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Friday, October 11, 2013 7:57 AM
I once read that part of the education for the would-be members of the infamous Nazi SS
involved giving the aspiring men a puppy each, at the beginning of the training. Then at the time
of their graduation, they were ordered, "Strangle the puppy." If they flinched, if they hesitated, if
they declined, they flunked. The Nazis explicitly trained men to violate their conscience.
Solzhenitsyn talked about a "line through the heart" that people violate when they do what they
know is wrong.
The Apostle Paul talked about those who have "seared their consciences." It's one and the same
One of the many tragedies of abortion is the way it has cheapened human life. First of all, I am
not saying that those who are pro-abortion are Nazis or Communists. But I am saying that
abortion has blinded some people to dehumanize the unborn. A recent interview illustrates it.
A prolife news source recently reported on a very disturbing online interview with an obscure
radio host.
The host, who looks on the Internet video like he's about 40, was asked to comment about a
basketball star's "abortion contract" with his ex-girlfriend. Apparently, the basketball star shelled
out some $25,000 for this contract, stipulating that if the girlfriend got pregnant, she would abort.
The radio host approved of this contact and called the basketball star "a smart man."
The host nonchalantly says, "I've spent about $43,000…$45,000 in my lifetime on abortions."
The interviewer (off-camera) asks how much an abortion costs. The radio host says that it
depends on different factors. The only dollar figure he mentions is $1200. If he is accurate in his
claim, then he has supposedly paid for about 37 abortions.
The sick part about the interview is how casual he appears. He sounds like he could be talking
about how much he would spend to paint the house with this type of paint versus that. It certainly
doesn't seem like he's talking about human life---even the lives of his own sons and daughters.
He adds, "If you put $45,000 on the table in abortions, as opposed to 18 years---is [that] what
you pay for a little f***ing rugrat, possibly $600,000? I think I've come out all right." 2
I emailed that story to my friend, author Dr. Paul Kengor of Grove City College, the gifted writer
on culture and history. He emailed me back: "Someday, when this man has a child that he and
his wife intended, and looks into its eyes, holds it, feels it, feels for it, loves it, he'll be very sorry
and sickened at what he once said."
As a new grandfather, I can't believe how fantastic babies are. But to just think of them in pure
economic terms is astounding. Sometimes pro-abortionists will argue to the confused young
pregnant girl, "Now it's going to cost you a gazillion dollars to raise this child. Do you have a
gazillion dollars?"
What's missing in that question, apart from the humanity of the unborn child, is that in life we
generally have what we need when we need it. Certainly, that's true in America.
When my wife had our first baby, she chose to stay home as a full-time mother. My salary at the
time was so low. I look back and wonder how we made it. But God provided everything we need
and then some. Through it all---and we have always tried to tithe---He has provided. As D.
James Kennedy put it, "When God guides, He always provides."
Scientists tell us we are "Homo Sapien Sapiens." But some who have bought into the abortion
mentality essentially say we are "Homo Economicus"---only of value based on money.
In contrast, God cares about human beings to much that He sent His one and only Son to pay for
the sins of fallen humanity and to redeem those who will believe. We are of infinite value, so
much so that Jesus Christ died and rose again on our behalf.
One of my all-time favorite quotes on abortion is from Mother Teresa, who said in 1994 at the
big prayer breakfast in Washington, DC: "And if we accept that a mother can kill even her own
child, how can we tell others not to kill one another?" It's a great question with no good answer.
Before abortion became legal by judicial fiat, we were told that child abuse would go down in
the country because every child would be a wanted child. Instead, violence and child abuse have
skyrocketed. Why? Because if you're callous toward human life in the womb, why should you
value it once the baby is born?
Dr. Jerry Newcombe is a key archivist of the D. James Kennedy Legacy Library and a Christian
TV producer. He has also written or co-written 23 books, including The Book That Made
America: How the Bible Formed Our Nation and (with D. James Kennedy), What If Jesus Had
Never Been Born? His views are his own.
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Volunteers also help with the arts center's fundraisers, sorting donated books for the sales and items for the auction, processing sales and manning the booths for the Log House Festival.
Rose Mary Hagadus, the center's executive director, said there are 225 volunteers who lend their talents to the arts center throughout the year.
Most come for half days, some come for a full day. The oldest is 88. The youngest are the teens who help at the Log House Festival.
Some volunteers have been there 25 years, others only a few.
Sue Saylor of Upper Yoder Township has worked a full-day Tuesday shift on the desk at the arts center for two years.
When she retired from secretarial work at Somerset Hospital, Saylor found she needed something useful to do.
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From 1968 to 1983, the arts center was a totally volunteer organization.
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Board president Gregory Winger of Richland Township understands the vital role that volunteers play in sustaining the arts center.
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2nd UPDATE: The parent has issued an apology on his public Facebook page.
UPDATE: The parent who took issue with the school's Pledge of Allegiance was issued a no-trespass order and is not allowed on school grounds.
GENEVA, IL -- A parent disrupted a kindergarten class Wednesday at Mill Creek Elementary School and later released a statement saying he will "shed blood" if necessary in a protest of the way the Pledge of Allegiance is recited at the school.
According to a letter to parents from Mill Creek Elementary Principal George Petmezas and a Geneva School District 304 press release, a parent identified as Colin M. McGroarty disrupted the class by using language "that is not typically heard in an elementary school setting," Petmezas' e-mail said.
The disturbance happened Wednesday afternoon in the library of the grade school at 0N900 Brundige Drive.
McGroarty's e-mail to Mill Creek parents is presented in full below and contains this sentence: "I've shed blood for this Country and will do so again if necessary." The e-mail was forwarded to Geneva Patch from several Mill Creek parents.
Kane County Sheriff's Office Lt. Pat Gengler said Thursday that officers are looking into the incident but no arrests have been made.
Gengler said the Sheriff's Office has had an officer at the school all day.
"Any time we have something at the schools, we take it seriously," he said. "Especially now, with Connecticut in the forefront of everybody's minds, we're going to take that extra step. We relocated a patrol there today because we want everybody to understand that while that school is close to the sheriff's office, we want to reassure the parents of our commitment to the safety of our schools."
Gengler said sheriff's investigators met Wednesday with McGroarty and have been in contact with the Kane County State's Attorney's office regarding the case.
"One of the questions is: Is there anything criminal that occurred here to begin with? Without a doubt, this guy made some pretty off-the-wall statements, but are these statements criminal?" Gengler said.
Gengler said he believed the investigation would be wrapped up "pretty quickly" and the Sheriff's Office would issue a press release if any charges are filed.
In his e-mail to parents and guardians, Petmezas said the emotional conversation at the school was handled quickly, but as a precautionary measure, Petmezas notified the Kane County Sheriff's Department and filed a police report.
"Later that evening, the same parent proceeded to email a select group of parents in our community and post a Facebook message charging Mill Creek Elementary School with reciting the Pledge of Allegiance incorrectly; stating that we are excluding the word 'Liberty' from the Pledge of Allegiance," the e-mail said. "I assure you that we have not excluded the word 'Liberty' from the Pledge."
Children in Illinois' public schools recite the Pledge of Allegiance in its full form, including the words "under God," despite some controversy about the pledge in other states, according to ProCon.org and Senate Bill 1634, signed by Gov. George Ryan in 2002, according to the Illinois Government News Network website.
That practice was confirmed Thursday by District 304 spokesperson Kelley Munch and underlined in Petmezas' e-mail to parents.
"We have been reciting the Pledge of Allegiance the same way since the school opened, which is the same way as I remember it as a child. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, our students also recite the Mill Creek Elementary School Creed," the letter said.
"The safety of all our students is of highest priority," Petmezas wrote. "Over the next few days, and in the future, you will notice an increased security presence at all of our elementary schools. We do not feel our students safety is at risk, and we are working cooperatively with the Sheriff's department. The measures in place are purely precautionary."
A parent of a Mill Creek student who asked not to be identified said he talked to McGroarty after the incident.
"I feel comfortable that there is not a threat of violence toward the school," the parent said.
Statement from School District 304
There was a disturbance in the Mill Creek Elementary School library on Wednesday afternoon involving a parent and the use of language that is not typically heard in a school setting. A kindergarten class was present at the time. The situation was quickly resolved in order to minimize the disruption to the academic process, and the Kane County Sheriff's Department was notified.
On Wednesday evening, the same parent proceeded to email District Board members, administrators, and a select group of parents in the Mill Creek community and post a social media message charging Mill Creek Elementary School with reciting the Pledge of Allegiance incorrectly; stating that the word "Liberty" has been excluded from the Pledge of Allegiance. The word "Liberty" has not been excluded from the Pledge of Allegiance, which is recited daily by students and staff in all of Geneva's schools. Following the Pledge of Allegiance at Mill Creek Elementary School, students also recite the Mill Creek Elementary School Creed, which states:
In order to develop good citizens,
We believe that every person should
- Treat others with respect
- Follow school and classroom rules
- Try their best
The emails this parent sent, accompanied by the social media post prompted District officials to involve the Kane County Sheriff's Department once again.
The safety of all our students is of highest priority, and there will be an increased police presence at all of our elementary schools today and in the future. We will continue to work cooperatively with local law enforcement.
School District officials will not make any additional comments on this incident.
Parents with questions or concerns are asked to contact their building administrator.
McGroarty's e-Mail
Dear School District 304,
As a courtesy I'm letting you know I've engaged the American Center for Justice and Law (ACLJ) as well as multiple conservative and verteran groups. I'm also contacting IL state legislators.
I WILL NOT stand for my children standing in front of the flag, hand on heart, reciting a corrupted Pledge of Allegiance that leaves out "liberty" and has students stating they will obey all rules and commands of teachers. I witnessed this first hand today and am ashamed. You are teaching fascism plain and simple. My children will not grow up as blind followers who don't think for themselves.
I can think of no reason for having a separate pledge for kindergarteners and first graders then indoctrination of the young. Not going to happen on my watch. I've shed blood for this Country and will do so again if necessary.
My mother spent 12 years in a prison camp. I'm NOT ALLOWING you to introduce a Nazi way of life into the USA.
Kind Regards,
Colin M. McGroarty MBA, MCSE
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Could Justin Upton unite with brother in Atlanta?
Thursday it was reported Upton blocked a deal that would have sent him to the Seattle Mariners, leading many to wonder what would be next for the player.
Could he return to the D-backs, who tried to trade him, and be successful in 2013? Or, maybe, does the team have to make a deal -- any deal -- just to make sure there is no clubhouse drama.
Over on MLB.com they pondered that very question, and decided if Arizona feels forced to make a move, the Atlanta Braves would be a good fit.
After signing a five-year, $75.25 million contract with the Braves in November, B.J. Upton said that he and his younger brother, Justin, had discussed the possibility of playing together in Atlanta. Their hope was fueled by the fact that for the second time in a span of four months, there were rumors that the D-backs would be willing to trade Justin Upton.
While the Braves have been considered a potential suitor, they have not necessarily been considered a favorite to land Upton. But the scene was altered on Thursday night, when Upton rejected a trade to the Mariners and the Rangers reportedly decided they will no longer attempt to land the D-backs outfielder.
The story notes that whereas the Braves did not necessarily have the pieces to make a deal for Upton before, the D-backs have made enough moves to where they are now looking for something else in exchange for Upton. Should that be the case, Atlanta may now have something to offer, especially if the goal is to match what Arizona would have received from Seattle.
If the Braves were to present a comparable package, it would include Julio Teheran or Randall Delgado, Eric O'Flaherty or Jonny Venters, shortstop Nick Ahmed and likely either J.R. Graham or Zeke Spruill.
While the Braves would be interested in acquiring Upton, there is little reason to believe they would do so if the cost proves to be as significant as it would have been for the Mariners.
Upton hit .280 with 17 home runs and 67 RBI for the D-backs last season, but has posted MVP-caliber numbers in the past. He has hit 108 career home runs and driven in 363, and at 25 may have his best years still ahead of him.
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