Alf Gordon

Equal Pay for Equal Work: First, Define the Term "Equal"

I am about to offend a whole segment of the work force--and frankly, I do not care. I want an explanation for what I see going on in today's workplace. Notice, I said "explanation", not "excuse." A situation has occurred in recent days which has brought the phrase "equal pay for equal work" into sharper scrutiny on my part. A complaint was raised concerning the raises which our company will be... (posted by Alf 2 years 218 days ago.)

Baptist Pastor Beaten and Tazed by Border Patrol in Arizona

A friend of mine sent me this YouTube link to a video of pastor Steven Anderson. It is his testimony of an altercation he had on April 14 with border patrol agents as he was driving home from San Diego to his home in Phoenix. Nine minutes later, after viewing his video, I was sickened and disgusted at the way an innocent American citizen was treated by individuals who are supposed to be ensuring... (posted by Alf 2 years 297 days ago.)

Veterans Lose, Illegal Immigrants Win When It Comes to Health Care

Last Friday the Veterans Affairs department announced that ten people have tested positive for hepatitis after being exposed to contaminated colonoscopy equipment. Thousands of patients who have been treated at VA facilities in Miami, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and Augusta, Georgia, are being asked to get blood tests. All three sites were not properly sterilizing equipment between... (posted by Alf 2 years 315 days ago.)

Al Sharpton Claims Racism in New York Post Political Cartoon

I am not a big fan of many of our country's major media outlets. However, I have to applaud the New York Post for defending a political cartoon in today's edition, decrying the suggestion that it may have racist leanings. The cartoon, drawn by artist Sean Delonas, shows two police offiders standing over the body of a chimpanzee they've obviously just shot. One officer comments, "They'll... (posted by Alf 2 years 355 days ago.)

Atheists Find "So Help Me God" in Inaugural Oath Offensive, File Lawsuit

Some atheists and non-religious groups have taken offense yet again at the mention of God in a public forum. A lawsuit has been filed in Washington demanding that the phrase "so help me God" be removed from President-elect Obama's inaugural oath. Plaintiff Michael Newdow, a California doctor and lawyer who has filed similar and unsuccessful suits in both 2001 and 2005, posted an... (posted by Alf 3 years 34 days ago.)

Foreclosed Homes Have New Tenants--Activists Illegally Move Homeless Into Vacant Homes

Picture yourself in this scenario: You are homeless. The nicer shelters are full; the others are places you would not want to house your dog, much less yourself or your family. Someone offers you an opportunity to stay rent-free in a house; all you have to do is put the utilities in your name and provide upkeep on the property. You gladly accept the offer, grateful for... (posted by Alf 3 years 60 days ago.)