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Posted by on Sep 4, 2015 in Blog, Politics | 0 comments

The Ominous Parallels Between 2015 Kim Davis and 1963 George Wallace

 

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In 1963, an elected public official named George Wallace openly defies federal law, denying equality.

 

Justice over bigotry shall ultimately prevail in Kentucky.

But let us not forget the disgraced bigot who openly stood in defiance, blocking a public doorway, thwarting the U.S. Constitution, and obstructing the basic freedoms of others.  Moreover, let us remember all those repugnant voices who joined in on the spectacle and openly defended such bigotry under the false pretenses of “religious freedom” and “states rights.”

Presumably the land of liberty and equality, America has witnessed this shameful moment before.

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Posted by on Aug 23, 2015 in Blog, Personal, Travel | 8 comments

Would You Park in a Handicapped Space?

 

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It’s 10:15 on a Saturday night, and I can’t find a parking space.

My restaurant of choice closes in 15 minutes.  I haven’t eaten all day.  I’m starving.  I want Thai food.  Problem is, there’s no place to park my rental car within a quarter-mile in any direction.  Suddenly, I seem to get lucky.

There’s a spot!  It’s empty!

Wait, not so fast.

It’s a handicapped space.  Shit!

Hmm, let me think about this situation for a moment.  Hey, I don’t see any handicapped people around.  I mean, it’s not like someone in a wheelchair is going to show up at this late hour, right?

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