Nationwide is on your side -- Not!

In 1999, Richard Gibbons smashed into the Greg Tanner family's car. The impact left the Tanner's 7-year-old son, Roney, in a coma for a week. When he came out of the coma, he rquired hospitalization for a month and physical therapy for the next 5 years.

Mr. Gibbons, surprisingly, was insured. But his Nationwide insurance is refusing to pay the Tanner's bills. Why? Because Gibbons was fleeing the police when he threw their family into chaos. He should have known that running from red lights and sirens at 100 mph and disregarding traffic lights and signs was dangerous Nationwide says.

While I agree with Nationwide's contention that Mr. Gibbons is completely at fault here, the Tanners are completely innocent. Texas requires liability insurance not to protect the purchaser, but to protect those he may harm. Nationwide should pay the Tanners' claim, then cancel Gibbons' insurance. But that's a moot point. Gibbons was released on bail, and he is nowhere to be found.

The Tanners' case is now before the Texas Supreme Court. Let's hope there are enough common sense judges there to overturn the previous rulings in favor of Nationwide, and the Tanner family will get the judgment they are entitled to. In the meantime, don't buy insurance from Nationwide -- they're not on your side!

"Insurer's refusal to pay before high court." The Dallas Morning News; November 29, 2008; p. 4A.

Texas is so unfair!

I wrote about how unfair Texas is the other day in the post titled "Well, bless their little hearts . . ." I just came across another news item that reinforces what a big old bully the state is.

Raul Meza received a 30 year prison sentence in 1982. He became eligible for parole in 1993. He is currently in a county jail on a mandatory supervised release. He's suing the state for illegally depriving him of the chance to re-enter society. He says parole officials take so long to approve potential job prospects, that they're gone by the time he finally applies. Poor Mr. Meza! Those mean old parole officials!

I agree that Mr. Meza's situation is grossly unfair -- but not to him. It's grossly unfair to Kendra Page, to her family, and to every citizen in the State of Texas. Mr. Meza's 30 year sentence was for raping and killing 8-year-old Kendra. By my calculation, he should still be in prison until 2012. But with the goofy Texas system, a prisoner usually serves less than half his time. Kendra, though, who would be 34 years old now, can't complain about how unfair this is to her. It's up to us to complain for her. A 30 year sentence should be just that -- 30 years. Though I think 30 years is a pretty light sentence for what Raul Meza did. I can guarantee you it would have been more severe than that if Essie May had been the one handing down the punishment!

"Murderer claims unfair treatment." The Dallas Morning News; November 10, 2008; p. 3A.

Pushing things forward? I think not.

Did you hear about the Miss Texas preliminary pageant for Miss Oak Cliff/Miss Oak Lawn Area? It was hosted by Cassie Nova. Cassie Nova is a drag queen and runner-up Miss Gay Texas 2008. It was held at the Rose Room. The Rose Room is a gay bar. Jean Magness, executive director of the Miss Texas Organization, said, "I didn't know a drag queen was going to have that prominent of a role." She should have known -- isn't that her job?

Barbara Cox, an elementary school teacher, was at the pageant because her daughter was a contestant. "It was pretty clear they were pushing an agenda," she said. "It's never healthy when society deviates to the extreme. I can't see where something like this would be beneficial to our nation. As a matter of fact, I see it as a detriment." I agree with Barbara 100%. So why didn't she get her daughter, demand her entry fees be returned, and walk out? Until we start taking some stands against the gay agenda, things will only get worse.

Dustin Fitzner, the local pageant's executive director disagrees with Mrs. Cox. He said, "That's like saying everything I believe in is immoral and wrong." Ya' think?!! Mr. Fitzner continued to say, "I'm a gay man, and this was a way to support my community." Hmmm -- I didn't realize that was one of the goals of the Miss Texas/Miss America organization. Wonder if they realize that?

Anyway, Cassie Nova summed up very well why we should be fearful of what the gays are doing to American. He said of his stage routine, "I held back quite a bit. My onstage personality is a little bit more vulgar. I edited myself so I could win them over and make them not fear the unknown so much." That's precisely how gays are forwarding their agenda on a large scale -- lull us into complacency and then our younger generation will see nothing wrong with deviancy. If you doubt that, here's what the young winner of the Oak Cliff/Oak Lawn pageant said when asked if she thought having competed in the gay venue would hurt her in the state pageant: "I don't think it will be a disadvantage. I'm glad to be a part of something that's pushing things forward."

"There (s)he is?" The Dallas Morning News; November 22, 2008; p. 1B.

Turkey - 1, Bad Guy - 0

Did you hear about poor Fred Louis Ervin of Raleigh, North Carolina? Fred stole some money from a gas station. He then ran to a nearby grocery store parking lot and tried to steal a woman's car. But other shoppers came to her rescue. One of them clubbed Fred in the head with his frozen Thanksgiving turkey. Fred is under arrest in the hospital in serious condition. Turkey -1, Fred - 0.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Do they believe what they say?

When liberals want to teach favorably about condoms or evolution or communism, or they want to put down capitalism or religion, their favorite mantra is "Knowledge is power." But they don't really believe that. What they mean is "Teaching only what we want is power." Here's the proof of my theory:

There is a big controversy going on in Texas right know over science curriculum. Those scientists who see holes in the theory of evolution want those deficiencies discussed in the classroom. Those who swallow the theory whole despite its deficiencies do not. They say they believe "any focus on the weaknesses of evolution theory and on alternative theories would harm students' college readiness and their ability to compete for jobs." To paraphrase, "Lack of knowledge is power. If you know more, you won't be ready for college. If you know more, you will be less able to get a job."

Texas Freedom Network president Kathy Miller said, " . . .the political crusade against evolution and other attempts to dumb down our public school science curriculum are deeply misguided." Since when does presenting all the facts dumb something down? Are we not dumbing down by not presenting all the facts for discussion? Wouldn't it be better to say, "Some people see this contradiction (or weakness or whatever) in the theory of evolution. But that can be explained by . . ." Exactly what are the evolutionists afraid our students will find out? Could it be that they have no explanations for the weaknesses in the theory of evolution, and they are afraid students will be able to think for themselves and discover what a sham the whole theory is?

"Study: Professors back evolution alone." The Dallas Morning News; November 18, 2008; p. 5A.

Well, bless their little hearts . . .

Did you know parolees are really mistreated in Texas? They are protesting parole restrictions -- specifically Condition X. Condition X applies mostly to sex offenders. It limits where they can work, where they can live, their internet access, and, in some cases, who they can date.

Mary Sue Molnar says Condition X is unfair. Her 22-year-old son had sex with his 16-year-old girlfriend. I believe they call that statutory rape. Anyway, he got deferred adjudication - a mere slap on the wrist. When he later was caught with drugs and alcohol in violation of his deferred adjudication stipulations, he was sent to prison. She says, "You're looking at a man who [because of Condition X] cannot come up with the money for the order to pay probation fees, treatment fees, polygraph." Maybe he should have considered that before he violated the terms of his probation. Since we know he has trouble abiding by the rules, he needs to be strictly watched

Attorneys challenging Condition X say that when the Parole Board considers putting a convict under Condition X, the inmate doesn't know what evidence is presented against him and has no opportunity to respond. He can't even be sure the Board members have read his file. I say if Condition X is so unfair, then both the offenders and society would be better off if the offenders just completed their sentences in prison. That way, they don't have to worry about Condition X at all.

"Criminals battle parole restrictions." The Dallas Morning News; November 12, 2008; p. 6A.

You heard it here first . . .

Remember the name Valerie Jarrett. Many of you may not know who she is, but remember the name. Essie May predicts that within four years, she will be involved in a national scandal. And remember . . . you heard it here first!