Country Music Awards

This year's show was a big reminder of how Country Music (and its fans) are at odds with the liberal "main stream" media culture.

At least that's my take on things.

I mean, can you imagine the Grammy Awards or Oscars prominently featuring Christian-themed entertainment like Rascal Flatts' tribute to Virginia Tech?

Or, how about the standing ovation for our troops overseas?

No wonder the Dixie Chicks don't fit in anymore in Nashville.

And, how great was that duet with Reba McEntire and Kelly Clarkson?!

Anyway, it's encouraging to know there is at least a subculture around here that's pro-America and supports traditional values.

So, go out there and buy the heck out of some country music CD's!

Go Hokies

Alexander Hamilton and constitutional rights

Call me a geek, but I am really getting in to a book on CD about Alexander Hamilton.

Hey, it helped me pass a few hours on the road trip this weekend, so give me a break!

Anyway, I'm enjoying it because of the insights it's giving me on how our constitution was crafted by the founders.

But, what I'm having a little trouble comprehending--especially in light of yesterday's horrific events up in Blacksburg, Virginia--is why do we extend civil liberties to non-citizens?

I differentiate "liberties" from "rights." Rights are inalienable, as has been so appropriately pointed-out by the likes of Thomas Jefferson.

But, liberties are different.

For instance, if you're in this country legally or illegally but are not a citizen, I do NOT believe you have the constitutional RIGHT to bear arms. You are NOT a citizen, therefore you may enjoy whatever LIBERTIES we citizens choose to allow.

Clearly, after the Virginia Tech tragedy, Mr. Cho (a resident ALIEN) should not have been allowed to carry a gun.

Ah, well, back to the Hamiltonia . . .