Shock and disbelief are still of the mindset for most Americans who can’t fathom the reality (that Israelis endured for decades) of local terrorist attacks. Free-Will allows humans to choose there actions. We wouldn’t want to be non-thinking robots, but when Free-Will intersects with Evil and Brainwashing, the results are Hateful, Selfish and Deadly. The twisted minds who target innocent lives (often children) to further their “cause” are barbaric and backward. One way or another, in this lifetime or their next “Journey”, they will pay their price and learn the simple choice of Right and Wrong.
As I write this message, the casualty toll from the Earth Shattering (2.1 magnitude) Fertilizer Plant explosion is still unknown, but bound to be devastatingly high. The search, the prayers and the vigils are just underway but most likely will continue for weeks to come.
Why does the RIGHT to barrier-free Gun Ownership trump the RIGHT to a bullet (in your body) -free Life. 90% of Americans (including 88% of gun owners) support background checks yet 46 Senators (including 4 Democrats) sided with the NRA, which clearly represents the Gun Manufacturer, not necessarily the Gun Owners. Let’s work hard (with the help of Mayor Bloomberg, Gabby Giffords and Mark Kelly) to democratically rescind their Senatorial jobs (or sway their opinions) during the 2014 elections. Thank you Michigan Senators Levin and Stabenow for voting in favor of the amendment.
Between this week of sadness were some sparks of delight. Sunday began a 3-day 60th birthday Vegas exertion with Tennis buddies plus one (Betsy A, Diane O, Liz G and Hillary I). Needly to say, we has a fantastic time however only a few photos are available, since what happens in Vegas…
(on May 22nd) Betsy will be Sixty and Sexy Hiking in Red Rock Canyon
Also this week, we celebrated Israel’s 65th birthday at the Ann Arbor Noa Concert. If you have never seen or heard Noa (Achinoam Nini), you are missing the majestic voice, movement and inspiration of a gifted Israeli (Bronx raised) gem. Here is a sample of her beauty. Sorry the visual is so small. I’ve also included a more professional video of her:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgXVWx0HR8U&feature=youtube_gdata_player
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7umbGoQODc
Unfortunately, at this concert (and at most Ann Arbor Jewish events), were the Anti-Israel protesters spewing hateful rhetoric meant to insight anger and mispresent facts. Ann Arborites endure these uneducated bias bigots every time they attend a Bar/Bat Mitzvah service, Shabbat or High Holiday service, Israel celebration or Jewish event. Now, Israel is not perfect by any means and yes she has made mistakes in her history, but if those protester read (with an open mind) all of the actual (not falsified) historical facts from the last 65 years, they would not be so vigilant against Israel (unless they were flat-out anti-semites). Sadly, we (as Jews) have endured this hatred for all of our 4,000 year history with no relief in sight.
Monday is the 43rd celebration of Earth Day. Over 1 Billion people all over our Earth/Home will participate in Earth Day activities next week. We are headed in the right direction to help preserve our (only) home however many countries and industries need to hop on the bandwagon sooner rather than later. A few of my pet peeves regarding our Earth are excessively idling cars and lights burning when not needed. Please turn your cars and lights OFF when not in use. Thank you.
Shabbat Shalom - שבת שלום 