We spent today’s show talking about the Boston bombing, the manhunt, the suspects and what happens from here.
We also spent time analyzing the explosion at the West Fertilizer plant explosion ans the idea of government regulations.
There’s still time to help us out with Rides for Strides.
Thank you to all the law enforcement men and women involved these past 5 days. Now, it is the Justice System’s job to bring justice for those victims of these evil men. We are depending on you!
Honoring the victims and families of the Boston Marathon bombing was how we opened today’s show. We continue to send our prayers for all of them.
Background checks and “Stand Your Ground” laws were next on the docket
We finished up the show talking about President Obama’s proposed budget
Don’t forget about Rides for Strides on April 27th!
Our engineer extraordinaire, Mark, is sick today, so we postponed recording our podcast until later in the week, possible even tomorrow. Thanks for your patience
and Mark, get well soon. We need you!
By now, you are aware that there were 2 explosions at the end of the Boston Marathon, with at least 2 dead and many injured. Things are still chaotic and there is no clear understanding of what exactly happened, who chose to act so cowardly and callously, but there are a few things we are certain of: 1). Bostonians will survive! 2). We are praying for you. 3). America is here for you!
We, at Another Voice, send our prayers and thoughts northwards to Boston and everyone involved in the Marathon. God bless you and God bless America.
With just about 2 weeks left before Rides for Strides, Brandon, Jonathan, Julia and I still had no bikes and were not certain where to turn. Today, Sunrift Adventures in Travelers Rest came to our rescue and donated the use of 4 bikes for the Ride! We are so grateful to this amazing local business.
Take some time and stop by Sunrift Adventures and check out their huge array of outdoor sporting gear and accessories. If you hike, bike, canoe, climb or just enjoy the great outdoors, Sunrift is the place for you.
There is still time to join the Another Voice Rides for Strides team or to sponsor Eric, Brandon or Jonathan. Let’s make Rides for Strides an amazing success!
One of our goals here at Another Voice is to give you perspective on the issues that face us and from time to time, we will be showcasing articles from guests contributors.
Today’s guest article deals with topics that we often don’t like talking about, but MUST be addressed by us all, sexual abuse, esp. teen peer sexual abuse, domestic violence and bullying.
Our guest contributor is Mandy Trouten, a local graphic/web designer, author (Maybe Today), anti-abuse advocate and peer counselor. She speaks passionately on the subject and I urge everyone to take to heart what she has to say.
Stop Abuse by Mandy Trouten
This past July, as part of the 2012-2013 General Appropriations Bill, Governor Haley passed a series of vetoes, many of which are vital to South Carolina’s well-being. Section 90 included state funding to anti-abuse organizations. Not long before this, Congress voted to enact the sequester to help fix the deficit. Anti-abuse organizations were targeted here also. Federally, rape crisis centers receive funding from VAWA (the Violence against Women Act), VOCA (the Victims of Crime Act) and other organizations. On a state level, they receive funding from VAWA. Almost immediately after the veto passed, the House voted 111-0 to override it. However, the matter of the federal grants has not yet been resolved. Consequently, South Carolina anti-abuse groups are facing steep cuts to their already limited budgets. The Pickens County Rape Crisis Council is looking at an annual loss of as much as $45,000. As “small” as they are–working on an annual budget of $300,000–a $45000 loss could be devastating.
What’s especially disturbing to me isn’t just that the funding was cut, but Governor Haley’s words on the matter:
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