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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2016
BARROW NEWS-JOURNAL
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Silent protest
Seems like every time we turn on the
news, somebody, somewhere, is protest
ing about something.
Doesn’t matter what is said or done,
someone is offended. Our society
has become so self-absorbed that
folks get offended at the drop of a
hat, and then want to protest about
the issue, or sue someone and end
up in court.
When I was a kid, playground
fights at school usually resulted
in a paddling from the principal, a
handshake, and it was over. The
next day, the kids played together
as though nothing had ever hap
pened. Nobody protested against
playground violence. Nowadays,
parents call the police, sue each
other, and sometimes the school
officials.
Some issues seem to merit a higher
level of awareness, and one way people
seek to bring attention to their cause is
by protesting.
We’ve all seen the story of people pro
testing social injustice by disrespecting
the flag, and not standing at attention for
the national anthem.
We have seen the news reports of the
Black Lives Matter protests across the
nation, and the resulting violence, loot
ing and injuries.
There have been loud, angry pro
tests outside abortion clinics, including
bombings across the country that have
killed at least eleven people.
Most of us likely have already formed
our opinion before the protesting begins.
I wonder if the protests ever change any
one’s mind. I’m afraid the protests that
incite violence probably cause
more harm than good. The
right to assemble is indeed a
precious, and important, right.
But what protesters often fail to
remember, is the word “peace
ful.”
This past weekend, I wit
nessed a truly peaceful pro
test. It was powerful. While
approaching probably the bus
iest intersection in Gainesville,
I noticed people standing 10-15
yards apart, holding signs.
They were not talking, they
weren’t moving, they weren’t
even making eye contact with
anyone. There were four or five varia
tions of the posters, all worded in a pos
itive manner. No shouting. No raised
fists. No threats. No words at all. Yet it
spoke to me in a profound way.
I tend to forget about the protests I see
on TV, because they happen far away,
and do not personally affect me. I don’t
think I will forget this silent protest for a
very, very long time.
Cathy Watkins Bennett is a Bar
row County native and a gradu
ate of Winder-Barrow High School.
Send comments about this column to
bencath@aol.com.
Winder Library hosts October events
Throughout the entire month of Octo
ber, the Winder Public Library is hav
ing multiple events just for teens and
‘tweens in 6th-12th grades. There will
be 3D printing, gift card drawings, a
costume party, and more!
The week of Oct. 10-15 is Teen Read
Week where ‘tweens and teens can win
gift cards for checking out young adult
books.
In addition, ‘tweens and teens may
make appointments with “Ms. Devera”
to use the 3D printer on loan from the
Georgia Public Library System.
‘Tweens and Teens may attend the
HANGOUT on Tuesday, Oct. 18, from
3:30-5:30 p.m.
“We’ll be 3D printing and using the
entire Technology Kit on loan from
Georgia Public Library System,”
said Julia Simpson, manager. The kit
includes Makey-Makey kits, Raspberry
Pi, tablets, and more!
Finally, the Winder Public Library
will be holding its inaugural Teens &
‘Tweens Costume Party on Saturday,
Oct. 29, from 3:30-5:30 p.m.
This party is only for those in 6th- 12th
grades.
“We will have prizes for a trivia game,
costume contest, and Minute-to-Win-
It style games,” Simpson said. “Pizza,
drinks, and candy will be given to those
teens and ‘tweens in attendance.”
The Winder Public Library is locat
ed at 189 Bellview Street and can be
reached at 770-867-2762 or visit www.
prlib.org to view all free events calendar
or “like” the Winder Library on Face-
book.
Low-cost spay, neutering available
Leftover Pets offers low
cost spay/neuter surgeries
at its clinic in Winder at
610 Barrow Park Drive.
October clinic days
are Mondays, Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Fridays.
Prices are $85 for a
female dog over 25 lbs.,
$65 for a female dog up
to 25 lbs., $55 for a male
dog, $55 for a female cat
and $35 for a male cat.
A $5 discount is avail
able for any surgery
patient no older than five
months (as determined by
Leftover Pets veterinar
ian).
All surgery prices
include a free rabies vac
cination.
The group does not add
fees for in-heat or preg
nant animals. Financial
assistance is available for
any low-income Barrow
County resident.
For more information
clinic services, visit
on
http://www.leftoverpets.
org.
Appointments are
required and must
be made by calling
770-307-3499.
Refugees: What is the answer?
jimmy
terrell
We have a problem in America; as
well as in Europe, Africa and other
countries located around the
world.
According to a United
Nations High Commissioner
for Refugees (UNHCR) report
there were an estimated 65
million refugees in the world
in December of 2015. Nine
months later that number has
expanded an additional five
million people.
The report went on to say
that one of every 113 people
in the world today is a refugee.
More than half of the known
refugees are from Syria. Afghanistan
and Somalia; not exactly strong allies
of the United States of America or the
major European countries. Most are
Islamic followers who want to come
here to resettle.
Being a member of The United
Nations, we (The United States) have
accepted a certain responsibility to assist
with a documented world-wide crisis.
And, that brings us to a national and
international crisis that we must help
resolve. Does that, however, mean at the
expense of our country’s founding core
principles? Must we create change in our
way of life to aid refugees from around
the world with different cultural values?
There are multiple problems develop
ing with the world refugee situation.
The core definition of refugee came
out of a UN conference in 1951 that
defines a refugee as someone who has
“...a well-founded fear of being per
secuted for reasons of race, religion,
nationality, membership of a particular
social group or political opinion, is out
side the country of his nationality, and is
unable or unwilling to avail himself of
the protection of that country.”
Many of today’s refugees are simply
fleeing from a war zone while others
are fleeing for religious and political
reasons.
The major problem is no one seems to
know what to do with them, especially
those fleeing the war in the Middle East.
A larger problem is that no one wants
them.
In deciding what to do, we find our
selves, “Damned if we do and damned
if we don’t”!
The refugees are bringing many, many
problems with them, including major
health issues and cultural differences
that lead to major conflicts with host
countries.
Europe has experienced problems with
sexual harassment and rape, serious san
itation issues, health and welfare needs,
educational needs and terrorist activities.
Both Europe and America have found
a large number of refugees who refuse
to assimilate into western cultural and
constitutional law. This number seems
to be increasing.
A major problem in the United States
is our inability or refusal to properly vet
those immigrants who have been granted
the opportunity to come to America.
Homeland Security has been
unable to demonstrate an abili
ty to properly vet those gaining
access to this country or they,
along with the Department of Jus
tice, just seem to be unwilling to
do the job in an efficient way that
secures our nation.
Recent investigations have
shown immigrants granted arriv
al here were simply approved
on verbal conversations with no
proof of identification or back
ground investigations.
Bottom line, we don’t know
who is coming here. We don’t know if
they are fleeing a combat zone or if they
are terrorists infiltrating this country by
a means that makes it easier to come
here than ever before.
Many of the immigrants may be com
ing simply to spread Islam across the
United States. It is a tenant of their
religion.
Andrew McCarthy, a policy fellow at
The National Review, warns that we are
being too slack in our vetting process.
He said, “American immigration poli
cy is serving the interests of immigrants
at the expense of American national
security and the financial security of dis
tressed American workers. Our nation is
nearing $20 trillion in debt, still fighting
in the Middle East, and facing the certain
prospect of combat surges to quell the
rising threat of jihadism.
McCarty went on to say we are vetting
Middle Eastern people for the wrong
reason. He says we should be vetting to
identify those intent on Islamic Suprem-
acism and that jihadist terrorism is only
a subset of Islam.
The writer reminds us that in the past
“...the promotion of constitution prin
ciples and civic education have always
been foundational to the American
immigration and naturalization process.”
That doesn’t appear to be the case at
this time.
McCarthy said we should be vetting
more for the sharia adherence than for
Islamic terrorism. He believes the accep
tance of sharia law will be far more dan
gerous to American society than will be
the Islamic terrorist.
The left, McCarthy says, will argue we
are violating our religious freedom act.
Not so he adds, “Sharia rejects the
touchstone of American democracy...
the people are subjects, not citizens.
It is brutal...it denies freedom of con
science...and due process.”
As a nation we have options. Con
gress, however, must decide on a course
of action that is in the best interest of the
United States, our democratic principles
and constitutional law.
It needs to act quickly.
Jimmy Terrell is a retired law enforce
ment official. He can be reached at
ejterrell65@gmail.com.
October 5, 2016 ~ Crossword Puzzle
Headmaster’s
Corner
by
Steve Cummings
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outstanding performance on
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through 6th grade students have
been invited to participate in this
year’s Talent Search Program.
Duke TIP has helped gifted
students identify and realize
their full potential since 1980.
ACS is eager to participate in
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With a 100% college accep
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Across
65. Cold shower?
1. Ponzi scheme, e.g.
66. Bolted
5. Gorillalike
10. “Wheel of Fortune” choice
Down
14. Word before and after “against”
1. “Beat it!”
15. Social
2. Masterstroke
16. Cheat, slangily
3. line (major axis of.
17. Boot
elliptical orbit)
18. Void
4. Poets skilled in rhythm
19. “Cast Away” setting
5. Make sense, with “up”
20. “La Boheme,” e.g.
6. “Common Sense” pam|
22. One billionth of a meter
7. Guts
24. Supplement
8. Very brief underpants
26. Came down
9. “My !”
27. Cascades peak
10. Guard
30. Tyrolean dress or skirt
11. Coach horse rider
32. Small European bird with
12. of Langerhans
cobalt blue wings
13. At no time, poetically
33. Lentil, e.g.
21. Italian appetizer
34. Delay
23. Jawbones
37. Peacock tail marking
25. Zen enlightenment
39. Piquantly
27. Hasenpfeffer, e.g.
41. Blanched
28. Georgetown athlete
42. “Iliad” warrior
29. Corrective
44. Flowering
31. Buffet
45. Covet
35. “Thanks I”
47. Biases
36. Athletic facilities
48. “Out of the question”
38. End of the line
(contraction)
40. Orchestra member
49. Expert
43. Beach resort
51. Ami James, e.g.
46. Main course
53. Kind of rug
48. Citadel student
57. Aroma
50. Abundance
58. Part of “the works”
51. Chuck
60. Canceled (2 wds)
52. “My bad!”
61. Arid
54. Aria, e.g.
62. Man with a mission
55. Biology lab supply
63. Brio
56. “The Ranger”
64. Eye affliction
59. After expenses
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