Another Police Shooting

These brave men and women are willing to place their lives on the line for strangers. But they receive very little respect or thanks for giving up their life when needed.

I cannot understand why the above is happening and why our government, as well as the citizens do not desire in putting a stop to this!

Most of us want to blame the guns instead of putting the blame where it belongs, on bad people who want what others have worked hard to achieve and will do anything to get it. Guns are not the culprit, excuses and not being held responsible for is to blame.

The number of people murdered daily in the United States varies each year. In 2016, there were approximately 15,696 murders, which breaks down to about 43 murders daily, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigations. https://www.reference.com/government-politics/many-people-murdered-day-united-states-4ce42c4182d89232

Why do these keep happening? My suggestion is we, (our government), must be tougher on immigration and those who join gangs and cause Havoc, as well as murders. Both groups seem to receive a slap on the wrist. And the citizens must backup the government when prosecuting the murderers whether they are illegal immigrants or U.S. citizens.

Most of the USA citizens are Christians, such as me, and we are taught to turn the other cheek. However, we must say enough is enough in order to make others answer to our laws that the honorable citizens do every day?

Do not call me bigoted because of the nationality or races of these murders that take place daily. Are we supposed to overlook these evil happenings because of races or nationalities?

We have a Constitution, Democracy and faith, and we have always been for the underdog. But turning the other check is becoming one-sided, difficult and we often question ourselves on what to do and why do others get away with things we do not or cannot?

Ida M Temple

Mansfield Tea Party

Responsibility begins at home with Mom and Dad

News media and many others blame those who commit violent acts and want them held for their actions. And they should be. However, we must ask where did these young people learn such violent ways on how to answer to those who might disagree with them?

Parent’s had either ignored their child’s angry attitude or permitted them to use violent words and deeds to solve their problems. Why are these parents not held responsible for their child’s actions?

Many will say a parent cannot control their children. I disagree by using the following statement.

When my brother was a teenager, he wanted a 22 rifle. It took a long time before my father and brother convinced Mom to give in. It came with restrictions. My brother could not have or use the rifle unless he was with Dad. And when it wasn’t used Mom had Dad take the rifle apart and hid the parts all over the house. This was done when we were in school so my brother could not find the gun and use it without Dad around. Apparently, that was old school for it occurred over sixty-five years ago.

Today children have rights as if they are adults and do not have to answer for their bad actions. Could this be lack of serious discipline such as privileges taken away for very long periods or like the proverb states, “Spare the Rod and Spoil the Child>”

A spanking never hurt a child other than their ego. I ought to know, Mom spanked me once for being rude or disrespectful; do not remember which. My ego was hurt more because Mom spanked me than the spanking did. After all, I had pants on.

When will adults learn from animals as they teach their young to behave? Have they ever watched a mother slap the cub or kitten, not that hard but well placed, and how quickly the baby animal behaved? Of course, many will say that is violence.

Again, adults are mistaken. A child that is beaten is s violent act and must never be,  but the quick slap on the butt that is covered leaves an impression on their ego, not their body. Sometimes it takes a solid awakening before any of us get the picture of how we treat others.

Words are for teaching just as spanking teaches us right from wrong because of our own actions.

Ida Temple

Mansfield Tea Party