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America Needs God, Not More Laws
By Paul Proctor
September 30, 2009
NewsWithViews.com
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By now, many have, via television or the internet, viewed the horrendous cell phone video taken of an honor student in Chicago being murdered by a group of boys fighting in the street reportedly while on his way to a bus stop near his school. It’s hard to watch and serves as a grim reminder of sinful man’s capability.
One boy in a red jacket is shown taking a huge stick from another boy and clubbing the student in question to the ground with a blow to the head. Another punches him back down when he tries to get up. While the student writhes on the pavement, another approaches and bludgeons him with his stick followed by others who gather around to stomp on his head until he no longer moves. The honor student is later pronounced dead from his injuries.
I’m sure many are now wondering: “How could this happen in America and how can we stop it from happening again?”
Should Congress introduce stick control legislation? Lets say each piece of wood carried in public by any individual could be no longer than six inches in length and must be painted bright red so others in the vicinity could clearly see it on their person. In addition, any stick carried in public must have rounded edges and ends – not pointed or bearing any sharp edge, to prevent it from being used as a knife.
How about a shoe control bill where every pair sold is foot-printed, serial-numbered and registered with the state? Under this new law, the customer would be required to fill out a lengthy information form and submit to a background check before he or she is allowed to take possession of the footwear.
But then, what do we do about those who just use their fists to beat somebody to death? I suppose everyone with hands could be required to submit their fist prints when applying for or renewing their driver’s license every four years. This would enable law enforcement agencies to hopefully match the knuckles of suspects with the wounds, bruises and bodily indentions found on assault victims.
This is the humanistic logic of a collapsing culture where morality is now defined by one’s appetite, agenda and associates rather than the inconvenient Commandments of a Just and Holy God – a land where dusty and undisturbed Bibles warn: “the wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the nations that forget God.”
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2. Official: Suspect admits role in beating death of Chicago teen
© 2009 Paul Proctor - All Rights Reserved
Paul Proctor, a rural resident of the Volunteer state and seasoned veteran of the country music industry, retired from showbiz in the late 1990's to dedicate himself to addressing important social issues from a distinctly biblical perspective. As a freelance writer and regular columnist for NewsWithViews.com, he extols the wisdom and truths of scripture through commentary and insight on cultural trends and current events. His articles appear regularly on a variety of news and opinion sites across the internet and in print.
E-Mail: watchman@usa.com
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