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Individual Rights

A war on individual rights is brewing in the U.S. of A. Seems a woman has no control over her body as of today And how many more personal intrusions are headed our way? Seems we concerned poets ought to be broadcasting our say! One ideological group is taking advantage of its political clout Bandying all sorts of crazy conspiracy theories and ideas about, Creating chaos in our schools over imaginary fears they spout -- Seems they ought to find something better to do than shout. Written May 6, 2022

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Bill Baker

Date: 5/7/2022 1:30:00 PM

As with most wisdom, it's not what a person says that's so important. It is why they are saying it, with what intent. With all the propaganda and lying going on in the world today, Individual that want to be responsible may have to learn to think, say, and act on their own. If on lives on an island alone, do and say whatever they like. If other people are involved, we must learn to be civil and consider the effect of what we do or say on all others concerned. My thoughts, no judgement. Bill

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/7/2022 1:50:00 PM

I really appreciated your thoughts and insights, Bill. I was just expressing my consternation, which I am wont to do now and then. I try my best to ignore what's going on, because most of it, and most of the decisions made, will never apply to me.

Komal Walimbe

Date: 5/7/2022 7:58:00 AM

That's absolutely right! There has been so many minute communal issues that have now grown to be a big one including corruption, discrimination and individual rights. The one with power puppets everyone below...

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/7/2022 10:46:00 AM

It seems to be the prevailing attitude these days, Komal. Thanks so much for your insightful and kind response to my poem.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 5/6/2022 1:25:00 PM

Crazy stuff "Bandying all sorts of crazy conspiracy theories and ideas about," for sure!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/6/2022 5:28:00 PM

Yes, indeed. There's a new book out I want to read on the Washington, D.C. culture which suggests that our politicians are saying one thing in private and another in public...of course, what else is new?

Gershon Wolf

Date: 5/6/2022 1:19:00 PM

Seems to me that everyone's position on abortion has been staked out for quite some time... I don't think that writing about it, reading about it, talking about it, protesting it, etc. will change one single mind... For me it is, therefore, a subject from which to stay away... Just sayin'

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/6/2022 5:29:00 PM

I think you are definitely right about that, gw. I just wanted to say my bit for the benefit of those who are so deeply incensed by the SCOTUS leak. Frankly, as it comes down to me personally, it's not of great importance. But, I don't want to see women going back to clothes hanger days!

John Lawless

Date: 5/6/2022 11:49:00 AM

not sure of the name of the lake but it is claimed that the indian(WHAT!!! how politically incorrect)name for it allegedly meant "you fish on your side and I'll fish on my side and all will stay peaceful" or something like that.....

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/6/2022 11:52:00 AM

You could be referring to the largest lake in Florida...Lake Okeechobee. I'm not sure. I thought you were going to say you fish on your side and I'll fish on my side and then we can split the catch. How about that?

Rico Leffanta

Date: 5/6/2022 11:12:00 AM

There are no individual rights in a government of the Party, by the Party, and for the Party! PBS News blamed Trump for turning American attitudes from "melting pot" to "us against them", but we see on Soup that the Force is always with us but everyone wants to change its direction! Aloha!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/6/2022 11:15:00 AM

Aloha, Rico. Well, I certainly don't like the "us against them" attitude. I liked the "united we stand" attitude.