"Whenever you have an efficient government, you have a dictatorship" (Truman)

.....The color of the text you see today was picked out by RH+. The font is "Ariel"; it is one of the fonts that the publisher of my books prefers, so I give them what they want.  There are other fonts that I prefer, but this is OK.  I don't believe that those few who read my blog have any problems reading it.  They may have a few problems with what I have to say from day to day, but I shall continue to put my faith on the First Amendment. How come all the politicians with brains go back to the 18th Century?  Whenever the Supreme Court has a problem deciding on a tough case the judges run to read the Constitution.  A couple of them can't understand what they read and invariably come up with an improper judgment.  Who knows...perhaps it's really a proper judgment, but sometimes it collides with my opinion; then again, who am I to judge a judge?  However, on occasion the Court's decisions make many Americans very unhappy.  For example, if they decide that abortion is unconstitutional it will infuriate American women, and even some guys. And of course it will also make the religious right very happy, and the Constitution does say something about the "Pursuit of happiness."  Doesn't it? The Court may also decide against same sex marriage, thus causing a million or so gays to live together in  mortal sin; or should I say "immoral sin"?  It's all so confusing that my brain is spinning.  I didn't want to write on this subject, but look what happened.

 

.....and speaking (writing?) of government agencies we must have a reasonable and responsible policy for veterans of all generations who are injured or ill.  With the proposed downsizing of our military and the slow recovery of our economy, more veterans will be relying on the Department of Veterans Affairs for services and benefits for years to come.  Our government must get prepared to handle such a large influx of veterans of the long wars we have engaged in and the billions of dollars they have caused us.  Our country must be fully prepared to fulfill its promise to the nation's veterans.  The VA's budget must recognize and reflect the need.  Right now it takes months and perhaps years to respond to the claims that have been served for medical benefits that are sorely needed, and this is a blight on our nation's psyche.  I have been very fortunate myself since returning home from my service in WWII.  My claim for medical and financial aid was swiftly approved.  Sadly, that is not the case today, and there is no reason for long delays.  America must do what is needed and what is right.