Last week I wrote a letter to the Kansas City Star that was published in this morning’s edition (April 30, 2007). Lewis Duiguid, who is Vice President for Community Relations for The Star wrote an editorial last week on Gun Control. In his article he cited the Branch Davidian incident in Waco, TX and the Oklahoma City Bombing as reasons. I was first chapped because he had the year for both events wrong. As a native Okie, I remember well the bombing in 1995 (not 1997 as he wrote). I also thought his arguments were illogical and ridiculous. Why would you cite a bombing in an article about Gun Control? At any rate, you can click here to go the KC Star website version of my letter, which also has a link to Duiguid’s original editorial. On The Star's web version, you'll also be able to read people's comments to the Letter, which is always interesting. Though they're not always very flattering towards "yours truly."
Speaking of non-flattering comments about me....check out some of the comments on my "Transgender Kids" blog, it appears to have "struck a nerve" with some. Just keep in mind, the words of Jesus: "Blessed are you when men hate you, and ostracize you, and insult you, and scorn your name as evil, for the sake of the Son of Man. Be glad in that day and leap for joy, for behold, your reward is great in heaven. For in the same way their fathers used to treat the prophets." (Luke 6:22-23)
Pastor Shane,
I just wanted to say that as you know i read your blogs, and because i leave comments, i got to read them. And i wanted to encourage you by saying Thank You, for always focusing on GOD and teaching HIS word the way HE has instructed you to do. You are so very bold in what you say, not caring how pople think of you, and for always teaching the truth, and for that you will recieve many rewards in Heaven. I only wish that i had your courage so that i can share the truth to whomever i come in contact with, that is so hard and you do it so well. KEEP PREACHING THE TRUTH NO MATTER WHO OR WHAT STUMBLING BLOCKS SATAN PUTS IN FRONT OF YOU, KEEP YOUR EYES FIXED ON HIM AND I KNOW HE WILL CONTINUE TO GIVE YOU STRENGTH IN HIS PERFECT TIMING, WHEN YOU NEED IT. GREAT JOB AS ALWAYS!!!
Posted by: Annie | April 30, 2007 at 01:40 PM
Go Pastor Shane! Sounds like from the comments to the editorial that he struck a raw cord in several people. I for one will continue fighting for our 4th Amendment rights - if we don't we may lose them altogether.
Posted by: Jackie Taylor | April 30, 2007 at 02:26 PM