Reporting on the REAL ID Townhall Meeting 5-01-07

Public Comment Taken on Real ID Act

The National Town Hall meeting allowed some people to voice concerns and have their comments placed into the public record, which will hopefully be the beginning of a large dialogue.

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Ginny Lewis, director of the Nevada DMV, pointed out that the public has no idea what is going on in regards to the Real ID -- "It's not on their radar yet," she said. But with a year left until the implementation, having only one town hall meeting in the nation -- with only eight day's notice -- angered many of those attending.

I think this is a done deal. As I listened to the meeting online, I heard a 'controlled tone' I've witnessed before at another meeting. It was a parish council meeting where an agenda was pre-planned and now the 'game'/'plan' was to get everybody to 'buy into a proposed plan'. But many at that parish council meeting after asking questions and not receiving answers, became quite angry and frustrated just as these people were at this 'only' townhall meeting. Hmmm...sounds like the 'Consensus' technique was used for this townhall meeting. Learn how to 'fight' Consensus or 'disrupt' the technique here.

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Any time you have ...
1. a diverse group
2. dialoging to consensus
3. over social issues (crises)
4. in a facilitated meeting (controlled environment)
5. to a predetermined outcome

you have what is known as a soviet

"Vatican Click"

Unlike pesky paparazzi, pope's photographers snap coolly, with class

Mass. marriage amendment could head to voters soon

Massachusetts could be only days away from taking the next step toward overturning the state's landmark "gay marriage" law.

Our prayers continue...

UW-Madison awards Catholic group fee money in discrimination case

The agreement calls for the university to award $253,273 for next school year, with the possibility of additional funds for rent and utilities.

The group has asked for the money for activities ranging from prayer gatherings to speeches and classes in theology for students. All expenditures will be subject to a legal review by the university under the deal.

PRAYER ALERT & ACTION - Sen. Hillary Clinton to speak at Catholic Event

Pro-abortion Sen. Hillary Clinton to Speak at Chicago Catholic Charity
To politely express concerns contact:
Cardinal Francis George
Archdiocese of Chicago
155 E. Superior Street
Chicago, IL 60611
312-751-8230 Press 4
312-751-5307 - Fax

Mercy Home
Email: mhinfo@mercyhome.org
Call: (312) 738-7560

House Passes Expanded Hate Crime Bill

BAD NEWS-"The House voted Thursday to expand federal hate crime categories to include violent attacks against gays and people targeted because of gender, acting just hours after the White House threatened a veto."-GOOD NEWS!

NEW! Catholic Radio International

Catholic Colleges - Identity Problems Addressed

Catholic Higher Education Officials Engage in Dialogue at 'City on a Hill' Symposium

Addressing the neglected norms in Ex Corde Ecclesiae, Pope John Paul II's 1990 Apostolic Constitution on Catholic higher education, he objected to the "bleaching" of Catholic identity and noted that "some institutions have ignored, hidden, or lost their ecclesial identity."

To correct that problem, Archbishop Miller urged schools to adopt quantifiable measures of assessment about their Catholicity. He recommended that those measures include, among others, ensuring that a majority of the faculty are Catholic, that all scholarship and research are in accord with Catholic teaching, and that the schools' theologians obtain a Mandatum from their bishop, guaranteeing that all they teach is in conformity with the teachings of the Catholic Church. He also made it clear that "assessment is not an end in itself." Rather, he stressed, "the whole point of assessment is enhancement."

HATE CRIME BILL H.R. 1592 -VOTE held TODAY!

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Discussions - The Church and the World Jewish Community

Top Catholic leaders to discuss anti-Semitism

GodTube

Evangelizing throughout the internet! YEA GOD!

GO HOLY SPIRIT!

REAL ID - Real Nightmare

Action Center > Submit Comments on DHS Regulations

REAL ID News Round-up:

DHS Honchos Get a Polite Earful on New ID Regulations

UC Davis hosts town hall meeting on REAL ID Act-Speakers voice concerns over new identity cards

Michael Chertoff: Real ID: Necessary tool for protection

Critics question proposal for national ID standards
COST, PRIVACY DOMINATE CONCERNS AT SESSION ON DRIVER'S LICENSES

Industry Insight: REAL ID For Real

Western states urge delaying standard driver's license law
A hearing at UC Davis highlights concerns over security and privacy.

Where the rainbow flag was invented

Done. I didn't have to write up my thoughts on this program as California Catholic Daily already posted an accurate description of the event/program.

I found the 'Prayer Service' nothing but a "pep rally" supporting homosexual lifestyles. Why the fact that the 'Rainbow flag' was created there should have any bearing on a 'Prayer Service' is unfathomable to me. Of course, it goes without saying what should have been heard and taught in church.

One of the issues I am deeply concerned with is, where was this 'Prayer Service' held? Did it take place in MHR's church or did it take place in one of their facilities? If it was held in the church in front of CHRIST in the tabernacle what a disgrace and sacrilege against HIM.

NCReporter's John Allen:Showdown in war vs. 'dictatorship of relativism' looms while General is out of town

Meanwhile back in Rome, a Catholic happening with arguably the greatest potential political and social significance in recent memory will be unfolding: a “Family Day” rally in the Piazza of St. John Lateran, which organizers hope will draw between half a million and a million Italians, both to celebrate the family and also to demonstrate opposition to proposals from Italy’s center-left government to grant civil recognition to same-sex couples.

Though the event is officially being sponsored by a variety of lay Catholic associations and movements and not by the hierarchy, the Italian bishops’ conference and the Vatican are working hard behind the scenes to promote it, which they hope will spell the end of efforts to pass the law on civil unions, known by its Italian acronym as “Dico.”

Motu Proprio 'Cheat Sheet'

From Amy Welborn a Motu Proprio Tip Sheet, as the suspense continues.
Thanks Amy! Very informative!

Kissinger in the Vatican

'Veil Tip' to Clerical Whispers for this one.

Burglars Caught in Memphis Catholic Center Robbery

Catholic diocese burglary solved

Labyrinth News - Catholic Nuns construct 1st of it's kind 'Handicap Accessible Labyrinth'

Catholic nuns open accessible outdoor labyrinth

See "Labyrinth Walk"-On First Fridays - Lord have Mercy!

IHM Sisters Celebrate Earth Day With Multi-Media Presentation

The festivities will be held in the Motherhouse Chapel. The four principles of the Earth Charter will be demonstrated through stories, dance and song. The Great Lakes Women of Gaia will be on-hand for an interactive musical experience as part of the event.

Huh? Gaia....please!

List of Labyrinths Worldwide

Prayer Need! Protection for Archbishops!

Celebrities Joke About Archbishop's Boycott of Catholic Fundraiser

Prayers for the Archbishop of St. Louis - Archbishop Raymond Burke as he continues to preach and teach the TRUTH'S of the Catholic church to all. Prayers of protection, support, and encouragement as he continues to shepherd his flock and as he witnesses CHRIST'S LIGHT and TRUTH to all the world. And prayers of thanksgiving for his courage, character, wisdom and for his spiritual guidance to all Catholics - world wide.

Threats Escalate with Bullet Mailed to Italian Cardinal Opposing Same-Sex Civil Unions

Please pray for the protection of Genoese Archbishop Angelo Bagnasco, of all priests, bishops, all clergy and religious around the world as they continue to do the work of THE FATHER. O Blessed Mother protect them all and keep them from ALL harm and O sweet St. Joseph the Worker safely protect and guide them in all their work, just as you did the HOLY FAMILY.

St. Joseph the Worker

Happy Feast Day!

Litany of St. Joseph

To Have, To Hold and To Work With
St. Joseph the Worker Leads The Way to Holy Spousehood

Pope says love, respect for life must lead to greater justice for all

"Only love within the family, founded on a man and a woman, who are created in the image of God, can ensure that intergenerational solidarity which transmits love and justice to future generations." ~Pope Benedict XVI