There has been a lot of hubbub lately with men who think-self identify as women getting to use the ladies room to do their business. Conservatives in various governing bodies, in an effort to keep perverts out and keep our wives, mothers and children safe from being spied on or assaulted; have passed laws/ordinances making people use the facility in which they are naturally equipped.
Liberal/progressives argue that these laws are anti transgender and discriminatory. They falsely change the narrative of keeping the perverts out, to calling the transgender a pervert.
If the left would pull their heads out of their nether regions long enough to actually hear what the right is saying, maybe we could have a civil discussion on the matter.
Where did all of this start in the first place?
Not in bathrooms!
It was in high school locker rooms.
A couple years ago, a confused (as are most teenage boys, not meant to be condescending) boy, self-identified as a girl. He/she demanded to be allowed to tryout and compete on girls sports teams and make use of the girls locker room. Of course the school board caved in and allowed the boy to join girls sports teams and set up a curtained off area in the girls locker room for him to use.
Can you imagine what these teenage girls will go through having an anatomical male changing in the same room? What about their feelings and security?
From there it expanded to today's mess.
Had no one "Demanded" the right to use a locker room and/or bathroom of their choice, most people would not have really cared. Transgenders, from what I have been told by LGBT friends, have been using the bathroom of their choice for quite some time. And personally, I really don't care.
In fact, I venture to guess that if you asked any conservative their thoughts on the following scenario: If Bruce/Caitlyn Jenner went into the ladies room, entered a stall, closed the door, sat down and did his/her business, washed up and left; would anyone really care? The answer would be no one cares. No one would be threatened by that.
But since the militant LGBT group demands that gender at birth is irrelevant and anyone can use any bathroom they choose; predators have jumped on the bandwagon to their advantage.
Again, no one cares if Bruce/Caitlyn uses the ladies room. We do have a problem with Chester the Molester putting on a wig and skirt to enter a girls locker room. Yes, these sickos will pretend to be transgender to get access to your female family members. I had someone in a Facebook discussion actually ask, "how does one pretend to be transgender?" Being stunned by such a ridiculous statement, I just let it go. I later did think to myself, "how does one pretend to be so stupid?"
Here is my common sense solution that should make everyone happy.
Locker Rooms: If you will be completely exposed/naked then by all means use the facility designated for your anatomical presentation. If you have a penis, use the men's locker room.
Bathrooms: Have 2 separate bathrooms, one with urinals and one with stalls. If you stand, use one room, if you sit use the other. Problem solved.
Sunday, May 8, 2016
Sunday, April 10, 2016
Just a Thought-Part 1
It has been quite a while since I've posted here, but after reading some of the posts on my Facebook page, there apparently are several uninformed potential voters that need an education.
As you may know, I have retired from Chiropractic practice and have begun a new chapter in my life.
I started a new business restoring old cars and trucks. While getting the business started, I took a job driving school bus. Of course while transporting the kids, my sole focus is on getting them to their destination safely, comfortably and on time. However, when the bus is empty before, between or after route, I get a chance to be alone and do some deep thinking. Here is where I will be sharing these thoughts, hence the title- "Just A Thought."
Of course, please feel free to comment below, just keep it civil or you will be deleted.
Socialism vs Capitalism
I have several friends that "Feel The Bern." They claim "Democratic" Socialism is somehow different than other forms of socialism. Or even worse, claim basic government services as forms of socialism (roads, fire and police, public education). I will give them credit in stating Medicare and Social Security are forms of socialism, as they are. The beauty of that is just look at how those programs are doing. Both are poorly managed and going broke!
They rightly claim that mega corporations (the 1%) have too much power. But they blame Capitalism for their very existence. They falsely believe that the purpose of Capitalism is to screw the little guy for the rich guy's benefit. Wrong!!!!
While I do agree there are mega corporations with too much power, Free Market Capitalism is certainly not the cause. Crony Capitalism is. Once the looney left understands this very principle, maybe they will come to understand Socialism is not the answer.
How did these mega corps get so much power? Certainly not by offering quality products or services that the public demanded. No, they got their power by cozying up to government officials. Getting special breaks not offered to other (competing) businesses or industries. So you can see, Free Market Capitalism is not to blame, government corruption is to blame.
Once government gets involved in a business or industry through taxes, tariffs, or other regulations; creating an advantage to some and a burden on others, you get the problems we have now.
Businesses "Too Big To Fail" (I'll write more on this one later) and other bailouts were wrong. These moves perpetuate and embolden these mega corps to grab even more power.
The Socialist/Progressive Left believes more government intervention is needed. Really? Government intervention caused this crap in the first place, and you want more?
Do you really believe that if we go Socialist, we will all of a sudden live in a fairy tale paradise where big business will pay everyone more than they are worth, give their products and services away so everyone can have them and no one will be rich and powerful.........
Put down the Kool-Aide and pay attention.
What will happen is the crony capitalism will expand. Certain "preferred" businesses will grow while others will be shut down by the government (IRS, EPA, BLM, FTC, FDA, etc....). Those preferred business owners and the politicians in power will run everything, and get even richer in the process. You and I and every other working stiff will happily collect our pittance and crumbs and go on living in this socialist paradise.
Since we have clearly shown the problem began with government intervention, don't you think the way to fix it would be to get the government out of business?
Let the Free Market determine who survives and who fails. Get rid of subsidies, corporate welfare, taxes and tariffs. Cut back on the regulatory power of the above listed alphabet bureaucracies. Free Market Capitalism is based on Fair Exchange for goods and services. Screwing people not only doesn't work, it hurts the business.
The thing to remember from all of this is, Crony Capitalism is not Free Market Capitalism. Socialism expands Crony Capitalism. Let's not go down the failed path of Socialism, democratic or any other.
As you may know, I have retired from Chiropractic practice and have begun a new chapter in my life.
I started a new business restoring old cars and trucks. While getting the business started, I took a job driving school bus. Of course while transporting the kids, my sole focus is on getting them to their destination safely, comfortably and on time. However, when the bus is empty before, between or after route, I get a chance to be alone and do some deep thinking. Here is where I will be sharing these thoughts, hence the title- "Just A Thought."
Of course, please feel free to comment below, just keep it civil or you will be deleted.
Socialism vs Capitalism
I have several friends that "Feel The Bern." They claim "Democratic" Socialism is somehow different than other forms of socialism. Or even worse, claim basic government services as forms of socialism (roads, fire and police, public education). I will give them credit in stating Medicare and Social Security are forms of socialism, as they are. The beauty of that is just look at how those programs are doing. Both are poorly managed and going broke!
They rightly claim that mega corporations (the 1%) have too much power. But they blame Capitalism for their very existence. They falsely believe that the purpose of Capitalism is to screw the little guy for the rich guy's benefit. Wrong!!!!
While I do agree there are mega corporations with too much power, Free Market Capitalism is certainly not the cause. Crony Capitalism is. Once the looney left understands this very principle, maybe they will come to understand Socialism is not the answer.
How did these mega corps get so much power? Certainly not by offering quality products or services that the public demanded. No, they got their power by cozying up to government officials. Getting special breaks not offered to other (competing) businesses or industries. So you can see, Free Market Capitalism is not to blame, government corruption is to blame.
Once government gets involved in a business or industry through taxes, tariffs, or other regulations; creating an advantage to some and a burden on others, you get the problems we have now.
Businesses "Too Big To Fail" (I'll write more on this one later) and other bailouts were wrong. These moves perpetuate and embolden these mega corps to grab even more power.
The Socialist/Progressive Left believes more government intervention is needed. Really? Government intervention caused this crap in the first place, and you want more?
Do you really believe that if we go Socialist, we will all of a sudden live in a fairy tale paradise where big business will pay everyone more than they are worth, give their products and services away so everyone can have them and no one will be rich and powerful.........
Put down the Kool-Aide and pay attention.
What will happen is the crony capitalism will expand. Certain "preferred" businesses will grow while others will be shut down by the government (IRS, EPA, BLM, FTC, FDA, etc....). Those preferred business owners and the politicians in power will run everything, and get even richer in the process. You and I and every other working stiff will happily collect our pittance and crumbs and go on living in this socialist paradise.
Since we have clearly shown the problem began with government intervention, don't you think the way to fix it would be to get the government out of business?
Let the Free Market determine who survives and who fails. Get rid of subsidies, corporate welfare, taxes and tariffs. Cut back on the regulatory power of the above listed alphabet bureaucracies. Free Market Capitalism is based on Fair Exchange for goods and services. Screwing people not only doesn't work, it hurts the business.
The thing to remember from all of this is, Crony Capitalism is not Free Market Capitalism. Socialism expands Crony Capitalism. Let's not go down the failed path of Socialism, democratic or any other.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Flu Shots Available on Every Corner!
It's that time of year again. Media blitz of "Get Your Flu Shot!" Every pharmacy has a little station set up to quickly jab and go. Once again, I just shake my head in utter amazement. Especially this year.
For the first time in flu shot history, the same version of the previous season is being used. One has to wonder, if the shot actually works, why would one have to get it again this year?
A recent study out on Minnesota touted a whopping 60% effectiveness rate. But when you read the study, only 1.5 people out of 100 vaccinated will get the flu. Sounds great, until you read further and find out only 2.5 people out of 100 un-vaccinated will get the flu. In essence, for every 100 shots given out (at over $30 a shot) only one more person will be spared from the flu. (the 1.5/2.5 is where the 60% number comes from)
For the first time in flu shot history, the same version of the previous season is being used. One has to wonder, if the shot actually works, why would one have to get it again this year?
A recent study out on Minnesota touted a whopping 60% effectiveness rate. But when you read the study, only 1.5 people out of 100 vaccinated will get the flu. Sounds great, until you read further and find out only 2.5 people out of 100 un-vaccinated will get the flu. In essence, for every 100 shots given out (at over $30 a shot) only one more person will be spared from the flu. (the 1.5/2.5 is where the 60% number comes from)
Some things to think about:
If the flu shot actually works, it would protect you from 3 specific strains of the flu, that's it. No protection from pneumonia, colds, flu-like illness or any other strain of flu.
While Vit D and healthy living habits will prevent all strains of the flu, pneumonia, colds and flu-like illnesses (with NO side-effects).
The choice is yours (make an informed one). Take your chance with a shot and hope you are the one in one hundred that gets spared the flu, or skip the shot and practice good healthy habits.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Why a Flu Adjustment is better than a Flu Shot
If you follow my Face Book page, you probably have seen me recommend a "Flu Adjustment." So, what is a Flu Adjustment anyway and why should I do this instead of getting the flu shot?
As you will see below, flu shots are not very effective and have serious side effects. While a spinal adjustment boosts your immune system and has no harmful side effects.
To get a better understanding of how to prevent the flu, let's look at flu shots. Flu shots are a combination of 3 strains of seasonal flu, and this year the shot also includes the H1N1 (swine flu) virus. Now understand that the 3 seasonal flu strains are GUESSES! It takes 6 to 9 months to develop and manufacture a vaccine. Government and health agencies guess what the strains will be for the coming flu season. They haven't guessed right yet. Originally, only one strain was included. But, since they couldn't get it right, they boosted their odds by adding additional strains.
Now, for the flu shot to actually give you any benefit, you would have to 1) develop immunity from the shot, 2) be exposed to the specific strain. Then, and only then, will the shot have any beneficial effect.
This year, the H1N1 was added to the regular flu shot. Even though a Canadian study showed those that received the H1N1 shot last year were twice as likely to catch the seasonal flu!
The Flu Shot does NOT protect you from flu strains not included in the vaccine, does NOT protect you from 'Flu Like Illness', colds, intestinal flu, or pneumonia.
Side effects include seizures, fever, pain, convulsions, paralysis and death.
No Benefit, Lots of Risk
A "Flu Adjustment" boosts your immune system to fight off ALL strains of flu, 'flu like illness', colds, intestinal flu, pneumonia, and many other illnesses. Side effects include; improved joint motion, decreased pain, relaxed muscles, better circulation, more energy....
This really is a no-brainer! Add additional Vit D (4-5000 iu per day) and you will have a much healthier winter and beat the flu season.
Any questions, let me know. Please feel free to leave a comment below.
As you will see below, flu shots are not very effective and have serious side effects. While a spinal adjustment boosts your immune system and has no harmful side effects.
To get a better understanding of how to prevent the flu, let's look at flu shots. Flu shots are a combination of 3 strains of seasonal flu, and this year the shot also includes the H1N1 (swine flu) virus. Now understand that the 3 seasonal flu strains are GUESSES! It takes 6 to 9 months to develop and manufacture a vaccine. Government and health agencies guess what the strains will be for the coming flu season. They haven't guessed right yet. Originally, only one strain was included. But, since they couldn't get it right, they boosted their odds by adding additional strains.
Now, for the flu shot to actually give you any benefit, you would have to 1) develop immunity from the shot, 2) be exposed to the specific strain. Then, and only then, will the shot have any beneficial effect.
This year, the H1N1 was added to the regular flu shot. Even though a Canadian study showed those that received the H1N1 shot last year were twice as likely to catch the seasonal flu!
The Flu Shot does NOT protect you from flu strains not included in the vaccine, does NOT protect you from 'Flu Like Illness', colds, intestinal flu, or pneumonia.
Side effects include seizures, fever, pain, convulsions, paralysis and death.
No Benefit, Lots of Risk
A "Flu Adjustment" boosts your immune system to fight off ALL strains of flu, 'flu like illness', colds, intestinal flu, pneumonia, and many other illnesses. Side effects include; improved joint motion, decreased pain, relaxed muscles, better circulation, more energy....
This really is a no-brainer! Add additional Vit D (4-5000 iu per day) and you will have a much healthier winter and beat the flu season.
Any questions, let me know. Please feel free to leave a comment below.
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Get Your Golf Game Back
The other day I took my wife to the driving range to hit a bucket of balls. It was an early Thursday afternoon, so we had the place pretty much to ourselves. As we are enjoying the conversation between swings, I hear a strange "VOOM, VOOOM, VOOM" sound. I turn to see a fellow swinging a hollow red plastic tube. Apparently this is some kind of warm-up tool. We finished our bucket and I decided to stick around and watch the other golfers take their hacks. And hack they did.
While I am certainly not a professional golfer, I have spent considerable time and training in evaluating the golf swing and identifying what is physically wrong. I was amazed at the number of swing faults, posture problems and resultant big sweeping slices. The guy who had the red plastic tube, while adequately warmed-up, still had rounded shoulders, bent at the waist and hit every shot to the right with a very nice sweeping slice to really push the ball even further to the right. Of course, I'm now imagining he has a whole closet full of "Training Aids" much like Renee Russo had in the movie Tin Cup.
Let me give you one piece of advice--Skip the training aids! As Paul Callaway, P.T. (first physical therapist on the PGA Tour) said, "The most important piece of equipment is your body."
Just by getting this guy to address the ball with a straight spine angle, bend at the hips (not the waist), his shots would have been a lot straighter.
As a Certified Golf Fitness Professional, I offer physical training programs to take 5-9 strokes off of your game in as little as 6 weeks. If you are interested in the Golf Doctor Programs, give me a call a the office (920) 730-0611. Mention you read this on my blog, and receive the initial swing evaluation for free (regular $145.00 value).
Enjoy the rest of the golf season! And if your game is not what you expected, give me a call.
Please feel free to leave a comment below.
While I am certainly not a professional golfer, I have spent considerable time and training in evaluating the golf swing and identifying what is physically wrong. I was amazed at the number of swing faults, posture problems and resultant big sweeping slices. The guy who had the red plastic tube, while adequately warmed-up, still had rounded shoulders, bent at the waist and hit every shot to the right with a very nice sweeping slice to really push the ball even further to the right. Of course, I'm now imagining he has a whole closet full of "Training Aids" much like Renee Russo had in the movie Tin Cup.
Let me give you one piece of advice--Skip the training aids! As Paul Callaway, P.T. (first physical therapist on the PGA Tour) said, "The most important piece of equipment is your body."
Just by getting this guy to address the ball with a straight spine angle, bend at the hips (not the waist), his shots would have been a lot straighter.
As a Certified Golf Fitness Professional, I offer physical training programs to take 5-9 strokes off of your game in as little as 6 weeks. If you are interested in the Golf Doctor Programs, give me a call a the office (920) 730-0611. Mention you read this on my blog, and receive the initial swing evaluation for free (regular $145.00 value).
Enjoy the rest of the golf season! And if your game is not what you expected, give me a call.
Please feel free to leave a comment below.
Monday, March 22, 2010
Health Care Reform-What They Should Have Done
Well, they went and did it-passed "Health Care Reform." This new law will increase costs and does absolutely nothing to improve health. What should have been done? Here is my proposal:
Using basic economic principles (supply and demand)and understanding that health insurance was never intended to pay for routine care; the following makes sense.
Every person in the U.S. is issued a Health Savings Card (HSC) with a $5000 value. People would contribute pre-tax dollars into their accounts. Lower income people would get govt. grants to fill their accounts (in lieu of tax credits)based on a sliding scale on ability to contribute. This money would be used for routine care and can be used for any health related expense. Any money not used by the end of the year would be transferred to a retirement savings account (interest bearing).
Health insurance would only be for catastrophic illness/injury and would have a $5000 deductible (covered by your HSC). Once you have used up your HSC, the insurance would kick in.
This simple plan reduces costs in several ways. People have control of their health care spending and an incentive to spend wisely. Since they are basically paying with cash, administrative costs for providers will go down. Getting paid at the time of service versus submitting a claim and hoping it gets paid is a no-brainer for doctors. They can lower their costs to the consumer.
By allowing all licensed health care providers to be paid by the HSC, you now have increased the number of providers (increased supply) which also increases competition for your health care dollars. More competition means lower cost.
Other side benefits of this plan include; supplementing retirement (Social Security), reduced health care student loan defaults, and better health education. Since people will have control over their own spending, they will become more educated on staying healthy (prevention) and not waste their own dollars on unnecessary or ineffective treatments.
If you have questions or want more details, leave a comment below.
Using basic economic principles (supply and demand)and understanding that health insurance was never intended to pay for routine care; the following makes sense.
Every person in the U.S. is issued a Health Savings Card (HSC) with a $5000 value. People would contribute pre-tax dollars into their accounts. Lower income people would get govt. grants to fill their accounts (in lieu of tax credits)based on a sliding scale on ability to contribute. This money would be used for routine care and can be used for any health related expense. Any money not used by the end of the year would be transferred to a retirement savings account (interest bearing).
Health insurance would only be for catastrophic illness/injury and would have a $5000 deductible (covered by your HSC). Once you have used up your HSC, the insurance would kick in.
This simple plan reduces costs in several ways. People have control of their health care spending and an incentive to spend wisely. Since they are basically paying with cash, administrative costs for providers will go down. Getting paid at the time of service versus submitting a claim and hoping it gets paid is a no-brainer for doctors. They can lower their costs to the consumer.
By allowing all licensed health care providers to be paid by the HSC, you now have increased the number of providers (increased supply) which also increases competition for your health care dollars. More competition means lower cost.
Other side benefits of this plan include; supplementing retirement (Social Security), reduced health care student loan defaults, and better health education. Since people will have control over their own spending, they will become more educated on staying healthy (prevention) and not waste their own dollars on unnecessary or ineffective treatments.
If you have questions or want more details, leave a comment below.
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