I just found out this morning that my sister and brother-in-law had to put down their Siberian Husky named Casey last night.  I was there the first day Casey became part of our family when she was a puppy.  She was crazy as a loon, happy-go-lucky and spoiled bitch, who never failed to bring the love and the smiles...she was an important member of our very close immediate family, who will be sorely missed, and who always couldn't wait to see her 'Uncle John'.

If there is a doggy heaven I hope she is getting all the tummy rubs and Frosty Paws she could ever want...

:( :( :( :(

There is one issue where me and the political right agree.  Strong protections of the 2nd Amendment.  It might raise the hackles of my liberal compatriots but I am a staunch civil libertarian.  I feel all of our rights need to be protected lest any of them can come under attack.

Are there problems in America with gun violence?  There sure are.  We have inner city criminal elements often using illegally obtained guns in violent crimes.  We have some very unhinged members of society go on killing sprees, usually using legitimately obtained guns which are legal to own, ending many lives and destroying families.  Guns, purchased here in the US are being smuggled across to the Mexican border and are sold to criminals there who have killed thousands. Absolutely there are problems in our society so free that we enjoy the right to arm ourselves to the teeth.

But...

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