My Purpose

Dear Readers: I have decided to try a blog as a means to vent opinions on a number of current events and issues. I will use the essay format and ask that you comment on what I have to say and argue with me, correct me, educate me and even tell me to shut up. I am not likely to take the latter advice, but you never know. I am along in years, but still in possession of most of my marbles. I am a passionate person, but not a fanatic. I go to my church regularly, but have respect for other religions and atheist and agnostic positions. I don't think I am much of a bigot, but I have little tolerance for politically correct behavior, fear of offending others with accidental language slips, and being asked to respect nutty concepts like ESP, UFO's, witch craft, astrology, sasquatch's and the like. I believe in a strong work ethic, education, self-sacrifice in pursuit of goals, right to life, the scientific method, and compassion towards all people and animals. I have to warn you, many of my views will often provoke anger. I will try to use logic and reliable references, but interpretation will often be debatable. In responding to me I hope you will respect my sincerity. I will yours. My goal is to prepare an essay at least once every two weeks and use the interim period for responses with you readers.