We’ve made a lot of progress in one year, in some ways. We’ve gone from where I can get a test to where can I get a shot? And most sensible people are seeking out the shots and finding them.
The world is still pretty messed up a year later. We still have mass killings; the disease is not gone, and stupid people are having mask burnings to celebrate their freedom. Yes, some still equate mask wearing as a loss of freedom.
Our City Council is obsessed with whether a particular breed of dog is allowed to live here in spite of a spotty track record including the recent death of a 1-year-old. We have a very divided electorate on this issue. Many would like to vote on the issue instead letting the Council decide for them. At this point, it’s about trust.
The Council meets again on Monday, April 5, at which time they can vote to lift the breed ban, and then we will start dealing with the complexity of trying to enforce and police all of the facets of owning dogs. Compliance and confusion will be a problem. Let us vote.
I think a bigger issue when it comes to animals is all of the abandoned animals that occupy shelters here and all across the country. Let’s focus on getting them a home and promoting spaying and neutering. Nothing grinds my gears more than seeing a post from someone saying: “they are moving and can’t have a pet,” or “I just don’t have time to take care of it.” Or one I saw yesterday, “They are our son’s dogs, and he is returning to college.” That’s shameful.
Our state government also seems to be focused on things nobody asked them to worry about. For instance, take our own State Rep. Mark Lowery, who keeps looking for ways to suppress history and voting rights. Or consider our mostly irrelevant attorney general who’s worried about how many times a day we pledge allegiance or sing the National Anthem.
The legislature is worried about whether transgender children get to play sports and controlling their medical care. I don’t care what your political stance is, the medical care choices for transgender kids lie with the parents and the children. The legislature couldn’t go home a day too soon for me.
All this is to say that those who represent us should start representing us, not grandstanding for attention or promoting an agenda that is not even their own but generated by a national organization or their misguided party. It’s time to focus inward and do the people’s work.
Regnat Populus.
A Shot in the Park
Don's Pharmacy is hosting a mass drive-through vaccination clinic at Dickey-Stephens Park in North Little Rock this Sunday, March 28, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Shots will be administered in the Dickey-Stephens parking lot across the street from the park and will be available by appointment only to those in the qualifying 1A, 1B or 1C categories, according to the Arkansas Department of Health guidelines.
Those receiving their first dose will need to be available to return to the park on Sunday, April 25, to receive the second dose.
Maumelle Parks and Recreation is sponsoring its annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Rolling Oaks Sports Complex at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 3. Visit with the Easter Bunny, collect eggs and candy, and win prizes!! For children 10 and under.
Food Trucks Schedule
Keep an eye on the Brandon Moving and Storage parking lot. They have an ever-changing rotation of different trucks each week. I tried Smoke Beast BBQ. I wanted ribs, which they call “smoke bones” but they had sold out. Got the smoked sausage instead. They are little on the pricey side, but pretty good. This week:
Wednesday and Friday, 5 to 8 p.m., S&K Wings
Wednesday through Friday 4 p.m. - 8 p.m., Firefly 501 (next to Morningside Bagels)
Most of the trucks have their own Facebook pages. Check out their menus and specialties.
It’s Not Over, Till It’s Over
We haven’t defeated Covid. In fact, there are increases in 15 states and people are still dying. There are disturbing reports of those dealing with the debilitating long-term effects of the disease. Don’t let down your guard. Don’t buy the hype. Wear your mask in public gatherings. Keep your distance. Get your shot.
Ban dangerous dogs and protect the citizens of Maumelle. No special rights for transgenders, a male is a male and a female is a female...science and God made that determination. Get a shot don't get a shot, our choice. Don't trust what the government is telling you or not telling you....wear a mask, regardless if the mandate is lifted, protect your life and the lives of others, it's uncomfortable but not that big of a deal.
Your god didn't make any determination for someone who doesn't follow your faith. This isn't a theocracy. Quit trying to force your god and your religious beliefs on others.
Apparentlyy english is not your first language. Where am I forcing god on anyone. Please get someone proficient in english to read and explain my comment to you.....I'm sure there is a second or third grader on the neighborhood that can help y out. I do find it quite interesting that the transgender issue is what you picked up on......did I hit a nerve? 🙂😂
Right there. You're implying that your god made that decision for someone else. Science, by the way, completely disagrees with you. But any political justification based on your "god" and what you believe they want has 0 bearing on public policy.
If your justification for any stance on public policy, law, etc, is "god did x god did y god said a..." then it is based on religion, and has no business in America.
Says who? You don't get to make that decision for anyone else but yourself. How big is your ego dude? Who do you think you are? Joe Biden? 😂 Males are males, females are females, you can't change that no matter how many dresses and bras you have hanging in your closet
Says the separation of church and state, dude. Please take a civics or political science class and understand that we are not a theocracy. Freedom of religion includes freedom from religion. Trying to push for laws on the basis of "god says its bad based on my holy book" is literally pushing your religion on people. Kosher law says we shouldn't eat pork, so if a rabbi gets elected and puts forward a bill banning the sale and consumption of pork because it conflicts with his religion, that is forcing his religious beliefs on other people. I don't have bras in my closet, but I also don't obsess over what other people have in their closet like you apparently do. Nor do I like Biden. He's creepy and the democrats are no better than republicans.
So when God creates a child with ovaries and testicles, or a penis; testicles and a vagina, or any other non normal sexuality, In your infinite wisdom what gender is that child? It's so simple to be black or white if you ignore gray!
Ban dangerous dogs and protect the citizens of Maumelle. No special rights for transgenders, a male is a male and a female is a female...science and God made that determination. Get a shot don't get a shot, our choice. Don't trust what the government is telling you or not telling you....wear a mask, regardless if the mandate is lifted, protect your life and the lives of others, it's uncomfortable but not that big of a deal.
Your god didn't make any determination for someone who doesn't follow your faith. This isn't a theocracy. Quit trying to force your god and your religious beliefs on others.
Hey John or is it Joan?
Apparentlyy english is not your first language. Where am I forcing god on anyone. Please get someone proficient in english to read and explain my comment to you.....I'm sure there is a second or third grader on the neighborhood that can help y out. I do find it quite interesting that the transgender issue is what you picked up on......did I hit a nerve? 🙂😂
"science and God made that..."
Right there. You're implying that your god made that decision for someone else. Science, by the way, completely disagrees with you. But any political justification based on your "god" and what you believe they want has 0 bearing on public policy.
If your justification for any stance on public policy, law, etc, is "god did x god did y god said a..." then it is based on religion, and has no business in America.
Says who? You don't get to make that decision for anyone else but yourself. How big is your ego dude? Who do you think you are? Joe Biden? 😂 Males are males, females are females, you can't change that no matter how many dresses and bras you have hanging in your closet
Says the separation of church and state, dude. Please take a civics or political science class and understand that we are not a theocracy. Freedom of religion includes freedom from religion. Trying to push for laws on the basis of "god says its bad based on my holy book" is literally pushing your religion on people. Kosher law says we shouldn't eat pork, so if a rabbi gets elected and puts forward a bill banning the sale and consumption of pork because it conflicts with his religion, that is forcing his religious beliefs on other people. I don't have bras in my closet, but I also don't obsess over what other people have in their closet like you apparently do. Nor do I like Biden. He's creepy and the democrats are no better than republicans.
So when God creates a child with ovaries and testicles, or a penis; testicles and a vagina, or any other non normal sexuality, In your infinite wisdom what gender is that child? It's so simple to be black or white if you ignore gray!