft, 34 smaller vessels and a naval infantry regiment.

Did you know that Iraq's Air Force consists of three operational squadrons, which includes 9 reconnaissance and 3 US C-130 transport
aircraft (under Iraqi operational control which operate day and night, and will soon add 16 UH-1 helicopters a nd 4 Bell Jet Rangers?

Did you know that Iraq has a counter-terrorist unit and a Commando Battalion?

Did you know that the Iraqi Police Service has over 55,000 fully trained and equipped police officers?

Did you know that there are 5 Police Academies in Iraq that produce over 3500 new officers each 8 weeks?

Did you know there are more than 1100 building projects going on in Iraq? They include 364 schools, 67 public clinics, 15 hospitals, 83
railroad stations, 22 oil facilities, 93 water facilities and 69 electrical facilities.

Did you know that 96% of Iraqi children under the age of 5 have received the first 2 series of polio vaccinations?

Did you know that 4.3 million Iraqi children were enrolled in primary school by mid October?

Did you know that there are 1,192,000 cell phone subscribers in Iraq and phone use has gone up 158%?

Did you know that Iraq has an independent media that consists of 75 radio stations, 180 newspapers and 10 television stations?

Did you know that the Baghdad Stock Exchange opened in June of 2004?

Did you know that 2 candidates in the Iraqi presidential election had a televised debate recently?

OF COURSE WE DIDN'T KNOW!
WHY DIDN'T WE KNOW?
OUR MEDIA WOULDN'T TELL US!

The lack of accentuating the positive in Iraq serves two purposes. It is intended to undermine the world's perception of the United States thus minimizing consequent support, and it is intended to discourage American citizens.

---- *Above facts are verifiable on the Department of Defense web site*.
......Pass it on!

You can't change the direction of the wind, but you can adjust your sails.

article submitted by Janice Hill. Thanks, Janice.


In 18 states across America, people of all races, creeds and religions have spoken clearly by amending their state constitutions with overwhelming majorities to defend marriage from attack by a minority of people and activist judges who seek to totally redefine this sacred institution. Florida citizens also wish to add an amendment to our state constitution which will define marriage clearly and protect it from those that are willing to conduct a vast, untested, social experiment upon our children.

States who have approved a Marriage Amendment:

ALASKA 68.11% to 31.89%. The amendment bans homosexual marriage.

ARKANSAS: 75% to 25%. The amendment bans homosexual marriages or any other arrangement between same sex individuals that is identical or similar to marriage. Civil unions are banned.

GEORGIA: 76% to 24%. The amendment bans same-sex marriage; bans any other union between persons of the same sex; and bans recognition of any out-of-state same-sex marriage. Civil unions are banned.

HAWAII 69.2% to 28.6%. The amendment bans homosexual marriage. State offers limited domestic partner benefits to homosexuals.

Kansas The newest is on April 5, when voters approved a marriage amendment by 70% to 30%.

Kentucky: 75% to 25%. The amendment bans homosexual marriages and any arrangement that is similar or identical to traditional marriage. Civil unions are banned.

LOUISIANA: 78% to 22%. The amendment, passed in 2004, bans homosexual marriage and bans civil unions.

NEBRASKA: 70.1% to 29.9%. The amendment bans homosexual marriage and bans civil unions, domestic partnerships, or any “similar same-sex relationship.”
NOTE: On May 12, 2005, federal judge Joseph Bataillon ruled that the Nebraska amendment was unconstitutional. The state is expected to appeal.

NEVADA: 67.1% to 32.7%. The amendment bans same-sex marriage.

MICHIGAN: 59% to 41%. The amendment says: “the union of one man and one woman in marriage shall be the only agreement recognized as a marriage or similar union for any purpose.” Civil unions are banned.

MISSISSIPPI: 86% to 14%. The amendment bans homosexual marriage and bans recognition of any same-sex marriage from another state. Civil unions are banned.

MISSOURI: 70.7% to 29.3%. The amendment bans homosexual marriage.

MONTANA: 67% to 33%. The amendment bans homosexual marriage and does not recognize out-of-state homosexual marriages.

NORTH DAKOTA: 73% to 27%. The amendment bans homosexual marriage and any “other domestic union, however denominated” that gives legal approval to homosexual marriage. Civil unions are banned.

OHIO: 62% to 38%. The amendment bans homosexual marriages and any other arrangement that “intends to approximate the design, qualities, significance or effect of marriage.” Civil unions are banned.

OKLAHOMA: 76% to 24%. The amendment bans homosexual marriages and does not recognize out-of-state same-sex marriages. Civil unions are banned.

OREGON: 56% to 44%. The amendment bans homosexual marriage.

UTAH: 66% to 34%. The amendment bans homosexual marriage and any “other domestic union” that might be recognized as same-sex marriage. Civil unions are banned.

Action Alert: Federal district court Judge Joseph Bataillon recently struck down Nebraska's marriage protection amendment even though it had been approved by 70 percent of Nebraskans. We cannot afford any backsliding on marriage. Next week, the full Senate Judiciary Committee will mark up the Marriage Protection Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Please call these members of the Judiciary Committee now. Urge them (1) to make sure they show up for the markup, and (2) to oppose any changes in the language of the amendment. This amendment has been carefully written to protect marriage in the United States as the union of one man and one woman. The actions of one federal judge in Nebraska demonstrate why we cannot take any chances on marriage. They also show why nominations to the Supreme Court of the United States are vitally important to us all.

The Republican Party’s First Party Platform opposed slavery and polygamy. The Republican Party continues to fight to protect the dignity and sanctity of human life and of marriage. Join us in our valiant efforts.

 




Lesson In Political Science - New Version

submitted by T.J. Schmitz-Thanks T.J.

DEMOCRATIC

 

 You have two cows.
Your neighbor has none.
You feel guilty for being successful.
Barbara Streisand sings for you.
REPUBLICANISM You have two cows.
Your neighbor has none.
So?
SOCIALIST You have two cows.
The government takes one and gives it to your neighbor.
You form a cooperative to tell him how to manage his cow.
COMMUNIST
You have two cows.
The government seizes both and provides you with milk.
You wait in line for hours to get it.
It is expensive and sour.
CAPITALISM, AMERICAN STYLE
You have two cows.
You sell one, buy a bull, and build a herd of cows.
BUREAUCRACY, AMERICAN STYLE You have two cows.
Under the new farm program the government pays you to shoot one, milk the other, and then pours the milk down the drain.
AMERICAN CORPORATION
 You have two cows.
You sell one, lease it back to yourself and do an IPO on the 2nd one.
You force the two cows to produce the milk of four cows. You are surprised when one cow drops dead. You spin an announcement to the analysts stating you have downsized and are reducing expenses.
Your stock goes up.
FRENCH CORPORATION You have two cows.
You go on strike because you want three cows.
You go to lunch and drink wine.
Life is good.
JAPANESE CORPORATION
You have two cows.
You redesign them so they are one-tenth the size of an ordinary cow and produce twenty times the milk.
They learn to travel on unbelievably crowded trains.
Most are at the top of their class at cow school.
GERMAN CORPORATION You have two cows.
You engineer them so they are all blond, drink lots of beer, give excellent quality milk, and run a hundred miles an hour.
Unfortunately they also demand 13 weeks of vacation per year.
ITALIAN CORPORATION You have two cows but you don't know where they are.
While ambling around, you see a beautiful woman.
You break for lunch.
Life is good.
RUSSIAN CORPORATION
 You have two cows.
You have some vodka.
You count them and learn you have five cows.
You have some more vodka.
You count them again and learn you have 42 cows.
The Mafia shows up and takes over however many cows you really have.
TALIBAN CORPORATION
 You have all the cows in Afghanistan, which are two.
You don't milk them because you cannot touch any creature's private parts.
You get a $40 million grant from the US government to find alternatives to milk production but use the money to buy weapons.
IRAQI CORPORATION You have two cows.
They go into hiding.
They send radio tapes of their mooing.
POLISH CORPORATION You have two bulls.
Employees are regularly maimed and killed attempting to milk them.
BELGIAN CORPORATION

You have one cow.
The cow is schizophrenic.
Sometimes the cow thinks he's French, other times he's Flemish.
The Flemish cow won't share with the French cow.
The French cow wants control of the Flemish cow's milk.
The cow asks permission to be cut in half.
The cow dies happy.

FLORIDA CORPORATION You have a black cow and a brown cow.
Everyone votes for the best looking one.
Some of the people who actually like the brown one best accidentally vote for the black one.
Some people vote for both.
Some people vote for neither.
Some people can't figure out how to vote at all.
Finally, a bunch of guys from out-of-state tell you which one you think is the best-looking cow.
CALIFORNIA CORPORATION You have millions of cows.
They make real California cheese.
Only five speak English.
Most are illegal.
Arnold likes the ones with the big udders.
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