LSD

Right this instant, as I'm typing this, thousands of babies are being born all over the world. So, the burning question seems to be, "What makes one child grow to become  a decent law-abiding citizen of the world, while another child grows to become an evil-filled monster." Books are written, movies are made, lectures and studies have been made, but no one wants to face the ultimate truth. It all starts in the family.

'Starts in the family' seems to be a phrase that doesn't interest  a major part of our society. In this maddening, out-of-control gun violence going on right now, it seems there is plenty of blame to go around. It's the NRA's fault, it's Trump's fault, and my favorite, "it's the gun manufacturers' fault".  Some non-thinkers even blame the gun itself.  With that logic maybe we should stop building automobiles.

Just plain old common sense will show that cities with gun-free zones are the cities that have the highest gun crimes. And we all know what that means, but are not willing to accept, and that means criminals will never, never, ever abide by any gun laws.  So does anyone have any answer to the gun violence happening now in Chigao, L.A., Detroit, St. Louis, Baltimore, etc.? Is there anyone who actually believes criminals will ever begin to abide by any type of "gun reform"?

Criminals are just laughing at us, just hoping good law-abiding citizens obey all the gun reform laws. It certainly makes their life of crime and violence much easier. Now add to that scenarios that many city mayors, especially Socialist Dem mayors actually give direct orders to their police forces to "stand down" during protests. This can be seen openly during Antifa protests.  Criminals are just not afraid of any police presence while they unlawfully carry on a life of crime and unruly protests with no respect or regard for law.

I always tell people that I was raised on LSD....Love-Support-Discipline. Raising a child the right way is one of the hardest jobs you'll ever have, but if done correctly, is absolutely the most rewarding job you'll ever experience. Being raised in a Judeo-Christian environment with strong family values in a two-parent family certainly doesn't guarantee a child won't turn to crime, but the odds are certain guaranteeing the child has a chance to grow into a law-abiding and contributing member of society.

When that miracle emerges from its mother's womb there isn't a set of instructions on its backside with instructions to the parents on how to raise the child. Does anyone believe that a parent wishes their child leads a life of crime? Of course not. Most parents are pulling for and supporting their son/daughter to grow into a law-abiding contributing member of society. 

As parents we are obligated to provide our children with a safe, free, and loving home  and environment. Society agrees that child has a greater chance to accomplish success in a two-parent family. It's important for a growing child to know they have the love, guidance, and support of both parents.  Many children in inner city urban areas are greeted in this world with never knowing who their father is, or what prison their mother is currently living in. Our children deserve better if they are going to succeed in life. 

Someday we are going to turn over this country, this world to our younger generation, and it is the duty of all parents to prepare them for their future and thd the future of our country. If our children believe that they are the most important people in their parents' lives, then it's a very good chance that legacy will continue when they become parents.

And that's Politics with Pete for today...God bless our country and our troops.

Switzerland's got it right.

Did you hear/read about all those mass shootings in schools, churches, homes, and malls in Switzerland?  Me neither.  And there are many people in the world, including me, believe that mass shootings in Switzerland won't happen. Anyone wonder why?

Switzerland's military consists of a mandatory 3-month tour of duty for all men. Women serving are volunteer. and yet is the most peaceful country in the world. Yes, Switzerland has the right idea. Want to know how? Very simply put every citizen is very strongly recommended to have firearms and ammunition in their home. When does it start? When the new-born is in their crib. Protecting the family and the country is foremost in the minds of citizens of Switzerland. Nearly 90% of gun deaths in Switzerland are due to suicides, not pointing and shooting at another human.

Do you know the real reason Hitler never invaded Switzerland? He was actually afraid of the small country of Switzerland. Why? Hitler knew full well that behind every blade of grass in Switzerland was a citizen with a rifle and/or a handgun with unlimited ammunition. It has been 20 years since there was a mas shooting in Switzerland. A disgruntled man stormed a political meeting, killing 14 people, then himself. There is no record of a mass hooting before or  since that incident.

Switzerland has continued to be a neutral country for over 200 years, and that is due, for the most part, because its armed citizens compose the military. Firearm ownership is not mandatory among the Swiss population, but what is mandatory is every male join the military for a short stint. This is definitely what you call a well trained militia. And there are no radical political or religious groups entering the country. The well trained military citizenry will not allow it in any form in their country.

Switzerland encourages firearm training, hunting, and even festivals with several shooting contests. No one is alarmed at seeing a young school boy or girl riding a bike to school with a rifle slung over their shoulder. There are very little requests for a concealed carry license. Think about it. Why conceal? Most citizens have firearms and display them openly anyway. Would you not agree that the main reason there are no convenience store robberies, or home invasions, or mass shootings among the Swiss is because the evil cowards know they will not be the only ones brandishing a weapon in a store, school, or home.

Americans need only to review the "gun-free zones" of  L.A., Chicago, New York, Detroit, St. Louis, and Baltimore. Does anyone really belive that criminals even read any gun law regulations in these cities. Shootings occur everyday in the schools, businesses, and homes in America, especially cities hat have strict anti-gun laws and gun free zones. Criminals actually laugh at our gun laws in hopes there will be more gun laws for the law-abiding citizens to blindly obey. It just makes their life of crime easier.

And where does it all lie? In the family of course. Young children in Switzerland are raised to respect and train in firearms. They are encouraged to hunt and take part in festivals that involve shooting contests.  To the few people that read my blogs, I encourage you to go on Bing/Google and research Switzerland gun laws. It is truly eye-opening and amazing.

In closing I am going to hope and pray that someday America will adopt Switzerland's mandatory military service participation and gun ownership laws and policies.  Way to go Swiss. You're doing it right.

And that's Politics for Pete for today. God bless our country and our troops.