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  1. pbrown64

    big mouth citizen

    Unfortunately, public scrutiny is one of the cons that goes with the job of police officer. I'm sure the officers are aware of it when they get hired and if they don't know they figure it out rather quickly. Because their position is one of authority and taxpayer funded, police officers are expected to live above reproach. Easier said than done....their human after all. Nonetheless it is the expectation. Fireworks are illegal in NJ. For everyone. Period. Should the officer be fired? If there were no injuries, no direct threat to public safety, and if there was no property damage then there shouldn't be a termination. Should he/she be given a warning and reminded of his/her position? Absolutely, Yes! Is the person who placed the call to report the officers activity wrong. No! It is their right to call and complain. Does the officer have any right being angry about be reported? No. The officer should have known better. You can't expect to enforce the law if you're not willing to follow it, no matter how trivial it may seem. Do I think there are more important things to discuss besides an officers minor indiscretions? Ahhhhhhh YEAH!
  2. pbrown64

    big mouth citizen

    Get your facts straight! Consumer fireworks are ILLEGAL in NJ. Only DISPLAY fireworks are legal with the proper permits, insurance, and by someone who knows what they are doing. P.L. 1930, c 42 amended through 1/17/84 P.L. 1937, c 51 amended through 1/17/84 http://www.americanpyro.com/State%20Laws%2.../new_jersey.pdf
  3. pbrown64

    Defending science

    Sorry about that. I hit a key in error and posted before I was finished. As I was saying. It is just wrong if an embryo is destroyed because it is no longer needed. In that case my argument would begin and end with faith based convictions. This argument has so many layers that could be debated both for and against. I respectfully disagree with your opinion and concede that other than my faith based convictions. I do not have enough information to wage a proper fight over the issue so I will stand on my convictions and leave you with your opinion. Thanks for allowing me to at least try.
  4. pbrown64

    Defending science

    My response to that is two wrongs don't make it right. If no one is yelling about it, they should start. Sarcasm is ok.....I an handle dry sided humor. Something is better than nothing. Less can sometimes be more. Oh Strife...you know I like you that sounds like rationalization to me. Just because N embryo
  5. pbrown64

    Defending science

    Strife I for one am not against stem cell research, just the use of embryonic stem cells. Embryonic stem cell research requires the destruction of a human embryo. Why destroy the potential for a viable life, when adult stem cells which offer such great potential? Why does it have to be all or nothing? Think of all the lives that are being lost because people are turning there nose up at an acceptable alternative.
  6. pbrown64

    Scottish Food Shops

    Actually, according to Stewart's Web site there are still run by the original family...third generation I believe. Nevertheless, it is good to see that both Cameron's and Stewart's are holding onto tradition.
  7. pbrown64

    Scottish Food Shops

    Stewarts of Kearny, 338 Kearny (201) 991-1436, is the only Scottish butcher left in town. Stewarts has a website that you can order from....a good way to get a taste of home. www.stewartsofkearny.com The Argyle and The Thistle are still in town if you want a fish and chip diner. Everything else is GONE GONE GONE! SO, SAD SAD SAD
  8. Being a Christian doesn't mean we don't get angry, or have opinions. We're human and are subject to error just like everyone else. Now that I defended that position...... vmunchie....I can appreciate your the passion and the conviction which lead you to write that letter but I think you fail to understand some pretty important points.... Children as young as 6 or even 8 are imitators of their parents example. Children often times behave and act to please the adults around them. Because of their tender ages they have not acquired the ability to discern with maturity, their own thoughts. While it may be the desire of a child to stand up and want to show support for someone they look up to, respect, and love that doesn't mean they have a full understanding of those actions or what they are even supporting. The seriousness of this situation is difficult for most adults to comprehend, what makes you believe that a child is going to get it? I have no doubt that you are a good parent who is raising their children in the love of the Lord but I think that your anger is misplaced. First, Mr. Canessa can take and hold any view that he wants. He is protected by the same rights you are complaining about having violated. Mr. Canessa is not bound to write and print only things that you agree with. Second, children really had no place at that meeting. Period. What good lesson was to be learned by the children, seeing the adults they look up engaging in such serious and heated discussions that they cannot comprehend? While I applaud your children wanting to show their love for Mr. P, they could've done it with a handmade card...I'm sure the neither the effort nor the message would've been lost. vmunchie.... I sympathize and totally understand where you're coming from, but sometimes we have to just stand on faith alone. Keep in mind too, that while it is our desire to raise our children in faith it is God who calls our children to faith according to his timetable not ours.
  9. Being a Christian doesn't mean we don't get angry, or have opinions. We're human and are subject to error just like everyone else. Now that I defended that position...... vmunchie....I can appreciate your the passion and the conviction which lead you to write that letter but I think you fail to understand some pretty important points.... Children as young as 6 or even 8 are imitators of their parents example. Children often times behave and act to please the adults around them. Because of their tender ages they have not acquired the ability to discern with maturity, their own thoughts. While it may be the desire of a child to stand up and want to show support for someone they look up to, respect, and love that doesn't mean they have a full understanding of those actions or what they are even supporting. The seriousness of this situation is difficult for most adults to comprehend, what makes you believe that a child is going to get it? I have no doubt that you are a good parent who is raising their children in the love of the Lord but I think that your anger is misplaced. First, Mr. Canessa can take and hold any view that he wants. He is protected by the same rights you are complaining about having violated. Mr. Canessa is not bound to write and print only things that you agree with. Second, children really had no place at that meeting. Period. What good lesson was to be learned by the children, seeing the adults they look up engaging in such serious and heated discussions that they cannot comprehend? While I applaud your children wanting to show their love for Mr. P, they could've done it with a handmade card...I'm sure the neither the effort nor the message would've been lost. vmunchie.... I sympathize and totally understand where you're coming from, but sometimes we have to just stand on faith alone. Keep in mind too, that while it is our desire to raise our children in faith it is God who calls our children to faith according to his timetable not ours.
  10. I would like to address the recently released recordings of the meeting that took place between, Mr. Somma, Matthew LaCliar, and Mr. P. But before doing so I'd like to remind you from where it is my perspective comes from. As many of you have been regulars on this board know, I am Christian. I have made no secret of that the fact and have on a few occasions acted on my faith by putting into words what I felt was proper behavior of those who call themselves as Christains. I do not now nor have I ever, laid claim to believing that I have the corner on what good Christian behavior is. My views come entirely from what I believe to be the truth for my life. Also, know that it has not been beyond me to address, recant, and apologize for statements that I have posted that were just plain wrong and hurtful to members of this board, namely the LaClairs. As a Christian I try to live my life by a set of standards that are in keeping with my faith and convictions. Some of those standards include integrity, and honesty (which are not exclusive to Christians). By openly declaring my faith and setting a higher standard of living for myself, I have willingly and knowingly opened up the way I live to the examination by others. Having said that I would like to now address the issue. I do not believe that Mr. P is an inherently bad or evil person. I do however believe that as a teacher Mr. P. is held to a higher standard because of the responsibilities of his job. I also believe that as an open Christian the bar to that standard is even higher. Mr. P has made some serious mistakes both in and out of the classroom that have called into question his honesty and integrity. Undoubtedly he has made some very poor judgments and errors. The problem for me with this issue is not so much with his classroom teaching. I know that there are those of you who will disagree with me and argue that his teaching is the problem. But I am not speaking of his teaching methods directly. The reason I say that is because, I am giving Mr. P. and his "teaching" ability the benefit of doubt. The reason I am is because 1) I do not know the man and have never sat in one of his classes. 2) I recognize that he may have gone to far with his opinions but I cannot speak to his intent in the classroom. I can say, o.k., he used really poor judgment, made a mistake, took the conversation to far, got to involved and lost sight of who is audience was, etc, etc. At issue for me is his judgment, his response, his lack of straight forwardness, and his refusal to take ownership for things he said once he was presented with Matthew's letter, and during his meeting with Matthew. Also, his response in the paper, and before the board. What was probably the first of his poor judgments were the actual statements he made in class. Bad, perhaps, depending on who you ask. Mr. P. could've corrected that issue from the get go. Once Matthew's concerns were brought to him he could've boned up, admitted his mistake, apologized, and gone on the with school year. Yes, it is difficult to admit to our mistakes but the integrity of our character demands it of us. Perhaps fear of losing his job made him defensive who knows. I do know that as hard as admitting fault it is, it is much harder living with the weight of denial on your back. Following his meeting with Matthew, Mr. P has had many opportunities to step up to the plate and has not. Perhaps a few of the reasons for this is because he is now being lead by his union in an effort to protect his job, is lawyered up and being advised not to admit to nothing. To me, these reasons should not prevent Mr. P from doing what he should know in his heart to be the right thing to do. When I listened to this latest recording, I surprisingly was not shocked. I was angry. I was angry not only at Mr. P but also Mr. Somma, because he was a party in that meeting. Mr. Somma also knew the truth yet has remained silent and allowed one of his students to be thought a liar, threatened, walk in fear for his safety, and forced to remain in a hostile environment, all for the sake of protecting the school and a teacher. The actions (or lack of action) of the Kearny Board of Education, Mr. Somma, Mr. Lindenfelser. as well as Mr.P , following the classroom issues, are reprehensible. While I can sympathize with Christians in defense of Mr. P, I cannot excuse or accept their behavior, which has been less than humbling, Their brother made a mistake. Love the sinner, hate the sin. By all means they should stand up for their religious rights, when they are being threatened. But, in my opinion the defense of a teacher based purely on his religious affiliation is just wrong. They should be demanding that Mr. P and the school board to take ownership of this issue. They should be aware that Christians are subject to making mistakes, and yes, even breaking the law. Being a Christian does not exclude anyone from falling victim to their own human nature. It saddens me greatly to read what those who proclaim the Christian faith have written on this board. I feel to a great extent they have made non-believers look like saints. It saddens me yet again, that these same people have declared the LaClairs liars because of what they presumed was a lack of proof. How sad it is that Paul LaClair has had to provide proof to anyone that he son was not a liar. I'm sure even with the release of this latest recording, which we all could have done with out hearing, that there will be those die hards who will continue to place blame on the LaClairs. It's a sad fact of life that some people are just ignorant. I suspect that there are many Christian who feel the same as I do but have remained silent for fear they would only be fueling the hatred. Now that this latest recording has been released, I pray that the board will listen carefully and decide that it is time to do the right thing. They need to step out of their comfort zone and follow their common sense. Just because they are represented by a lawyer doesn't mean he is right, or that they have to take his advice. They should also keep mind that they represent the people of Kearny by way of election and will not be immune to paying the price for this mess in the next school board election. Being a Christian in no way, shape, or form means we are to turn a blind eye to truth. Even if it pains us.
  11. After listening to this recording, all I have to say is "WOW"!
  12. Good for "Cliffside Park Christian". It's about time someone from the Christian camp stood up and spoke the truth. Do you think it will catch on? So, sad that the obvious needed to be pointed out in the first place though.
  13. pbrown64

    Dear Christians

    My parents named me Patricia, yet everyone calls me Patty. Many of my great-aunts have addressed me using other variations of my name such as Tricia, and Patty Ann, yet I always knew they were talking to me, and I took no offense that my proper name wasn't being used. It has made no difference nor did it cause me to suffer any confusion that I have been called by names meaning, gracious, lovable or amiable instead of by the my given name, meaning of noble decent. As with most English speaking Christians, while in conversation with others I have referred to my Lord and Savior as Jesus. I am well aware that the name Jesus is an anglicized variation of Yahweh, that Yahweh is the English translation of the Tetragrammaton (the Hebrew letters יהוה) , which is the translation of yet another variation. It matters not so much (at least to me) what name is used to call on the Lord. What is important (again, at least to me) is that He is called upon on at all. I suffer no discomfort at all when my Lord is referred to by the many translations of His name. I have no questions about my faith based on the name(s) my Lord is referred to or called upon with. Of only concern to me, is my own spiritual experience. I'm curious, your assumptions about Christians, and the basis and foundation of the Christian faith are based on what exactly? Fact or opinion? Many posters on this board have asked to be provided proof of God's existence. Can you offer any concrete or compelling evidence disproving God's existence or the anticipated second coming of Christ? Faith by partial definition, is a belief. It is having complete trust. Are we as individuals not permitted (in your view) to place our faith and trust wherever we would like? Are you suggesting with your arguments against the existence of God, that people of faith (Christian, Muslim, Jewish, or any other denomination) should be ostracized for holding their respective beliefs? I find it interesting that that those who do not believe in the existence of God, work so hard to try disprove and discredit His word.
  14. pbrown64

    Community Center

    Oops. I posted my reply to fast. didn't see that you had already addressed this........
  15. pbrown64

    Community Center

    If you are referring to the building that was located in the southwest corner of the oval, then you are incorrect about its original purpose.The building you are referring to was intended to be a science (space) center and was being built with the help of the students who were apart of Mr. O Hara's science (space) club. The students started on the foundation in the later part of the 70's. I believe that lack of interest, volunteers, planning, and funding killed the project, leaving the building incomplete and empty for years. I believe that somewhere along the way someone suggested that the building be used as a community center but sadly those suggestions amounted to nothing more than talk.
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