More shootings than those that make the news

“Saw the yoga class shooting in Tallahassee with 7 shot, 3 fatally. Very sad.

“Did you hear about the 62 shot, 10 fatally, last week in Chicago (10/28 – 11/3)?

“Probably not. Democrats keep quiet about their favored ones, gotta protect their favored son’s legacy, you know. Honesty is so 1980s.”

I’ve earned my citizenship

“What I’ve done to deserve my citizenship? I honorably served my country for years, was elected to public office for several years, frequently attend public meetings, never been arrested or even ticketed for speeding, worked and paid taxes continuously since age 16 (I’m over 55) and was a murder trial jury foreperson. There’s plenty more.

“And you?”

Caravan migrants file federal lawsuit

“Now, caravaners have filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration because it won’t let them in.

“The lawsuit’s plaintiff seeks to represent, ‘all Mexicans, Central Americans, or South American citizens … who are seeking asylum or intending to seek asylum with the United States.’

“Guess they want all of South America brought in to the US.”

Does ‘Pro-Life’ really mean that?

“Why is it called being ‘Pro-Life’ if all you care about is the birth of a child?

“What kind of life do you want the child to have when you ridicule their mother, withhold the right to education, healthcare, and food.

“Is it life you want, or is it control over women who don’t do what you want?”

I didn’t want abuse

“My heart breaks for everyone who will ever be asked, ‘Are you sure you didn’t want it?’ I’ve been there, and I am sure.

“I am still sure, even with my coworkers questioning brave folks coming forward. I’m still sure, though I will sit with my abuser over Thanksgiving. I’m still sure, even if everyone else isn’t.”

Why are migrants my responsibility?

“The Rant said, ‘We are sending over 5,000 soldiers to stop people who are fleeing a bad life.’

“Is their bad life my responsibility to pay for? Do I have to pay for potentially billions of people to have better lives here if they have no plans to assimilate into our culture or work?

“How much do I owe them?”