PUNISH OFFENDERS

 

Several years ago I concluded that there were just some people who either could not or would not be rehabilitated. They seem committed to a life of crime. If you have it, they want it and they will kill you to get it. Many of these criminals are raised in fatherless homes. While this is not the only reason, it is most certainly a contributing factor. 

 

Why was the animal who raped and killed that young mother in Memphis out looking for victims at four in the morning? Mind you he had just recently been released from prison after spending twenty years there. He didn't get much rehabilitation, did he? If I had the power, I guarantee he would never do that again. I would gut shoot him with buckshot and feed him to feral hogs. End of problem. 

 

In my mind this is a big part of the problem. We, as a society, seem unwilling to properly punish offenders. We keep thinking we can rehabilitate them. I believe there are some people who just cannot be rehabilitated. And there are many examples. This clown being one of them. 

 

I realize my answers seem too simple to work, but why don't we try some of them? Some people cull themselves from society. Let's take them out of society. Why should we continue to punish ourselves?

 

And to you weenie liberals out there, what do we have to lose? Maybe if we required these former convicts to be your next door neighbor, you might reconsider your position. Let's get smart and truly punish offenders. It's a win, win for us all.

 

Ron Scarbro January 9, 2025

 

CHRISTMAS 2024

 

As I have said before, Christmas is my favorite time of year. From my earliest days, it was always special. As a kid, my folks didn't have much money, so Christmas was often kinda skimpy. But it didn't matter. We always made it special.

 

When my own kids were growing up, we tried to make every Christmas memorable. I think if you asked them today, they would say we were somewhat successful. I'll never forget them running down the hallway to get to their stockings and presents. I remember one year my son got a plastic toy power mower. The problem was that when he pushed it, it sounded like the real thing. That is a terrible sound to hear all Christmas morning. But, we endured. Thinking back on it, I wouldn't have missed it for the world.

 

It's not the same now. In many ways that is good. We spend more time contemplating the real meaning of the holiday. For example, we will attend church Christmas Eve for a candlelight service and Communion. We don't send cards anymore. And I think a lot of people have made that choice. We still have a beautiful tree that's all lit up and we still exchange gifts.

 

We listen to the beautiful music of the season. Some of my favorites.  It helps to make the season bright. 

 

This is to be my Christmas blog. Linda and I take this opportunity to wish for you the happiest Christmas and of course the most prosperous of new years. We have been so blessed this past year and we wish those same blessings for you in the coming year. Please don't forget what this season is all about. It is precisely because God loves us that we are blessed in such a special way. Take advantage of that love He has shown us and make your new year better than ever. 

 

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year,

Ron & Linda Scarbro

 

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

 

My Thanksgiving blog is simple. I am thankful for you. I am thankful that I have the unfettered opportunity to rant without fear. I appreciate living in this great country. I am thankful for my family, my health, and most of all my dear wife of over 60 years. I am continuing to recover from recent medical issues but plan to get back to work on my blog very soon. Thank you for reading and offering your encouragement. Happy Thanksgiving to you all.

 

Respectfully,

Ron

 

Thanksgiving 2024