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Legitimate Marriage

Written by Bill Mohr | 21 November 2009

For weeks now, I have had a difficult time doing that which I used to do well. The power of the pen, or today's near equivalent, the keyboard, cannot be overstated. Yet, I find myself torn between so many issues that I just have been unable to properly dissect any one of them for presentation to a reader. Even now, I am admittedly somewhat perplexed when pondering the enormous task that floods the path ahead.

"Choose your battles", is a common cry. But which shall we choose? From a political standpoint, globalism is unquestionably our greatest enemy currently. The infringement of our right to keep and bear arms with over 23,000 gun laws is certainly of great concern. Abortion is a heinous crime allowed, even encouraged by our governments. Education is of great concern. States rights, high taxes, health care, cap and trade are all worthy issues demanding our attention. If that's not enough, I recently learned the city of Walker, Michigan is determined to require that churches within the city limits be licensed by the city in order to conduct their church functions.

But one issue came to the forefront last week.

HB 4229

Written by Bill Mohr | 29 May 2009

When is enough enough?

Michigan State Representative Fred Durhal, D-Detroit, soon after assuming his new position as public servant, decided to undertake one of Michigan's most pressing issues. Apparently, the taxpayers of the State of Michigan were not providing enough perks and services to their lawmakers, and by introducing HB 4229 Representative Durhal seemingly believes that problem will be solved.

House Bill 4229 (full text below) will allow (or force) the taxpayers to not only provide every survivor of a deceased lawmaker a new state flag upon the survivor's request, but also provide a State Police Escort for the lawmaker's funeral procession! This bill was introduced by Durhal and co-sponsored by 13 Democrats and 5 Republicans. Who in the world do they think they are?