Sharia creeps into the UK

From War on Terror News:

Monday, July 12, 2010

Sharia Creeps Into UK

While this newsite is focused primarily on the combat side of the War On Terror, not all battles are fought with bullets. Not all islamists are using terrorism to undermine democracy and freedom. Creeping Sharia reports that one school district in England has succumb to a major coup in the school and legal systems.

The use of Our Freedoms against us is not limited to European nations, which are far closer to falling to Sharia Law than are we. In Our own Nation, we have witnessed a group of muslim clerics provoking fear and then suing Northwest Airlines for not letting them board a plane. We've seen US Police Officers prevent the passing out of religious information on the streets of Dearborn, Michigan because it might offend muslims.

The 1st Amendment affords everyone the Freedom OF Religion, not the freedom FROM religion, and specifically not the freedom to impose religion on others. It further guarantees everyone the Freedom of Speech, specifically offensive speech, because non-offensive speech needs no protection. I don't know enough about English Law to know if they ever gained those rights after we left their Nation, but if they did, the following is an even greater offense than it first appears. From the Creeping Sharia report:

No Sex Education during Ramadan, since they might think about sex.

(free) Box lunches for muslims to take home, since they can't eat at school....

There is more, much more, over at WOTN here.

You think this couldn't happen on this continent? Think again. Pay attention, America!

Every Day Hero

Meet Captain Brennan Goltry:

The Story:

“This is the type of stuff he does every day.” In the civilian world, those words might describe a hardworking, devoted colleague. In a combat zone, however, they take on a whole new meaning: “It’s not the first time [Capt. Goltry has] been shot, and it’s not the first time he charged the enemy,” explained Capt. Buddy Ferris, a fellow officer in the legendary 82nd Airborne Division.

Those words were used to describe then-Lt. Goltry’s heroism in battle on February 2, 2007. That evening, Goltry was in command of the second truck in his platoon’s five-vehicle convoy as it moved through Sammara, just north of Baghdad. Though the sun had set, a moonlit night provided little cover for the convoy – perfect conditions for an ambush.

Suddenly, in what Goltry described as a complex “L-shaped” attack, enemy combatants unleashed a barrage of machine-gun fire at the convoy, disabling the lead humvee and wounding its gunner. Goltry saw his fellow paratrooper’s vulnerable position, and realized that the only way to protect the wounded soldier would be to imperil his own safety. He ordered his driver to move his vehicle in front of the damaged truck to create a buffer and draw away fire. Lt. Goltry opened his door to return fire, even as his vehicle bore the brunt of the enemy’s bullets.

Goltry was shot twice in his left leg. But this didn’t stop or apparently even slow him down. He jumped from his vehicle, rallied his men, and killed a hostile combatant as he led the offensive against the ambush...

There is more here.

Thank you for your service, Captain.

Music and Me

From American Thinker :

July 09, 2010

Arizona's Constitutional War Powers

By James Carender

Given the levels of illegal migration and narco-trafficking across its southern border, the State of Arizona deserves America's commendation for the remarkable restraint it has exhibited in dealing with what has become a most serious international and domestic problem.

Arizona Senate Bill 1070, signed into law by Governor Janice K. Brewer on April 23, 2010, is a tiptoe exercise through an immigration minefield. In its essence, however, the law demands roughly no more of an individual than is required to open an account at the local video store. Indeed, the law presumes that one is not an alien who is unlawfully present in the United States if a valid Arizona driver license, non-operating identification license, tribal enrollment or identification card, or U.S. federal- or state- or local government-issued identification is presented, and if that issuing entity requires proof of legal presence in the United States before issuance of the identification card (Arizona Senate Bill 1070, Section 2). The bill appears intended to work hand in glove with federal immigration statutes and to "discourage and deter the unlawful entry and presence of aliens and economic activity by persons unlawfully present in the United States" (Section 1).

The route taken by the State of Arizona, enactment of Senate Bill 1070, is far less severe than it could have been if the route taken had been war, as granted to the states by the U.S. Constitution.

Article 1, Section 10, Cl. 3 of the Constitution of the United States of America provides that "[n]o state shall, without the consent of Congress ... engage in War, unless actually invaded, or in such imminent Danger as will not admit of delay."

This section of the U.S. Constitution gives to the State of Arizona (or any other State) the right to engage in war if "actually invaded" or if there is "such imminent Danger as will not admit of delay." This right is reserved to the states to be exercised without the necessity of obtaining the consent of Congress in the described exigent circumstances. Without question, the debate, should Arizona have chosen this road not heretofore taken, would have centered on the meaning of the terms "invaded" and "imminent danger." Those are, in fact, arguable issues. But if drug lords are posting sentries with AK-47s on hilltops inside the State of Arizona to protect drug transport routes, and if "coyotes" are ravaging the fragile Arizona desert with their never-ending human chains, then the debate is settled. ...

"The debate is settled...." Somebody, ANYbody please tell BHO that the time for debate is long past. While BHO and his cohorts continue to flap their jaws, and fight Arizona's anti ILlegal immigration law - wasting more taxpayers' money, I might add - Jan Brewer and Arizona are taking care of (American) business.

Read the rest of this column here.

Free SAT/ACT Software Offer Extended for Military, DoD Employees

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Free SAT/ACT Software Offer Extended for Military, DoD Employees

A provider of college test preparation software has extended its offer to provide free $200 packages of the software to military servicemembers, DoD employees and their families.

According to a June 29 posting on the DoD Education Activity Web site, Lori Caputo, director of eKnowledge Military Donation Programs, said eKnowledge Corp. was extending through 2010 a five-year-old program that so far has distributed $32 million of FREE SAT/ACT test preparation software.

The package includes video instruction and supplemental test prep material, as well as interactive diagnostic tools, sample questions, practice tests and graphic teaching illustrations, Caputo said.

Those eligible include: active duty or retired servicemembers, veterans, members of the National Guard or reserve, DoD employees, civilians performing military support and their families, the company said.

For more information on how to get the software, go to:

www.dodea.edu/pressroom/releasesDisplay.cfm?prId=20100629

H/T Jane

Brides Across America: Nationwide Military 2010 Wedding Gown Giveaway Event

It's that time again, and Brides Across America is giving away bridal gowns to show their appreciation for our military brides:

Brides Across America was born on a realization that our country needs to do more to support our troops and their families. Bringing bridal and military together is a marriage made in heaven! Bridal salons are uniting across America to donate and giving away wedding gowns to qualified military brides.

The wedding industry is making a difference and giving brides to be the opportunity to find the wedding gown of their dreams as well as aleviate some of the financial stess of purchasing a wedding gown.

Each store will be preparing a select number of gown to give away. Most of the gowns are samples and overstocks and are worth approximately $500 to $3000. Dresses range in sizes from 4-22 and will be given away on a first-come, first serve basis as long as you qualify.

Brides Across America is dedicated to make military brides dreams come true while, anxiously waiting the arrival of their loved one from overseas....

Bridal stores across America are participating in this event, to ensure that our military brides have an unforgettable day. Go here for a complete list of when and where stores in your state are giving away the gowns.

VA Announces Next Step Toward Paperless Claims Process

VA Launches Development of New Online Claims System

July 2, 2010

Advances Transformation Toward a Paperless VA

WASHINGTON – Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki announced today plans to develop a fully automated, online system for handling Veterans’ disability compensation claims. More than a simple digitization of existing paper-based claims, the new system is part of VA’s modernization of the end-to-end processing workflow. Automation will substantially reduce processing time and increase accuracy while simplifying the way that Veterans interact with the claims process.

“This new program accelerates our effort to eliminate the claims backlog through automation and modernization of our systems,” said Secretary Shinseki. “It’s another step in transforming VA into a 21^st Century department that better serves our Veterans.”

“Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) has been advocating for substantial process change in adjudicating Veterans’ claims for many years,” said Rick Weidman, Executive Director for Policy and Government Affairs of VVA. “We’re very pleased to see that this Administration is taking on the problem of claims processing head on. This automated program will make a big difference in the lives of hundreds of thousands of Veterans.”

Veterans exposed to herbicides while serving in the Republic of Vietnam who today have B-cell leukemia (hairy-cell leukemia), Parkinson’s disease, or ischemic heart disease are slated to be the first users of the automated system. The final regulation implementing the presumption of service connection for these three diseases is poised to become effective later this year. While the first use of the new system will be limited to this pending subset of disabilities, usage will expand over time to include claims for other conditions.

The new system will guide Veterans through automated, program-assisted menus to capture the information and medical evidence that will drive faster claims decisions. In the initial configuration, VA estimates the new system may assist as many as 100,000 Veterans.

As part of the implementation of the new claims system, VA has awarded a $9.1 million development contract to Bethesda, Md.,-based IBM. The IBM team will work closely with VA developers and will implement the online application system by November, permitting Veterans easier and faster access to VA and more accurate and quick claims processing for the initial set of qualifying conditions.

The new system, funded by the VA Innovation Initiative, represents one of several efforts VA has underway to transform the department into a 21^st Century organization. As a first step in integrating new technologies into claims processing, it represents a significant step towards meeting VA’s goal to “break the back of the claims backlog” and provide all Veterans with high quality decisions on their claims in no more than 125 days.

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H/T Jane