Updated: Thankfully, the Texas Supreme Court has ordered Shelley Luther released from jail. Shelley Luther should not be in jail for opening her hair salon in Dallas, TX. It is a remarkable overreach against a woman struggling to get by and take care of her family.
Erick, Your caller’s statement on your show today that he’s "ashamed" to be white today is absolutely ridiculous! The fact is that the majority of whites in this country ARE NOT like these guys. The ONLY people that need to be ashamed in this case are this father and son. They and THEY ALONE are responsible and accountable for their actions. These two men no more represent all whites in this country than Al Sharpton or Louis Farrakhan represent all blacks in this country. To be honest, I was a bit disappointed that you didn't push back more strongly with this caller. When Vic Reynolds, our former Cobb County prosecutor and now GA Attorney General, convicts these two guys and justice is served, will the previous caller somehow feel good about himself as a white man again? When judgments are made about a collective racial group (in this case whites) based on the actions of a few of its members (in this case the father and son), isn’t that the definition of racism?
I have nothing to gain by flattering you overmuch. You have an amazing gift for "the closer." You demonstrate this over and again in your Radio show each time you wind down to a break. You have obviously polished this skill, yet it is a gift.
I am also seeing a noticeable (and incredibly encouraging to me) turn in your argumentation. You are consistently bringing everything back to Scripture and Christ. For you and I, our beliefs are not "crutches" to support us.
They are the only foundation capable of holding the weight of our weaknesses. Praying for you always Erick.
You do not know that her patrons did not help her as much as they could, and it was still not enough to pay and her employees bills. To place blame on them for her need to earn money is patently unfair and incredibly condescending.
You tell us we are honor bound to obey's men's law, then you say that MLK Jr was justified in breaking the law because God is color blind. Seriously? It was okay for MLK to break the law, but not Shelley Luther? God does not care for her ability to honor her legal obligations to pay her landlord, to pay her taxes, to pay her utility bills...simply because it is not a "social justice" law she is breaking.
Shelley Luther walked the walked with bravery and grace. She accepted the legal consequences to her actions, and when asked to state before the court that she was selfish, her response was (paraphrased): I do not believe it is selfish to work to feed my children. I do not believe it is selfish to help my employees pay their bills.
Finally, I am able to nuance the difference between American citizens needing to work and people illegally entering our country. Ignoring the fact that a governor's exercise of an emergency power is not actually a law, but a proclamation of power, my nuance is that Shelley Luther broke the "law," and was punished according to the "law." Should not the same apply to people who enter our country illegally? Should they, too, not be bound by the law?
Erick, I agree that 1. Christians should strive to keep laws. 2. Governments have the right to take measures to stop pandemics. It is also clear that one cannot cut hair without violating social distancing restrictions, which is why Trump objected to that aspect of Governor Kemp's plan to reopen Georgia. But on the side of Shelley Luther, not everybody has the financial resources to support their barber, their restaurant owner, their ... when they themselves are out of work and there is nobody to support them. It is admirable that you are able and willing to do that, but not everybody can. The comparison to illegal aliens isn't appropriate because the laws preventing illegal entry to the US have nothing to do with a Corona pandemic. In contrast, Shelly Luther is an innocent victim of a very long Corona lock down who has been denied a source of income by government fiat without just compensation. This is arguably a violation of the 5th amendment clause, "nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation," as the government has more or less confiscated her ability to earn income without just compensation.
Erick, Your caller’s statement on your show today that he’s "ashamed" to be white today is absolutely ridiculous! The fact is that the majority of whites in this country ARE NOT like these guys. The ONLY people that need to be ashamed in this case are this father and son. They and THEY ALONE are responsible and accountable for their actions. These two men no more represent all whites in this country than Al Sharpton or Louis Farrakhan represent all blacks in this country. To be honest, I was a bit disappointed that you didn't push back more strongly with this caller. When Vic Reynolds, our former Cobb County prosecutor and now GA Attorney General, convicts these two guys and justice is served, will the previous caller somehow feel good about himself as a white man again? When judgments are made about a collective racial group (in this case whites) based on the actions of a few of its members (in this case the father and son), isn’t that the definition of racism?
I have nothing to gain by flattering you overmuch. You have an amazing gift for "the closer." You demonstrate this over and again in your Radio show each time you wind down to a break. You have obviously polished this skill, yet it is a gift.
I am also seeing a noticeable (and incredibly encouraging to me) turn in your argumentation. You are consistently bringing everything back to Scripture and Christ. For you and I, our beliefs are not "crutches" to support us.
They are the only foundation capable of holding the weight of our weaknesses. Praying for you always Erick.
Okay...
Erick,
You do not know that her patrons did not help her as much as they could, and it was still not enough to pay and her employees bills. To place blame on them for her need to earn money is patently unfair and incredibly condescending.
You tell us we are honor bound to obey's men's law, then you say that MLK Jr was justified in breaking the law because God is color blind. Seriously? It was okay for MLK to break the law, but not Shelley Luther? God does not care for her ability to honor her legal obligations to pay her landlord, to pay her taxes, to pay her utility bills...simply because it is not a "social justice" law she is breaking.
Shelley Luther walked the walked with bravery and grace. She accepted the legal consequences to her actions, and when asked to state before the court that she was selfish, her response was (paraphrased): I do not believe it is selfish to work to feed my children. I do not believe it is selfish to help my employees pay their bills.
Finally, I am able to nuance the difference between American citizens needing to work and people illegally entering our country. Ignoring the fact that a governor's exercise of an emergency power is not actually a law, but a proclamation of power, my nuance is that Shelley Luther broke the "law," and was punished according to the "law." Should not the same apply to people who enter our country illegally? Should they, too, not be bound by the law?
Amen. Amen. Amen.
Agree totally!! Thanks for your insight!
Now this I agree with totally.
Erick, I agree that 1. Christians should strive to keep laws. 2. Governments have the right to take measures to stop pandemics. It is also clear that one cannot cut hair without violating social distancing restrictions, which is why Trump objected to that aspect of Governor Kemp's plan to reopen Georgia. But on the side of Shelley Luther, not everybody has the financial resources to support their barber, their restaurant owner, their ... when they themselves are out of work and there is nobody to support them. It is admirable that you are able and willing to do that, but not everybody can. The comparison to illegal aliens isn't appropriate because the laws preventing illegal entry to the US have nothing to do with a Corona pandemic. In contrast, Shelly Luther is an innocent victim of a very long Corona lock down who has been denied a source of income by government fiat without just compensation. This is arguably a violation of the 5th amendment clause, "nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation," as the government has more or less confiscated her ability to earn income without just compensation.
Grace and Sense. As hard to find as toilet paper.
I am not surprised that you are neither hot or cold but luke warm. All Jobs are essential to someone especially owner operators.