The Death Penalty

Oklahoma made headlines Wednesday with a "botched" execution.  The convicted murderer is dead, but the procedure did not go as planned.  In "intravenous speak," his vein blew.  In reading more of the details, which truly sickened me, the reports seemed of all things, one more media circus.  It seems many of the European companies that once furnished the drugs, refuse to sell to American prisons.  Some states have found other sources, but refuse to divulge the identity of the companies.  Of course, that raises the whole transparency issue and inspiring the filing of motions, etc.  I'm really not sure how the attorneys are paid to file motion upon motion between an original conviction and the actual execution, but citing drug sources has become a new motion to be filed.

We need to really consider the Death Penalty from a Biblical perspective.  Torah is very specific in regard to the penalty of death.  Any death penalty outside of Torah observance was done by heathen nations.  Rome is a perfect example in Scripture of what is not done.  The man in Oklahoma committed an heinous crime and from what I've read, there were witnesses of sorts, so on two witnesses a person can be put to death, but . . . those involved in the execution must be Torah observant.

In all of this media frenzy, something kept coming to mind.  Dr. Jay Chapman is from Oklahoma.  He's the doctor that formulated this lethal injection procedure back in the 70's.  Most states that still have the death penalty use lethal injection as the form of execution.  When I was researching as I wrote "the Threshold of Technocracy" I came across an interview he'd given in 2007, thirty years after his death formula.

I'm at the point, I really don't care if I'm labeled paranoid or called a conspiracy theorist.  There are many posting concerns of guillotines reported to be in this country.  I haven't seen any verified photos, but then, we know we aren't being told or shown everything.  The first lady ordered the press to not accompany her recent trip to China, so clearly there are times when the media doesn't cover the news.   The doctor's last statement in the interview was chilling . . .

>>Instead, Rushford said he supports using carbon monoxide, which he described as being "simple, fast, and painless."

Chapman disagreed with that assessment. But he had another idea. "The simplest thing I know of is the guillotine. And I'm not at all opposed to bringing it back. The person's head is cut off and that's the end of it."

http://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/04/30/lethal.injection/

"The Powers that Be" implemented Dr. Chapman's last recommendation.

I did find a provision introduced in House Bill in Georgia, dating nearly 20 years ago.  It was read a second time.  There was no indication it was signed at that time, or since, but the idea of guillotines for the death penalty has been introduced . . .   http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/Archives/19951996/leg/fulltext/hb1274.htm

We Were Waiting

In this situation in Nevada, most of us knew it was only a matter of time, until some distraction was introduced.  Seriously, I expect more creativity out of progressives!   The race card, again?  I had no sooner finished the article in Contemplation, when I was fortunate enough to view a letter, a video, and an interview with one of Mr. Bundy's body guards.

When the BLM first invaded the Bundy ranch, I had to seriously search to find articles in mainstream media about the situation, but once the race card got played, it's all over mainstream!  I refuse to name call, and I was disgusted by the term "lamestream" media the first time I heard it, but it does seem clear in this coverage that mainstream media has a purpose other than reporting factual news.

I saw a meme that proudly stated animal cruelty is a felony in all 50 states.  What about a mass grave of cattle in Nevada?  What about running them to death or near death?  What about shooting prize bulls, just because they belong to a specific individual?  Isn't that animal cruelty?

The fact that this original incident divided the people the way it did, but not with enough emotion, troubles me.  I know I stated that concern in another article, but this bears repeating.  The unpaid land use tax is reportedly in dispute of over $800,000.00  One report says Mr. Bundy owes over 1M dollars, another reports $200,000.  My guess, since this is presented to divide us to the extreme, the actual amount is somewhere between the two figures that have been reported.  Once the amount is actually determined, an unpaid tax is handled with a lien, or as was first stated, the sale of some cattle at auction to pay it.  Dead cattle do not sell well at an auction.  The fact that BLM chose to go in with guns blazing is clear indication our land is not under good management.

Once the amount owed, if there actually is an amount owed; is determined, the assessed sale price of what would have been good livestock now dead, should be deducted from that bill, since that was the stated purpose for the invasion and rounding up of the cattle.  All of that is a ways down the road, now that it has been handled so ineptly.

The fact of the matter is, Cliven Bundy's views on race affect all of our lives much less than gay rights or the mandated affordable health care act.  The government is down to bluffing and bullying as they have tipped their hand by playing the race card.

The Point in Being Lost in Partisan Politics

While opinions regarding the Bundy ranch are being determined by sheer political leaning, I believe a larger issue is being swept away unnoticed.  I am neither democrat nor republican, although I once was a registered democrat, but since my citizenship is in G-d's Kingdom, I no longer participate in the election process.  I used to participate on every level from local to primary to general, but I haven't voted since 2002.  I saw a lot I didn't want to see that year, and certainly do not want to have to revisit any of those lessons!  But this article isn't about my politics, it's about "we the people" becoming so politically divided, we are being conquered and we don't even see it.  Many folks in this country hold their politics right up with their religion or anti-religion.  Those who speak of "G-d and country" often mean it literally!  Many people take their "patriotism religiously!"  While those who speak against religion usually touting tolerance, are quite vocal in their intolerance of other's beliefs.

Politics is dividing us!  I have to check myself to not be offended by both sides of any argument.  What I once thought were free thinkers, all sound the same, and it all sounds like programmed sound bytes.  The citizens of America are being divided and conquered and the few people who are still trying to be self-sustaining or independent are being labelled extremists, dissidents, or terrorists.  The land is being claimed and stolen from the taxpayers just as it was from the Native Americans in the early history of this country.

In this section of the Goshen Gazette, I always include mainstream sources regarding a current issue.  This week's publication is not exactly covering the Bundy ranch, per se, but rather we are covering the coverage of what transpired.  For those who just make a list of right or left check marks, this information won't be of interest, but for those with eyes to see, this particular incident is clearly reported to play to presumptuous political bias.

Remember, there are people in this country, who adamantly insist that they receive their news from only one source.   Please, I would ask our readers to read and view the reports of this situation by both mainstream sources.  To watch and read past the political programming and see what it truly happening in our own country.  While the situation in Nevada was making headlines, ranches in Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas were facing the same circumstances.  Also included in this section, is an independent article regarding the plans for the Conservation Center for the Desert Tortoise.  In reading that article, I couldn't help but wonder how much of the funding to bully the ranchers could have been better used to save the turtles.

The cattle ranches and herds are the lowest they've been since 1951 and beef is higher than it's ever been.  How will driving ranchers from their homes and land, and killing cattle really help Americans?

BLM vs. Bundy

In following the situation in Nevada, it's clear that the BLM has not conceded.  As soon as I saw the headlines that BLM was leaving, it was obvious they would return.

As America continues to decline, we'll see much more of this.  Federal land is America's collateral in the world economy.  There aren't a lot of countries with land masses that exceed the US, while also having a great deal of moderate climate.  American land is prime, and federal land can be mortgaged by an indebted nation.

As a believer, I've given some serious thought to where I'll draw the line when it comes to rebellion and resistance.  I look to the book of Daniel for what I believe to be the proper recourse.  Those three Hebrew boys that were thrown in to the fiery furnace didn't resist the authority, they simply refused the mandate to bow down to an idol, and they faced the consequences of that decision.  Same with Daniel, he wouldn't pray to the king, and he wouldn't stop praying, so he found himself facing a den of hungry lions.  He, like the others walked out, unscathed.  I'd like to believe I'd stand as boldly and face the consequences of taking that stand, but I don't know for sure.  I'd also like to think if I did, I'd walk right on through the consequences, but not all of the servants of YHWH did survive the consequences of their bold stand.  YHWH's will be done.

Since Messiah admonished Peter for using violence, even to defend Him, I'm thinking armed resistance is not the Will of our Father for me, either.  I know "the powers that be" will use Romans 13:1-2 authoritatively, I've already heard that.  All I need to determine in this is where my faith stands with my Heavenly Father.  I don't believe I am to physically or violently resist the Sovereign earthly authority, but rather simply and boldly refuse to bow down.  On a side note, here, I'd much rather be "taken out quickly" as taken into captivity, but I don't think that's my decision to make, either.

I do know, even if I'm not planning to resist or rebel against the authorities, I do plan to protect this place from those without authority.  Anyone who claims to be on the side not of the New World Order best be getting the preparation done, and as for having heard, already, many have had visions of finding the supplies of others for their own use.  If I'm still standing, that won't be the case here, in the Land of Goshen.  I'll share according the visions I've been given and the Word I hear.

As the situation continues to unfold in Nevada, what we watch happen to Cliven Bundy is also taking place in other states, and will continue to take place throughout this country . . .        

The Food Supply

Here at the Goshen Gazette, we truly strive to bring accurate information without bias, and when there is bias, we acknowledge that and attempt to offer the counter view as well.  When it comes to the food supply, there are two facts that simply do not "spin away" or change with perspective.

• Fact 1.  Our food supply is being altered with genetic engineering.  Genetic engineering permanently changes the DNA of the cell, so when corn is genetically altered, it is no longer "corn."  We can choose to call it corn, but when species are crossed, that is science far beyond hybridization.  When something completely foreign, such as bacterium is introduced into the DNA of a grain, that grain is permanently altered.  It is no longer the same entity.   

• Fact 2.  Whomever or whatever controls the food will control the people.

June 14, 2013

The Supreme Court on Thursday issued a ruling that bans the patenting of naturally occurring genes but allows edited or artificially created DNA to be patented.

If it can be patented, it is not a naturally occurring gene.  When the genes have been altered, the created life has been changed.

Bona fide Journalism

The Goshen Gazette is now in it's second year of publication.  We continue with the full intent of keeping our readers informed, rather than programmed or lulled.  We also strive for the distinction in being a-political in our presentation, or qualify our reports and articles with a statement of our own bias.  As editor of this publication, I am deeply honored to be associated with such great contributors and humbled by their gift of writing.

 In the realization that not only some elements of our government would like more power and control, but also that a great many of the citizens would actually like our government to enforce more control, I felt the need to buy a membership.  Let's face facts, as the government continues to expand it's power, AND it will; yet while the people cry to uphold the Constitution; the Bill of Rights and Declaration of Independence barely get a mention, anymore.  These are the documents, I hold dear.

Senator Feinstein's view of bona fide journalism

Although we do not plan to jump into mainstream media, I do represent Goshen Media, as a member of the US Press Association as well as the US Press Agency.  In protection and expression of the Bill of Rights, specifically the first amendment, as well as my ardor for the last line of the Declaration of Independence; I felt compelled to become a professional journalist.

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. 

That last line of the Declaration of Independence is powerful!  It doesn't say my unalienable Rights come from the government.  My unalienable Rights are endowed by my Creator, and if blogging in my jammies after working in the garden and milking goats is my idea of life, and my chosen pursuit of happiness, then according to the Declaration of Independence, as an American, I can do that, regardless of opinions in Washington.  Now, in order to protect my subject matter, that first amendment is important.  Congress can't make any laws about my religion, or the expression thereof.

In this age of digital history, and cursive no longer being taught in the public school system; much could be rewritten or lost in just a couple of generations.

Thankfully, here in America, with the internet, there's a place to buy just about anything including government recognized credentials; especially government recognized credentials.  This is America!  A college drop-out has made it possible for high school drop-outs in their jammies with a five dollar website, to be international journalists.

http://eaglerising.com/5280/senate-destroy-first-amendment-soon/#Yue8ZB1Z8gsPI3Al.99

Context?

WARNING:  Contains sexually explicit content.  When the school district was approached by a father, the spokesperson acknowledged that the information on the poster could seem inappropriate "out of context."  I see nothing else around this poster in the photograph, so it was apparently viewed in the context of a "stand alone" poster.

I realize many people have different definitions of what is lewd and what is acceptable, but sex education for 13 year olds needs to be kept age appropriate, which really should not involve teaching about activities other than scientifically presenting "baby-making" intercourse, and should not be suggesting that!  Actually, sex education in the public schools should be contained to biology, which covers puberty, reproduction, and disease.

http://www.naturalnews.com/043570_lewd_sex_acts_13-year-olds_education_curriculum.html

http://www.breitbart.com/Big-Government/2014/01/15/Kansas-Middle-School-Says-Poster-Listing-Sex-Acts-Part-of-Health-and-Science-Curriculum