Thanks for the Words

A question came up in a recent live stream: do the 3 branches of Government actually work for US Citizens?  Join me as I briefly delve into this topic by discussing the history and purpose of the 3 branches of Government, and how they've been applied over the years.  

Sources: 

https://www.house.gov/the-house-explained/branches-of-government#:~:text=To%20ensure%20a%20separation%20of,working%20with%20the%20other%20branches.  

https://constitutioncenter.org/interactive-constitution/full-text 

https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/congressional-subpoena-impeachment-probe/story?id=66586558 

https://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/12/us/politics/12inquire.html

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In a Facebook comment thread, I came across someone referring to a trans woman as a "he/she".  This person thought she had good intentions, as she was defending the woman's right to use a public restroom.  But does calling someone a "he/she" really respect their preferences?

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During the holiday movie binge, I couldn't help but think about some correlations between Scar and Trump.

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Taking a few moments to respond to a some comments from the past week, and discussing the ACLU position on the death penalty.  Please join and leave comments in the live chat!  ACLU Death Penalty Position: https://www.aclu.org/other/case-again....  

Police Views on the Death Penalty: https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/facts-an... 

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Brandon was executed December 10 at 9:27 pm EST.

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Note: Brandon Bernard was executed on Thursday, December 10.  I was late in uploading this episode, my apologies for that.  I still want to include it here as I think it's important.  There are still at least 3 more scheduled executions planned by the Trump Administration before Joe Biden takes office.

Call (202) 353-1555 and select option "9" to leave a voice message asking the US Justice Department to commute Brandon Bernard's execution. 

 President Trump this year reinstated the Federal Death Penalty after a 17 year moratorium.  This man is about to be the 9th executed tomorrow for crimes committed when he was 18.  He was the getaway driver in a botched robbery where two people were killed.  The others who were involved who were under 18 have already been released from prison.  It is unprecedented for outgoing Presidents to preside over executions on the way out.  This is highly disturbing.  Please consider signing.  I don't know if it'll make a difference but a life is at stake.

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My hometown's representative gave his take on our response to COVID, so I decided to give my take as well.  Just because our politicians employ bad behavior doesn't mean we have to follow suit.  And just because we can't eliminate a problem completely doesn't mean we shouldn't try.

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I'd like to share a story from my art group.  Interested in your thoughts.  If you ask for feedback, and you ignore it, who is the rude one?

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Today I follow up on the last video, responding to a comment requesting further clarification on skill sets needed for community building.

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