Do you see what I see? Or I am simply lost in a world where things can only be seen by those who visit the world of imagination? I have oft times wondered about myself and I have always still tried to be me regardless how unconforming I was to society, but I am telling you I see something, and it don't make a lot of sense to me. I'll tell you what I see, and you tell me if I have blended my two worlds together, gone completely mad or if you see it too.
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Wednesday, January 19, 2022
MY RANT: Segregation or My Imagination?
Do you see what I see? Or I am simply lost in a world where things can only be seen by those who visit the world of imagination? I have oft times wondered about myself and I have always still tried to be me regardless how unconforming I was to society, but I am telling you I see something, and it don't make a lot of sense to me. I'll tell you what I see, and you tell me if I have blended my two worlds together, gone completely mad or if you see it too.
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
What Is Gloucester County, Virginia Public Schools' Transgender Policy?
Let’s dissect what our School Board has done about implementing transgender policies. They appear to have attempted to encapsulate the policies within the GCPS nondiscrimination policy which states:
“The Gloucester County School Board is committed to non-discrimination with regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. This commitment prevails in all of its policies and practices concerning staff, students, educational programs and services, and individuals and entities with whom the Board does business.”
The problem is, there are no written details pertaining to Virginia law mandated transgender policies within the the School Board's nondiscrimination policy. During the October 27th Special Work Session, Superintendent Clemons presented a slide with five GCPS policy numbers. His assertion was they were the policies the School Board has adopted as a result of new Virginia law. He only showed the content of the Nondiscrimination Policy and said we could look the other four up on the GCPS website. Well I did and all five of the policies are presented below for your reading. What you will find is a big fat nothing burger. There are no written policies pertaining to restrooms, showers, locker rooms, overnight accommodations or numerous other areas that should have written policies in order to be consistent with the "model policy" mandated by Virginia law. Here is what §22.1-23.3 of the Code of Virginia states:
A. The Department of Education shall develop and make available to each school board model policies concerning the treatment of transgender students in public elementary and secondary schools that address common issues regarding transgender students in accordance with evidence-based best practices and include information, guidance, procedures, and standards relating to:
1. Compliance with applicable nondiscrimination laws;
2. Maintenance of a safe and supportive learning environment free from discrimination and harassment for all students;
3. Prevention of and response to bullying and harassment;
4. Maintenance of student records;
5. Identification of students;
6. Protection of student privacy and the confidentiality of sensitive information;
7. Enforcement of sex-based dress codes; and
8. Student participation in sex-specific school activities and events and use of school facilities. Activities and events do not include athletics.
B. Each school board shall adopt policies that are consistent with but may be more comprehensive than the model policies developed by the Department of Education pursuant to subsection A.
We see the law directs the Virginia Department of Education to create model policies for all public elementary and secondary schools and we see the wide ranging list of areas VDOE was directed to incorporate during the creation of the “model policy”. We also see each School Board is required to adopt policies that are consistent with but may be more comprehensive than the model policies developed by the Department of Education.
Next, we must consider the content of VDOE's Model Policies for the Treatment of Transgender Students in Virginia’s Public Schools. Within those policies it states in part:
“Whenever schools provide gender-specific activities such as physical education classes, students should be allowed to participate in a manner consistent with their gender identity. Students have the right to equitable access to programs, activities, and events that include but are not limited to acknowledgements, dances, assemblies, after-school programs, extracurricular activities, intramurals, non-competitive sports leagues, and field trips. For overnight field trips, the school should not force the student into single-occupancy accommodations that are not required for other students; however, such alternative accommodations should be made available to any student requesting them. It is important that school divisions adopt policies and procedures that are focused on the safety of all students and seek to address privacy interests in situations involving individuals undressing or showering. School divisions should ensure that all students who participate in extracurricular activities that involve overnight trips are aware of the school’s policies and options available to them in advance.”
As we see, that part of the “model policy” does in fact allow transgender students to share overnight accommodations, locker rooms and showers with persons of the gender the transgender identifies as. We also see that individual students can opt out of sharing and should be afforded alternative accommodations and facilities. We also see where school divisions are charged with adopting policies and procedures that are focused on the privacy of "all" students and seek to address privacy interests in situations involving individuals undressing or showering. It has become quite evident from the October 27th Special Work Session and other School Board meetings, our School Board has failed to do this and has silenced Mr. Post whenever he has tried to initiate public discussions about it, other than to repeatedly say it was discussed at their retreat or in secret meetings with lawyers. How do we know what was discussed at the retreat when it was not broadcast or recorded and as for the secret lawyer meetings, that excuse for lack of transparency became old several years ago?
We also see the requirement for school divisions to “ensure that all students who participate in extracurricular activities that involve overnight trips are aware of the school’s policies and options available to them in advance.” Where are the written policies? What about informing the parents? Here too our school board has failed us by not providing written policies in this area and by once again, forgetting about the parents of the children.
Here is what the “model policy’ says on transgender access to facilities:
“All students are entitled to have access to restrooms, locker rooms, and changing facilities that are sanitary, safe, and adequate, so that they can comfortably and fully engage in their school programs and activities. Schools frequently maintain separate restrooms, locker rooms or other facilities for males and females. Students should be allowed to use the facility that corresponds to their gender identity. While some transgender students will want that access, others may want alternatives that afford more privacy. Taking into account existing school facilities, administrators should take steps to designate gender-inclusive or single-user restrooms commensurate with the size of the school. When schools have available gender-inclusive or single-user restrooms or private changing areas, these restrooms or areas should be accessible to all students without special codes or keys. This would allow for any students seeking privacy to access single-user restrooms and private changing areas voluntarily. For locker room facilities without private changing areas, school divisions should make reasonable accommodations for requests for increased privacy. At the request of any student, schools should offer alternative arrangements such as a separate changing schedule, use of a nearby private area, access to a staff member’s office, not requiring students to dress in uniform for physical education, or offering alternatives to in-person physical education. Any accommodations offered should be non-stigmatizing and minimize lost instructional time. Also, note that any information related to accommodations should be handled in such a way as to protect the student’s privacy relating to their gender identity.”
The “model policy” further states:
“It can be emotionally harmful for a transgender student to be questioned regarding the use of restrooms and facilities. School staff should not confront students about their gender identity upon entry into the restroom. Furthermore, as school divisions plan for new school facilities or renovations, they should consider generally accommodating students who want more privacy such as designing additional single-user or gender-inclusive restrooms or changing areas. Additionally, § 22.1-6.1 of the Code of Virginia requires each school board to make menstrual supplies available at all times and at no cost to students in accessible locations in each elementary school and in the bathrooms of each middle and high school. Accordingly, these supplies should be made available in all bathrooms to be gender-inclusive.”
During the Special Work Session, Superintendent Clemons said they would handle each transgender case on a case by case basis in determining what the rules will be. Well, this part of the "model policy" seems to suggest otherwise and is a great example of why written policies need to be created and adopted. The details of GCPS policies pertaining to this area are not spelled out or described as would be done if our School Board were being completely transparent and truthful and were sincerely concerned about the privacy of every student, as was their repeated claim during the work session.
Our School Board has also failed to develop written policies that will “generally accommodate students who want more privacy” while permanent solutions are designed and built. They have acquired estimates on restroom designs, but we have not seen or heard anything about locker rooms and showers or how privacy concerns will be handled until design and construction are complete. What we have heard is School Board member Troy Andersen asking to drag out restroom renovations over several years without offering the first suggestion on what to do about privacy for "all" students in the meantime. There are no written policies covering any of this.
On July 30, 2021 the VDOE Superintendent released Memo #202-21 which states in part:
“With respect to content of local policies, VDOE’s model policies extend beyond just compliance with nondiscrimination laws to cover matters related to student records, student privacy, bullying and harassment, dress codes, and participation in school activities, among others. These topics were statutorily mandated to be included in the VDOE guidance. Therefore, nondiscrimination policies alone may be insufficient to meet the full scope of this legal mandate.”
As we can see, encapsulating transgender policy in nondiscrimination policies alone is not considered adequate by VDOE. By ignoring VDOE and following the encapsulation path, our School Board is ignoring the privacy rights of "all" students except those who identify as transgender. Even the “model policy” allows for the preservation of privacy for "all" students. During the Special Work Session, Troy Andersen said something to the effect of, the School Board not adopting the "model policy" as a whole because they disagree with parts of it. That statement in itself demonstrates the School Board's written policies are not consistent with or more comprehensive than the "model policy", leaving us open for more potential lawsuits.
So far it appears the “model policy” does have some good aspects, but there is at least one part of the policy that appears to conflict with §1-240.1 of the Code of Virginia which states in its entirety:
“A parent has a fundamental right to make decisions concerning the upbringing, education, and care of the parent's child.”
The model policy states in part:
“School divisions will need to consider the health and safety of the student in situations where students may not want their parents to know about their gender identity, and schools should address this on a case-by-case basis. If a student is not ready or able to safely share with their family about their gender identity, this should be respected. There are no regulations requiring school staff to notify a parent or guardian of a student’s request to affirm their gender identity, and school staff should work with students to help them share the information with their family when they are ready to do so. Refer to additional discussions regarding when parents are aware of but are not affirming of the student’s gender identity in the next section.”
It further states in part:
“School divisions should accept a student’s assertion of their gender identity without requiring any particular substantiating evidence, including diagnosis, treatment, or legal documents. A student is considered transgender if, at school, the student consistently asserts a gender identity different from the sex assigned at birth.”
It further states in part:
“In the situation when parents or guardians of a minor student (under 18 years of age) do not agree with the student’s request to adopt a new name and pronouns, school divisions will need to determine whether to respect the student’s request, abide by the parent’s wishes to continue using the student’s legal name and sex assigned at birth, or develop an alternative that respects both the student and the parents. This process will require consideration of short-term solutions to address the student’s emotional needs to be affirmed at school as well as the long-term goal of assisting the family in developing solutions in their child’s best interest. For example, a plan may include addressing the student at school with their name and pronoun consistent with their gender identity while using the legal name and pronoun associated with the sex assigned at birth when communicating with parents or guardians.”
These sections of the “model policy” certainly appear to violate parents’ rights in the Commonwealth of Virginia. However, whether we agree with them or not, the fact remains, this is another area of noncompliance with Virginia law and that is not consistent with the "model policy". The School Board has not presented any written policies that address any of this. How are parents, students, teachers and staff supposed to know what the rules are if there are no written rules to go by?
Now let’s look at the process to create the “model policy”. Most believe a group of people got together and made up their own rules in secret without input from the People, but that is not the case. On December 18, 2020, the VDOE Superintendent published a memo titled, “Public Comments for the Proposed Model Policies for the Treatment of Transgender Students in Virginia’s Public Schools.” The memo states in part:
“The VDOE is soliciting public comments on the Model Policies for the Treatment of Transgender Students in Virginia’s Public Schools. The proposed guidance and model policies will be available on Virginia Regulatory Town Hall Public Comment Forums, and comments can be made online from January 4, 2021 - February 3, 2021.”
We elect our School Board to supervise our public schools in Gloucester. Broadly informing the community about things like this should be a natural element of supervising our school district. I would like to know how many School Board members have subscribed to VDOE’s mailing list and how many VDOE announcements and memos the Superintendent shares with teachers and staff. I know he gets them from FOIA request responses. Notifications were sent to subscribers every step of the way in creating the “model policy". The same is true through every step of the creation of EdEquityVa and Social Emotional Learning and other controversial programs, yet we heard nothing about committees being formed, public comment opportunities and much more. This is another failure of our School Board. Like a military service member said at a recent board meeting, while he is away looking out for and protecting all of us, he must have faith that our School Board is looking out for and protecting his children. Every parent expects the same thing when they send their children off to school.
Below you will find SlideShare presentations of or links to all the documents, policies and laws mentioned herein. Read them and come to your own conclusion.
Written By: Kenny Hogge, Sr.
Link To §22.1-23.3 of the Code of Virginia. https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/22.1-23.3
Link To §1-240.1 of the Code of Virginia. https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title1/chapter2.1/section1-240.1/
GCPS Policy AC nondiscrimination.
VDOE's Model Policies for the Treatment of Transgender Students in Virginia’s Public Schools.
VDOE Superintendent memo titled, “Public Comments for the Proposed Model Policies for the Treatment of Transgender Students in Virginia’s Public Schools.
GCPS Policy JFHA Harassment and Retaliation
GCPS Policy JB Harassment and Retaliation
GCPS Policy GBA Harassment and Retaliation
GCPS Policy GB Harassment and Retaliation
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
“GLOUCESTER COUNTY SECOND AMENDMENT PRESERVATION ACT” PASSES WITH 6 to 1 VOTE
On Tuesday, June 1, 2021, the Gloucester County, Virginia
Board of Supervisors approved the “GLOUCESTER COUNTY SECOND AMENDMENT
PRESERVATION ACT”. York District Supervisor Phillip Bazzani sponsored the Act
which was ratified by a 6 to 1 vote. Abingdon District Supervisor and Chairman
of the Board, Robert Orth, cast the only dissenting vote.
Below you will find the link to the 2nd Amendment portion of the Board of Supervisors meeting. It is well worth watching. Below you will also find a SlideShare Presentation of the proposed resolution. The approved resolution will not contain any mention of Installed President Joe Biden for reason explained in the video.
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Written By: Kenny Hogge, Sr.
Link To Meeting Video: https://gloucester.granicus.com/player/clip/2468?meta_id=144684
SlideShare
Presentation Of Proposed Resolution:
Thursday, April 15, 2021
Proposed 2nd Amendment Preservation Act of Gloucester County, Virginia
York District Supervisor, Phillip Bazzani is continuing his charge
to protect Gloucester County’s resident’s and visitor’s 2nd
Amendment Rights. In his latest move, he submitted a proposed 2nd
Amendment protection Resolution for inclusion in the Agenda for the May 4th
Board of Supervisors meeting. Supervisor Bazzani is asking for the Resolution
to be called the “Second Amendment Preservation Act of Gloucester County,
Virginia”. See SlideShare presentation below to read the entire proposed
Resolution.
This is not a done deal and there will likely be push-back
from some “pro-gun-control” Board members and members of the community. That is
why it is especially important for all 2nd Amendment supporters to
spread the word, turnout in the Colonial Court Circle by 7:00PM on May 4th,
make comments during the meeting’s Public Comment time or submit written or
recorded comments in support of Supervisor Bazzani’s patriotic efforts. This is
not the time for complacency. Once our Constitutional Rights are stripped away,
we will never get them back. United We Stand, Divided We Fall
Written By: Kenny Hogge, Sr.
Link to Board of Supervisors online Public Comment methods
and information. (Note: Online recorded and written comments will not be
accepted until the Agenda for the May 4th meeting is published.)
https://www.gloucesterva.info/1195/Revised-Meeting-Comment-Instructions
“Second Amendment Preservation Act of Gloucester County, Virginia” SlideShare presentation
Monday, April 12, 2021
Gloucester County, Va. Supervisor Leading Charge to Protect 2nd Amendment Rights
York District Supervisor Phillip Bazzani asked fellow Gloucester Supervisors to consider opening a discussion on following Newton County, Missouri’s lead in opposing Un-Constitutional and tyrannical gun laws the federal government is attempting to shove down the American People’s throats.
Supervisor Bazzani, who describes himself as “a fierce defender of 2nd Amendment rights”, read Newton County’s "Second Amendment Preservation Act", after which he acknowledged some parts may not be able to be done legally in the Commonwealth of Virginia and asked that those aspects be investigated by the County Attorney.
On December 3, 2019, Gloucester County joined many other localities in Virginia by declaring Gloucester a 2nd Amendment Sanctuary as our tyrannical Commonwealth government prepared to enact several Un-Constitutional “gun control” laws and mandates. Supervisor Bazzani’s current motivation is pushing back on the Un-Constitutional “gun control” laws and mandates that are now coming from the federal government.
I encourage the other members of the Board of Supervisors, our Sheriff’s Department, and every pro-2nd Amendment person in the County to support Supervisor Bazzani’s request and join with him in establishing every 2nd Amendment protection possible. I also encourage other Counties, Cities and Towns across the Commonwealth and Nation to do the same.
Below is a SlideShare presentation of Newton County, Missouri’s "Second Amendment Preservation Act", and a link to Supervisor Bazzani’s comments during the April 6th Board of Supervisors meeting.
Spread the word, and remember, United We Stand, Divided We Fall.
Written By: Kenny Hogge, Sr.
Link to Supervisor Bazzani’s comments during the April 6th
Board of Supervisors meeting.
SlideShare presentation of Newton County, Missouri’s "Second
Amendment Preservation Act"
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Concerned Citizens Of Gloucester Offer Planning Commission Solar Farm Discussion Suggestions
Greetings,
On behalf of, Concerned Citizens of Gloucester, we present the following suggestions and information pertaining to the Solar discussion for your consideration.
· A Virginia County made a requirement
in one of their CUP’s, for the
inclusion of an educational kiosk with a platform that overlooks the solar
fields so school kids can be bussed there for class. Suggest requiring the same where practical.
Suggest kiosk “factually represent” the pros and cons of such solar energy facilities,
including energy storage and path of energy transmission aspects.
· Suggest adding requirement that all
materials used in the construction of commercial solar facilities must be manufactured
in the USA. It may or may not be relevant, but Rapidan Service Authority has
required USA manufactured materials in the construction and repair of their jurisdiction’s
water and wastewater systems for years. Not sure if this is possible with solar
facilities, but it sure would help the Country.
· Suggest sustained soils testing
requirements for the life of the facility and as a requirement of the decommissioning
process. Suggest testing for every potentially harmful element contained in any
and all facility materials at least biannually. Including testing of all associated
storm water facilities and outfalls to rivers, creeks, lakes, ponds and streams
if a testing trail of contamination dictates such. Suggest including a
provision requiring testing after any cataclysmic event that causes breakage of
panels and other components containing potentially hazardous elements. Suggest
including provision for abatement and replacement of soils found to be
contaminated and for the removal of damaged and otherwise unserviceable components
within a reasonable time (maybe 30 days). Suggest requiring the County be
notified immediately in the event of damage to components containing toxic or
otherwise harmful elements.
· Suggest prohibiting the disposal of
any and all solar facility components, including contaminated soils, within the
boundaries of Gloucester County. Such disposal may very well upset the
projected lifespan of the landfill if left unchecked. Requiring recycling of
materials as the only option may cause issues if such recycling facilities are
not available for damaged or otherwise unusable components or when it is time
to decommission the facility. What will happen then? Suggest requiring a
detailed disposal plan.
· Several localities require seeding
and planting with pollinator friendly grasses and plants as part of landscaping.
Suggest requiring the same in Gloucester.
· Suggest fully exploring energy
revenue share options provided in the Code of Virginia, with significant focus
on the long-term revenue picture. Machines and Tools taxes will provide little
revenue and Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery Depreciation (if applicable)
will quickly decrease that revenue to nothing. Suggest clarifying how the
facility’s real estate will be taxed, i.e., commercial, agriculture, etc.
Suggest a requirement to review revenue sharing and other potential revenue
avenues every five or so years.
· Suggest requiring data supported water
usage estimates for construction and post construction operations. A lot of
residents rely on well water. If well drilling is necessary during construction,
the impact on nearby wells may need to be considered. If public water is used,
it may be prudent to know what long- and short-term impacts there may be on the
system.
· Suggest requiring applicants to coordinate
with local emergency management staff and first responders to provide annual
materials, education and/or training on hazardous elements contained in the
facility and how to safely respond to and mitigate on-site emergencies.
· Suggest spelling out the acceptable
forms of surety for decommissioning, etc. and what happens to sureties when
ownership changes through sale, bankruptcy, etc. In other words, a way to
ensure the existence and availability of those funds throughout the life of the
facility?
· Suggest a requirement for power
generated by solar facilities in Gloucester to be used only in Gloucester in
the event of extended power outages.
· Suggest including below ground
fixtures, apparatuses and other components to those items that must be removed
during decommissioning.
· Suggest creating initiative to raise landowner awareness of the benefits and potential pit falls of entering into an agreement with solar companies. Maybe even requiring the landowner to acknowledge their awareness as part of the application process. In many instances throughout the country, landowners have been taken advantage of in various ways. See presentation on this topic at this link: http://wiseenergy.org/Energy/Solar/Leaseholder_Solar.pdf
We have included links to various Counties’ solar ordinances, to the Alliance for the Shenandoah Valley, Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation’s Utility-Scale Solar Ordinance Recommendations, and other informative information. We hope information found at these links and our suggestions will be helpful in the process of developing comprehensive rules for solar development in our County.
Respectfully,
Kenny Hogge, Sr.
Gloucester Point
Alliance for the Shenandoah Valley, Shenandoah Valley
Battlefields Foundation’s Utility-Scale Solar Ordinance Recommendations
Page County Solar Regulation (Draft) 11-17-2020
https://drive.google.com/file/d/14kLkoiN3nP5n3JpmZUY_2yAYT8_SBcGt/view
Culpeper County Solar Policy
Halifax County Solar Ordinance
The Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System (MACRS), established in 1986.
https://rethinkelectric.com/macrs-for-businesses/
New York Solar Law Model
http://wiseenergy.org/Energy/Solar/NY_Model_Solar_Law.pdf
Toxic Chemicals In Solar Panels
https://sciencing.com/toxic-chemicals-solar-panels-18393.html
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
THE WALKING DEAD IS WOKE BY: VIOLET
Alas for me.... here I sit in my little cubby hole trying to think up ways to awaken the "Walking Dead". You know what I am talking about..... it's not just a movie....it's for real. Don't try to pretend it isn't there because it is and it all began years ago. I hope to stay on track but you know me...everything I write is straight from the finger tips and if I feel the rant well....there's that.
Monday, February 15, 2021
MY RANT: Senator's should be held accountable
MY RANT
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
HUMOR ME By: Violet
Humor me a moment, while I tell you of a time when there were people who respected themselves and others. That's right. There was a time parents protected their daughters like they were a momma bear protecting her baby cub. Then one day, and I am telling you it came from out of the blue....Momma's started putting their daughters on birth control and giving them permission to share themselves freely. I know...you don't see anything wrong with that. Personally, I see a problem!!! Since when should your daughter be passed around like a slab of meat and why...for God's sake why would you want that?
Humor me once again, when I tell you that sexual immorality was not always prevalent. People knew what they were and they acted the part. There was no confusion about their gender but then one day...parents stood up and said...."My son don't want to be a boy so by jeezus he's a girl." And you call that, what? I guess since your kid should have anything they want them give them the impossible, right? Fact is..... you got them testosterone's or progesterone's for life BooBoo, whether you like it or not. Yup...wanna be men menstruate and wanna be women get erections it's just the way it is. Then parents supported the sex change some even claiming 8 year olds know what hey want. Have you ever looked up the ratio of how many transgenders were truly happy afterwards and how many still felt inadequate even after the change? You should...... depression doesn't go away with an operation. The pain is deeper than that...See, loving oneself can bring an eye opening experience to life, you no longer settle for anxiety pills and drugs....they didn't fix it anyway. I just wonder how many of those kids were told they'd never amount to anything and just ended up disassociating from that role? Therefore, being a man would be something they didn't want to attempt? Heck, I don't know folks, but it seems confusion has filled our younger generation at a rate faster than anything I have ever seen on a NASCAR track.
Humor me a moment or two longer please, I forgot to mention the young girls who weren't given the pill by their doting parents. Or those few remaining who were taught how to love and respect themselves. Yea, those other girls who are left raising babies in poverty or leaving them behind for their grandparents to raise so they can go out and create more babies they really don't want but without an education the only way out is to allow the government to send them food vouchers and government housing. Do you see where this has taken us? Yet, even worse, the unimaginable killing of unborn fetuses and who would have ever dreamed that one day you could kill it upon it's first breath. Much like what we saw when they killed all the babies because they heard the Christ was born, eh? And if you really want to think about it...like Sodom and Gomorrah . Be careful folks.....I found out sometime ago that compromising with God is not an option. Ponder that...... for your sake not mine.
Humor me please, as I close..... you may not remember this but there was a time people took their children to church, they taught them to love thy brethren but to also....know when to wipe the sand from their feet. Do your children know and understand this concept? Are they strong enough to stand on the concept or have they been pitied so long they don't think work is a necessity but something their parents must do until the government will. Yet, father's allow their grown son's to sit on the sofa all day and play XBox and yet they complain about him lying around. Work my friends....it will kill that depression that has you thinking you aren't what you are....by the way, there is no gender neutral and anyone who tries to tell you that is leading you down a very dark alley. Hopefully you will ponder my thoughts and recognize that we are a day late and a dollar short from correcting the damage we have done and allowed to have done to our children by allowing a village to raise our children.
My advice.... PRAYER...some prayer, some power. More prayer, more power. Lot's of prayer, lots of power. Have you displayed the power that has been gifted to you? Humor me.....try it and see how it works out for you. I mean....how much worse can it get?