Send the intellectually disabled home!

A U.S. Senate committee in May approved a measure to remove the words "mental retardation" and "mentally retarded" from federal labor, health and education laws to help remove what supporters describe as a hurtful label.

The bill, approved by the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, would replace the terms "mental retardation" and "mentally retarded" with "intellectual disability" and "individual with an intellectual disability."

Essie has a few things to say about this.

Number 1 -- I can see how this is such an important issue that our Senate must take up time with it. After all, it would be different if we were facing record deficits or if we were hemorrhaging millions of gallons of oil into the Gulf or if we were fighting a war on two fronts or if we had a President determined to take over every aspect of our lives. But seeing as all those things aren't plaguing us right now, the Senate is making good use of its time.

Number 2 -- What does retarded mean? It means slowed down. I think I'd rather be called slow than intellectually disabled. Slow indicates that I can learn, just at a slower pace than others. Intellectually disabled sounds like I can't learn.

Number 3 -- Will all those mentally retarded people suddenly have whole new worlds opened up to them because we can't call them what they are anymore? I truly doubt it.

Number 4 -- Much as I disagree with it, I'll try to be pc -- it's time we get rid of all those "intellectually disabled" people in Washington!

Paris News funny: Speaking of "intellectually disabled," here's a headline from Sunday's paper: "Increasing enrollment make budget cuts a little easier." Perhaps that should be followed up with "News reporters enrolls in remedial English."

http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/breaking/panel-approves-removing-retardation-from-laws-94935124.html

And that's what the NAACP is for!!

I recently witnessed this incident in a local furniture store.

I was browsing the furniture, and a man came in and went up to the service desk. He said he was there to make a payment on his washing machine. He said, "All I have is fifty dollars, and you'll take that, or you'll come pick up my washer and then I'll be in next month and pick up my brand new washer at no charge, because I'm high up in the NAACP," and he threw what looked like a membership card onto the desk.

The clerk in the store responded very appropriately. He said, "You can put that crap back into your pocket, because I find it highly offensive."

And that, my friends, is the kind of greedy racist who is "high up" in the NAACP.

But they're ILLEGAL

I don't know why, but The Dallas Morning News keeps printing these sob stories about poor illegal students who, through no fault of their own, can't get jobs. The latest was about Juan who excelled in his high school class but can't get a job because us mean old people who respect the law won't give him a social security number. That's because he's ILLEGAL. I don't care if his IQ rivals Einstein's, he's still not abiding by the laws of our country. Instead of whining about not being able to get a job, he should be falling over himself in gratitude for the FREE education he got in this country. Unlike the citizens who live here and pay taxes for their children's educations, he truly got his for FREE -- his parents pay no taxes. Juan says he never "saw myself as an immigrant." I don't see you as an "immigrant," either, Juan. Immigrant implies a legal status. You are an ILLEGAL ALIEN!

Juan has decided to major in business administration at our expense -- illegals get in-state tuition, you know. He says that way, he can open up his own shop and won't have to show any papers. In other words, this illegal alien is going to operate an illegal business and illegally hide his assets from the IRS. He also won't be paying social security on himself or his employees.

He says he's worked hard, so "Something might happen to reward me." Reward him? Living and being educated in this country while giving zero back isn't reward enough? Besides, my mama taught me that you shouldn't be rewarded for doing the wrong thing. And Juan is ILLEGAL.

Roberto Gonzales is an assistant professor of social work at the University of Washington. He says of the illegal students in this country, "The best they can hope for is to get into some graduate program and stall for time while they wait for legislation to pass." In other words, mooch around for awhile, and Obama will grant you legal status even though you are a major scofflaw. Another illegal, Viriviana, says, "It feels like my status is my worst enemy." Well, whose fault is that? In the meantime, she's received a bachelors degree from UT and is enrolled in a masters program at Columbia University. Doesn't look like she's suffering much.

Incidentally, Texas awarded $33.6 million in state and institutional financial aid to illegals, temporary residents, and non-citizens between fall 2004 and summer 2008. That's $33.6 million Texas kids didn't get.

"Youths get chance to learn, not earn." The Dallas Morning News; June 28, 2010; p. 1A.

We're nothing more than animals.

According to Bill R. Swetmon of Plano, we are nothing more than animals. He cites fish, insects, and birds as demonstrating homosexual behavior and says that proves that homosexuality is just something we are -- not something we choose.

So, he equates us, as human beings, to dumb animals who have no concept of sin or its consequences. I'm insulted, Bill. Incidentally, Bill, I've watched my puppy dog eat things that would completely turn your stomach. I guess it should be natural for humans to do that, too, huh?

Paris News funnies -- speaking of animals, there are a couple of classified ads for "Austrian" shepherds in The Paris News. We'll send you a map, guys, so you can see how far Austria is from Australia.

"A question of theology." The Dallas Morning News; June 27, 2010; p. 3P.

Well, Duh!

Wolf de Vallette of Dallas says he just can't understand why GOP senators refuse to extend unemployment benefits for a million Americans who are facing starvation, loss of homes and other hardship. "Will someone out there please tell me?" he begs.

Well, Wolf -- it's very simple. WE HAVE NO MONEY! And these folks have already been collecting unemployment for months. This would be the second, and maybe even the third, extension of their benefits. And, really, Wolf, do you think with the prevalence of food stamps moochers in this country anyone is truly facing starvation?

"Aid bill's failure stumps me." The Dallas Morning News; June 27, 2010; p. 2P.

Well, except for . . .

Columnist William McKenzie says not allowing homosexuals to marry each other is unfair. He said he "has run out of reasons to not stick my neck out in favor of gay marriage." I always had only one reason, and it's still valid.

God said it's an abomination. That's all we need to know.

"Same-sex marriage is about fairness." The Dallas Morning News; June 22, 2010; p. 11A.

Your tax dollars at work.

The Arizona Department of Transportation received a $1.25 million federal grant. It's to build bridges for squirrels so they won't be run over crossing the roads. The money is restricted, and can't be used for improvements that might benefit the people of Arizona. The Arizona DOT says they'll return the money rather than spend it on squirrels. If they did use it for that, I suppose they'd have to get another grant to teach the squirrels to use the bridges. Or maybe they could just teach them to look both ways before they cross the street.

They might want to suggest to the squirrels that they migrate to Washington. There seems to be an over-abundance of nuts there!

"Arizona won't build bridges for squirrels." The Dallas Morning News; June 19, 2010; p. 2A.