Category Archives: abortion

Trump Voters – This Is On You.

Posted on January 28, 2017 by barbaraweicksel

So, this is what our American government is now in 2017? These are our values? Building Walls, and banning immigrants and refugees at our borders. Telling the press to shut up, shutting off phone lines to the White House, which … Continue reading →

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Stop Telling Me To Move On

Posted on November 10, 2016 by barbaraweicksel

Tradition and history tells us that we must accept the results of a Presidential election and move on. There have also been those people who have been taking pleasure in telling me I must “move on.” “move forward,” “suck it … Continue reading →

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Hate is Easy. Love Takes Courage.

Posted on August 28, 2012 by barbaraweicksel

I saw those two sentences  in an article I was reading this morning, and I suddenly understood why folks are so hateful.  It’s easy.  It doesn’t take a whole lot of brain power to go from; “My life sucks: to: “I’m going blame ________ (fill in the … Continue reading →

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10 Reasons Why I Could Never Vote for Mitt Romney

Posted on June 5, 2012 by barbaraweicksel

There are a myriad of reasons that I could never, ever push the little button beside Mitt Romney’s name in this November’s election for President of the United States of America. Here, in no particular order,  are my top 10 … Continue reading →

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Abortion – Gay Marriage – Religion – I have so many questions…

Posted on May 15, 2012 by barbaraweicksel

What is it about the Gay Community that frightens the Straight Community so? What is it about the Gay Community that frightens the Evangelical Community so?  I really don’t understand why there isn’t common ground to be found.  Why is … Continue reading →

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No Fat Chicks

Posted on April 23, 2012 by barbaraweicksel

There is a young man in his 20’s that has a son who is 5. He was watching his 5-year-old play baseball and noticed another little boy running around in a “No Fat Chicks” t-shirt. Instead of questioning the intelligence … Continue reading →

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The Equal Rights Amendment – Some 89 years later – Still waiting for Ratification

Posted on March 30, 2012 by barbaraweicksel

The Equal Rights Amendment was first proposed in 1923 to affirm that women and men have equal rights under the law.  Some 89 years later this Amendment is still not a part of the United States Constitution. The wording of … Continue reading →

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Why is it the women taking one for the team?

Posted on March 16, 2012 by barbaraweicksel

I wish I understood what was really happening here in the United States.  I’ve tried to sit back and not judge – but just read and listen and really try to understand what is going on.  I’ve tried – I … Continue reading →

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Women – do you know your place?

Posted on March 12, 2012 by barbaraweicksel

I don’t understand women who don’t understand what is happening around them. More to the point – I don’t understand women who know what’s happening around them and – don’t care. My Mother is of the generation of women who … Continue reading →

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Why can’t we just let people be?

Posted on February 22, 2012 by barbaraweicksel

I wonder why it is we just can’t let people be. Let them be who they are – live where they want – worship whatever God they chose – or don’t worship at all – marry the person they fall … Continue reading →

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