In Acts, God commands Christians to take care of the poor out of love for Him and His children. Karl Marx took love out of the equation and used brute government force instead. That's why Christians can be on two different sides of the welfare issue - the conservative Christians are (or should be) for giving, just not forced giving; the liberal Christians think that helping the poor is the only thing that matters (the end justifies the means), and support the government taking your money at gunpoint to give to the poor.*
I know of no place in the Bible where God supports forced giving. Many of the Jews were angry with Jesus, actually, because He didn't solve their political problems. If God wanted the government to take care of welfare, you'd think He would have mentioned a few more things about a proper government while He was on earth.
*You may say, the government isn't taking my money at gunpoint -- but then you have to ask, what would happen if you refused to pay your taxes? They'd arrest you. What would happen if you resisted arrest? They'd point a gun at you. So really, you are being forced to help the poor at gunpoint.
I have had an iPhone for six months now, and AT&T has consistently tacked ~$10 worth of taxes and fees on top of the advertised $60. So if the new iPhone plans will be $80, as you said above, then plan to shell out $90+ every month.
Here's the email I just sent out to all of my friends who I believed would be interested:
Hi Guys,
A Michelle Reutty of New Jersey is being persecuted for standing up for our Amendment IV right. When you have a moment, read the article by the New Jersey Media, and then please send an email, or better yet, make a phone call to any or all of the involved:
The Librarian:
Michele Reutty, Director
Free Public Library of Hasbrouck Heights
320 Boulevard, Hasbrouck Heights NJ 07604
E-mail: reutty@bccls.org
TEL: 201-288-0488
FAX: 201-288-6653
The Criticizers:
Mayor Ronald R. Jones
Borough of Hasbrouck Heights
320 Boulevard
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604 USA
Phone: (201)-288-4111
Police Chief Michael Colaneri
Hasbrouck Heights (Bergen County)
248 Hamilton Avenue
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604-1811
Phone: (201) 288-1000
Fax: (201) 288-1691
Bergen County Prosecutor's Office
10 Main Street
Hackensack, NJ 07601
Mon-Fri (201) 646-2300
After Hours (201) 646-2700
I know Mrs. Reutty would appreciate any kind words, and I'm confident that [my state-izens] bothering to call concerning a New Jersey issue will dampen the criticizers' enthusiasm.
Thank you for your time,
- [my name]
Feel free to copy-paste-modify my email as you see fit, but get your friends involved, and DO IT RIGHT NOW.
... but their office was closed; I'll call again in the morning. In the meantime, does anyone know how we would find out? My dad and I are looking on http://senate.gov/ but we're not really finding anything.
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In Acts, God commands Christians to take care of the poor out of love for Him and His children. Karl Marx took love out of the equation and used brute government force instead. That's why Christians can be on two different sides of the welfare issue - the conservative Christians are (or should be) for giving, just not forced giving; the liberal Christians think that helping the poor is the only thing that matters (the end justifies the means), and support the government taking your money at gunpoint to give to the poor.*
I know of no place in the Bible where God supports forced giving. Many of the Jews were angry with Jesus, actually, because He didn't solve their political problems. If God wanted the government to take care of welfare, you'd think He would have mentioned a few more things about a proper government while He was on earth.
*You may say, the government isn't taking my money at gunpoint -- but then you have to ask, what would happen if you refused to pay your taxes? They'd arrest you. What would happen if you resisted arrest? They'd point a gun at you. So really, you are being forced to help the poor at gunpoint.
Generally, inmates pay for their own television sets and (for some reason that escapes me) are not eligible for the $40 coupons.
No pun intended? :P
Bluetooth headsets work fine.
The Bluetooth API just isn't included for now.
I have had an iPhone for six months now, and AT&T has consistently tacked ~$10 worth of taxes and fees on top of the advertised $60. So if the new iPhone plans will be $80, as you said above, then plan to shell out $90+ every month.
When you believe a baby in the womb is a living human being, banning abortion is no more an invasion of privacy than outlawing murder.
...men have gave their lives to change the way they were being governed.
What is getting arrested compared to that?
There are no politicians to vote for who are not corrupt.
...try running for office yourself?
Feel free to copy-paste-modify my email as you see fit, but get your friends involved, and DO IT RIGHT NOW.
... but their office was closed; I'll call again in the morning. In the meantime, does anyone know how we would find out? My dad and I are looking on http://senate.gov/ but we're not really finding anything.
Farther on down the comment list, there is a comment with a simple script and a list of who to call. It took me all of 45 seconds to call my senator.
Don't just complain. Do something. It's your right, and it's your duty.