Valentine’s day is almost upon us! I have a new blog and have abandoned my WordPress for the time being. I have begun a new phase in the world of Joy. My schooling is done and my certificate has been earned. I no longer have to report to my instructor and internship coordinator on a weekly basis. I am searching for jobs in the field of online eLearning; but think without experience, I will have a very hard time trying to find work.
I quit my job at the college in September and have been working for Manpower Inc.(MP), Bellevue, Washington. I am currently assigned to a high tech company in Kirkland, Washington. It is a most interesting place to work. I began in Seattle; but was moved to Kirkland a few months ago. I work only a few hours a week. Nevertheless, I love the job as a human resources assistant.
During the time I have not been in school, I found myself watching television and following the issues of the day. As many of you know I have a masters degree in political science from the University of Utah and finished the course work in my doctoral degree program at the University of Wisconsin, in Madison. My interest are in the field of criminology and international relations and politics. I did not finish my doctoral degree, because I really wanted a degree in Criminology. By the time I had it all figured out, it was just my orals that needed work.
My captured interest has revolved around the gun control issue and the second amendment of the United States constitution. Being a student of the Supreme court and Constitutional law, I have been pondering the issue ever since the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary school.
In 1995-1997 the company I was working for Sagem Morpho Inc, in Tacoma, Washington, won a contract with a federal agency in Clarksburg, West Virginia. We were to train the people in West Virginia to capture fingerprints off of finger print cards to update the federal agencies files. Unfortunately, the West Virginia militia thought we were part of the New World Order and they were determined to blow us up! Militia groups like this are scattered throughout the country. I can understand their concerns and know how much it means to them to keep their weapons for protection against the government, if need be, and for hunting.
I have been trained in the use of firearms by the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy while going to the University of Utah and St. Cloud State University. I shot competition in the university with ROTC. I have belonged to the National Rifle Association and believe I have the right to bear arms and have them in my home for protection. The fact is, I do not have them in my home. What I have is pepper spray and years of training in the martial arts and hand-to-hand combat. I have never served in the U.S. military; but I have been a family member. I hate violence and war. I respect firearms and I uphold the constitution.
I think Americans have every right to their weapons of choice. That being said, I cannot help but wonder about assault weapons. I think it is wise to have them for protection, should our government ever turn against it’s people. I think there are enough scenarios out there to scare us about take overs and the confiscation of firearms and weapons. I believe the problem doesn’t lie in the bearing of arms and the holding of assault weapons; but rather, it is the people who have guns and assault weapons and have severe mentally challenging issues, as well. It makes more sense putting our money into mental health care for those that need it. I believe prevention is worth a pound of cure.
JOYSTECHTOOL 