The Logic of Absolute Truth

Think about this, if you dare. And if you're not sure about your Atheism, and want to read a bit about Christianity, try something by Ravi Zacharias.

Fall Festival of Leaves - 2009 Set Up

I wanted to upload a few more pictures, but I've got to go to work. Just wanted to let everyone know that the Fall Festival is about to begin. These photos were taken on Thursday, Oct 15, 2009.

Issue #2

I received this in an e-mail from one of my friends. It is alleged to have appeared in a newspaper in San Francisco. I don't know, is it possible that someone is this naive? If this person lived in Ohio, would they be for or against Issue #2?












"Farm animals are social and intelligent individuals, as capable of feeling pain and frustration, joy and excitement, as the dogs and cats we welcome into our families." And I stopped reading at the Humane Society of the United States. Sorry, I don't buy into anthropomorphism. Animals are animals; they are not humans.

I read the editorial opinions of the Dayton Daily News and the Columbus Dispatch. What I hear them saying is that the problem being addressed with Issue 3 should not be enshrined in the state constitution, but rather dealt with by laws in the legislature. I agree with that. However, I also see that the HSUS has been successful in lobbying state legislatures to pass really restrictive laws governing animal treatment on farms. I think that will raise food prices. If you want to support what you consider better treatment of animals, go organic. Kroger has lots of organic foods. If you want to pay the higher price, ok, but don't force me to pay a higher price. Also, I think the HSUS eventual goal is to seriously reduce the amount of meat we eat (Go Vegan). Anything they can do to further that goal is something they will support.

So, while I'm not a fan of big government, I'm going to vote for Issue #2 as a way to head off the worse solution that would be offered by the HSUS.

Saturday Morning at the Paxton and Mark's Barbershop

Once again, it's time for a haircut. But first I have to stop in the Paxton and take major abuse from the resident Democrats. As it turns out this morning, even the waitress is a Democrat. What I won't put up with just to get a half order of biscuits and gravy! Although, I do bring it on myself. Thank goodness Dave Anderson was there, he's a Republican, too. I'm not sure about the other folks at the "Liar's Table". John Blair was there, too, but he plays his cards pretty close to the vest.

I got my haircut from Dave, of course!! Mark was obviously too busy!!!

Gaming in Ohio? Vote NO on Issue #3

Yes, gaming is the industry euphemism for gambling. The November issue of the magazine First Things has an article that those planning to vote yes on Issue 3 should read. I'll put a link here when the issue is available on line. In a few words, inviting the gaming industry into our state would be a mistake for the following reasons:

Increased social problems - the National Gambling Impact Study Commission released in 1999 noted that problem gambling doubles within 50 miles of a casino.

There is anecdotal evidence that embezzlement and robbery increase, and drunk driving increases (as a result of free drinks while "gaming".

Yes, the positive impact of the casinos is said to be more jobs and increased revenue for the state treasury. But how about the increased social costs associated with casinos? As the First Thing article notes, "What price should we pay for addiction, embezzlement, child neglect, increased debt, drunken driving, and suicide, as well as for the prevalence of problem gambling?"

The First Thing article continues: "The complex nature of the task (trying to quantify the social costs) didn't stop the University of Nevada at Las Vegas from doing its own study in 2003. Professor Bill Thompson estimated that the cost of social problems in southern Nevada, a region that includes Las Vegas, amounted, conservatively, to at leas $300 million to $450 million a year and possibly as high as $900 million -- more that the taxes that gambling contributed to the state treasury."

If you want to be like Nevada, take a look at this chart.

And of course there is the moral argument against gambling. But as we become a more secular and relativistic society, who's to say what's right and wrong? (I'm being facetious or is it sarcastic? How about both?)

If you want more information on the problems associated with "gaming", take a look at Stop Predatory Gambling Foundation.org

Democrats Know What's Best for the Country

I thought the legislature was a place for debate about ideas? Sounds like this guy figures he has all the answers and Republicans just need to go away and let the Democrats run the country, since they know what's best for everybody. 2010 can't get here fast enough!!

Is Obama Jesus?

See what Andrew Klavan has to say: http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=Pajamasmedia#p/u/0/wjrn4GZGd34

Australian Cartoon -- How True!

Absolute Truth - What is Truth

An interesting YouTube video I came across today!

Hillsboro, Ohio Is Ready for Halloween

As I drove thru Hillsboro on Sunday morning, Oct 4, I saw this house. I just had to stop and take a couple of pictures. It's wonderful; sort of a Halloween version of the Griswolds Christmas House.