Mike Rowse A voice from New Mexico

God or evolution?

Scientists are reporting microbes have eaten most of the feared oil plume from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Petroleum eating bacteria have dined for eons on oil leaking naturally through the sea floor and these microbes flourished in the plume from the well. Terry C. Hazen of Lawrence Berkeley National Labs led the team that figured this out and said the microbes were so efficient that they reduced the amount of oil in the water by half every three days. Here’s the interesting thing about it; the microbe consuming the oil and climbing to the top of the microbe food chain is a new species; did God create it or nature? Hmmm interesting debate don’t you think? These creatures were able to kick up their metabolism and devour the oil plume at a rate previously thought impossible; these little critters also did it without producing much oxygen which Woods Hole researchers interpreted as meaning the microbes were chewing the oil 30 times before swallowing… or eating at a slow pace. Isn’t it funny how God or Mother Nature handles things?

Just sue everyone

Even Mickey Mouse is getting sued by stupid lawyers. Imane Boudlal applied for a job at Disneyland working in one of the restaurants. She was hired but now wants to sue them for discrimination because she can’t wear her choice of scarf at work. Disney designed a scarf/hat for her to wear trying to accommodate her religious requirements but also protecting their brand. Neither will she accept another position; several positions have been offered to her where she could still wear her hijab. Disney has spent a lot of time and money developing their brand; they, like many companies, are very particular when it comes to presenting themselves in a certain manner. Imane knew that going into the job; she knew that she would be required to wear a specific costume for her duties as a hostess. She did not complain or bring up the issue prior to being hired. Disney officials offered her several other positions that paid the same but had different dress requirements that would accommodate her hijab. She refused. Just shut up already. Disney has a right to protect their brand; you have a right to comply with your religion but refusing to take other jobs tells me you are in this for one reason; to cause trouble. And make some money for your lawyer.

Does Obama even care about U.S. citizens?

Just look at what is going on around the U.S./Mexico border. He is suing AZ for trying to enforce federal immigration law. The Border Patrol has essentially pulled out of Cochise County and other neighboring counties because it is too dangerous. The illegals are better armed than our border officers. The National Guard can’t shoot at anyone even if shot upon. Warning signs have been put up in parks 90 miles from the border telling U.S. citizens to stay away because it is dangerous. 23 Americans were shot and killed in Ciudad Jaurez last year; 3 of them embassy workers. El Paso city hall was hit with stray bullets from a gun fight in Jaurez; buildings at UTEP were hit with stray bullets; I-10 was shut down for hours as a battle raged in Juarez; sheriff deputies near Ft. Hancock TX have been shot at by Federales because they were approaching a suspected drug runner stuck in the sand on U.S. soil; the feds are considering suing Joe Arpaio of Maricopa County because he is holding 11 suspects accused of murdering law enforcement officers, they are upset because Joe has arrested Hispanics and may be discriminating. While I was working in Southern AZ I was told to arm myself while traveling and never travel during dark hours. An American rancher was killed on his property by drug runners he surprised. Ranching families in TX/NM/AZ are regularly threatened to not call police or authorities even when their homes are invaded. 3 men were killed in broad daylight in Palomas Mexico (right on the U.S. border) and their severed heads were put on stakes in the town square as a reminder of what happens to people who might have cooperated with U.S. authorities.

Yet Glorious Leader tells us the U.S./Mexico border has never been more secure. He tells us a fence is not needed and would only serve to upset our neighbors to the South. What about upsetting the citizens in this country. We used to go to Palomas and Nogales all the time. Shopping there helped support those villages. First we quit going after dark; now we don’t go in the daytime. That violence is spilling over into the US yet our federal government threatens anyone who might try and fight the violence or threaten the illegals. We must show our tolerance and compassion before we save American lives or live securely in our homes; that’s the message GL is sending to us.

The Religion of Peace strikes again; in the courtroom

Known for stoning women who are seen in public with men not their husband of family member, Islamic law doesn’t exclude the men. A Saudi Arabian court has applied Islamic law and sentenced a man to have his spinal cord cut so that he is paralyzed just like his victim. The 22 year old victim was stuck with a cleaver during a fight 2 years ago. The perpetrator, who is not being identified, was put on trial and convicted of the crime. The victim can then ask the court to inflict the same condition upon his attacker as was done to him. The Saudi Court agreed but so far 2 hospitals have refused to perform the operation citing ethical concerns. That in and of itself is very rare; unfortunately retribution cases, known as ‘qisas’, are not. Generally these cases do not come to light; only the convicted person and the victim are allowed to sit in on the sentencing hearing under Saudi law. But other known cases have included eye gouging, tooth extraction and death.

Why did I put Elena Kagan above the post? Because she has said two things that pertain to this story. Ms. Kagan has said U.S. courts should look to other countries to help determine outcomes of trials. I am not suggesting that Justice Kagan would order someone’s spinal cord be severed but I can see that she would in some cases favor letting the victim set the punishment or in some way that is not as offensive allow retribution. Justice Kagan has also opined that Sharia law, Islamic based law, might very well have a place in American society. If she has her way then retribution cases, stoning and all of the ‘unique’ punishments of Sharia law could then show up in our society.