Crime

WHY?

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WHY?

As a former law enforcement officer, I have to ask, why was there such a demonstration this past week regarding guns behind words such as safety and other words? Don’t misunderstand, I am all for safety as I spent 20 years protecting people, property, and rights of people. I respect the rights of people to have the freedom of speech and to demonstrate as long as it is lawful.

The question I have is why single out guns when there are more important issues of safety than guns? The gun issue falls under the protection of the 2nd amendment of the Constitution. The illegal drug use does not fall under the umbrella of the Constitution. It falls under state regulation.

My career as a law enforcement officer both with local and state departments, I saw the destruction of drugs destroy people’s lives even unto death. I saw chronic marijuana smokers die because of residue built up in their esophagus until they choked to death. I saw the results of LSD users who thought they could fly and jump off high rise buildings. I saw many who just took too much of their drugs and overdosed and died. The examples keep on going.

Today the drug epidemic is worse than when I was involved. There are over 1000 individuals die every week from both illegal and legal use. How many realize that is way more than guns kill. By the way it is not guns that kill people, it is people with guns that kill people. Drugs kill people. Also, it is not the law bidding citizen that is involved. So why is the push to penalize them when there are more important issues to confront?

The main reason drugs continue to survive is because of greed and people wanting and needing (addiction) them. Look at the push to legalize pot which many states have and some are considering. Why, because of the almighty dollar. Many will argue with this point, but I saw it and know that marijuana will lead to more addicting drugs.

It is interesting how the minorities get there way and the majority pays for their rights. Wake up America and realize we the majority need to stand up for our rights and not let the minority rule. Remember how one person took prayer out of the schools. How one person started the kneeling at the National Anthem? There is a great push to take God out of everything and the attacks go on and on.

Like I said, I am all for protection of all people. We need to start using common sense in our priorities. Guns are not the problem, people are the problem. Drugs are more of a problem. It is becoming an epidemic.

We should have learned when alcohol was legalized. Look at what a destroyer it is. How many people die, injured, families destroyed, all because of greed. Alcohol does not take the number of lives that people with guns do, but one life is too many. Oh, yes there are groups that are fighting the cause. Again they are the minority.

Do you realize that more people die at the hands of a knife than that with guns? Nobody seems to want to regulate knives. I know there are some who are saying that I am being ridiculous. Am I! A life is a life.

We cannot depend on our governments to curtail the problems because some on the inside are too deep in the pockets of the establishment. Now, it seems that the majority of politicians both national, state, and local do not care what the American people want or demand.

The movement of demonstration against guns and safety were well organized. The number shows that. I just have one question, why guns when there are more important issues? What about the mental conditions of the shooters? The red flags are there, but nobody wants to look at them. It isn’t the guns, it’s the people. We are headed into a lawless society if we don’t change our ways.

One last thought, plain old common sense knows that bad people will always have guns or some other weapon to attack “maybe you or a member of your family” and we will have no defense if they take away our guns. Do you not understand that evil does not abide by the law. Past and present situations show that to be true.

Maybe we need to bring God back into our lives. Churches and Christians need to stand up to the evil that is taking over our country. Jesus said to come and follow Him. WHY NOT? It sure is better than where we are are headed.

Love to all.

MARIJUANA

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Marijuana

Should marijuana become legal? As a former police officer and narcotic agent and a born again Christian, I am taking an opposing position. First, as a police officer, I personally saw what devastation marijuana caused in the lives of so many. I witnessed an autopsy performed on a male subject who was a chronic marijuana smoker. He choked to death from marijuana residue built up in his esophagus. Marijuana joints are not filtered, so you get the full impact from inhaling. People will defend marijuana in so many ways and I saw what affect it has on people.  It will eventually lead to other drugs, health and psychological problems. I could go on. Whether it is the law of the land or God’s law it is illegal in most cases. I know that some states are trying to legalize marijuana and some have. The federal laws still prohibit possession of marijuana.

Every person is to be in subjection to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those which exist are established by God. Therefore whoever resists authority has opposed the ordinance of God; and they who have opposed will receive condemnation upon themselves. (Romans 13:1-2)

I am aware of the position some individuals have taken regarding using marijuana for medical purposes. No doubt, if you get stoned, you won’t feel much pain just as if you drink enough alcohol you won’t feel much pain either. I was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer and I did not choose either one for my cure. I choose the healing hand of Jesus Christ and I have been cancer free for seven years. You can refer to my blog: ‘Faith vs. Cancer”.

Second, I know what the Bible says about the subject even though it does not mention marijuana per se. Of course, it doesn’t name cocaine, heroin, cigarettes, or any of those other drugs specifically by name either. To be fair, the Bible doesn’t mention many modern sins specifically by name, as these names were created long after the Bible was written.

The following verses come from the Bible and we should give them our utmost attention. As sure as the sun will rise in the morning you will have to give an account for disregarding them.

Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. (1 Peter 5:8)

Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body. (1 Corinthians 6:19-20)

And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit, (Ephesians 5:18)

Think about it: If being drunk from wine is a sin (clearly indicated above), and grapes are natural fruits, then wouldn’t smoking pot also be a sin, since it alters your state of mind? The answer is yes

Now the deeds of the flesh are evident, which are: immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmities, strife, jealousy, outbursts of anger, disputes, dissensions, factions, envying, drunkenness, carousing, and things like these, of which I forewarn you, just as I have forewarned you, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. (Galatians 5:19-21)

Sorcerers in the past used herbal and odd concoctions to induce drug highs. In fact, the word used in the Bible for “sorcery” is pharmakeia, which is where we get our modern word “pharmacy.”

Here are some great reasons to never smoke pot in your life:

It is illegal. It is unhealthy. It’s addictive. It will ruin your life. It’s expensive. Drug tests. It leads to other drugs. It can kill you.

Smoking pot is clearly against the will of God, and it is a sinful behavior.

Marijuana is an illegal, unhealthy, and dangerous drug.

Some people try to throw out excuses to say smoking marijuana isn’t a sin, or that it is healthy and natural. That is a flat-out lie

Marijuana is ruining people’s lives. If a friend tries to get you to smoke pot, they are not your friend. They will get you arrested, you could lose your job, and may even cause your death.

You can’t cheat the laws of God.

Today is the day of salvation. You can receive forgiveness for your sins right now by repenting and turning to Jesus Christ. God will forgive you of all of your sins if you repent and place your faith in Christ as your Savior.