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Vince Vaughn: ‘You Should Stand Up’ for Free Speech, Even When You Disagree
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John 3:17-18 | The Message “This is how much God loved the world: He gave his Son, his one and only Son. And this is why: so that no one need be destroyed; by believing in him, anyone can have a whole and lasting life. God didn’t go to all the trouble of sending his Son merely to point an accusing finger, telling the world how bad it was. He came to help, to put the world right again. Anyone who trusts in him is acquitted; anyone who refuses to trust him has long since been under the death sentence without knowing it. And why? Because of that person’s failure to believe in the one-of-a-kind Son of God when introduced to him.
By Guest Columnist, Cooper Dowd, Staff Writer, MovieGuide.org
ollywood actor and producer Vince Vaughn defended free speech for all after receiving ridicule for a brief conversation with President Donald Trump. Vaughn, 50, talked with the Los Angeles Times about his conversation with President Donald Trump. Leftists immediately demanded that the star be canceled. Vaughn refused to back down. Instead, he reiterated that free speech should be defended, even if you disagree with the speaker. “I was raised with the idea that you could have different likes and beliefs and you should respect and defend that in other people, not shout it down,� Vaughn said. “The people you disagree with the most, you should stand up for their right to do that.� Vaughn lives by this mantra and recalled several cordial conversations with other politicians such as Nancy Pelosi, who is on the opposite side of the political spectrum from Trump. Vaughn described his brief interaction with Trump as “very personable,� and that the two “didn’t get into policies.�
“I think people are more charged than ever about these things,� Vaughn said. “But I don’t think most people take that stuff as seriously as the small percentage that’s making noise about it.� Kind LLC founder Daniel Lubetzky echoed Vaughn’s plight while on Fox News. “My father was in the concentration camp in Dachau,� Lubetzky explained. “So having that background, I’m very, very sensitive to the polarization and division that can actually hurt our nation. I’ve never seen the divisions that I see now.� Lubetzky continued: “It takes enormous amounts of strength to listen to the side that you disagree with and still respect them and assume positive intent,� he said. “I think in the last several years, we’ve lost that ability, and we need to regain that.� Vaughn starred in the inspirational war movie HACKSAW RIDGE and the strikingly pro-life movie DELIVERY MAN. While both of these movies are worth seeing for their moral and inspiring stories, be sure to check out the full reviews at www.movieguide.org.
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“Life is short. We don’t have much time to gladden the hearts of those who walk this way with us. So, be swift to love and make haste to be kind.â€? Henri-FrĂŠdĂŠric Amiel
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Hi Friends and Neighbors. s I begin writing this month’s holiday message, I am stuck by how quickly 2020 has truly flown by. I know for many of us, it feels like it has been the year of eternity. However, this year truly went by so quickly. Did our worlds get turned upside down? Absolutely. Many of you had to reset your goals, start over and maybe look at other opportunities. This was no different for your Fire District that serves you each and every day. We too experienced another busy and ever-changing year here at FrederickFirestone Fire District. Even with the numerous unforeseen challenges we faced this year as an organization we remained focused on HOPE and THRIVING. We are getting through these challenges by taking care of one another, serving each other, not only within our organization but within our community. We see it, we experience it and trust us, we appreciate being able to serve such an outstanding community. We want to remind all of our District’s citizens, businesses and visitors that we are continually planning, strategizing, working to make your lives safer and better, each and every day. We will rise to the occasion time and time again, no matter what today or the future holds. Back in late April, I shared with our men and women a help tool I utilize each day to help me remain calm and confident when the world around us seems to be upside down. • What am I grateful for regarding our current situation? • What way can we serve and add value to our members and community? • What gives me confidence today? • If you don’t control it, why worry and let it control me? This may work for you, and it may not. However, given the year we have all experienced, I am willing to put as many life tools in my tool box as I can. I would be remised if we did not provide you a safety message for the upcoming Christmas and holiday celebrations. The month of December for us reminds of the increased risk of home fires. Home fires during the holiday season often involve cooking, Christmas trees, candles and holiday decorations. Please follow all manufacturers recommendations and practice good fire safety this holiday season. Please visit our website www.fffd.us or follow us on social media to see preventative steps and a few simple recommendations to preventing a tragedy for you and your family. Respectfully yours in service. We are honored and humbled to serve our wonderful community. Jeremy A. Young – Fire Chief
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Brenda Ridgley Crowned Mrs. Carbon Valley 2021
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n September 1, 2020, Brenda Ridgley of Firestone was selected to be Mrs. Carbon Valley 2021. Mrs. Carbon Valley is a local representative of the married women who will go on to represent Carbon Valley in the upcoming Mrs. Colorado, pageant in the spring at the prestigious Ellie Caulkins Opera House in the Denver Performing Arts Complex. Did you ever wonder how the lady is selected to represent her city or state in the nationally streamed Mrs. America pageant? It starts at the local level with Mrs. Carbon Valley. If Mrs. Carbon Valley goes on to win the title of Mrs. Colorado, she will represent the state of Colorado at the Mrs. America Pageant in Las Vegas. The winner of Mrs. America goes on to compete for the title of Mrs. World. Many ladies participate in the Mrs. Colorado, pageant for different reasons, some are celebrating a milestone birthday or accomplishment, others have a cause or passion that want to bring awareness and action to solving and others love the personal growth and challenge of the pageant journey. Find out more about your Mrs. Carbon Valley by calling the pageant office. Brenda has lived in the Carbon Valley for almost 20 years. She has a Masters Degree in Organizational Development and spent more than a decade in the Field of HR with Viacom & Qwest. She owned a Wine Boutique for several years before becoming an Independent Marketing Director for Team National. Brenda is the Race Director for the annual Carbon Valley Half Marathon for Autism and the current President of the North Metro Business Women’s Network. Follow Brenda’s journey on Facebook @ MrsCarbonValleyColorado. Mrs. Colorado, will win over $20,000 in prizes including an all-expenses paid trip to represent Colorado in the nationally live streamed, Mrs. America Pageant, in August in Las Vegas, Nevada. If you know of a married lady that would be an amazing community representative, contact the pageant organization. The pageant will be accepting nominations and applications for the 2021 pageant for the next few months. Visit www.mrscolorado.com for more information. Pageant Contact: Emily Stark 303-593-1199 hello@mrscoloradoamerica.com Executive Director for Mrs. Colorado Pageant
