Let the Truth be known

I've written about truth in the past and as a writer I've tried my best to make sure I kept within the boundaries of real journalism. When I am writing about an opinion I need to make sure I keep it within the realm of truth and not with words of some junior sports writer who uses others to get his/her point across that have nothing to do with their story/opinion whatsoever.

I can honestly say that I am happy to see that the Manteca Bulletin has taken off its site the opinion against Frank Aquila, Chairman of the South San Joaquin Republicans. I think they kept it on there because of all the negative responses the bulletin received, they were looking for that one person who would respond in their favor. And, they did. Yes, it was boring and I'm not going to write about it. Manteca Bulletin, you lost!

Now, I have to say that Frank Aquila hit his latest one out of the ball park. A grand slam if I may say. Again, it was truth. It was clear what the message was and it had a humorous bite to it that was satisfying to read. It hit my journalistic palate consisting of well-done truth and a portion of authentic appreciation of real intellect. Bravo, Iron-author Frank Aquila. You have written a simple opinion to nourish the minds and encourage others to stand up for real opinions.

I have just returned from visiting my television from watching the DNC acceptance speech of Barak Hussein Obama. It was a beautiful stage and the atmosphere was enchanting. Someone spent some BIG BUCKS on this Broadway show of Presidential ambitions because that is exactly what it was, a giant show and it ended with San Francisco Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi who was the chair of the event. Her closing words, "Now, go out there and elect as many democrats as you possibly can to all levels of government from local to the President, good night." All this after a week of line-up losers from past elections, Gore, Kerry and Hillary. Let's hope the trend continues.

The message was clear and the intent is to see that only democrats get elected. The party that screams the loudest about diversity has no room for any other except themselves. Obama was clear on abortion, gay rights throughout all facets of society and gun ownership. I would like to see Rick Warren on stage tomorrow morning with full press attending giving his response to this. Ministers need to start showing up to meetings such as Frank's and they need to start getting involved and they need to start showing that they have a pair. Maybe then they will have more attendies at their churches.

Frank Aquila's message was clear. It was simple yet brilliant and it was pure innovation. Should the CRA start to worry even more about the South San Joaquin Republicans? Yes, both they and the liberals should look up the meaning of 'fear'. Dinosaurs have a way of ending up in museums or in someones tank of gas.

Great job to the Manteca Bulletin for printing Frank Aquila's latest article. Please keep the sports editor watching the girls tennis team this time.

Petersen doesn't speak for every Christian

It's been a few days now since the last time I wrote about Brandon Petersen, Manteca Bulletin Sports writer and his flagrant attack on Frank Aquila. I had no intention of continuing this but that smear opinion is still there. What I did notice is Dennis Wyatt has allowed for this incident to continue and go unpunished.

Why would or should we be concerned about any punishment?

Who cares, really? Right? I mean, liberal journalism is all about using whatever you want to say to whom you wish to say it and never worry about the consequences. Do you really want to know what this is about?

The Truth!

You see, whenever right takes on the wrong, those in the wrong do nothing but complain and scream out loud to the tops of their lungs and can't back it up. It's because they know you are right. Isn't it amazing that it is only because we have a first amendment that protects others writing terrible things about you especially name calling (which is school yard immaturity at best) in order to get away with it. They'll even use 'religious terms' to speak their point as if it will give them some credibility.

Brandon claims he's a 'Born-again Christian' and is part of 'the' 'religious community'. I thought we were a family city? How come he mentions a 'religious community'? We do have gangs you know.

You see, as a Christian, you don't have a 'religion'. You have a faith. As a Christian, 'born again', the belief is that you can only enter Heaven through Jesus Christ, the living Son of God. So, you don't believe in any 'religious community' that has others in it that is not of your faith (religion). Hey, I'm not making this up, it is a fact. This is also a fact with others, they believe in their point as well. But, this does not mean we all can't get along. Brandon seems to see the same light as Oprah and so many others that say, "There are many roads one can take that lead to Heaven."

I think I have pointed out some good points here. Enough of religion for now.

My final conclusion is Brandon Petersen and Dennis Wyatt need some healthy attention. They certainly need our prayers. Confused and frustrated as they are and leaning left more and more each day is cause for alarm. Using the daily paper to smear a good man (Frank Aquila) every day is just plain wrong. It does not speak for all of Manteca, only for Brandon and Dennis. What this does show is that Frank was in the right and he hit a jugular vein and the truth hurts. At least those who 'can't handle the truth'. I took that from a line in 'A Few Good Men', Jack Nicholson who played Colonel Jessup, Marine Commander. Just like Jack I never served, but he sure did play a good part. Continuing...

I think we all need to boycott any subscriptions of the Manteca Bulletin and just rely on the Internet. It's free. Name calling in our city and our newspaper is and should not be tolerated and needs to be addressed. We certainly don't need to pay for it. Let's make a dent shall we?

Response to Manteca Opinion

This response is for an opinion written by Manteca Bulletin Sports Reporter Brandon Petersen.

http://www.mantecabulletin.com/main.asp?SectionID=24&SubSectionID=54&ArticleID=58941

I am responding to this article because it does need to be addressed. I have read both Frank Aquila's Letter to the Editor and Brandon's response and here it is.

First, when reading Frank's letter it had NO bad words or ill-intentioned remarks towards a particular individual. It was written as if it were reporting to the people of his findings and it was with footnotes from the Holy Bible to back up the truth Frank had written in regards to Marriage being between a man and woman ONLY. He also backed up his words that the Democratic Party wishes to change our culture of marriage by backing up his words with footnotes from the DNC and the Chairman of the organization himself.

Brandon Petersen on the other hand completely and utterly bashed Frank by a full onslaught of name calling and with no actual footnotes to back up his words except that he alone actually made Frank in the right by solidifying his words that the 'Left' and 'Democrats' and others wish to silence the majority and wish to put a muzzle on free speech by calling it hate speech.

Brandon Petersen himself, a declared 'Born again Christian', has crossed the line and attacked a person openly and publicly with his response and in my professional opinion he should be suspended from the Manteca Bulletin because he does represent that newspaper and its editor Dennis Wyatt. Flat out name calling is not only childish and immature, it's rude and disgusting and is not needed in the public forum. When is the public apology coming from Brandon Petersen, probably never. However, my personal opinion is that the Manteca Bulletin needs to put this 'Sports Reporter' on temporary leave and hire a respectable journalist who can write an article without the following words used in his opinion as seen below:

"'wrath', 'unrepentant hypocrisy', 'he's been brainwashed by Hannity or Limbaugh', 'your ditto-head bred hypocrisy', 'stop sending in hate speech masked in the name of God', 'Your words are as transparent as a greasy napkin'".

Brandon Petersen mentions that he is a 'born again Christian'. He states at the end of his opinion that "you don't speak for every follower of Christ" and most people don't. However, there are several versions of so called Christianity including what most true born-agains would call 'cults'. From a professional aspect Brandon sure does let out his true colors by masking his true 'beliefs' while trying to push another belief he has no intention of supporting which is God's teachings through His Son Jesus Christ.

Brandon appears as a left-wing liberal on full-throttle in this opinion. Immature at best and filled with hate at the most, this comment response needs to be addressed with a full apology to Frank Aquila and the readers of the Manteca Bulletin. I am surprised that Dennis Wyatt allowed this to be printed. It is vile and it is venom and it is expected from those who claim their Christianity because Brandon did not mention WHATSOEVER the punishment that God has for those who follow into sin and continue with it and also SUPPORT it. You are just as guilty as the sinner. Have you ever heard of 'Hell', Brandon? It is a very real place for you 'born again Christians'.

If this turns off Brandon from the truth then he has not truthfully repented of his sins as far as a Christian is concerned and he needs to apologize to his brother Frank for what he has done. In being a Christian, you can not be a selective Christian and not take sides. God calls that luke-warm and a dog returning to his vomit to eat it up.

Brandon has actually ridiculed God and His Hold Word. Frank came out in support of God's word and backed it up. Brandon came out swinging and used useless additives and fillers in his article that has no use whatsoever in the response by mentioning Bush, Cheney, struggling Americans and so on. It shows his true lack of maturity in writing, no real balance except true intent to destroy someones reputation and place it in the paper using fillers. We call this "young aspiring journalists writing to obtain that first notch in his belt". A petty one at that. Let me prove it to you.

"Not surprisingly, the best part of Aquila's piece came in the form of another man's words, those of George Washington, who he quoted as saying, "...The liberties of America are the object of divine protection." - Brandon Petersen.

How come as Brandon proclaims his 'born again' status does he not mention that Frank also quoted another man from the Holy Bible, Jesus Christ himself. Franks letter did mention God's words and the words of His Son Jesus Christ while he was on earth. Was this intentional by Brandon to leave it out? Yes, it appears so. Could it be that Brandon was scared to go against God and put God down? What's the matter, Brandon? Does mentioning to the readers that God's word is incorrect or wrong put some fear in your body?

Brandon Petersen appears to be the voice of God in his opinion and orders Frank Aquila to stop voicing his free-speech and flat out calls it hate speech 'masked in the name of God'. Just what Frank has said about the double standard the Democrats have and the ACLU which proudly display the Bill of Rights on their website but took out the Second Amendment which they too seem to have forgotten exists. This is just what the public has been noticing about local newspapers all across this country that they will write what they feel they want to write about and order you to read it and not to write what they feel they don't want you to write about. You just might 'offend' someone. That's the entire point of free-speech that our founding fathers had intended..."no matter how vile the words, let freedom reign". Oh, dear...did I just give Brandon Petersen a green light and a pass?

MY PERSONAL CONCLUSION:

1. The Manteca Bulletin needs to post a public apology of this opinion and specifically mention Frank Aquila. There is a line between opinion and name calling.
2. Stop all opinions with direct name calling and hateful intentional speech towards others.
3. Place Brandon Petersen on administrative leave for 3 months. The citizens of Mantea deserve better.