For a long time, I have been commenting on the New Testament book of 1^st and 2^nd Peter. But today I have an urge to talk a bit about what’s been happening in my state of Minnesota. Many would say it’s a mess, or a tragedy. I don’t know what everybody’s saying, but I do watch the news. Our governor and our mayor wants ICE out! And all the TV media seems to be slanted that way too. But when I go to church, what they say is just the opposite. And our President and his people think ICE is doing a good job—rounding up so many bad guys in this country, even in Minnesota.

Okay, what caused me to write this blog was what I heard about Paul Allen, a Minnesota sports commentator. He just recently, jokingly said on his regular KAFAN radio show, something like, “I wonder if the ICE protesters are getting paid more for going out in this cold weather.” I don’t have a copy of that newspaper, but I remember that everyone in that radio station was shocked by his comment. They couldn’t believe that he actually thought some of the ICE protestors were paid. Or maybe they were shocked that he was revealing what he thought—because after all, a left-wing radio station would never reveal those secrets. Well, what really hurt me was what Paul Allen did next. He cried like a baby and profusely apologized for what He said. Why? I thought. If he really believed what He said, why apologize?  After all, I think most people know that many of the protestors are paid. People aren’t that stupid. Or maybe they are, or just blind. But of course, we all know that Paul needs to keep his job, so he did what most people would do. But it is sad.

Okay, let me say more about our Minneapolis media concerning ICE. They are either all left-wing Democrats, or they are simply told what to say, or both. I thought news people were suppose to just report the news. It sure seems that they are all against ICE and want them out! That they are doing more damage than good. They seem to ignore the clear statistics that since ICE came murders and crime are way down—all over the country.

I realize, and we should all realize that police work is hard and things go wrong. Fighting crime isn’t easy. It’s a war out there, and people will get hurt and killed. Maybe even some good people. But you don’t just quit and go home because some things go wrong. You keep at it. I think on the whole ICE is doing a good job—especially because of the difficult circumstances they are facing, having to contend with all the protestors, even paid ones! Professional protestors! And there was many of those that were working at the Jan. 6^th Capitol riot. People should know that!

Okay, I guess I’m done venting on this subject. Stay tuned for more.