Michael Geer with Monday’s Family Update: It’s often said that one of the definitions of insanity is repeating the same behavior and expecting different results. That being said, one must conclude our political leaders are insane to consider bringing even more...
What we're reading: Pastor Prevented from Praying in 'Jesus' Name' in State House Erin James, Daily Record/Sunday News (25 June, 2009) -As a guest chaplain to open the House in prayer this past Tuesday, a staff member at the meeting told Pastor Stolzfoos that he...
This week our legislators are making decisions on Pennsylvania's new state budget, ultimately deciding whether or not to cut spending or raise taxes. To help them hear our voices, our State Republicans urge voters to 'post' tax protests on their legislatures doors...
The Direction of Same-Sex 'Marriage' Advocates and why Marriage Needs Protection Jeremiah Dys, wvgazette (21 June, 2009) -These are some of the thoughts from proponents of same-sex marriage: "'William Eskridge of Yale Law School says he hopes same-sex "marriage"...
What we're reading: Poker and Blackjack Coming to a Casino Near You? Suzette Parmley, Philly (17 June, 2009) -State Rep. DeWeese recently proposed that table games be legalized, arguing that the taxed revenue will help to cover the state's debt. Essentially, our...
"What bad thing will happen if equality is granted?" Senator Leach naively commented in reference to his recent bill for "full and equal rights" to same-sex couples. Let's start the debate with this remark. If we're going to define "equality" as having the ability...
On the heels of years of litigation, where the government-school conglomerate tried to shut down "cyber charter schools" - is it now a case of "If you can't beat 'em, join 'em"?? Pennsylvania's largest teachers union, the PSEA, is boasting that it won the right to...
President Obama announced he will sign an executive order extending health care and other benefits to the partners of gay federal employees - benefits commonly bestowed upon MARRIED HUSBANDS AND WIVES AND THEIR CHILDREN. What does that mean to you and me? We the...
"We cannot afford to roll back services and pass those costs on to local property taxpayers" - Sharon Ward Director - Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center Ed. note: A "revenue enhancement" = TAX! Unfortunately for the average citizen, if that organisation and the...
Video Poker Distributors Accused of Tax Fraud , Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (11 June, 2009) - Just recently investigators found that video poker vendors "can make well into the millions of dollars per year in untaxed revenue through this criminal enterprise." In...