Bataan

Participating in the Bataan was something I wanted to accomplish this year. Last year I met Vietnam Vet at TAPs whose father was in the Bataan and is son had died in Iraq. It was an inspiring moment and I wanted to do the walk. I honorably walked the half. Maybe next yeat I could walk the full with some preparation and discipline.

We always say keeping saying their names to keep their legacy alive. I had the opportunity to do that for almost six hours on Sunday morning and it was an honor.

7th Annual Human Trafficking Symposium
Fighting Slavery: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow
Let’s Make it History


Colorado Springs, CO – The Human Trafficking Task Force of Southern Colorado is hosting an anti-human trafficking awareness and advocacy day at the University of Colorado - Colorado Springs (UCCS) on October 25th  8:00 – 3:00 in Berger Hall.  The Symposium will bring together groups and individuals interested in learning more about Modern Day Slavery in Colorado. The event is free and open to the public and lunch will be provided. (but registration required)
Media and the public are encouraged to attend all events.  

The day’s schedule is as follows:

•         0815                     Human Trafficking 101 with JoAnn O’Neil

•         0900                     Kick off and Welcome

•         0920- 0955          History – Slavery and Early Abolitionist  with Dr. Thomas Krannawitter

•         0955-1005           Current Abolitionist Movement

•         1005-1035           CSPD Law Enforcement Update

•         1035-1045           10 Minute Break

•         1045-1115           Colorado Today with AJ Alejano-Steele

•         1115-1145           Local Abolitionists Making A Difference – Panel Discussion

•         1145- 1230          Lunch

•         1230                     Special Video

•         1250 -110            Victim Advocates – A lens in our community with David Shaw

•         110- 130              Legislation Update with Dan O’Bryant

•         130- 150              United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission – Iris Halpern

•         150 – 205             Break

•         205 – 230             Advocacy Action

•         230 – 300             Wrap Up /Actions

The mission of the Human Trafficking Task Force of Southern Colorado is to build a collaboration of organizations and individuals to reduce human suffering caused by human trafficking, through advocacy, awareness, rehabilitation, and services for survivors.
We are excited to partner with our sponsors UCCS, Zonta Pikes Peak, Lexis Nexis, and Touching the World.


For more information on the task force, please visit www.ht-colorado.org

To register for the free event  Registration   


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Dear Neighbor Down the street,

Thanks for the spirited discussion.

Thank you for serving our country and guranteeing our freedoms.

I also keep a watchful eye on the benefits for the military; as I have a vested interest myself.

I do think you are mistaken on two issues.

Mitt Romney was not a draft dodger. You must get your facts straight.
So, voting for the Current POTUS has no valid argument with me or anyone for that matter; if you are using that as a qualifier. He has not served either.

And your references to Obamacare - please see the ACT itself –

Beginning with fiscal 2015, if Medicare is projected to grow too quickly, IPAB will make binding recommendations to reduce spending. Those recommendations will be sent to Capitol Hill at the beginning of the year, and if Congress doesn't like them, it must pass alternative cuts -- of the same size -- by August. A supermajority of the Senate (at least two-thirds of those present) can also vote to amend the IPAB recommendations. If Congress fails to act, the secretary of health and human services is required to implement the cuts.

Link to the entire pdf   -   Read the details about the cuts and boards. This is legislation and facts.

This article was in Forbes Magazine - Note not campaign propaganda.

Forbes article on details for Seniors
Sir,

You accused me of using propaganda and incorrect facts.

With all do respect - I care about my future, I care about veterans, I care about women, I care for the people that cannot represent themselves.  I am worried about our future. We deserve better. I do not just blindly check the R box without consideration and investigation.  There are R's in this community I will never check the box for based on my personal integrity and choice.

And when I mentioned the atrocities of Benghazi - SGM (Retired)– you said nothing. Those were our fallen comrades and an US Ambassador.

10 days –
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