Shiavo aftermath

John Leo paints a grim picture of America in the coming years now that the Culture of Death has won its first big "quality of life" case. Being human is now being defined by humans (with the power to make such definitions - for now) in a sort of Grim Reaper flavor-of-the-month style. "21 Euthanasia's" anyone? I belive that'll be on the Groningen Protocol's menu in the days to come. I believe Leo accurately predicts that definition will get broader and broader to accommodate all sorts of so-called "Freedom of Choice" agendas. It is indeed ironic that "Freedom of Choice" discussions, typically involving one human taking the life of another in one form or another, emanate from the world's cradle of freedom and choice in complete perversion of the very words.

The passing of the Culture of Death's chief accuser this weekend doesn't do much to lift the spirit either. Naturally, the Dark Forces of the world - in this case the NY Times as discussed by the Hoguester and the Catholic News Geek this morning - couldn't wait to dig its claws into the man's memory. The Geek has the most appropriate words "Bloody Wrong" is his post title in a piece discussing the MSM. The MSM just can't help itself sometimes. Thank God the NY Times has about as much influence on the Vatican as say the Trojan Condom Company would. The Old Senile Gray Lady anymore, which makes it a prime candidate for it's own celebrated philosophy.

I fear for this nation somedays. Some days are worse than others. These daze have been particularly bad in spirit for me hence I won't argue if anyone wants to accuse me of being rather dreary in the last few posts. But these are dreary days with the recent victories won by the Dark One. Even King David (he and Saul duking it out right now in the annual Bible read) got to be a real bummer sometimes in the Psalms during his darkest days. The Good Lord understands we'll can get very depressed when we have to face evil's seemingly unrelenting power sometimes. "Chin up" is what He says - "This too, shall pass. Your best days are still ahead of you." Lord, I pray so. For the benefit of the entire world, this nation's best days must always be ahead of it.