Are we to fall like Rome from within?

Having a good and friendly talk with the owners and a couple workers at a local quick shop over the topics of Christians, Islam and America, I found out something that bothers me.

In the discussion, the Constitution was brought up by them. They wanted to know if I believed in the Constitution. I said, yes. They couldn’t believe a Christian would choose that Constitution over God. I asked them, if in their belief, that question in reverse. They totally agreed they cannot honor or believe in any part of a man-made law or document, as such.

Again, I asked would you defend the Constitution. We cannot, will not.

So I went back to work with this on my mind. Just how many Muslims believe this? Then I asked myself, how many Muslims are in the United States of America? Are we to fall like Rome from within? We have a president, a lazy and afraid congress, a rabid supreme court of legislation, not law-enforcing. Oh, yes, I also found out, like me, there are a lot of old-fashioned good ole God-fearing boys and women wondering the same thing.

Consider another war fought here on our soil? Sanctuary cities? Loose laws? Maybe you, the churches, those we elect need to wake up before the old West comes alive again, please.

Russ Glasscock

Cutler

I’M PRO GOATS, CHICKENS

The Heritage of the Central Valley is agriculture. My husband and I left Los Angeles in 2007 to pursue a more green way of life and create an independent and sustainable homestead environment. San Francisco, as well as San Diego, along with many areas in Los Angeles; enjoy successful urban farming communities.

Personally, I have experienced goats to be cleaner and smarter than dogs. They don’t bark and are not noisy. I love the smell of my goats; I do not like the smell of dogs. They also provide endless entertainment, and share their love with us everyday. They can be easily managed like dogs, which makes their care, relatively easy (their poop is reusable, dogs poop is not).

Our neighbors have chickens on all sides and they do not bother us in the slightest. We do not experience predators; we do not see any sickness or disease. Considering the ancestral roots of Visalia/Woodlake/Exeter, the issue of chickens and mini goats should not only not be an issue, but considering the issues facing our society, anyone who is in line with food independence and sustainability should be considered a “leader.” Let Visalia stand as a positive example of urban farming, resourcefulness and a sustainable future for all of its community members.

Let’s take a vote: Do you like old Visalia or new Visalia? Main Street or Strip Mall? Family-owned or corporate-owned? The cities are failing — does Visalia want to fail?

Draw people here for the sustainable community — for a sustainable future.

Wendi Morrison-Merritt

Three Rivers