The other day I read an article in the Arkansas Times Online written by Doug Smith. The article delt with State Senator Randy Laverty of Jasper. Along with being a member of the State Senate, Laverty is also a paid lobbyist for two differnt organizations.In my opinon he has sold himself to the highest bidder.
I understand that State Legislators are paid on a part-time basis, and it is necessary for them to have another source of income. Yet being a Lobbyist-Legislator is very unethical. A Legislator is supposed to represent the people of his or her district. A paid Lobbyist works to get Legisators to pass bills that will benefit their employer. The two mix like strawberries and mustard.
Matthew 6:24 states, "No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one,and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and
mammon."
It makes me wonder which master does Randy Laverty love, and which one he hates.
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Last week on Monday Night RAW, Wrestling Legend Danny Hodge made a cameo appearence. Even at 72, Danny is still able to jump over the ropes with the greastest of ease. Seeing him meant a lot to me because Hodge is one of my boyhood heroes.
In 1972 I meet Danny Hodge at the Civic Center in Monroe Louisians.He acted as if he knew each fan personally. A great man who was very kind hearted. Looking back I feel honored to have met a man who accomplished so much in his field.
In College, Hodge won both NCAA and AAU titles in Wrestling. At the 1956 Olympic Games, he won a silver medal.
Danny turned to Amatuer Boxing after college, and became a National Golden Gloves Champion. As a pro, Hodge won 8 of his 10 matches before turning to Professional Wrestling.
From 1960 to 1976 Danny Hodge held the NWA Jr. Heavyweight Championship on several occassions. After a fatal car wreck in 1976, the Great DannyHodge retired.
I was so happy that this generation of young wrestling fans had the opportunity to take a glimpse of this great Wrestling Legend
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