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Re: http://cheri-thomas.blogspot.com/2009/04/south-dakota-finds-clinic-reused-single.html

Cheri — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 06:35:16 -0000

Thank you so very much for sharing your story! I am so sorry to hear that this has happened to you. I was immediately outraged when I heard about this story. I stand behind my original statement that criminal action needs to be taken against those involved.

This is outrageous!

Bless you and your family, as our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Re: http://cheri-thomas.blogspot.com/2009/04/south-dakota-finds-clinic-reused-single.html

Cheri — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 21:09:11 -0000

If you have any "facts" that were not presented in the original CNN article on which this commentary was based, I would love to hear them.

In case you were not aware, we obviously specialize in commentaries, and what you read is my commentary based in the information available. If there has been an update on the information that CNN originally presented, I would greatly appreciate it.

However, I suspect that for some reason you are a sympathizer of the clinic. And if this is a case of sour grapes for not liking my commentary, then you need to get over it. Anybody in their right mind can see that what this clinic is accused of is appalling.

Re: Arizona State University Snubs President Barack Obama, Won't Confer Honorary Degree, Says "His Body of Work is Yet to Come"

Cheri — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 02:36:08 -0000

I agree with you Mattie! This move on the part of the university was utterly disgraceful.

Re: If you're obese, rethink flying United!

Cheri — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 02:34:43 -0000

Thanks for your comment!

While I see your point, in this country we do not make people with disabilities pay to be accommodated. If a person is so large that they cannot fit into a single seat, in my opinion their size actually qualifies as a disability.

It is for this reason that I disagree with policies like what United and Southwest have implemented. And as I stated in my article, I will not support businesses with discriminatory policies; whether that be against color, creed, race, religion,sexual orientation, or disability. I will vote on this one with my money and I choose to take it elsewhere.

Re: Mom stages kidnapping to get money from ex, feds say

Cheri — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 21:19:15 -0000

If I were to witness the mother being tortured, I personally would look the other way. This was ridiculous!

Re: Melissa Huckaby, 28, Sunday School Teacher at Clover Road Baptist Church, Arrested in Murder of Sandra Cantu

Cheri — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 15:52:02 -0000

Thanks for the update. I just saw this on CNN!!! Although I'm glad to hear that it wasn't the pastor, I am outraged that anyone connected with a church was connected with this crime.

Re: Police to search Clover Road Baptist Church in Sandra Cantu's murder

Cheri — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 23:53:44 -0000

Well stated, and I don't think our views are all that different...

Re: Police to search Clover Road Baptist Church in Sandra Cantu's murder

Cheri — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 22:00:02 -0000

a blog: a Web site that contains an online personal journal with reflections, comments, and often hyperlinks provided by the writer ; also : the contents of such a site. ~merriam webster (m-w.com)
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Sir, this is a blog, and I am a blogger. I give my personal reflections based on the information presented. I would also argue that the pastor has been thrust in the spotlight as a public figure based on the attention this case is receiving.

I do however appreciate your concern. People can draw all sorts of conclusions from what someone writes that may or may not have been intended by the author. I cannot curb my reactions to these stories on the bases that someone might take it wrong. The best I can do is give an explanation when prompted.

As it relates to this case, I find it curious that the home and church of a pastor were searched in connection with this case. I am not saying that the pastor has done anything wrong. However this turn in the investigation has my eyebrow raised. In the end we shall see what becomes of the investigation...

Re: Sentencing a 14-year old to life without parole: Do you know who Quantel Lotts is?

Cheri — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 20:37:32 -0000

I agree Shukura! The criminal justice system is extremely unbalanced with regard to the way that minorities are treated.

As far as Quantel is concerned, I agree that he needed to pay for the consequences of his actions, but life in prison is excessive.

Re: Sentencing a 14-year old to life without parole: Do you know who Quantel Lotts is?

Cheri — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 20:34:29 -0000

Jeff, I am the author and I acknowledge that this is a tragedy all the way around. Let's get this straight. This was an accidental killing, not a premeditated murder.

If my child was killed by my stepson while they were playing, I believe that I would be devastated. At the same time, I also would understand that this was not something that was done in malice. Sending my stepson to prison for the rest of his life at the age of 14 would not bring my son back.

With regard to Quantel's comments from the article, I don't believe these statements indicate that he takes NO responsibility for his actions. Instead, I believe that he was pointing out that if he had received a fair judgment, the rest of his life would not be lost to prison.

I stand by everything I said in the article, and I completely agree with Quantel Lotts.

Thanks for your comments Jeff, and I look forward to more dialogue as you see fit!

Re: Police to search Clover Road Baptist Church in Sandra Cantu's murder

Cheri — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 17:39:14 -0000

Thanks for your comments David!

Luckily this is a free country where I may speculate on whatever I like. I clearly stated that people are innocent until proven guilty, so what's your beef?

This article is a commentary, that's what we do here...

Re: Marie Moore, 44, Kills Son, Mitchell, at Shooting Range in Casselberry, Then Turns Gun on Herself, She Had a History of Mental Illness

Cheri — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 19:01:48 -0000

How terrible!... what's going on in this country?

Re: White House Corrects Conference Call Number After Directing Reporters to Sex Line

Cheri — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 16:48:06 -0000

LOL... you got a point there!

Re: New York charges Madoff 'feeder' Ezra Merkin with fraud - I say send 'em all to jail!

Cheri — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 16:47:05 -0000

Absolutely, I'm almost ready to call for mob action on these criminals...

Re: Carrie Underwood's dress a BIG hit at the Academy of Country Music awards?

Cheri — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 16:38:08 -0000

LOL... I was think it was cool just because of how big it was. Not the sort of thing she ought to do again, but funny as a one time stunt!

Re: NAACP, civil rights groups seek to ban Confederate flag in Homestead - Breaking News - Dade - MiamiHerald.com

Cheri — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 15:26:15 -0000

Hi Mojstice, and thanks for your comment!

I agree with you on this; especially that they are on the right side of the fence with the gay rights issue. I just think that they really need to transform themselves in order to realign themselves with the needs of the community today.

Also, if they are going to expand their agenda to address all types of civil rights issues, then they need to stop giving the impression that they are specifically facilitating the advancement of "colored" people.

Re: Military mortuary open to media for first time since 1991 - CNN.com

Cheri — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 15:20:14 -0000

Hi Michelle, and thanks for your comment. I can really appreciate that you know first hand what it's like. I agree that these first few stories are about the media, but after the newness of covering the caskets of our fallen, don't you think that the stories may begin to focus on the soldiers themselves?

I watched a CNN interview where a mother of a fallen soldier agreed with your position and said that she is concerned about the media using the images in ways that would dishonor the soldier--not necessarily now, but perhaps sometime in the future.

Do you have any thoughts on that?

Re: Is it okay to collect DNA from criminal suspects on the sly?

Cheri — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 11:11:57 -0000

Thanks for your comment! I tend to agree with you on this one. In my discussion of this with other people, those who object seem to feel that once law enforcement had the DNA, it is questionable whether they might plant evidence, etc.

My answer to that is that is this type of misconduct is the exception, and not the rule. Therefore, we shouldn't pass on a opportunity to get the real criminals just because of concerns of misconduct by a few.

Re: Author Richard Wright honored by U.S.Postal Service

Cheri — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 01:43:30 -0000

Yes! And it will be interesting to see exactly what it looks like. I'll be sure to post an update once the stamp is unveiled...

Re: Russia's Dmitry Medvedev Hailed President Barack Obama as "My New Comrade"

Cheri — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 19:12:46 -0000

Blah, blah, blah...

Re: LaHeather Wilson's Seven-Month Old Baby Son Left in Car Overnight in Texas Found Dead, Mother Picked Up Three Sons from Daycare, Forgot One in Car

Cheri — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 14:39:53 -0000

Agreed!

By the way, I have also written an update on this case. You can find it here:

http://cheri-thomas.blogspo...

Re: LaHeather Wilson's Baby Son, Christian Wilson, Left in Car Overnight in Texas Found Dead, Mother Picked Up Three Sons from Daycare, Forgot One in Car

Cheri — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 14:37:19 -0000

Agreed!

By the way, I have also written an update on this case. You can find it here:

http://cheri-thomas.blogspo...

Re: LaHeather Wilson's Baby Son, Christian Wilson, Left in Car Overnight in Texas Found Dead, Mother Picked Up Three Sons from Daycare, Forgot One in Car

Cheri — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 13:17:12 -0000

While I understand your outrage, I think you're off base by dehumanizing her the way you have.

The fact that you bring up that she's an unwed mother leads me to believe that you must have some level of moral/religious values. My guess would be Christian, right?

So let me ask you, is this something that Jesus would say about another human being?

I think not...

Re: The True Sadness Behind the Michael Vick Saga

Cheri — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 16:23:48 -0000

Thanks for this great post!

Sad, but true,all too many celebrities entrust their financial futures to people who rob them blind, or allow them to squander their cash.

The fact that Michael Vick is in this situation comes as no surprise to me.

Re: Is Natalie Cole in denial about what really caused her kidney failure?

Cheri — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 16:21:08 -0000

Hi J Stone and thanks for your comments!

Even if her immune system was attacked, thus causing the renal failure,couldn't some prior degradation of the kidneys due to the drug use have had an impact on the severity of the damage from the Interferon?

To your second point, I struggled as I wrote the article whether to bring up if Cole "deserved" a new kidney since she ruined her first two. On one had that's like determining who gets to live and die.

However, I have to admit there's a part of me that would want to say NO to her kidney request for a few reasons:

1) Even though she exuded humility in her interview for the most part, there was something that just didn't seem right. Almost like i think she wouldn't appreciate it as much as some of the other dialysis patients I've known.

2) Because her drug use caused her kidney failure, whether directly from the drugs, or indirectly by contracting Hep C.

Maybe I'm wrong for feeling this way, but I might as well be honest...