Don't miss these stories from the radio show today:
The United States (and the world) lost a giant today as Andy Griffith passed from this life to the next. His depiction of Sheriff Andy Taylor of Mayberry represented the core ethics of what fatherhood was supposed to be, and what being a man really meant. Here's hoping that his passing will ignite more than just fond remembrances of his life, but will inspire a renewed interest in the family values his beloved character displayed. (listen)
Perhaps this is why we have seen the excessive attempts at pandering and the desperate pleas for money (4 emails in one day?!) from the Obama campaign: while the president maintains a head-to-head lead over Romney in most national polls, Romney maintains an edge in 15 key battleground states. (listen)
Imagine if a prominent gay activist's home was vandalized and attacked. The media would be reporting on the "hate crime" within seconds. But after a Newsweek profile, a Colorado pro-life activist had his family's home attacked, and has been forced to move to an undisclosed location. Will the media report this "hate crime?" Fat chance. (listen)
Since America has seen some dramatic weather events this year, the AP is quick to report this is the result of "climate change." Funny how it's "silly" to use weather events like cold spells to discount "global warming," but any heat is proof of the same, isn't it? And what about the claims that these events are warnings from God? Kooky talk, right? But Al Gore...now that's talking sense! (listen)
