Nebraska Issues

There are many who would say that Nebraska is a boring state that has no real issues and all that we do is farm and yell "go big red." Well, let me tell you we have issues. We have issues about suing God, hiding weapons, and harming the elderly.

Ernie Chambers, a former state senator and atheist, attempted to sue God. The purpose of this lawsuit was to uphold citizens right to sue anyone even God. The main argument is that the courts believed that is unclear on how they could serve notice to God about the lawsuit. Chambers argues that the "all knowing God" should know automatically, but still the case was lawsuit was dismissed and can never be refiled. There have been many lawyers who have stepped up and stated that they would represent God in court, but it looks like God won't be in court for a while. Even if He was in court, I think He could take care of himself, but I understand Chamber's motives to uphold a citizens rights.

Being able to conceal your weapon is a big deal and now that the Kearney City Council has repealed the longtime conceal law it seems that it is now a bigger deal. As I was reading through this article it seems to me that there are many places people are not allowed to carry a concealed gun. It seems that the only places they can hide their weapons is on the street, because businesses have the right to not allow it and there are a number of public facilities that automatically prohibit it.

Treat your elders with respect. Well, apparently they did not get that message in Beatrice. It is being reported that 3 deaths could have been the result of medical negligence. A 3 deaths happened on the same floor and around the same time frame. People who were classified as medically fragile were transferred to a different facility for better care. Beatrice State Development Center is being investigated to find out if physical harm has been put upon their patients. I think it would be very disheartening to find out that your grandparents or elder family members were treated so badly, when they are supposed to be in a place of care and relaxation.