Examining Tim Hardaway

I listened to sport talk radio as I drove about 250 miles by myself today during work. All of the hosts were in their politically correct mode as they continually pounded the bigot, prejudice, label on him. Sure, he deserved it. Really was bad to say. Then they didn't seem to accept his apology afterwards. Did Hardaway deserve to be pulled back and forth across the carpet for his remarks about hating gays?

I sometimes do not catch myself thinking from thinking that way. But then I catch myself and realize that it is not the person that I hate, it's the sin. Let me clear myself. I heard on Jim Rome's program, the interview with Don Ameche, who is gay. Ameche said that being gay "is not a disease." He also went on to say that being gay "is not a choice." I agree on the point that it is not a disease. I also say that alcoholism is not a disease. But I disagree on the second quote in that it is a choice. It is a lifestyle choice that one decides to take. Just as deciding to drink is a choice, and just as deciding to be a murder is a choice, deciding to be gay is a choice. We all have different character makeups that give us all different areas where we are given a choice. Some of these choices are meaningless, while some are big, glaring and troublesome. As a christian, I view homosexuality as a sin, because the bible says it is. So is drunkenness, killing, adultry and stealing. We all have the temptation for these things, and can choose to do them, or avoid them. They are sins. There are plenty of instances in the Bible where God say's if you do these things, you will pay the penalty, but if you follow what I say and not do them, you will be blessed. Enough said.

Fellow christians should not fall for this. Maybe Tim Hardayway was mixed up and really ment to say, I hate the sin. Thats where I have to catch myself. I hate the sin, but not the sinner.

Future of the Wolves

So how do you look at the T-Wolves as to the future? I know for a team that has battled a curse since before J.R. Ryder came up the pike, things may not look to rosy if looking at the Won-loss record. The history of their recent drafts since Kevin McHale has directed the ship has been dismal at best, and future draft choices have been somewhat mortgaged. K.G.'s big contract continues to hinder the makeup of the team. Bleak? You bet. Silver lining somewhere? Yes!

The fuse has been lit, and when the addition of a rebounding athletic forward to compliment K.G. comes, LOOK OUT. Four fifths of a potent lineup are in the begining stages to dominate the league for a minimum of 5 years. Enough has been written about Randy Foye to know he is going to be a keeper, and the point guard they have needed for since Stephen Marbury. Rashad McCants is the second piece that will help us to forget Wally whats his name. When his knee is seasoned, ALL STAR. Almost by accident, Mark Blount is the best center that the Wolves have had since, maybe, Christian Laettner. Then Kevin Garnett. Enough said.

One more player! Come on McHale, just pull one rabbit out of your sweater. Defy the odds. Get us a Mark Madsen type enthusiastic banger that can score about 15 a game and pull 12 rebounds. They are out there. Do your job.

Twins, Vikes and Wolves

Twins, Vikes and Wolves

Well it's been over a year since my last post and a few things have happened.

I now manage a grain inspection office in the same building as before, same equipment, same stuff. Visited Hawaii a couple of weeks ago and came back to -15 weather. Now to sports...

Twins signed M&M boys. Looks like the Twins will lock up their most important players, which will all but guarantee they will not have a losing season til at least 2012.

T Wolves still look like they have a curse upon them. The only shining spots from their dismal drafts, McCants and Foye, are still big question marks. Kevin McHale will never leave us until we do not have a 1st round choice until 2012, have 9 guys on the roster that can play the point.

And finally it looks like the Vikes are in need of a new QB. There is talk that T Jack won't cut it, so some are talking about piking up David Carr from Houston for a 4th or 5th round draft pick. Why not. I say it is would be to expensive to go higher in the draft to get the top qb in the draft. He has experience, and can he take a hit!!