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01/27/2011
IconLast week a woman called who had adopted two boys. One was having major problems and you suggested a place she needed to send him to because he had been in a bad home situation for a longer period of time and was having a difficult time adjusting... More >>

Tags: MilitaryMotherhoodMotherhood-FatherhoodResponse To A CallValues
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12/15/2010
IconThe city of Opa-locka, Florida voted unanimously to fine people $250 if they don't pull their pants up.  Opa-locka city leaders decided to expand the current ban on saggy pants to include the fine or  ten hours of community service to those who refuse to keep their pants up.  The City Commissioner, Timothy Holmes, led the charge against the "sagging" crowd, saying that the low-pants practice intimidates the public, provides a distraction in schools, and is a blight on the community.  More >>

Tags: MilitaryPersonal ResponsibilitySocial IssuesValues
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12/13/2010
IconI have had it with Berkeley, California, that anti-American bastion of disloyalty to the values and existence of the United States of America. In February, 2008, the Berkeley City Council approved a measure calling for Marine recruiters to leave Berkeley, because they "are not welcome in our city." If recruiters chose to stay, they would do so as "uninvited and unwelcome intruders." The Council also applauded any residents or organizations that "volunteer to impede, passively or actively, by non-violent means, the work of any military recruiting office located in the City of Berkeley."  And a handful of folks did just that - some held up signs which said "No Military Predators in Our Town," or "Join the Marines.  Travel to Exotic Lands.  Meet Exciting and Unusual People - and Kill Them." More >>

Tags: MilitaryMorals, Ethics, ValuesPoliticsValues
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12/09/2010
IconI'm certain you've heard of the vile, blasphemous, ferociously mean, insensitive, disgusting and downright evil actions of the members of the Phelps family of Topeka's Westboro Baptist church - a group of trash who give Christianity a seriously bad name.  This group travels all over the country, protesting at military funerals, and saying that "the deaths of soldiers are God's way of punishing the country for homosexuality."  Motorcycle groups like the Patriot Riders travel to these funerals as well, to rev between these slime (who call themselves religious) and the suffering family and friends gathering for the funeral of an American hero, a son, a brother, a husband, or a friend. More >>

Tags: MilitaryReligionValues
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12/06/2010
IconVolunteering for the military means a number of important things: It's a noble act of patriotism It means accepting authority over every aspect of your life It's a seriously dangerous job It's not exactly a high-paying job You get benefits during and after service You have a community of support It involves structure and discipline It's a heroic endeavor It is an honorable, self-sacrificing career It is worthy of great respect So, when someone wishes to volunteer for relatively low pay and high danger to protect you and me, I say "THANK YOU" and "huzzah!" More >>

Tags: BudgetEconomyMilitaryMorals, Ethics, Values
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11/15/2010
IconA lot of the most popular video games on the market are war games.  Are they good or bad for teenage boys? More >>

Tags: Family/Relationships - TeensInternet-MediaInternet/MediaMilitarySAHM stay at home momTeensValuesWar
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11/01/2010
IconI recently read about a woman who won approximately $70 million after an 8 year battle with a major pharmaceutical company.  She was a "whistle blower" who reported the major drug company to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for atrocious violations which risked lives, and she got fired. Now, that company is paying the major part of a billion dollars to the government and has issued an apology and expressed the intent to remedy the situation at the manufacturing plant. More >>

Tags: Character, Courage, ConscienceCharacter-Courage-ConscienceMilitaryMorals, Ethics, ValuesSocial IssuesValues
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10/05/2010
IconI often mention on my radio program that I have been a competitive sailor for a number of years.  At your request, In today's video, I give you an idea of how sailing "talks" to me, and how I got into this adventurous hobby: More >>

Tags: HobbiesMilitaryRegarding Dr. LaurasailingValues
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09/29/2010
IconAs I was sitting outside on my patio listening to your program and enjoying my afternoon, a woman called and she said she was an 'infertile woman'...I too have been labeled 'infertile', a term that is demeaning and has taken years for me to come to terms with. More >>

Tags: MilitaryMotherhoodMotherhood-FatherhoodRead On-AirResponse To A CallValues
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09/27/2010
IconWhen a military parent is deployed, it can be difficult on the entire family.  One mom is at a loss as to how to help her teenage daughters, who have started to act out... More >>

Tags: DepressionFamily/Relationships - TeensHealthMental HealthMilitaryParentingTeens
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