YOUR GOVERNMENT AT WORK

[HisDaughter]

Noah's Ark
The Lord spoke to Noah and said, "In six months I am going to make it rain until the whole world is covered with water and all the evil things are destroyed. But, I want to save a few good people and two of every living thing on the planet. I am ordering you to build an ark." And, in a flash of lightning, he delivered the specifications for the ark.

"OK," Noah said, trembling with fear and fumbling with the blueprints, "I'm your man."

Six months passed, the sky began to cloud up, and the rain began to fall in torrents. The Lord looked down and saw Noah sitting in his yard, weeping, and there was no ark.

"Noah!" shouted the Lord, "Where is My ark?" A lightning bolt crashed into the ground right beside Noah.

"Lord, please forgive me!" begged Noah. "I did my best, but there were some big problems. First, I had to get a building permit for the ark's construction, but Your plans did not meet their code. So, I had to hire an engineer to redo the plans, only to get into a long argument with him about whether to include a sprinkler system. My neighbors objected, claiming that I was violating zoning ordinances by building the ark in my front yard, so I had to get a variance from the city planning board. Then, I had a big problem getting enough wood for the ark, because there was a ban on cutting trees to save the spotted owl. I tried to convince the environmentalists and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that I needed the wood to save the owls, but they wouldn't let me catch them, so no owls. Next, I started gathering up the animals but got sued by an animal rights group that objected to me taking along only two of each kind. Just when the suit got dismissed, the EPA notified me that I couldn't complete the ark without filling out an environmental impact statement on Your proposed flood. They didn't take kindly to the idea that they had no jurisdiction over the Supreme Being. Then, the Corps of Engineers wanted a map of the proposed flood plan. I sent them a globe! Right now, I'm still trying to resolve a complaint with the Equal Opportunities Commission over how many minorities I'm supposed to hire. The IRS has seized all my assets claiming that I am trying to leave the country, and I just got a notice from the state that I owe some kind of use tax. Really, I don't think I can finish the ark in less than five years."

With that, the sky cleared, the sun began to shine, and a rainbow arched across the sky. Noah looked up and smiled. "You mean you are not going to destroy the world?" he asked hopefully.

"No," said the Lord. "The government already has."
 
(Forgive me but.....I just HAD to put this HERE!)

[Soldier4Christ]

How true.

[Soldier4Christ]

Child abuse investigators 'bullied' into falsifying reports
State welfare chief says D.A. office willing to 'cuss, scream, threaten' social workers

A parental rights advocacy group in Kansas was "floored" when the state child welfare chief admitted his social workers were being "bullied" into falsifying the reports that lead to children being taken out of their homes and placed in foster care.

In a meeting with Citizens for Change, Don Jordan, secretary of the Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services, had his comments recorded on tape: "In Sedgwick County oftentimes we end up writing things because it's what our social workers get bullied by the District Attorney's Office into writing."

Later in the meeting Jordan said, "I am working on our staff that we do our assessments properly and we not get bullied into writing things we don't believe. But then the reality comes down to, you send a 25-year-old social worker into a room with a 15-year county A.D.A. (assistant district attorney) who is willing to yell at them, cuss at them, scream at them and threaten them."

The reports Jordan was referring to, called affidavits, are official permanent records of a child abuse investigation, containing a social worker's summary of circumstances and interviews with parents, children and others who may have evidence of abuse.

Judges rely on the affidavits to determine the level of a child's risk and the potential necessity for removal into temporary custody or foster care.

Marlene Jones, a Wichita resident who contends her family lost custody of her grandson based on false information in an affidavit, was at the meeting where Jordan spoke. "I was so floored at what he said," she told The Wichita Eagle, "that this man acknowledged… he was aware of what was going on."

Vickie Burris, president of Citizens for Change, a non-profit group that supports families accused of abuse and opposes children being placed with strangers, said the recording of the comments was done by an observer, not a member of the group. Nonetheless, she told The Eagle that Jordan's comments confirm the group's suspicions, based on numerous complaints from families, that affidavits too often include false information.

Jordan has since sought to modify his comments and the use of the word "bullied," saying, "It was a poor choice of words. … I don't believe anybody's asked to perjure themselves or lie."

Deputy District Attorney Ron Paschal, who oversees juvenile cases in the mentioned Sedgwick County, told The Eagle that Jordan had called him to apologize. "He was pandering to this particular group," said Paschal, "He used 'pandering.' Those were his words."

Nola Foulston, the district D.A., called Jordan's comments "outrageous," and foresees fallout from the incident. "You can't un-ring the bell," she told The Eagle. "He's left the impression with citizens and individuals in the community that the District Attorney's Office is doing something we shouldn't be doing."

The fallout would come at a bad time for Foulston's office, which only last year came under fire for its involvement in Kansas' publicized "Tiller the Killer" case. Former Kansas Attorney General Phill Kline called Foulston a "loose canon" who "unlawfully usurped" the A.G.'s authority for political purposes during the saga of George Tiller, a late-term abortionist who faced 30 counts of violating Kansas' abortion laws.

District Judge Jim Burgess, who presides over Sedgwick County custody cases, told The Eagle he has heard complaints of social workers getting pressured, but he's never seen any evidence of it.

Kansas State Rep. Jim Morrison told The Eagle that he's heard the rumors, too, and that concerns about child custody cases aren't limited to Sedgwick County. He was one of a couple of state politicians who actually praised Jordan's candor. "I think it's good that (Jordan) is as frustrated as a lot of people who are complaining," he said.

[HisDaughter]

Bush Signs Order Requiring Federal Contractors to Ensure Employees' Immigration Status
Monday, June 09, 2008



WASHINGTON —  President Bush has signed an executive order requiring contractors and others who do business with the federal government to make sure their employees can legally work in the U.S.

Bush signed the order Friday and the White House announced the order Monday.

Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff and Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez planned an afternoon news conference to discuss the order and other ways the administration has stepped up its crackdown on illegal immigration.

The order says federal departments and agencies must require contractors to use an electronic system to verify that the workers are eligible to work in the U.S.

The order is aimed at cracking down on hiring of illegal immigrants. But people who overstayed visas or came to the country legally but do not have permission to work, such as some students or those awaiting work permits, also could be snagged with the system.

"It is the policy of the executive branch to enforce fully the immigration laws of the United States, including the detection and removal of illegal aliens and the imposition of legal sanctions against employers that hire illegal aliens," in the executive order says.

The order comes as a worker verification bill has essentially stalled in Congress. A Democratic immigration enforcement bill would require employers to check the citizenship and legal status of all their employees.

The issue has long been debated but has run into opposition over the years from business groups who say the E-Verify system is flawed and civil libertarians who say it will lead to discrimination and job losses by U.S. citizen workers misidentified as illegal workers.

Comprehensive immigration bills considered by Congress in 2006 and 2007 included worker verification measures. But after they failed, states began passing their own laws to keep employers from hiring undocumented workers.

[Soldier4Christ]

At least it is a small improvement.

[Soldier4Christ]

Republicans block windfall taxes on oil companies
Democratic package would have imposed levy on any 'unreasonable' profits

Senate Republicans blocked a proposal Tuesday to tax the windfall profits of the largest oil companies, despite pleas by Democratic leaders to use the measure to address America's anger over $4 a gallon gasoline.

The Democratic energy package would have imposed a tax on any "unreasonable" profits of the five largest U.S. oil companies and given the federal government more power to address oil market speculation that the bill's supporters argue has added to the crude oil price surge.

"Americans are furious about what's going on," declared Sen. Byron Dorgan, D-N.D., and want Congress to do something about oil company profits and "an orgy of speculation" on oil markets.

But Republicans argued the Democratic proposal focusing on new oil industry taxes is not the answer to the country's energy problems.

"The American people are clamoring for relief at the pump," said Sen. Pete Domenici, R-N.M., but if taxes are increased on the oil companies "they will get exactly what they don't want. The bill will raise taxes, increase imports."

The Democrats failed, 51-43, to get the 60 votes needed to overcome a GOP filibuster and bring the energy package up for consideration.

[Soldier4Christ]

Redefine marriage ... get sued

The governor of New York has tried to redefine marriage in the Empire State. For his efforts, he is getting sued.

New York Governor David Paterson signed an executive order on May 14 decreeing that all state agencies and programs must recognize same-sex "marriages" that are legally performed in other jurisdictions, even though New York law makes no provision for such partnerships.
 
Austin R. Nimocks, senior legal counsel for the Alliance Defense Fund (ADF), says the governor has stepped far beyond the scope of his legitimate authority. "What the governor of New York did was completely illegal because he has no authority to unilaterally redefine marriage," notes the attorney. "It's a complete assault on the people of New York and the democratic process. Marriage is a public policy matter to be decided by the people, not by elite government officials issuing executive edicts," Nimocks explains.
 
Paterson based his order on a lower-court decision in a case that is still under appeal and, therefore, is not binding on the state. ADF, on behalf of lawmakers and taxpayers in New York, has filed suit asking the court to block implementation of the policy. Nimocks says that Paterson, in pursuit of a radical political agenda, may not even realize the effect of his own order.
 
"He's subjected New Yorkers to foreign law in order to impose a radical redefinition of marriage on the people. The end effect here is that he's basically said that New York law on marriage is going to be what any other state or foreign jurisdiction says it is," the ADF attorney contends.
 
Nimocks does not believe Paterson will get away with this political stunt. "What he's done is wrong, and we expect the court to set him right because there is a separation of powers in this country. He's only the executive branch. It's the prerogative of the people and the legislative branch to set policy for their state," Nimocks says.
 
Paterson's decree came on the heels of a California Supreme Court decision legalizing marriages between people of the same sex. Pro-family advocates expect hundreds of homosexual activists to travel to the West Coast, get "married," and then return home to sue their respective states when they are denied the same benefits as legitimately married heterosexual couples. That could begin as early as next week -- the Golden State is due to begin issuing marriage licenses to homosexual couples at 5:00 p.m. (Pacific) on Monday, June 16.

[Soldier4Christ]

Not only should he be sued he should also be kicked out of office for taking such actions without the consent of the people.

[nChrist]

This is another perfect example that many of the people's so-called representatives need to be spending some time in PRISON and school at THE IRON BAR HILTON! These are CRIMINAL ACTS!

[Soldier4Christ]

Bush orders feds to collect biometric data on terrorists
Presidential directives establish new authority with no congressional involvement

Two new directives signed by President Bush establish sweeping authority for federal executive departments and agencies to establish a coordinated "framework" to collect and retain biometric data on U.S. citizens identified as "known and suspected terrorists," without requiring public or congressional disclosure of the procedures.

Although the directives run over 1,700 words in length, Congress is not mentioned once, nor is there any specification of how the coordinated "framework" will be disclosed to the public.

WND contacted the White House press office for comment but received no return call.

The directives also do not specify any procedures for citizens to challenge their inclusion in the biometric database or any resulting consequences, such as restricted travel or additional government surveillance.

Biometric technologies use electronic means to capture individual-specific data on physical characteristics, including fingerprints, eye retina scanning, face recognition mapping and body imaging.

The contextual data that accompanies biometric data includes information on date and place of birth, citizenship, current address and address history, current employment and employment history, current phone numbers and phone number history, use of government services and tax filings.

Other contextual data may include bank account and credit card histories, plus criminal database records on a local, state and federal level. The database also could include legal judgments or other public records documenting involvement in legal disputes, child custody records and marriage or divorce records.

The new orders, issued Thursday, are identified as National Security Presidential Directive 59, or NSPD 59, and Homeland Security Presidential Directive 24, or HSPD 24, and titled "Biometrics for Identification and Screening to Enhance National Security." They instruct federal executive departments and agencies to use "mutually compatible methods and procedures in the collection, storage, use, analysis and sharing of biometric and associated biometric and contextual information" of individuals considered a national security risk.

In similar language, the presidential directives repeatedly stress that the coordinated data collection and storage procedures mandated across a wide range of federal bureaucratic structures will respect information privacy and other legal rights under United States law.

The directives, however, do not require the federal agencies collecting, sharing and storing biometric information on citizens to disclose to the American people or Congress their criteria for identifying targeted individuals or their data procedures.

The directives require the attorney general to provide legal policy guidance in coordination with the secretaries of state, defense, homeland security and the director of national intelligence, without reporting to Congress or the American people.

The directives also require the attorney general and the agency heads to "develop and implement mutually compatible guidelines for each respective agency for the collection, storage, use, analysis, and sharing of biometric and associated biographic and contextual information, to the fullest extent practicable, lawful, and necessary to protect national security."

The attorney general is given one year to implement the directives and report to the president through the assistant to the president for national security affairs, a position currently held by Stephen J. Hadley, and to the assistant to the president for homeland security and counter-terrorism, currently Frances Townsend.

WND previously reported President Bush signed NSPD-51 and HSPD-20 on May 9, 2007, allowing the president to declare a "national emergency" and take over the direction of all federal state, local, territorial and tribal governments, as well as private sector organizations, to continue functioning under the president's directives, without specifically requiring the approval of Congress.

[Soldier4Christ]

Democrats Try to Make Military Press Conferences Illegal

Congressional Democrats announced early in May that they wanted to make “military propaganda” illegal. To achieve this goal they passed new legislation that strengthened previous legislation that is supposed to ban the Pentagon from indulging in “propaganda” for the military.

This bill is supposed to stop the military from sending “any form of communication in support of national objectives designed to influence the opinions, emotions, attitudes or behavior of the people of the United States in order to benefit the sponsor, either directly or indirectly.”

In other words, the military is not allowed to talk to the American people or Congress for fear of disseminating “propaganda.”

The only way to fulfill this idiotic policy is to stop anyone in the military from ever speaking in public because, when you get right down to it, nearly any communication from the Pentagon, or any command staff in theater, will have the effect of “influencing” those who hear it. That is the nature of human communication, after all.

Of course this is a silly concept that the Democrat Party has come up with. Every single thing that man conceives of must be “sold” to everyone else to get implemented. The idea is born in the minds of one or a few and then those disciples of the idea go forth and begin a campaign to convince those who can put that idea into place that the idea is worthy of support. In essence, that is propaganda in its simplest form. The happy face is put on, the hands are shaken, and the plan is laid out for discussion. This is called being human! It’s how we all get things done.

Besides, what level of information becomes propaganda and what just “information”? To a rabid, anti-military nut any words from the Pentagon is “propaganda.” To the highest booster, none are. Who is to determine when what is being said becomes “propaganda”?

My guess is no one in the Democrat caucus is smart enough to know.

But, let’s look at the real reason this simple-minded policy was created. The real reason the Democrats want such a policy in place is to silence the military entirely. Democrats aren’t interested in keeping the tender ears of the people from being assaulted with “propaganda.” No, they want to be able to shut the military off from being able to appear before the American people to defend themselves against Democrat attacks. THAT is the true goal.

If the Democrat Party can keep the Pentagon in the can, then Congress and the Democrat Party will be the conduit of information between the military and the people. And the Democrat Party finds an enemy in the American military. So, what better way to further their own propaganda then by making sure the enemy’s will never be heard.

Stalin would be proud of Congressional democrats.

[Soldier4Christ]

Biblical message
now criminalized
Penalties created for those criticizing
homosexuality outside church walls

A new Colorado law is helping homosexual activists achieve their goal of forcing Christians to teach biblical condemnation of homosexuality only behind the closed doors of their sanctuaries.

The as-yet untested state law promotes sexual identity "perception" to the level of skin color under state discrimination laws.

Some opponents are calling it a "bona fide censorship law," and top analysts for Focus on the Family, the Christian publishing and broadcast powerhouse, are expressing concern over the "mischief" they expect to follow the signing by Gov. Bill Ritter.

As WND reported, Ritter, a Democrat, struck gender-specific restrooms and locker rooms statewide when he signed the plan into law in May.

The law makes it illegal to deny a person access to public accommodations, including restrooms and locker rooms, based on gender identity or the "perception" of gender identity.

"Who would have believed that the Colorado state legislature and its governor would have made it fully legal for men to enter and use women's restrooms and locker-room facilities without notice or explanation?" said James Dobson, founder of Focus.

"Henceforth, every woman and little girl will have to fear that a predator, bisexual, cross-dresser or even a homosexual or heterosexual male might walk in and relieve himself in their presence," Dobson said.

But now an analyst for Focus, Bruce Hausknecht, has told WND there are other, significant, potential ramifications hidden in the fine print of the new law.

The law provides an exemption allowing religious groups to continue teaching, inside their doors, the Bible's condemnation of homosexuality. But the exemption itself is ultimately harmful to the church, Hausknecht contends.

"It tends to marginalize the church," he said. "They'll say, 'It's just a church.' It will allow gay activists to continue to marginalize Christians. They'll say, 'Keep it within your four walls. That's all.'"

But there's further possible mischief that can result from a ban on discrimination based on sexual orientation or "perception" when deciding "full and equal enjoyment of facilities, accommodations" and other factors, he said.

Religious publishers, he acknowledged, could be accused under the law for publishing biblical condemnation of homosexuality. Colorado Springs, where Focus in located, also is home to the huge Christian publishing operations of NavPress and the International Bible Society.

"There are those who simply by publishing Christian materials could find themselves charged with a violation of this statute," he said.

A spokesman for Ritter did not respond to a WND request for comment.

The actual impact of the new ban on people responsible for "public accommodations" expressing beliefs that do not support homosexuality are unclear at this point, largely because charges haven't been brought and challenges weighed regarding the law and its potential impact on First Amendment guarantees of freedom exercise of religion.

However, Hausknecht warned there is "danger" in those waters for any church that provides any service to its community.

It is possible the law's anti-"discrimination" demands could be triggered when outside groups come in to use a church meeting room, auditorium or recreation facility. For the safety of the churches, perhaps outsiders will have to sign a document stating agreement with the church's religious beliefs before being allowed in, he said.

The targets of complaints likely won't be churches themselves, but more likely church schools, programs that offer services to communities and the like, critics of the law said.

"The intent of the homosexual activists who put this law in [was to] marginalize the church, keep it inside the sanctuary," Hausknecht said.

Worse yet is that many small or medium size churches will have to go out of their way, including halting programs, to avoid a potential conflict, because they don't have the resources to wage a war over their beliefs, he added.

"It's a lot easier to avoid the conflict than incur the costs of fighting," he said.

Dobson earlier had nothing but criticism for Colorado's elected officials.

"This is your government in action. It represents a payback to Tim Gill and two other billionaires who have essentially 'bought' state legislators with enormous campaign contributions. Coloradans deserve better!" Dobson said.

"And by the way, because of the way this bill is written, it is not subject to the initiative process. There is no recourse," Dobson said.

Pastor Bob Enyart, a Denver-area activist on Christian issues, agreed with Focus' concerns over what appears to be a newly minted state discrimination against Christian beliefs. But he went further.

"WND reported on Canada banning opposition to homosexuality; likewise, Colorado's SB200 has 'forbidden' much publishing of Christian teaching on homosexuality, cohabitation, etc.," he said.

"This censorship aspect of the law has been utterly ignored," he said.

"The law exempts churches, but that's not good, that's an insult. I.E., bigotry is allowed only in churches. Whereas every other place of public accommodation including bookstores, retail & wholesale businesses, etc. cannot sell or even 'give away' anything that would advocate discrimination [against] gay adoption, homosexual marriage, etc.," Enyart said.

He cited one part of the new law:

    Section 8. 24-34-701. Publishing of discriminative matter forbidden. No person, being the owner, lessee, proprietor, manager, superintendent, agent, or employee of any place of public accommodation... shall publish, issue, circulate, send, distribute, give away, or display in any way, manner, or shape or by any means or method, except as provided in this section, any communication, paper, poster, folder, manuscript, book, pamphlet, writing, print, letter, notice, or advertisement of any kind, nature, or description THAT is intended or calculated to discriminate or actually discriminates against... SEXUAL ORIENTATION, marital status... in the matter of furnishing or neglecting or refusing to furnish to them or any one of them any lodging, housing, schooling, or tuition or any accommodation, right [marriage], privilege [adoption], advantage, or convenience... on account of... SEXUAL ORIENTATION, marital status... [which] is unwelcome or objectionable or not acceptable, desired, or solicited."

The Old Testament condemns homosexuality as an "abomination," Enyart told WND. The New Testament includes a reference in 1st Timothy calling for the use of laws against crimes such as murder and homosexuality.

"There are free speech rights to condemn cohabitation, homosexuality, state that homosexuals should not marry, should not adopt children," Enyart said. "It's now illegal in Colorado for anyone involved in a facility or business of public accommodation to give any communication that would advocate discrimination based on marital status or sexual orientation."

He said many people simply choose not to believe what's happening.

"I have a hard time believing [it myself]," said Enyart.

He said he expects the law to be only "lightly" enforced until "it just becomes an entrenched part of our legal framework. They're not going to go out and arrest somebody for selling a Bible at Barnes and Noble."

But then in a few years, watch out, he said.

Enyart has printed a document he hands out that says, "This Anti-homosexual Flyer is Illegal in Colorado." It condemns the promotion of homosexuality in no uncertain terms.

"Homosexuality should be re-criminalized in Colorado," it states.

[Soldier4Christ]

The U.S. is falling step by step and state by state. Yes, this is most assuredly an un-Constitutional law but little by little the courts and the governments are "reinterpreting", twisting or totally ignoring the Constitution for their own personal agendas. Yes, it is time for a new Constitutional Convention and not one that excludes The People of The United States and only includes dictatorial government employees that are NOT properly representing THE PEOPLE.

[Soldier4Christ]

Lesbian activist sworn in as judge of family court
Governor ignores council vote, installs advocate of same-sex marriage

Massachusetts Gov. Duval Patrick has appointed lesbian activist and lawyer Maureen Monks as associate justice of the Middlesex Probate and Family Court, effectively ignoring a dissenting vote by the Massachusetts Governor's Council.

WND received official word from the court that Monks was sworn in and formally assumed her position Friday despite the council's recorded 4-4 vote denying confirmation. Monks is required to win 5 votes to be confirmed by the council.

Monks, 49, a member and co-chair of the Massachusetts Lesbian and Gay Bar Association, is an advocate for "gay" and women's rights. She has represented homosexuals pro bono for Gay and Lesbian Advocates and Defenders.

The Governor's Council verbally voted 5-2 in favor of her appointment, but Democrat Mary-Ellen Manning arrived behind schedule and cast her vote against Monks. Democrat Marilyn Devaney switched her verbal "yes" to a recorded "no" before the meeting adjourned – effectively creating a 4-4 tie and failing to confirm Monks. Lt. Gov. Tim Murray was present but declined to cast a deciding vote.

Councilor Manning presented a statement explaining her objection to Monks' nomination, saying the lawyer did not disclose her history of "teaching same-sex marriage concepts to high school students" to the Governor's Council.

Manning also said Monks was prone to side with women over men and that her appointment would be in conflict with the public's perception of fair treatment. While the lawyer claimed to have represented "hundreds of women and men" in her questionnaire, a court review indicated that she had only represented one man in the last eight years.

Gov. Patrick said he considers the 5-2 verbal vote to be an official count, though the Massachusetts Constitution requires that all official votes be recorded. It does not indicate that verbal votes may be counted.

[Soldier4Christ]

Again I say:

The U.S. is falling step by step and state by state. Yes, this is most assuredly an un-Constitutional law but little by little the courts and the governments are "reinterpreting", twisting or totally ignoring the Constitution for their own personal agendas. Yes, it is time for a new Constitutional Convention and not one that excludes The People of The United States and only includes dictatorial government employees that are NOT properly representing THE PEOPLE.