Wage Love for 9/11.by Tracy Wisneski on Sep 11, 2012 On 9/11, my first fear was for my children, and it crippled me so that I would not allow them to leave the house or attend school for over a week. My next fear was for my dad, a Long Island police officer, and my extended family and friends in New York. But, immediately on [...] 259 views |
I Only Bully Bullies.by Tracy Wisneski on Jul 28, 2012 In almost any situation when people want to judge or be harsh with others, I am instinctively protective. I was born with an odd and compulsive desire to see things from others’ perspectives. It gets damn awkward constantly clunking around in someone else’s shoes, but it makes us more fair and enlightened. It helps us [...] 702 views |
Aurora Is Not About Blame.by Tracy Wisneski on Jul 21, 2012 “Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all.” ~ Aristotle Everyone is shell-shocked over the tragedy in Colorado and now the blame and speculation is running rampant. There have already been a few Christian hate-mongers who’ve claimed that atheism is to blame, which is especially odd when you consider that the [...] 683 views |
Who Is Profiting from Testing Welfare Recipients?by Tracy Wisneski on Jun 27, 2012 $hit Rolls Downhill For over a year now, I’ve been listening to cheers of passionate support for drug testing welfare recipients. Among the arguments are: 1. If we have to get drug tested to work, then they should get drug tested to get our tax money! Unless you’re presenting a problem at work for drug [...] 737 views |