We're So Outa Here!!!!

[Ponyup]

Originally Posted by Janet

Our lowest gas price in Clinton County Indiana is $4.05, our highest $4.17. We have a wind farm getting ready to come into our county. One of the windmills is just two miles west of us.

Are they hiring for this wind farm? My husband is an electrical engineer with experience in power (coal). Do you know what the name of the company is?

[DianaB]

We have wind farms here in Kansas and the propellers are huge. You often see them going down the highway.

As for Texas seceeding I don't blame you. Maybe Kansas can tag along with Oklahoma! Everyone is tired of government intervention. If you check our government is suppose to be run by the people but things have gotten turned around somewhere. When the government doles out money we have to jump through the hoops to receive it. Unfortunately a lot of people jump instead of running.

I'm really worried about our nation and I'm afraid that God's going to punish us. Gay marriages may be like the straw that breaks the camel's back. I'm looking for BIG disasters in the near future.

[Janet]

Originally Posted by Ponyup

Are they hiring for this wind farm? My husband is an electrical engineer with experience in power (coal). Do you know what the name of the company is?

I'm sorry I don't have any idea. There hasn't been anything in the paper recently either, but as soon as I hear something I'll let you know. Your husband could probably contact the Clinton Co. Chamber of Commerce. I'm sure they'd have lots of information or at least send him in the right direction.

[Ponyup]

Originally Posted by Janet

I'm sorry I don't have any idea. There hasn't been anything in the paper recently either, but as soon as I hear something I'll let you know. Your husband could probably contact the Clinton Co. Chamber of Commerce. I'm sure they'd have lots of information or at least send him in the right direction.

Thanks Janet. I mentioned it to him & he didn't seem real thrilled about becoming a wind farmer, but you never know.

[judy]

I also am afraid of divine retribution. Not just our country, but the whole world.

Humans can do such wonderful things for each other, and yet, so many have chosen to have the poorest values, and no respect for life itself. I feel that our government is just part of that crowd. Their mission is surely not to ensure our lives, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

In NY, our mayor is a real nut, although he sometimes has good intentions. He implemented a ban on using trans fats in restaurants recently. It's not a bad idea, but it is my choice to eat what I choose to eat. I'm very uncomfortable with the government deciding on what foods I can eat.

[Ponyup]

Originally Posted by judy

I also am afraid of divine retribution. Not just our country, but the whole world.

Humans can do such wonderful things for each other, and yet, so many have chosen to have the poorest values, and no respect for life itself. I feel that our government is just part of that crowd. Their mission is surely not to ensure our lives, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

In NY, our mayor is a real nut, although he sometimes has good intentions. He implemented a ban on using trans fats in restaurants recently. It's not a bad idea, but it is my choice to eat what I choose to eat. I'm very uncomfortable with the government deciding on what foods I can eat.

I agree with what you are saying. I feel the same way about seat belts. There is documentation upon documentation that says seat belts save your life, but it should be my choice whether I save my life or not. Wearing a helmet on a motorcycle isn't a law, so why should they be able to fine me if I choose not to save my own life by not wearing a seatbelt. I think it's just an easy way for the state to make more money off of people.

[Marilyn]

These issues are the ones that frighten me. Government is way to involved in our personal lives.

I'll give you one example, and I know it's controvercial, but it could affect many of us. Re: The faith based initiatives that our leaders are talking about where federal funds will be available for faith based programs. The programs must be able to show that they are not discriminating in any way. Now, I am not in favor of government funding of faith based programs overall. IMO, churchs should fund their own programs. However, by faith based programs opening up to the federal government and having the govenment review the program for discrimination opens up a whole can of worms. Many faiths do not believe that it is God's will that women function in a leadership position. Many faiths are not accepting of gays in leadership positions. We do not want the government dictating to us that we should not be "discriminating" in matters of faith. This kind of government involvement in religion is what caused many of our ancestors to flee Europe and start a new life in the New World. I'm not sure there is any place for us to flee to should the government decide that our religious practices are discriminatory and try to force us to have women and/or gay bishops.

This may sound far fetched, oh the government would never do that, well, they won't let the restaurants in NY serve trans fats. Think about it.

Okay, maybe the new country, TexOkKanas will let us have more liberty.

[judy]

I agree with you Marilyn. Why does the government feel the need to fund faith based programs? You can have 5 people sitting on folding chairs in somebody's living room and have a fine faith based program going on. Add some kids playing in the yard, throw in a few dollars for upkeep, needy families, etc., and you have all you need.

The government has no business sticking their noses into the various beliefs people have. The only faith based program they should be funding is one where
people are taught to respect others' beliefs, keep their own, and let everyone believe what they believe without bias.

[DianaB]

Originally Posted by Ponyup

I agree with what you are saying. I feel the same way about seat belts. There is documentation upon documentation that says seat belts save your life, but it should be my choice whether I save my life or not.........

I had two friends that died in a car accident because they had their seat belts on. They were in the middle seat. Their husband's were in the front seats with no seat belts and lived through the accident. It was a very sad situation. My sister-in-law was about 14 and was with them in the accident. She was fine. I always think of them when I'm MADE to buckle up.

Originally Posted by Marilyn

...........Okay, maybe the new country, TexOkKanas will let us have more liberty.

I love it, Marilyn!!!!! TexOkKansas!!!!!