Thatcher Thinks

I am Thatcher. I write about and review current issues in our world today. I put into the review my honest opinion and give facts on the subject matter.

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Moving Websites - Thatcher's Thoughts

I am moving websites. After an extremely short run of only about 9 hours on tumblr, I haven't been satisfied with the way I have to blog. Considering I need a URL for every picture, I don't really care for it. Of course I haven't taken the time to get to know how to use tumblr and everything of the sort, but i've decided to move my blog to blogspot where I already know how to use their way of blogging. So, without further adieu, here is the link for my new blog:

http://thatchersthoughtsblog.blogspot.com/

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Rebel Attacks in South Sudan - Thatcher Thinks

Rebel Attacks in South Sudan. A newly established nation, only a little older then two years, South Sudan has been struggling to work through the turmoil that it's been through, especially in the Darfur area. The rebellion in South Sudan is led by Ex-Vice President Riek Machar. The government of South Sudan, President Salva Kiir, and the rebels will be having talks of a cease-fire.

Sudan has been ravaged by war and destruction for decades. Most importantly the Darfur region. The LRA (Lord's Resistance Army) led by Joseph Kony, as many of you may have heard from in the Invisible Children documentary titled Kony 2012. There are many rumors as to if he is dead or not. My opinion is that he is not dead, considering the fact that Samuel Childers, which many of you may have not heard of, is still fighting in Sudan to this day, and is protecting the children from the LRA and various other militias and government hired bandits.

Samuel Childers. Some would call him a missionary, while others would call him a mercenary. Well, he is the Machine Gun Preacher, and he fights for the children of Sudan who are being kidnapped from their villages and forced to kill many other innocent civilians. Children. Children are forced to kill their parents. Children are forced to kill their friends. Children are forced to kill their neighbors. Children. They are brainwashed into believing that it is for good, they are taken when they are young so their minds can be filled with terrible, terrible things, but Samuel Childers took a stand against the LRA, and built an orphanage for the children of villages. His orphanage, or the Children's Village, serves over 1,000 meals per day and houses over 100 children.

Some may say he is not doing it for good, that violence is not the answer, but let me ask you this. If your government chose a single group of people, and you happened to be in that group of people, how would you feel? How would you feel if your town was marched into by your government's troops, or hired mercenaries, and you and your children were dragged out of your house, and killed in front of you. Would you not want a person, a man with a plan, a man who would fight for you against the mercenaries and government troops? A man that would feed, clothe, shelter, and protect your children? Would you not want that? That's what I am asking.

So, I was getting a bit side tracked there for a moment, but my thoughts on the cease-fire in South Sudan. About time.

           That is what Thatcher Thinks on the subject of the Rebel Attacks in South Sudan.

Feel free to post your opinion, and drop me a line at [email protected]

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New Years Resolutions - Thatcher Thinks

New Years Resolutions. We like to think that making a New Years Resolution will somehow spark a magnificent change in our lives, and/or the lives of others. I'd like to think that to, but unfortunately, most of our New Years Resolutions never make it past the first day. Every year on New Years I make a resolution but try as I might, it always ends up going away after the first few days of the New Year.

Well, this year will be different. This year, well, in fact, I have no idea what my New Years Resolution will be yet, but I will, hopefully, stick to it this year and not screw up on it again like so many others. I have a couple of suggestions for you, from the mind of Thatcher, here is my list of 10 New Years Resolutions that you should take on.

1. Make yourself a better you.

2. Tell your family you love them more often.

3. Re-Connect with old friends.

4. Donate more time and effort to bettering another person's life.

5. Volunteer more at the local soup kitchen or homeless shelter.

6. Encourage intelligence in young people.

7. Boost your self esteem.

8. Fall in love.

9. Be kind to strangers.

10. Reach your goals.

So, ladies and gentlemen, those are Thatcher's 10 New Years Resolution suggestions.

Post your New Years Resolution and/or drop me a line at [email protected]

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Abortion - Thatcher Thinks

Abortion. An extremely controversial issue in our society today. Should women have the right to choose whether or not they want to, well, get rid of their child? Should they be able to kill another human being? Should they be able to get the abortion and save their own life due to birthing complications? There are pro's and con's to both sides of the spectrum, let's evaluate them.

Pros of Abortion (According to web articles): 

If a woman has complications with childbirth, it should be a viable option for them to get the abortion.

An Abortion could be a tool to undo mistakes for an underaged mother, and therefore keep her life in check.

Not always does a mother want her child, therefore without the option for abortion, she'd be raising an unwanted child, or forcing it to go through the trials of adoption, which could be hard on the child, making it feel unloved, unwanted.

In the case of rape, their child would be born of the rapist's loins, and would be a constant reminder of the brutality the woman faced.

Cons of Abortion (According to web articles):

It is considered a brutality against the child, by not giving it a chance to live.

It promote infidelity, where women can have many sexual relationships which would end up in abortions.

It decreases the chances of childbirth later on in life.

It promotes irresponsible behavior among people, especially in teenagers who believe that with the option of abortion, they can practice unsafe activities and not have to raise the child they conceived.

Abortions can lead to medical complications such as infection and miscarriages.

Later on in life, the mother may look back and regret making the decision to get an abortion.

Thatcher's Thoughts:

Well, my thoughts on the subject of Abortion vary between both sides of the debate. First off, i'd like to state that I am pro-choice. Although, to a certain degree. I believe in the right to an abortion, only if it is compromising the life of the mother, or in the case of a teenage pregnancy. I do not condone the explicit and immoral acts of which result in an unwanted teenage pregnancy whatsoever. Now, in the case of Pro-Life, I believe that anyone mature enough to live on their own should be mature enough to raise a child or give it up for adoption. Now, I'd suggest adoption only in the case of financial reasons and/or the child is unloved/unwanted and would be abused.

So, that is what Thatcher Thinks on the subject of Abortion.

Feel free to post your very own opinions on this subject and/or drop me a line at [email protected].