SamSaid!

LICENSE

     I have had a driver's license for more years than I might want to confess. When I first got one, it was my key to independence  — to go where I wanted when I wanted. Then I put it in my wallet and largely forgot about it  — at least until I got my first speeding ticket. For a long time,  the key documents to protect and save were your birth certificate and your social security number. Not so any more.

     The other day I went down to the local branch office of my bank to make a deposit. I not only had to show my bank card, but also my driver's license for ID. The same thing is true in cashing a check. With ID verification more and more prevalent, the driver's license becomes critically important. At the airport of course, I have to present my ticket and my photo ID Driver's license. Never leave home without it, as the saying goes.

     With the realization of the importance of the Driver's license, I was apalled that our former Gov Gray Davis signed a law to grant CA Driver's  licenses to ILLEGAL aliens. Now get this  — these people have entered this country illegally  –  by whatever means. They live here, work here (some), enjoy our tax supported health care and welfare, put their kids in the public schools, and otherwise receive (demand) the benfits of citizenship. No passports, no visas, no green cards  — nothing. But just so they could  be more comfortable in living here illegally, then Governor Davis wanted them to have driver's licenses also. A few months back he said he opposed the measure and would veto it. Then in an effort to salvage what is left of his career, he signed the law in an effort to get a few more Hispanic votes in the recall election which he lost. 

     In days when we are trying to get a handle on illegal aliens who have evil intent, now we will issue to them a driver's license so they can move around more freely Maybe they can peddle more drugs that way. Doesn't that really hit a warm spot in thinking of big time political figures and how they spend our tax dollars and pander to special causes?

       Personally, I don't support the general notion of a recall election, but the thought of 3 more years of Gray Davis overcame any reservation I might otherwise have. I don't know if Arnold will be any better, but he sure can't be any worse. Everytime I think about securing our borders and stopping the flow of illegals, I will think of potential drug peddlers and terrorists driving around freely with a Davis license in their pockets.

     Isn't that pathetic??

RUSH

     Rush Limbaugh is a brash outspoken chap who will offer his opinion at most everthing at the drop of a hat. His radio show has legions of listeners and followers who see him as a breath fresh air or refreshing contrast from the claptrap coming left leaning mass media people  His critics regard him as a buffoon  –  perhaps an understatement.

     Earlier this year Rush accepted a job as one of the panelists on the ESPN NFL Today program preceding the Sunday telecasts. Although he is a rabid pro football fan, Rush was not hired for his football expertise. He was hired for his commentary with the thorough understanding that it would be controversial. The ESPN objective was higher ratings. Rush was the vehicle.

      A couple of weeks go, Rush commented that the QB of the Philadelphia Eagles, Donovan McNabb, was overrated because most of  the media people wanted to see a black QB succeed. He also offered the view that much of the Eagles' recent success was due to a fierce defense rather than McNabb's skills at Quaterback.  Now, one of two things obtains here,   i.e.,  A) was what Rush said true, or B) was what Rush said  his opinion. Either way, what is wrong with what he said?  Isn't that what he was hired to do?  Lots of football experts would opt for (A), and most listeners would accept (B). But not the lefties of the press.

     Naturally the Jesse Jacksons of the world and their surrogates expressed outrage over the “racist and insensitive” comments by Rush. What if his assertions were true?  Is that racist and/or insensitive? What if his comments or criticisms were well considered opinion? Is that racist or insensitive?  No doubt under a bit of pressure from ESPN, Rush resigned although sticking to his guns in what he said. The NFL rosters nowadays are 75% black. Is that Racism? Also, all NFL teams can be fined for failing to interview a black coach candidate (see Detroit),  before hiring one. Racist?

    There are two things at play here. When public criticism is directed at a black, it is automatically racist. And when it comes to insensitivty, the rule is “don't say things like that even if they are true.” Disgusting.

     I'll stick with Rush, and I hope he still says what he thinks. And for California fans, I am voting YES on Proposition 54.