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Tuesday Talk
Today is Bill of Rights Day, commemorating the ratifcation of the document in 1791. Many of our Founding Fathers had insisted on a Bill of Rights to be added to the newly-written Constitution before they voted for it. James Madison agreed to submit such a document to the first Congress and the states upon approval of the Constitution. Many supporters of the Constitution saw no need for such a document – ‘ We all know what our rights are ‘ -, but Madison agreed to assure the ratification of the Constitution.
Today would be a good day for all of you to read the Bill of Rights. Note how many times ‘no’ and ‘not’ are used. This document is a straitjacket on the concentration of power in government. It reinforces the primacy of individual rights, rights bestowed not by the Constitution or the Federal government, but by our Creator. We must always remember that these rights are not Constitutional in the sense of being endowed by the Constitution originally, but by being protected by it.
Papa Johns
Earlier, I urged you all to buy from Papa Johns today, due to their dedication of profits to support the families of the four murdered Lakewood police officers. I also shared my tale from last night, about how crowded and busy the Woodinville store was. Well, today, the Woodinville, Bothell, Redmond, Kirkland and Mountlake Terrace stores are, according to their website, all closed due to lack of product, meaning they all sold out yesterday. Thank you all for your tremendous reaction and supporting the officers’ families. And a big thanks to Papa Johns. I know where I will buy my pizza in the future.
Papa Johns
AS you may know, Papa Johns pizza is donating all of their profits from yesterday and today towards the families of the four murdered Lakewood officers. We decided yesterday to have Papa Johns for dinner, so I ordered on-line at 4:48 from their Woodinville store. The reply told me that it would be ready in 44-54 minutes. When I arrived at the store, an incredible scene was occurring. I think half of Woodinville ordered from them, the store was crowded, packed beyond belief. The manager said they were selling three times the daily average of pizzas. The staff was overwhelmed as was their online ordering system, which finally went down. People were being told it could be an additional hour for their orders. The phones were ringing off the hook and they finally stopped taking orders by phone. Through it all, the staff and crowd remained calm. Finally, they just started handing out what pizzas were available to the customers on a first come, first serve basis, except for the firefighters, who got moved to the front of the line. Since it was for a good cause, nobody really objected. It was incredible to see the neighborhood turn out to show their support for the police. The staff should all be given raises for their demeanor and coolness throughout, Papa Johns has won me as a regular customer, and, you should eat Papa Johns tonight, just order early and be patient.
Pearl Harbor Day
Today is December 7, the 68th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Today, let us reflect on the lessons of that day and pledge never to forget them. The need to be militarily prepared in a world where the oceans are no longer a security barrier, and that we were in negotiations with the nation that struck us are the two biggest lessons I believe, along with the need to have someone to put together all the telltale clues. There were many left by the Japanese, but we didn’t read them right. And, finally, let us remember what that generation of Americans did, despite the setbacks and the darkness and the grim outlook. They won a World War. They never forgot they were Americans, and, as we face a dark and foreboding future, neither should we.
