Comments for PR Straight Talk http://www.prstraighttalk.com News and Views, Musings and Inspiration from PR Maven Mike Schwager Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:30:11 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.2 Comment on SAVE SEAWORLD’S ORCA TILIKUM!! AND SAVE ALL THE ORCAS AT SEAWORLD!! by mike http://www.prstraighttalk.com/save-seaworld%e2%80%99s-orca-tilikum-and-save-all-the-orcas-at-seaworld/#comment-3381 mike Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:34:00 +0000 http://www.prstraighttalk.com/save-seaworld%e2%80%99s-orca-tilikum-and-save-all-the-orcas-at-seaworld/#comment-3381 Thank you for your response, Carol Ann. It's much appreciated, and thank you in advance for posting the above piece, and whatever else you can do to help save Tilicum, and the other whales at Seaworld. Best to you, Mike Schwager Thank you for your response, Carol Ann. It’s much appreciated, and thank you in advance for posting the above piece, and whatever else you can do to help save Tilicum, and the other whales at Seaworld.
Best to you, Mike Schwager

]]> Comment on SAVE SEAWORLD’S ORCA TILIKUM!! AND SAVE ALL THE ORCAS AT SEAWORLD!! by Carol Ann http://www.prstraighttalk.com/save-seaworld%e2%80%99s-orca-tilikum-and-save-all-the-orcas-at-seaworld/#comment-3380 Carol Ann Wed, 03 Mar 2010 23:24:50 +0000 http://www.prstraighttalk.com/save-seaworld%e2%80%99s-orca-tilikum-and-save-all-the-orcas-at-seaworld/#comment-3380 Hi, this is a great article. I am going to post the link on Animal Advocacy Network. I believe these animals should not be held in these small tanks too. They should be kept, as you suggested, in large open ocean areas which are gated to give protection. Many extreme activists are applauding the death of the trainer which is disgusting and a sign of how today's generation only care about themselves and their opinions. They only want the animals released and in a perfect world that would be great. But not realistic. I am planning on creating a cause as part of earth day to send to the zoological assoc. which provides the standards for habitats. We should contact them too in order to focus on the quality of life for the animal and not focus on money. Hi, this is a great article. I am going to post the link on Animal Advocacy Network. I believe these animals should not be held in these small tanks too. They should be kept, as you suggested, in large open ocean areas which are gated to give protection. Many extreme activists are applauding the death of the trainer which is disgusting and a sign of how today’s generation only care about themselves and their opinions. They only want the animals released and in a perfect world that would be great. But not realistic. I am planning on creating a cause as part of earth day to send to the zoological assoc. which provides the standards for habitats. We should contact them too in order to focus on the quality of life for the animal and not focus on money.

]]> Comment on RECONCILING TWO “SEEMING” OPPOSITES by mike http://www.prstraighttalk.com/reconciling-two-seeming-opposites/#comment-3062 mike Wed, 13 Jan 2010 03:17:23 +0000 http://www.prstraighttalk.com/reconciling-two-seeming-opposites/#comment-3062 Jack - I appreciate your comment. I am willing to be wrong, and I respect your views. You are one of those who fought in World War II, and you have experienced much in the world. Each of us comes from a different perspective. For me, I saw my father sometimes go into a corner and cry for his mother, who in Dortmund, Germany was bayoneted by the Nazis as she nobly tried to save her children as they were being dragged into a truck headed for the railroad and the concentration camp. The effect of the Holocaust on my father never completely left him. The anguish of not being there to save his mother and brothers and sisters was overwhelming. Where was Roosevelt and the American Administration, who knew what was happening, to save the European Jewish population who were being slaughtered? Where were America's allies? Indeed, we were at war with the Nazis. Were we only to fight their armies in battle on the grounds that they declared war on us, when a humanitarian crisis of huge proportions was taking placed in Germany and Eastern Europe? Where was America and the United Nations when millions were being slaughtered in Rwanda? Where were we when the same was happening - and may still be happening in the Sudan? This is the "evil" I speak of, and it's my concern that extremist Islamic forces, who it seems to me have hijacked the Qur'an into something used as an excuse to destroy our civilization and bring the world back into the 7th Century, must be confronted - if not by war then by a very aggressive strategy to halt their assault on the Western world. The brilliance of Eleanor Roosevelt and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, it seems to me, is that a standard was set, which was agreed to by all the nations of the world, that, to quote the Preamble: "Whereas recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world, "Whereas disregard and contempt for human rights have resulted in barbarous acts which have outraged the conscience of mankind, and the advent of a world in which human beings shall enjoy freedom of speech and belief and freedom from fear and want has been proclaimed as the highest aspiration of the common people, "Whereas it is essential, if man is not to be compelled to have recourse, as a last resort, to rebellion against tyranny and oppression, that human rights should be protected by the rule of law...". I'm not referring to amorphous or abstract "evil" - but a tyrannical force that has wreaped genocide or destruction on innocent people. I'm an American citizen but I also feel that I'm a citizen of the world and that all humans are interconnected and are protected by international law, and minimally by a moral code of reverence for life codified in all the world's major religions. I agree with you that when we do our utmost to save people from this kind of tyranny we must be very careful. I did think that going into Iraq was an excuse to wage war on a country that was not involved in 9/11. I also do think that we must evaluate every situation carefully and make sure we're not overreacting. But the defense of innocents, whether overseas or the defense of innocents here, requires a response of conscience. It's arguable whether we should be in Afghanistan, though I do think it's defensible to be proactive in not dealing with the Al Aquada threat on a passive basis. Chamberlain, the British Prime Minister came away from Munich with a letter signed by Hitler saying there would be "Peace In Our Time." I don't believe in violence, Jack, and I do think violence begets violence and that we must look for every possible way to encourage the peaceful settlement of disputes. I also think that the Consciousness movement must continue since it represents the Evolutionary impulse to take humanity to a higher level. But how are we to deal with tyranny when it spits us in the eye? I appreciate your thoughts very much, as I think this kind of dialogue is very important; and I know for sure that you and I are committed to dialogue. I also encourage the readers of this blog to visit your own great site, www.CommunicationIsInspiration.com Best, Mike Jack - I appreciate your comment. I am willing to be wrong, and I respect your views. You are one of those who fought in World War II, and you have experienced much in the world. Each of us comes from a different perspective. For me, I saw my father sometimes go into a corner and cry for his mother, who in Dortmund, Germany was bayoneted by the Nazis as she nobly tried to save her children as they were being dragged into a truck headed for the railroad and the concentration camp.

The effect of the Holocaust on my father never completely left him. The anguish of not being there to save his mother and brothers and sisters was overwhelming.

Where was Roosevelt and the American Administration, who knew what was happening, to save the European Jewish population who were being slaughtered? Where were America’s allies?

Indeed, we were at war with the Nazis. Were we only to fight their armies in battle on the grounds that they declared war on us, when a humanitarian crisis of huge proportions was taking placed in Germany and Eastern Europe?

Where was America and the United Nations when millions were being slaughtered in Rwanda? Where were we when the same was happening - and may still be happening in the Sudan?

This is the “evil” I speak of, and it’s my concern that extremist Islamic forces, who it seems to me have hijacked the Qur’an into something used as an excuse to destroy our civilization and bring the world back into the 7th Century, must be confronted - if not by war then by a very aggressive strategy to halt their assault on the Western world.

The brilliance of Eleanor Roosevelt and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, it seems to me, is that a standard was set, which was agreed to by all the nations of the world, that, to quote the Preamble:

“Whereas recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world,

“Whereas disregard and contempt for human rights have resulted in barbarous acts which have outraged the conscience of mankind, and the advent of a world in which human beings shall enjoy freedom of speech and belief and freedom from fear and want has been proclaimed as the highest aspiration of the common people,

“Whereas it is essential, if man is not to be compelled to have recourse, as a last resort, to rebellion against tyranny and oppression, that human rights should be protected by the rule of law…”.

I’m not referring to amorphous or abstract “evil” - but a tyrannical force that has wreaped genocide or destruction on innocent people.

I’m an American citizen but I also feel that I’m a citizen of the world and that all humans are interconnected and are protected by international law, and minimally by a moral code of reverence for life codified in all the world’s major religions.

I agree with you that when we do our utmost to save people from this kind of tyranny we must be very careful. I did think that going into Iraq was an excuse to wage war on a country that was not involved in 9/11.

I also do think that we must evaluate every situation carefully and make sure we’re not overreacting. But the defense of innocents, whether overseas or the defense of innocents here, requires a response of conscience.

It’s arguable whether we should be in Afghanistan, though I do think it’s defensible to be proactive in not dealing with the Al Aquada threat on a passive basis. Chamberlain, the British Prime Minister came away from Munich with a letter signed by Hitler saying there would be “Peace In Our Time.”

I don’t believe in violence, Jack, and I do think violence begets violence and that we must look for every possible way to encourage the peaceful settlement of disputes. I also think that the Consciousness movement must continue since it represents the Evolutionary impulse to take humanity to a higher level. But how are we to deal with tyranny when it spits us in the eye?

I appreciate your thoughts very much, as I think this kind of dialogue is very important; and I know for sure that you and I are committed to dialogue.

I also encourage the readers of this blog to visit your own great site, www.CommunicationIsInspiration.com

Best,
Mike

]]> Comment on RECONCILING TWO “SEEMING” OPPOSITES by Jack Nadel http://www.prstraighttalk.com/reconciling-two-seeming-opposites/#comment-3060 Jack Nadel Tue, 12 Jan 2010 22:12:17 +0000 http://www.prstraighttalk.com/reconciling-two-seeming-opposites/#comment-3060 Mike, I admire your noble thoughts, but I do have a problem with fighting "evil" and even the definition of "evil". Certainly, if the USA pursued all those we consider "evil", we would completely deplete our treasury and the young people that are called on to do the fighting. I insist that our energies and resources be spent only in pursuing those that attack us. Anyone who fights against all "evil" is bound to go down, because it seems a little senseless to keep fighting the Crusades of the Middle Ages. You might also remember that those you think of as "evil", think of us as "evil". Jack Nadel Mike,
I admire your noble thoughts, but I do have a problem with fighting
“evil” and even the definition of “evil”. Certainly, if the USA pursued all
those we consider “evil”, we would completely deplete our treasury
and the young people that are called on to do the fighting. I insist
that our energies and resources be spent only in pursuing those
that attack us. Anyone who fights against all “evil” is bound to go
down, because it seems a little senseless to keep fighting the
Crusades of the Middle Ages. You might also remember that those
you think of as “evil”, think of us as “evil”.
Jack Nadel

]]> Comment on Was Michael Jackson served by public relations? by Daksha http://www.prstraighttalk.com/was-michael-jackson-served-by-public-relations/#comment-2612 Daksha Fri, 21 Aug 2009 03:57:13 +0000 http://www.prstraighttalk.com/was-michael-jackson-served-by-public-relations/#comment-2612 Thanks Mike! Thanks Mike!

]]> Comment on Was Michael Jackson served by public relations? by mike http://www.prstraighttalk.com/was-michael-jackson-served-by-public-relations/#comment-2591 mike Tue, 18 Aug 2009 12:44:16 +0000 http://www.prstraighttalk.com/was-michael-jackson-served-by-public-relations/#comment-2591 Thanks Daksha. You have my permission to share this piece. Best to you, Mike Schwager Thanks Daksha. You have my permission to share this piece. Best to you, Mike Schwager

]]> Comment on Was Michael Jackson served by public relations? by Daksha http://www.prstraighttalk.com/was-michael-jackson-served-by-public-relations/#comment-2588 Daksha Tue, 18 Aug 2009 12:23:10 +0000 http://www.prstraighttalk.com/was-michael-jackson-served-by-public-relations/#comment-2588 Finally a review that penetrates into the heart of the scene - authentic inspite of the media...!! The truth has a distinct resonance - one can always discern amidst all the noise... How clearly MJ's life illustrates the importance of having that close circle of loyal, genuine friends/ppl in ones life no matter how big a celebrity one is (or not at all)!!! A wake up call to cherish the "true" ppl in ones life!! Would like to share this article with my friends on facebook, if thats ok with you! Thanks. Finally a review that penetrates into the heart of the scene - authentic inspite of the media…!! The truth has a distinct resonance - one can always discern amidst all the noise…
How clearly MJ’s life illustrates the importance of having that close circle of loyal, genuine friends/ppl in ones life no matter how big a celebrity one is (or not at all)!!! A wake up call to cherish the “true” ppl in ones life!!
Would like to share this article with my friends on facebook, if thats ok with you! Thanks.

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]]> Comment on Light and Dark, Idealism and Reality, Obama and RFK by ryanfree http://www.prstraighttalk.com/on-the-paradox-of-light-and-dark/#comment-1158 ryanfree Sat, 06 Dec 2008 17:06:33 +0000 http://www.prstraighttalk.com/on-the-paradox-of-light-and-dark/#comment-1158 I have to say now that I've also read some of your posts in spirituality and philosophy that you are a thoughtful person, trying diligently to discern the light and the dark of ALL here in this earthly experience. So I ask you to please consider your 'judgments' closely. In all people, in all faiths we can "see" the Light and the Dark, In all religions we must always discern between truth and lies, and in All religion we do see that there will be some who misinterpret the teachings and some who falsly believe that they are doing God's work. We have been given the choice of Free Will, and the opportunity to Experience what the Creator has so generously given us and many of us will unwittingly follow the path of darkness. This is why it is so important not to judge, but to look always at the whole picture, to stay aware...and to remember and always practice love and forgiveness. Unfortunately there is much deception in this world and I ask you to pay close attention to what our so called leaders are telling us about what is actually happening in this world. Always use discernment, always look at all side to determine truth. Peace Ryan I have to say now that I’ve also read some of your posts in spirituality and philosophy that you are a thoughtful person, trying diligently to discern the light and the dark of ALL here in this earthly experience.
So I ask you to please consider your ‘judgments’ closely.

In all people, in all faiths we can “see” the Light and the Dark, In all religions we must always discern between truth and lies, and in All religion we do see that there will be some who misinterpret the teachings and some who falsly believe that they are doing God’s work. We have been given the choice of Free Will, and the opportunity to Experience what the Creator has so generously given us and many of us will unwittingly follow the path of darkness.

This is why it is so important not to judge, but to look always at the whole picture, to stay aware…and to remember and always practice love and forgiveness.
Unfortunately there is much deception in this world and I ask you to pay close attention to what our so called leaders are telling us about what is actually happening in this world. Always use discernment, always look at all side to determine truth.

Peace
Ryan

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