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Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Bills may be Well Intiontioned but Poorly Written
Such a bill is Texas State Bill HR 998. As written the bill would require those who own hunting dogs to buy $100,000 of liability insurance.
My friend witnessed two young girls walking their well behaved golden retriever without a leash here in the DFW Area. According to this bill, they could be charged with a misdemeanor. This is punishment that outweighs the problem.
This is simply a poorly written bill. It may be well intended but does not address a "reasonable" solution. Be careful to understand "how" a piece of legislation is written. A poorly written bill can do more harm than good. It may not reflect its intention.
If you see this kind of bill, call your representatives.
My friend witnessed two young girls walking their well behaved golden retriever without a leash here in the DFW Area. According to this bill, they could be charged with a misdemeanor. This is punishment that outweighs the problem.
This is simply a poorly written bill. It may be well intended but does not address a "reasonable" solution. Be careful to understand "how" a piece of legislation is written. A poorly written bill can do more harm than good. It may not reflect its intention.
If you see this kind of bill, call your representatives.
Monday, February 7, 2011
Growing from Diversity of Thought
Embrace those that agree with us and those who disagree with our positions. The benefits are many. Our core motives and beliefs need to be tested. Beliefs that cannot hold up to opposition need to be reflected on and re-researched.
Two things can happen. We can abandon old assumptions or we can find good reasons to hold on to them. We must be honest. We must do our due diligence.
I find many that I might have dismissed are among my best friends. The result is not that I agree with them on many subjects nor is it that they accept my precepts. It is because we experienced something of value about each other. Maybe it was an uncommon compassion or a skill in communicating that we admired. No matter what drew us to each other the end result was a blessing to each party.
There are times when meeting another's mind may not end with agreement nor relationship. No matter the outcome we are able to come away stronger. We can examine how we might have handled the situation better or be better prepared to handle a similar meeting of minds in the future.
An untested and unprepared mind is an accident waiting to happen.
Ask questions not to respond but to understand. Look for areas of agreement. Learn how to express yourself in a manner that supports effective communication.
Two things can happen. We can abandon old assumptions or we can find good reasons to hold on to them. We must be honest. We must do our due diligence.
I find many that I might have dismissed are among my best friends. The result is not that I agree with them on many subjects nor is it that they accept my precepts. It is because we experienced something of value about each other. Maybe it was an uncommon compassion or a skill in communicating that we admired. No matter what drew us to each other the end result was a blessing to each party.
There are times when meeting another's mind may not end with agreement nor relationship. No matter the outcome we are able to come away stronger. We can examine how we might have handled the situation better or be better prepared to handle a similar meeting of minds in the future.
An untested and unprepared mind is an accident waiting to happen.
Ask questions not to respond but to understand. Look for areas of agreement. Learn how to express yourself in a manner that supports effective communication.
Civility - It Goes Both Ways
Those if you that read my blog know that I am a fan of “Civility”. Civility is the hallmark of strength and the only effective way to articulate truth.
However our current administration seems to see “civility” in a partisan light. They seem to view “civility” not as a medium for honest discussion but as a blind endorsement of their views.
I would never suggest we be less than civil in our behavior but there seems to be a great need to define what “civility” is and what it isn’t.
Civility is an honest discussion of issues. Civility requires thought and preparation. Civility does not suggest agreement of opposing views.
Civility is a manner that takes the high road in discussions but holds strongly to positions we hold dear. It’s the right tack to take. It’s essential to any meaningful communication.
Lets practice civility in all our communications but lets be prepared to educate others in what civility is and isn’t.
However our current administration seems to see “civility” in a partisan light. They seem to view “civility” not as a medium for honest discussion but as a blind endorsement of their views.
I would never suggest we be less than civil in our behavior but there seems to be a great need to define what “civility” is and what it isn’t.
Civility is an honest discussion of issues. Civility requires thought and preparation. Civility does not suggest agreement of opposing views.
Civility is a manner that takes the high road in discussions but holds strongly to positions we hold dear. It’s the right tack to take. It’s essential to any meaningful communication.
Lets practice civility in all our communications but lets be prepared to educate others in what civility is and isn’t.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Leadership and Character - Keys to Presidential Success
What should we "Expect" from a President?
One that is engaging? One that is popular? One that is attractive? One that speaks a common language that inspires us? One is able to articulate the problems of the opposition?
These qualities alone make for an interesting and engaging person. However they alone will not make a leader for our great nation.
Above all our future President must work across a divided political climate. We have a widely divided union. The President must be able to hold fast to traditional values. He/she must uphold with vigor the constitution of land. At the same time our leader must engage citizens of a country with many interests.
He must understand foreign political systems and climates that may change in the future. Foreign Policy is critical to our standing among nations.
Our business and economy is a hallmark of our nation. Our President must understand the intricacies of our systems and how to make them work even better.
As a candidate his “platform” with reflect his beliefs and understanding. His “actions” as President may be formulated with new information that we do not have. Our President cannot dictate the will of our legislative branches nor of the will of our people. He can influence but not control the moral condition of our nation. Our President is bound to be unpopular to a wide segment of our populace at any point. He will disappoint us at times.
However, he can lead. Leadership is a much needed skill. The desire to lead and the ability to lead are two very different issues. He must have a proven record of leadership across political lines.
In closing, our confidence in him must be in his ability to lead, his character and moral fiber, his determination and his honesty. His instant popularity will ebb and flow. Decisions will be made that he will have limited ability to control. We can count on being disappointed at times. We must remember that a President is not a Savior. He is a man, dealing with a nation of many opinions.
Lets keep our expectations reasonable and our leaders covered in prayer.
One that is engaging? One that is popular? One that is attractive? One that speaks a common language that inspires us? One is able to articulate the problems of the opposition?
These qualities alone make for an interesting and engaging person. However they alone will not make a leader for our great nation.
Above all our future President must work across a divided political climate. We have a widely divided union. The President must be able to hold fast to traditional values. He/she must uphold with vigor the constitution of land. At the same time our leader must engage citizens of a country with many interests.
He must understand foreign political systems and climates that may change in the future. Foreign Policy is critical to our standing among nations.
Our business and economy is a hallmark of our nation. Our President must understand the intricacies of our systems and how to make them work even better.
As a candidate his “platform” with reflect his beliefs and understanding. His “actions” as President may be formulated with new information that we do not have. Our President cannot dictate the will of our legislative branches nor of the will of our people. He can influence but not control the moral condition of our nation. Our President is bound to be unpopular to a wide segment of our populace at any point. He will disappoint us at times.
However, he can lead. Leadership is a much needed skill. The desire to lead and the ability to lead are two very different issues. He must have a proven record of leadership across political lines.
In closing, our confidence in him must be in his ability to lead, his character and moral fiber, his determination and his honesty. His instant popularity will ebb and flow. Decisions will be made that he will have limited ability to control. We can count on being disappointed at times. We must remember that a President is not a Savior. He is a man, dealing with a nation of many opinions.
Lets keep our expectations reasonable and our leaders covered in prayer.
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