Considering the Ill-Considered Flyover at Ground Zero

Yes, I know... a ton has already been written the recent flyover ground zero by Air Force One and 2 F-16 fighter jets, but I still feel the need to comment.

First - The insensitivity of the action astounds me. Was there no one involved in planning this event that considered the visual to those on the ground? Did no one bring up a concern for the public response to a Boeing 747 buzzing Manhattan? Even when I watch clips on YouTube it seems surreal.

Second - At a time when our country is in such financial chaos the administration needs glamor shots of Air Force One in New York? For what possible purpose? Ever hear of photoshop?

Finally - As information began to trickle out on the planning of this flyover, it became clear that the administration DID get warned that this could cause public panic. At that point the NYPD was told to keep it quiet.

In the end, $328,835 was spent to take a few photos and terrorize citizens. Not all 'Change' is good change...

Souter to retire

One of the things I suggested my students do after the election was to pray for the health of the Supreme Court Justices. I truly was not being sarcastic, but genuinely concerned about the direction the court would head under such liberal President.

Well, health doesn't seem to be the issue (although we do not really know) Souter has made public his retirement. While Souter was nominated by George H.W. Bush he has leaned further and further left. Unfortunately I think his replacement will not only be FURTHER left, but based on the President's recent comments, a judicial activist.

I detest judicial activism. The Constitution is NOT a living document. The Supreme Court's primary goal is not empathy and identification with every demographic, but to uphold the Constitution.

Keep the prayers going for the rest!