Ursus Pacificus

In keeping with the now weekly release of new NewsUndies shows, there is a new NewsUndies, which you can see at www.newsundies.com

It was release yesterday, but I forgot to post the update here.

Sorry

Back in October, I was in Florida on my Vision Quest. The STS-125 mission, scheduled for launch in October, was delayed. While I was visiting the Kennedy Space Center, I got to see something fairly unusual: 2 Space Shuttle stacks poised for launch at the same time. That launch didn’t happen, because something funky happened on the Hubble, that the mission planners had to compensate for… I don’t remember what that something was.. but… anyway….

So, there I was , in the middle of taking a month off of work, and, among other things, reassessing my life.

Now, as my time with my current employer winds down, STS-125 has actually lifted off, and is scheduled to return to Earth on my last day of work.

Kind of poetic….

HR 888, a.k.a. “America’s Spiritual Heritage” resolution, must be stopped! Call and/or write your representative now!

Here’s my email to Rep. Jim Langevin:

Dear Rep. Langevin,

HR 888 (also known as the “America’s Spiritual Heritage” resolution) is a threat to one of the most cherished and fundamental liberties guaranteed by the US Constitution.

As my Representative, sworn to support and protect the Constitution, you must vote to strike down HR 888 (also known as the “America’s Spiritual Heritage” resolution), as it seeks to codify a respect for religion (a single religion, no less) in Federal Law. This is so offensive as to be viscerally sick-making.

With all due respect to you and your beliefs, whatever they may be, please recognize that the founding documents of this country do not establish it as a Christian nation, but as a secular nation, with some vague nods to an unspecified deity.

Strict literal interpretation of the First Amendment of the US Constitution, and your oath to support and defend it compel you to vote with prejudice against this heinous travesty of worthwhile legislation.

Thank you for your time, and best wishes,

Paul Tourville

More info here and here

Dom DeLuise is dead. That’s a drag.

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