In the news today there were apologies, resignations and a disgusting answer to a question given to Ms. Teen S. Carolina. Michael Vick confessed to the brutal treatment to dog that were force to fight til death and killing dogs that did not fight well. In his apology he seemed sincere but it will not erase the atrocities. More on this later. Over the the week-end Alberto Gonzales gave President Bush his resignation. The controversy surrounding Gonzales' tenure is marred with the controversy and accusations of perjury before congress. His Reagan-esque admissions during his testimony were half truths and Ronald Reagan himself would be very proud, except he can't recall. His resignation is most honorable, at least it will give him credibility. Now Back to Micheal Vick. In his confession he gave a unprepared speech that was somewhat believable and spiritual in retrospect. But the real message was not his confession, it was much deeper than that. It was one the former President Bill Clinton could learn from. When Micheal Vick gave his confession he admitted that he is guilty of his actions instead of trying to hide them. He told the news media that he was in fact was directly involved in the dog fighting ring. Clinton denied his guilt to the very end. Vick also professed that since the charges he has found Jesus. Although he found Jesus a little too late, wasn't he supposed to wait until he is in jail to find Jesus? The big picture is that he admits it, that he consciously thought about his action and was able to admit his wrong doings. Maybe Clinton and Gonzales and all the other ego-power-tripped politicians should learn from him. As for Ms. South Carolina, I don't think there is much hope in her. See for yourself.
GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS AND GOD BLESS AMERICA

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A Fallen Hero

In the small south east Texas town where I live it has a very tarnished past. A past that by no means is anything to be proud of, through the years following desegregation and then a failed attempt by the government to move blacks into the towns housing projects. The people in this town have worked hard at trying to clear the past by creating a more positive future. But often times, with every step we take forward, either the news media or an individual who has no real knowledge of the people in this town knocks us ten steps back. There are great people in this town. People that to many in one way or another are personal heroes. There are doctors, lawyers, policeman and fire fighters. There are even a few country music recording artists whose names are Clay Walker, Tracy Byrd and George Jones. But there is another kind of hero and they are the men and women who are serving in the armed forces. These Heroes give us much to be proud of. Sadly on August 16, 2007 SPC. Kamisha Jane Block 20 died while serving her country north of Baghdad in a non-combat-related incident. The incident is still under investigation by the U.S. Army. Quoting the website www.militarycity.com article: "Block, a Vidor native, joined the military in July 2005 as a military police officer and was assigned to the 401st Military Police Company, 720th Military Police Battalion, 89th Military Police Brigade, since January 2007. She was deployed to Iraq in May. Block’s military awards and decorations included the National Defense Service Medal, Korea Defense Service Medal Global War on Terrorism (Service) Medal and the Army Service Ribbon". Kamisha is loved by many people and it showed with the attendance of her funeral and a funeral procession that was nearly a mile long. Kamisha defines the word HERO. She selflessly joined the military to server her country just as she was know to help her commuity. On a personal note; Thank you Kamisha for your service. You have made America proud. Your death has touched a nation. You are in our hearts. Our prayers go out to your family. You have given Vidor something to be proud of. God Bless You Kamisha and God Bless America.
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