What are we afraid of?

As we know so well, the right has an inclination to "hate" those who are not like themselves - be it in politics or religion. The list goes on: • Women • Immigrants • Gays • The Poor • The Media • Muslims • The Clintons

For many years in this country, people in powerful positions have used "fear" to make us hate. White politicians and white clergy promoted the "fear" of black boys having sex with white girls in the South - that led to years of hate and racial segregation. Our president and his administration told us to "be afraid" of Sadaam's imaginary WMD's in order to fight an immoral war. The poorest residents of New Orleans are "bashed" for merely asking for help in the aftermath of Katrina. What are we afraid of?

Jesus' life was the humble example for all of us to follow. I pray that we will not "be afraid" to "love" rather than "hate".

Peace ><>

Stick it in your ear

Have you noticed people out in public lately, who seem to be talking to themselves? I find myself looking around for the other person in the conversation or wondering if they forgot to take their medication. My children would chuckle at my surprise. Hands-free cell phone conversations are out in the open - I'll just have to get used to them.

The "Y's" Have It

I heartily commend Brewers manager Ned Yost and his bench (assistant) coach Robin Yount for taking a stand against the San Francisco Giants attempt to change the rules just for Barry Bonds.

Prior to yesterday's first exhibition game, the Giants asked the Brewers if they could use Bonds as the "designated hitter" because Bonds was not fit to play the field - but could bat. Nevermind that the National League does not use designated hitters. Yost and Yount rightly refused this outright trashing of the rules - not to punish Bonds - but because they wanted their pitchers to bat. They argued that their pitchers must bat in spring training games to prepare them for the same situations during the regular season.

My kind of guys in charge of my team! Life is good.