Video: Trafficking of women and girls for sexual exploitation

Sins against purity are not private acts even if done behind closed doors by oneself. The models used in internet porn, the exotic dancers, the "escorts" or the prostitutes are modern day slaves. Here is another reason to not view porn because, if there is no demand then the industry will not thrive.

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Source:  http://www.cultureunplugged.com/play/2098/Inhuman-Traffic

Inhuman Traffic : Director: MTV EXIT | Genre: Documentary | Produced In: 2005

Synopsis: MTV EXIT presents Inhuman Traffic, a special programme presented by Angelina Jolie. Inhuman Traffic is a fast-moving and compelling documentary that provides an introduction to the human rights tragedy of trafficking of women and girls for sexual exploitation in Europe. Featuring Anna, a woman from Romania who was trafficked by her neighbour to the Balkans where she was forced to be a prostitute for 2.5 years, and Tatiana, a victim who spent 6 months as a sex slave in Amsterdam after being sold by her boyfriend. Their harrowing stories are told along side other characters in the trafficking chain, including a potential victim, a young man who pays for sex, an anti-trafficking police officer, and prevention and assistance organisations. Inhuman Traffic gives an insight into the trafficking chain and how we can help break that chain.

Video: Why people support abortion rights (Motherhood by choice)

I've posted this for pro-lifers to understand those who support abortion  in order to reduce or stop abortions altogether.  Understanding is not condoning;  it is not tolerating and much less accepting.  I seek to understand to be more effective in fighting this just like Patton understood Rommel's tactics.

What I learned here are the efffectiveness of state laws in pushing back the carnage.  Also, abortion providers see themselves as helping others.  Finally, if the mother can be dissuaded from doing it to begin with, then we can all pack our bags.  But there lies the rub.

Regardless, I do not endorse abortion rights because, no one should have a right to deprive another person of his inalienable right to life.  If it is no longer available, then fewer women will risk their lives with coat hangers and we won't have the 50 million dead babies in the US since abortion became legal.

Motherhood by Choice, not Chance : Director: Dorothy Fadiman | Genre: Documentary |Produced In: 2000

Synopsis: Motherhood by Choice, Not Chance distills the history and power of the 2 ½ hour trilogy, From the Back-Alleys to the Supreme Court & Beyond. Through first person stories, this documentary brings alive the history of the struggle for women's reproductive rights in the U.S. and the passion of those who moved abortion from the danger of the back alleys to a safe, legal choice. It includes information about current threats to those rights.

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Blog: The insidious slide into an infernal d'etente

Fr. Longenecker maps out a methodical approach for disordered lifestyles to gain legitimacy and even acceptance .  What is diabolic is the insidious and gradual slide into an infernal d'etente done using a mixture of truths and lies.  Click on the title to go to Fr. Longenecker's blog article.
(H/T to RAULITO from http://angelicdoctor.blogspot.com/ )
Here are the steps.
1.   Natural Law is ignored, undermined...
2.   ...laws questioned because they are 'too strict' too 'black and white',...
3.  Relativism is therefore introduced.
4.  Individualism is the next step.
5.  ... who live in a sinful situation demand that they not be judged...
6.  Dialogue is demanded. ..
7.  ...expect to be accepted ...
8.  Equal rights are expected ...
9.  Equal rights are demanded. ...
10.  ...demand not only that you tolerate, but that you approve.
And so, the devil is really in the details.

Blog: Stores, Shops

Wal-Mart:  The highlight of all our camping trips is a pilgrimage to Wal-Mart.  My wife loves this store but we live far from them.

Mephisto:  I will never go there just because it is named after a demon.  Why would anyone name their store that?

Ci-ci's:  All you can eat pizza, more than 10 varieties.  The wife & kids went there tonight because of a school event.  She brought her Discover card only to find out that the store takes anything but.  The manager let them in anyway then I got a call in the middle of the Capitol Beltway about this.  The reception was unclear that I ended up at Chuckie Cheese's.  After a short phone tag, we finally got it right.

Chuckee Cheese's:  Kids games and rides with a restaurant.  Free entrance.  Good for children's parties.  Security is tight.  If you come with a kid, you and the kid get marked with an invisible number.  No one but you can come out with your kid.  They check that number at the door before you go.

Rite-Aid:  They practically give stuff out for free.  You pay for it first then get your money back in something like a rebate check.  Shopping there is one of my wife's hobbies.

Dave and Busters:  Lots of video games and a restaurant.  I take my kids there one at a time on our father and child night.  So, far I have done it twice this year.  It makes me closer to my kids so I become more than just a parent.  I become a daddy and my orders become more palatable.

Video: Fiddler on the roof - Do you love me ? (with subtitles & lyrics)

When my wife lost her wedding ring, this question came to mind.  I recalled the song and got my answer there.

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(Tevye)
Do you love me?

(Golde)
Do I what?

(Tevye)
Do you love me?

(Golde)
Do I love you?
With our daughters getting married
And this trouble in the town
You're upset, you're worn out
Go inside, go lie down!
Maybe it's indigestion

(Tevye)
"Golde I'm asking you a question..."

Do you love me?

(Golde)
You're a fool

(Tevye)
"I know..."

But do you love me?

(Golde)
Do I love you?
For twenty-five years I've washed your clothes
Cooked your meals, cleaned your house
Given you children, milked the cow
After twenty-five years, why talk about love right now?

(Tevye)
Golde, The first time I met you
Was on our wedding day
I was scared

(Golde)
I was shy

(Tevye)
I was nervous

(Golde)
So was I

(Tevye)
But my father and my mother
Said we'd learn to love each other
And now I'm asking, Golde
Do you love me?

(Golde)
I'm your wife

(Tevye)
"I know..."
But do you love me?

(Golde)
Do I love him?
For twenty-five years I've lived with him
Fought him, starved with him
Twenty-five years my bed is his
If that's not love, what is?

(Tevye)
Then you love me?

(Golde)
I suppose I do

(Tevye)
And I suppose I love you too

(Both)
It change a thing
But even so
After twenty-five years
It's nice to know

Music Video: Randy Travis - Three Wooden Crosses

A song about a hooker, a preacher and a farmer who were in a fatal traffic accident.  An inspiring presentation of God's Providence and the meaning of life.  Enjoy.  Ric

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Video: Hollywood Stars Share Reflections about the Rosary

During this month of the Rosary, let us hear the stars share their Marian devotion. in less than 2 minutes. All of them have depth and insight - new for some, expressed in a new way for others. I know you'll get something out of it - for sure.

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