I realize from my own experiences in Life, that it just is not possible to get along with everyone. And that some people seem to go out of their way to be, lets face it, impossible, regardless of whom they are dealing with. But with all of the terrible things our society faces today, why do some refuse to even try to be civil?
I find it amazing how one crime involving law enforcement and people of colour is reported, then it becomes a weekly thing. Mistakes can be made, but when a person points a gun at a police officer, what exactly do they think is going to happen? Whether they feel threatened, or plan to shoot, they could be killed. It only stands to reason.
People should be able to own guns, if that is their preference, but they should not indiscriminately wave them about. If you don't plan to use that gun, keep it out of sight. Just having it visible, could get you, or someone else, killed. You are armed, you could be dangerous.
A town about forty miles from us has had shootings nearly every night for months. Several people have been killed, innocents injured, and the cops have their hands full investigating the crime scenes, and finding suspects. No sooner do they solve one case, then new shots are fired, someone else is killed, or injured, and they have a new mystery to solve.
Where do these things end? Or do they continue to escalate? I'm not really a people person, but I don't understand how anyone could shoot another. Particularly if there were innocent bystanders within the line of fire. We all feel pain, and hurt, in similar ways, being human. Inflicting undue suffering on another cannot be considered a good thing. Maybe these people, who do so, need to think about the possible consequences of their actions. Just my thoughts.
Monday, December 29, 2014
Sunday, December 7, 2014
A Waste?
In this day and age of high tech, every gizmo imaginable to look stuff up, go to school, educate yourself on nearly anything. I just don't understand why we are turning out so many young people unequipped for the work a day world. What do they do in school? Visit? Text? Sleep? Too many extracurricular activities? Too many sports? I don't get it. Are that many really throwing away their youth, when their minds are sharp, their memories good, and with nearly every opportunity anyone could ever want? Such a waste.
What do the schools do with all of this money, that so many districts have massive budget deficits? I don't even pretend to understand the financial world, or everything that has to come together to fund any institution, government, or business, for that matter. But I would certainly think they'd have to be held accountable for their actions. And how do they keep on getting by without producing a quality product for the money they receive?
If no child is supposed to be left behind, what are we talking, the ability to read, write, and count? What about some kind of skills? How are they going to support themselves, and maybe a family, one day? Mom and Dad aren't going to be around forever, and many don't even have that luxury to depend on. And most certainly, not forever, anyway. I still have to wonder, what are they teaching them in school? And why is it not sufficient to help them get good employment once they complete their education?
Personally, I think young people, and those supposedly qualified to guide them in their future choices, really need to research higher education, where they want to settle, and what kind of work is there. With the sky rocketing cost of college, and universities, they'd be a fool not to. If you aren't going to be able to support yourself on what you've chosen, how are those astronomical debts going to be paid? Older parents should not be saddled with the debt their offspring incur, unless they are well off, as many are not. And not really then. Once again, just my thoughts, out here in the country.
What do the schools do with all of this money, that so many districts have massive budget deficits? I don't even pretend to understand the financial world, or everything that has to come together to fund any institution, government, or business, for that matter. But I would certainly think they'd have to be held accountable for their actions. And how do they keep on getting by without producing a quality product for the money they receive?
If no child is supposed to be left behind, what are we talking, the ability to read, write, and count? What about some kind of skills? How are they going to support themselves, and maybe a family, one day? Mom and Dad aren't going to be around forever, and many don't even have that luxury to depend on. And most certainly, not forever, anyway. I still have to wonder, what are they teaching them in school? And why is it not sufficient to help them get good employment once they complete their education?
Personally, I think young people, and those supposedly qualified to guide them in their future choices, really need to research higher education, where they want to settle, and what kind of work is there. With the sky rocketing cost of college, and universities, they'd be a fool not to. If you aren't going to be able to support yourself on what you've chosen, how are those astronomical debts going to be paid? Older parents should not be saddled with the debt their offspring incur, unless they are well off, as many are not. And not really then. Once again, just my thoughts, out here in the country.
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Thursday, December 4, 2014
Above Reproach?
Over the past couple of months, in a nearby larger city, in three different instances, two on Thanksgiving Day, city policemen have broken the law. These community servants, supposedly above reproach, have killed an older woman, damaged a city fire truck, and brought about other damages to citizens', and city, vehicles. In two of the worst instances, the officers, one off duty at the time, were under the influence. One even tested double the acceptable reading by law on the breathalyzer.
What can these people be thinking? What kind of an example are they setting for the young and impressionable, and the public in general? At least two have been charged with DUI, and other offences. I realize we are all only human, and prone to mistakes, but when it puts your job, and those you serve, in danger, something is wrong with that picture. Fortunately, they have been removed from service, pending investigation, one it has been decided, did no wrong.
That was the longest ago incident. The Thanksgiving Day accidents' decisions are still pending. But one person died, I find it difficult to believe the other driver will get away unscathed. The one, who had only been on the force for about a month, and on his day off, hit a fire truck pulling into the station. That has to have resulted in significant damage, so I guess we'll see how that turns out. One can only hope these people ponder the damage they've done to others, and themselves, by their irresponsible actions.
It irritates me when such things occur, particularly when these people are supposed to look out for others, respond to public issues, and overall generally do the right thing. This makes me wonder what kind of people they are turning out at the police academy, and if those who hire need to check backgrounds more thoroughly. Three incidents inside of two months, one a repeat offender, in my opinion, that is not good. Although I know it is not the first time police officers have done wrong, the saying, bad cop, didn't just come out of thin air. Just my thoughts, out here in the country, hope they have better luck in the future.
What can these people be thinking? What kind of an example are they setting for the young and impressionable, and the public in general? At least two have been charged with DUI, and other offences. I realize we are all only human, and prone to mistakes, but when it puts your job, and those you serve, in danger, something is wrong with that picture. Fortunately, they have been removed from service, pending investigation, one it has been decided, did no wrong.
That was the longest ago incident. The Thanksgiving Day accidents' decisions are still pending. But one person died, I find it difficult to believe the other driver will get away unscathed. The one, who had only been on the force for about a month, and on his day off, hit a fire truck pulling into the station. That has to have resulted in significant damage, so I guess we'll see how that turns out. One can only hope these people ponder the damage they've done to others, and themselves, by their irresponsible actions.
It irritates me when such things occur, particularly when these people are supposed to look out for others, respond to public issues, and overall generally do the right thing. This makes me wonder what kind of people they are turning out at the police academy, and if those who hire need to check backgrounds more thoroughly. Three incidents inside of two months, one a repeat offender, in my opinion, that is not good. Although I know it is not the first time police officers have done wrong, the saying, bad cop, didn't just come out of thin air. Just my thoughts, out here in the country, hope they have better luck in the future.
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