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Officer Killed in President Bush Motorcade

Wow, talk about an irony. It was less than a year ago when another Officer died while escorting the President in Hawaii. Cause of their deaths? “Excessive Speed!”

Today! Monday Aug 27, 2007. Rio Rancho Officer Germaine Casey, 40, crashed at an Albuquerque, New Mexico airport while escorting President Bush, at a point where a road enters an underground parking garage. Details are sketchy as with all things having to do with President Bush. However, it is believed, that Casey’s motorcycle hit a curb, and then a tree.

Trish Hoffman, a spokeswoman for the Albuquerque Police Department, stated; “Any time there is a presidential motorcade, the officers, that’s part of their job, they drive at a high rate of speed”. Officer Casey’s motorcycle destroyed, Officer Casey on the ground. President Bush called the wife of officer Casey, to offer his condolences.

Trash Dispatch- Poisoned Children’s Pajamas from China

Trash Dispatch: More Poisoned Products from China!

Now let me see. Wasn’t it former President Clinton, who gave Communist Red China, the “Most Favored Nation” status? Yep! I believe it was. And now, Our Children are Paying for it, with their lives.

“China’s massive export industry has provided ginger contaminated with a pesticide, fish food raised in untreated sewage and toothpaste containing a solvent – and now children’s clothing containing the poison formaldehyde.” – WorldNetDaily.com

Sen. Barack Obama Calls for more Bloodletting of the American Economy.

Trash Dispatch: Senator, and Presidential Hopeful Barack Hussien Obama, in a move than only be described as “Vote-Seeking”, stated he would reverse U.S. Government policies towards Cuba, and allow America’s-Cuban citizens, the right to travel freely to and from Cuba, as well as, send CASH Money to their families in Cuba. Essentially, Obama is seeking to create a relationship with Cuba that is not unlike the Debacle the United States has with Mexico, Thanks to George Bush!!!

In an evaluation I wrote after watching the Iowa democratic debates, I noted Senator Barack Hussien Obama to be the “George Bush of the Left”. It now appears, that I was right.

The United States of America may well Fall, as a result of President George Bush’s OPEN DOOR policy with Mexico. And now Sen. Barack Obama seeks to do the same thing with Cuba.

So who’s next? Venezuela? Brazil? Communist China??? And, Do we really need to OPEN OUR DOORS to ALL the Nations of the World???

Well apparently, Senator Barack Hussien Obama thinks so. Especially if it will help to get him elected. After all, it was the “Mexican Vote”, that put George Bush in the White House. So why not the “Cubans for Barack”!

Made in China! Jet Explodes at Japanese Airport

Trash Dispatch:
It seems ironic that just the other day I published, “Cheap Chinese Toys Killing Americans!”, and now, Today, another Chinese product (a 737 passenger jet), touched down at a Japanese airport, Parked, and then EXPLODED into FLAMES!!!

In a “PANIC”, all passengers and crew manage to escape successfully, however, you don’t have to remind ME, not to buy Chinese.

Footnote: The plane had already landed, and was Parked, with passengers disembarking onto the tarmac when the plane exploded. Therefore I surmise, that the engine over heating, coupled with “maybe” a leaky fuel line, caused the explosion. Although a leaky fuel line would not need to be present as Super Heated engines can melt through wiring “sparking” fumes, and causing fires. Of course, that’s all just “speculation”, as no investigation has yet taken place. Nevertheless, if it had been an act of terrorism, it would have exploded in flight, and probably over some city somewhere.

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Senator Barack Hussein Obama Jr. (IL) Democrat (part 1).

Trash Dispatch: Senator Barack Hussein Obama Jr. (IL) Democrat

Much like “this guy- Ron Paul” who, is taking the Internet by storm. Senator Barack Hussein Obama Jr. seemingly came out of nowhere to command the attention of the American voter, (and even those who don’t vote, but do complain). But just “Who is this guy- Barack Obama”? And why should I vote for him?

According to documents obtained by the Trash Dispatch, “Barack Hussein Obama Jr.”, is an Attorney, and a Profession Lecturer, who served in the Illinois State Senate from 1996-2004, and was elected as an Illinois State Representative to the United States Senate in 2004, where he Now sits on a multitude of committees.

{Committees: Foreign Relations, Member; Health, Education, Labor & Pensions, Member; Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, Member; Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Member; Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security , Member; Subcommittee on State, Local, and Private Sector Preparedness and Integration, Member; Veterans’ Affairs, Member;. }

He is also a member of several different organizations: [Trinity United Church of Christ, present Center for Neighborhood and Technology; Chicago Annenberg Challenge; Cook County Bar; Cook County Bar Association Community Law Project; President, Harvard Law Review; Board Member, Joyce Foundation; Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under the Law; Leadership for Quality Education; Board Member, Woods Fund of Chicago.]

Senator Barack Hussein Obama claims Chicago, IL. as his hometown but, the truth of the matter is that he was born in Honolulu, HI. Not that that would normally mean anything. But that, neither is President Bush a “native” of Texas, could mean something.

At any rate, and to continue. Senator Barack Hussein Obama has a whole host of awards which include: “Best Spoken Word Album, Grammy Award, 2006; Chairman’s Award, National Association for the Advancement Colored People, 2005; 100 most influential people in the world, Time Magazine, 2005; 10 people who will change the world, New Statesman, 2005; Harold Blake Walker Award, Christopher House, 2005; Rock the Nation Award, Rock the Vote, 2005; Outstanding Legislator Award, Campaign for Better Health Care and Illinois Primary Health Care Association, 1998; Best Freshman Legislator Award, Independent Voters of Illinois, 1997; Monarch Award for Outstanding Public Service, 1994; “40 Under 40” Award, Crain’s Chicago Business, 1993.”

And he has a number of publications which include; “Dreams From My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance” (1995); “The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream” (2006) and “It Takes a Nation: How Strangers Became Family in the Wake of Hurricane Katrina” (2006).”

But probably the most interesting fact about Barack Obama, is he “REPEATEDLY REFUSED TO PROVIDE ANY RESPONSES TO CITIZENS ON ISSUES THROUGH THE 2004 NATIONAL POLITICAL AWARENESS TEST”. And that he, “REFUSED TO PROVIDE THIS INFORMATION WHEN ASKED TO DO SO BY: Major News Organizations and key national leaders of both parties including, John McCain, Republican Senator Geraldine Ferraro, Former Democratic Congresswoman Michael Dukakis, Former Democratic Governor Bill Frenzel, Former Republican Congressman Richard Kimball, Project Vote Smart President “

Now, I’m sure Mr. Obama isn’t Hiding anything, in as far as where he stands on the issues. However, with his latest Nuclear declaration which almost threw Pakistan into a state of emergency, you have to wonder… just what do we Really know about this man? And just why didn’t he complete the 2004 National Political Awareness Test (NPAT), so that we the people would know where he stands on the issues. Not that he couldn’t, or wouldn’t change his stance by the 2008 Presidential Election. But at least we would have the most current and “up to date” information available instead of having to refer all the way back to the 1998 NPAT which he did complete in 1998, but which was also Pre-911.

{ Dispatch Note: The National Political Awareness Test (NPAT) asks candidates which items they will support if elected. It does not ask them to indicate which items they will oppose. Through extensive “Vote Smart” research of public polling data, they discovered that voters are more concerned with what candidates would support when elected to office, rather than what they would oppose. Which means basically, that if a candidate does not select a response to any part or all of any question, that does not necessarily indicate that the candidate is opposed to that particular item. Nevertheless, while the NPAT may have limitations in the amount and type of information it provides; the Trash Dispatch notes that the NPAT forces a candidate to put his viewpoint on record. For more information about the National Political Awareness Test (NPAT), a link is provided below. }

So “why” did Senator Barack Obama Refuse to answer the NPAT in 2004??? Well, may be he didn’t want us to know about his Nuclear position. But then again, maybe he didn’t want us to know something else!

For the purpose of discussion, published below is copy of Senator Barack Obama’s “1998“ NPAT. About which, the Trash Dispatch poses this question: “What do You see?” Is there something in the results of this test that would make you change your mind? And if not, then why do you think Senator Barack Obama refused to answer the 2004 NPAT?

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Abortion
Please indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding abortion.
a) Abortions should always be legally available.
b) Abortions should be legal only within the first trimester of pregnancy.
c) Abortions should be legal only when pregnancy resulted from incest, rape, or when the life of the woman is endangered.
d) Abortions should be legal only when the life of the woman is endangered.
e) Abortions should always be illegal.
f) Abortions should be limited by waiting periods and parental notification requirements.
g) Prohibit the late-term abortion procedure known as “partial-birth” abortion.
h) Support “buffer zones” by requiring demonstrators to stay at least 15 feet away from abortion clinic doorways and driveways.
X i) Other
Abortions should be legally available in accordance with Roe v. Wade.
Undecided j) Should Illinois government funding be provided to clinics and medical facilities that provide abortion services?

Affirmative Action
Indicate the principles you support (if any) concerning affirmative action. State government agencies should take race and sex into account in the following sectors:
Yes a) College and university admissions
Yes b) Public employment
Yes c) State contracting
d) Other

Crime
Indicate which principles you support (if any) to address crime.
a) Increase state funds for construction of state prisons and for hiring of additional prison staff.
b) Support contracting with private sector firms to build and/or manage state prisons.
c) End parole for repeat violent felons.
d) Expand the use of the death penalty for additional circumstances relating to murder.
e) Oppose the death penalty.
X f) Implement penalties other than incarceration for certain non-violent offenders.
g) Inform communities when a convicted sex offender moves into the community.
X h) Increase state funds for programs which rehabilitate and educate inmates during and after their prison sentences.
i) Decriminalize the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes.
j) Strengthen penalties and sentences for drug-related crimes.
k) Strengthen penalties and sentences for sex offenders.
l) Prosecute juveniles who commit murder or other serious violent crimes as adults.
X m) Provide funding for military-style “boot camps” for first-time juvenile felons.
n) Require “impact incarceration” (23 hours per day lockdown) for the first six months of each prisoner’s sentence.
o) Support laws requiring restitution to crime victims at the personal expense of the criminal.
p) Require HIV testing for all incoming prison inmates.
q) Other

Economy and Employment
Indicate which principles you support (if any) concerning the economy and employment.
X a) Provide low interest loans and tax credits for starting, expanding, or relocating businesses.
X b) Reduce state government regulations on the private sector in order to encourage investment and economic expansion.
c) Support limits on cash damages in lawsuits against businesses and professionals for product liability or malpractice.
X d) Increase funding for state job-training programs that re-train displaced workers or teach skills needed in today’s job market.
e) License additional riverboat casinos.
f) Fund construction of a new major airport to serve the Chicago metropolitan area.
g) Other

Education
Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding education.
X a) Increase state funds for professional development of public school teachers and administrators.
X b) Encourage private or corporate investment in public school programs.
c) Provide parents with state-funded vouchers to send their children to any participating school (public, private, religious).
X d) Favor charter schools where independent groups receive state authorization and funding to establish new schools.
e) Support sex education programs which stress abstinence.
f) Support sex education programs which stress safe sexual practices.
X g) Increase state funds for school construction and facility maintenance.
h) Increase state funds for hiring of additional teachers.
i) Endorse teacher-led voluntary prayer in public schools.
X j) Fund public school education in Illinois by increasing certain state taxes and decreasing local property taxes.
k) Support a constitutional amendment eliminating the Illinois State Board of Education and replacing it with a cabinet-level Department of Education led by the Governor.
X l) Provide state-funded tuition and fees to any Illinois student who attends a public college or university as long as they maintain a B average.
m) Advocate bilingual education programs in public schools.
n) Other

Environment & Energy
Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding the environment and energy.
X a) Require the use of cleaner burning fuels in order to prevent pollution.
X b) Support “self-audit” legislation which creates incentives for industries to audit themselves and clean up pollution.
c) Require a cost/benefit analysis to determine the economic impact of proposed environmental regulations before they are implemented.
d) Require the state to fully compensate citizens when environmental regulations limit uses on privately owned land.
X e) Provide funding for recycling programs in Illinois.
f) Request added flexibility from the federal government in enforcing and funding federal environmental regulations.
g) Suspend participation in unfunded, federally mandated environmental protection legislation.
h) Restructure the electric utility industry to allow consumers to choose their power company.
X i) Support state funded efforts to decrease erosion and make other improvements along the Illinois River.
j) Allow local authorities to block construction of large livestock facilities.
X k) Support “right to know” laws, making information available to communities exposed to hazardous substances.
l) Other
Undecided m) State environmental regulations should not be stricter than federal law.
Undecided n) Do you support continuing Illinois’ status as a host for low-level radioactive waste disposal?

Government Reform
Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding government reform.
a) Do you support amending the Illinois Constitution to limit the number of terms of the following officials?
Undecided 1) State Senators and Representatives
Undecided 2) Governor
b) Do you support current limits on the following types of contributions to state legislative candidates?
1) Individual
2) PAC
3) Corporate
Yes c) Do you support requiring full and timely disclosure of campaign finance information?
Yes d) Do you support imposing spending limits on state level political campaigns?
Yes e) Do you support partial funding from state taxes for state level political campaigns?
Undecided f) Would you vote to ratify an amendment to the U.S. Constitution requiring an annual balanced federal budget?
g) Other
No Answer

Gun Issues
Indicate which principles you support (if any) concerning gun issues.
X a) Ban the sale or transfer of all forms of semi-automatic weapons.
X b) Increase state restrictions on the purchase and possession of firearms.
c) Maintain state restrictions on the purchase and possession of firearms.
d) Ease state restrictions on the purchase and possession of firearms.
e) Repeal state restrictions on the purchase and possession of firearms by law-abiding citizens.
f) Favor allowing citizens to carry concealed firearms.
X g) Require manufacturers to provide child-safety locks with firearms.
h) Other

Health Issues
Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding health issues.
X a) Provide tax incentives to small businesses who provide health care to their employees.
X b) Ensure that citizens have access to basic health care, through managed care, insurance reforms, or state funded care where necessary.
X c) Provide health care to uninsured children by expanding Medicaid.
d) Transfer more existing Medicaid recipients into managed care programs.
X e) Use state funds to continue some Medicaid coverage for legal immigrants.
f) Limit the amount of damages that can be awarded in medical malpractice lawsuits.
g) Guaranteeing medical care to all citizens is not a responsibility of state government.
X h) Support a “bill of rights” for managed care patients, allowing them to choose a specialist as their primary care provider, file grievances without fear of penalty from their provider, and receive any emergency care they might need.
i) Require the names of HIV positive people to be reported to local health departments.
j) Other

Social Issues
Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding social issues.
X a) Increase state funding for programs to prevent teen pregnancy.
X b) Provide tax credits for businesses that provide child care for their employees.
X c) Increase state funds to provide child care to children in low-income working families.
X d) Deny or suspend state-issued permits and licenses to parents who are delinquent in paying court-ordered child support.
e) Favor banning smoking in public places.
X f) Increase state funding for Head Start in order to serve additional children and/or increase services from a half to a full day.
X g) Increase state funding for community centers and other social agencies in areas with at-risk youth.
X h) Support state funding of programs for at-risk youth such as guaranteed college loans and job training and placement.
i) Other
Yes j) Do you believe that the Illinois government should include sexual orientation in Illinois’ anti-discrimination laws?
Undecided k) Do you believe that the Illinois government should recognize same-sex marriages?

State Budget
Indicate the funding levels you will support for the following general categories. Select one level only.
Maintain Status a) Agriculture
Greatly Increase b) Education (K-12)
Maintain Status c) Education (Higher)
Maintain Status d) Environment
Greatly Increase e) Health care
Maintain Status f) Law enforcement
Maintain Status g) Transportation infrastructure (highways, roads, bridges)
Slightly Increase h) Welfare
i) Other
No Answer

State Taxes
Indicate the tax levels you will support. Select one level only.
Slightly Increase a) Alcohol taxes
Maintain Status b) Capital gains taxes
Greatly Increase c) Cigarette taxes
Slightly Increase d) Corporate taxes
Slightly Increase e) Gas taxes
Slightly Decrease f) Income taxes (incomes below $75,000)
Slightly Increase g) Income taxes (incomes above $75,000)
Slightly Decrease h) Property taxes
Maintain Status i) Sales taxes
j) Other
No Answer
No k) Do you support a flat tax structure for state income taxes?

Welfare
Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding welfare.
X a) Maintain the 2-year limit on cash assistance.
X b) Maintain the current work requirements for able-bodied recipients in order to receive benefits.
X c) Increase employment and job training programs for welfare recipients.
X d) Provide tax incentives to businesses who hire welfare recipients.
X e) Support state-funded loans for facilities seeking to provide child care for welfare recipients.
X f) Increase access to public transportation for welfare recipients who work.
X g) Allow welfare recipients to remain eligible for benefits while saving money for education, starting a business, or buying a home.
h) Limit benefits given to recipients if they have additional children while on welfare.
i) Eliminate government-funded welfare programs.
X j) Continue to extend state-funded welfare benefits for legal immigrants.
k) Other

Legislative Priorities
Please explain what your two main legislative priorities will be if elected. Please explain how you would obtain any additional government funding needed to implement these priorities.
No Answer

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Trash Dispatch: Don’t miss, Part 2 of our informative series, “Senator Barack Hussein Obama’s Voting Record”. Coming Soon!

Also coming soon, Part 3, “Who is Barack Obama?” A compilation and analysis.

Other Trash Dispatch articles of interest:

• “Pakistan May Declare State of Emergency Because of Obama’s Remarks”

• Ron Paul: How a Fringe Politician Took Over the Web

Trash Dispatch: The Presidential Debates- The Democrats

When Americans listen to a Presidential debate, they listen, for clues that will tell them just “who” this person is. Below are some notes I took, while watching the Iowa Democratic Debate this Sunday morning.

John Reid Edwards– A nobody. with No Clue… His wife, “is” John Edwards. And after she’s gone, John himself, will be lost. Unless, of course, his Mother is still living?

Senator Barack Hussein Obama Jr. (IL)- The Democratic version of Bush. Will go as far Left, as Bush went Right.

Senator Hillary (Jane Fonda) Clinton– stated she is already Circumventing the President as Commander and Chief of the military. (which could explain why the Military is slow to progress in Iraq). Her allusion of humility, leads me to believe she would be a Tyrant, a Dictator, and a God, as this is how she actually sees herself. Although it might instead be said, that she believes herself to be a “mother”. And the American people, “her” children. Whom, or who, she must “Care-For”. Hence, The Universal Health Care system. Not to mention, Universal “Child-care”. And even, Universal “Financial Care”. Although her position might better be stated as “Universal Governmental Control!”

Senator Joseph R. Biden Jr. (DE)– Would be sorcerer. Would have Americans believe Iraqis are unable to gov themselves. And though he lacks in personality, he is an Expert with words. Patronizing Blacks, he is a manipulator who understands that to make a slave, all you need is the suggestion of oppression. And that to become King, you simply whip the people into a frenzy, and then offer them a hero. Quite probably a racist, because of where he grew up. Has the same aspirations as Hillary, but with a different delusion. And one that does not include being a “mother”, but a Pharaoh of Egypt. (not that he’s qualified. But remember, this is a delusion.) But even then, it is only the “title” he seeks. As in reality, he doesn’t have the *love* for his people, as did the ancient pharaohs. (note: Pharaoh hated the Jews, not his own people.)

Senator Christopher J. Dodd (CT)- a Fake, supporting Fake education. Universal Education. Would create a minimun wage for teachers. and open teaching to anyone with a notion (no testing for teachers).

Representative Dennis J. Kucinich (OH)- Little man syndrome. A true Hilter. Believes Government must take control of the economy. Which, of course, includes taking control of you, and your check book.

Governor Bill Richardson (NM)- A hand-washer. Would give “peace keeping” to Muslims, and U.S Governmental control to the United Nations. That way the Office of the President, would need nothing more than a man (presumably Bill Richardson), to sit back in the Oval Office and, “Collect His Check”!

Maurice Robert ‘Mike’ Gravel– Give everything to the Iranians, including Iraq. Damns American Imperialism. And is a close relative (personality wise), to Ron Paul and Ross Perot. Might “in truth” be the best choice out of the bunch. However, his apparent hatred for America leads me to fear his policies to be suicidal for America as a nation, and for Americans as a people. He touts the constitution as his platform and policy (both foreign and domestic), however, I’m not sure he has ever heard of diplomacy. Which, might be a good thing, as we all saw how Bush skrewed things up, by being Overly diplomatic.

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Without a doubt,
absolutely the Scariest thing I heard coming out of this debate,
was “Universal Financial Care!”

Touting the raising Foreclosure rate in America, the message is simple. Americans are Children. Incapable of taking care of themselves. And they Need the Federal Government, to Relieve them of their responsibility to care for themselves. Oh but it doesn’t end there.

Parents! Parents are so burdened by the economy,
that they can no longer “properly” care for their children.

“Programs” (laws), therefore. Need to be set up (enacted), whereby *administrators* of the Federal Government (*the Gestapo), by Virtue of these programs (laws), can relieve the “Financial burdened” of parents having to care for their children, –by Removing their Children!

Don’t think that is a possibilty? Maybe not! Well, at least not for parents who are already established as parents. But for young unwed mothers? Hey, you will still have access to your child. It’s just that you won’t have to “worry”, about your child’s welfare. Indeed through this New Program, the Federal Government will even EDUCATE your child, and all you have to do is, “Sign Here!”

Oh, and as for you older, well established parents? Well, your “financial” position, is just not “strong enough”, “up to par enough”, “nor in line with”, the New Federal Program Guidelines to Care for your child, “Properly”. And thereby the Virtue and Power invested in the United States Federal Government, by the American Citizen, you are hereby declared as Unfit! And your children, are to be REMOVED!!!

And just as a side-note; I just realized that Not One Question, pertained to Illegal Immigration. Probably because “they”, including the media, want us to believe illegal immigration is a dead issue. But it is Not! So I’m wondering why this issue, was left out of the debate?

Cheap Chinese Toys Killing Americans!

Trash Dispatch:
“Cheap Chinese Toys, Tools, and other Products are Killing Americans. But Americans, don’t seem to care.”

“Hey! They’re Cheap!” say most Americans. As they continue to Buy Cheap Chinese Products, including Toys, never minding the Fact that Cheap products, no matter where they come from, are unreliable, unsafe, and even Dangerous causing injury, and even death. In deed, babies are dieing. But do Americans Care? Hell no! That’s why we Keep Buying Cheap! Americans care only about themselves and of course, their pocket book. And to that end, the Stupidity of Americans, is that they are only hurting themselves, in buying these Cheap products and toys.

So here’s your Trash Dispatch. “Americans are IDIOTS!!!”

Even one of my best friends, a man whom I respect as being “wise”. Stated that he could not keep himself from the Temptation to Buy Cheap Chinese products as they are, well, Cheap! But are they Really? I mean, these Cheap Products and Toys are made not with salaried workers, but with the blood of slaves. And ok, so the slaves are Chinese, and they live on the other side of the world. But Our Children are DIEING!!! And on This side of the world. And even, in our own living rooms.

Have you ever Watched, as a Child Choked to Death?
Or as they have gotten sick, and sicker, and Sicker? Even unto death, as the physician knows not to suspect, that your child has been playing with a contaminated toy.

Is that worth the saving of a few pennies?

Is cheap, really Cheap?

Or is it a “Cheat”???

Yahoo News: [Link 1] [Link 2]

{Note the “labels” I have placed on this article. And note, that they All Fit.}

Another Collapse Kills Rescue Workers

Trash Dispatch: Thursday, somewhere around 6:30pm, just 6hrs after the Trash Dispatch had reported “a ray of light, and a measure of hope”; Utah’s Crandall Canyon mine shook, and 3 of our finest rescues workers died.

I started not to report on yesterday’s “Strange Noises”. But, I guess, I just wanted to hope so bad that, well, …now I wonder if my own optimism…, no. Surly not.

Nevertheless it is an uneasy feeling when you lead people to “hope”, only to have theirs hopes, …crushed beneath a pile of rubble. (no pun intended here. I just don’t know any other way to put it.) My hopes were crushed too. I really wanted to report on the rescue. That’s why I haven’t covered this story from the beginning. Because in today’s world of Bad news, I wanted to report some Good news.

Maybe I should not have written yesterday’s story? Maybe I should have reported on something else? Maybe I should not have been so optimistic? Maybe I should not have prayed? I don’t know. But I do know this; the wives and families of those fine men, are all thinking the same kinds of things. And to them, my heart goes out.

Listen folks, I don’t know why tragedy happens. But I do know this; “it Didn’t happen, because you fixed eggs this morning instead of your usual biscuits and gravy!” It Didn’t happen, because because you got angry and said something you should not have said. It Didn’t happen, because you played hookie from school, or cheated on a test, or even because you got up on the wrong side of the bed this morning! No! It happened, because in life, there is pain and suffering, and joy and happiness, and yes, even death. And we have those things in life, because without them, there would be no life. And indeed, we would not be who we are.

I wish now, I had not reported on yesterday’s hope. But then again, I had to! For just as our fallen rescue workers had to try; – just as our 911 rescuers had to try; – Just as our Husbands and Fathers Had to Try!… So too, we must all try.

And Try, and Try, and Try, and Hope, and Pray,
and do whatever we can do. And do it,
for no more reason than because of, “who” we are.

Hope!

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Yahoo News:

• 3 rescue workers killed at Utah mine

• Utah mine caves in, kills three rescuers