Welcome. My name is Ray W. Rowney, Jr., author of License to Steal. I’m so happy to have you as a visitor to my blog about my book.
I’m using this blog to expand on some of its topics using current day issues, in the hope that together we can stop the declining values in America.
Monthly Archives: August 2016
Today, ironically, the inability of Congress to deal effectively with the real issues confronting America is not unlike the situation Ben Franklin observed at our first Constitutional Convention in 1787. At 81, infirm and weak, as one of 55 delegates from 12 states (all but two being regular members of a Christian church), he felt compelled to speak after 4 or 5 weeks had accomplished nothing and the Convention was on the verge of complete failure. He began by acknowledging…..
The other day on the front page of our local newspaper was a large, colorful picture of one of America’s newest, naturalized citizens, Sadaf Khan from Pakistan wearing an American flag as head covering. My title above is posed as a question, as I was discouraged by what the Judge conveying this citizenship did not say it meant. What he did say was “citizenship is one of the most important privileges a nation can give you.” What he didn’t…..
As millions in America and around the world cheer their favorite athletes, my prayer is that we all realize that the real prize is not the medal, but the preparatory process. It’s not the moment in the spotlight, but the benefits participants can receive the rest of their lives that matter most. The personal discipline, dedication to the job at hand, willingness to practice and prepare, undying “can do” attitude, positive vision, etc. will result in positive experiences for a…..
Today in America, our Founders’ noble experiment to create and preserve a unique government of the people, by the people, and for the people has run amuck. From patriotic, selfless volunteers whose sole purpose was to provide the best for their posterity, we have deteriorated into well-paid, influential, career office holders whose prime purpose is too often reelection.
Our Founders wisely realized that the only protection against human greed and selfishness was their allegiance to our Creator, God and His…..
Today, in America, there has never been a greater opportunity to make black lives matter more. The True American Dream, offered by no other nation on this earth, to enable a rise from “rags to riches” is made available to all American citizens who are willing to persevere. Rather than condemn a faceless 1% that have become financially successful by developing their God-given talents and skills, Americans of all backgrounds and nationalities should be educated and motivated to seek…..