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Homophobia Kills – The Lesson of the Pulse Massacre

Posted on June 15, 2016 by garJune 15, 2016
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The other day, I listened to Kate Bush in the car on my commute to and from work, specifically tracks from The Whole Story. This album has a special place in my heart and history. I first heard it, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Everything Else | Tagged gun control, gun violence, homophobia, LGBT, LGBTQ, mass shootings, Orlando, Pulse | 2 Replies

Our Gun Obsession Is Insane

Posted on December 5, 2015 by garDecember 5, 2015
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As a reaction to the horrible mass shooting in San Bernardino, the New York Times published its first front page editorial in 95 years. Titled “End the Gun Epidemic in America,” it is yet another plea for common sense to prevail … Continue reading →

Posted in Everything Else | Tagged gun control, guns, mass shootings, NRA, San Bernardino | Leave a reply

Mordor Laughs

Posted on April 19, 2013 by garApril 19, 2013
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We are all friends here. Or should be; for the laughter of Mordor will be our only reward, if we quarrel. -Gandalf, from “The Two Towers” by JRR Tolkien Chortles undoubtedly rose high in Fairfax, Virginia, along with slapping hands … Continue reading →

Posted in Everything Else | Tagged filibuster, gun control, Mordor, rant, Senate | Leave a reply

We need to better regulate guns. Now.

Posted on January 15, 2013 by garJanuary 15, 2013
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Oakland, California, a city of about 396,000 residents, saw 131 homicides in 2012.  This is the highest homicide rate for Oakland since 2006, when 145 people lost their lives. I actually have a deep distrust and loathing for firearms and … Continue reading →

Posted in Everything Else | Tagged gun control, guns, Oakland, rant | 1 Reply

Fast and Furious Fears of a Black Planet

Posted on July 5, 2012 by garJuly 5, 2012
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I don’t remember Roots too well.  I was fairly young when it came out and, truth be told, at that time I was not yet ready to process the painful history that forms the backbone of the African American experience. … Continue reading →

Posted in Everything Else | Tagged Darrell Issa, Eric Holder, Fast and Furious, gun control, Obama, race, rant | Leave a reply
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