Where is it all heading?

And when will it come to an end?

Should I be shocked that President Obama is more worried about improving poll numbers among women voters than he is the honorable tradition of the Boy Scouts of America?

Should I be shocked that Senator John Kerry was trying to avoid paying taxes in his own state by docking his new 7 million dollar yacht in Rhode Island (which is perfectly legal...although hypocritical)?

Should I be shocked that a young woman would be expelled from her graduate program at Eastern Michigan University because of her opinion about the sanctity of marriage?

Should I be shocked that our own federal government is suing one of its states for trying to enforce a federal law? And part of their rationale is that it would be overwhelming to the federal system?

Should I be shocked that the nation is obsessed with Lindsay Lohan's trial and jail sentence?

Should I be shocked that the government views tax decreases as an "expense" for them?

Should I be shocked that all of the major "benefit" changes from the recent health care legislation is an increase cost for my family? I received a memo from my employer yesterday outlining all of the major changes (that they are aware of so far...it states that many of the details are still being determined by the government).

Should I be shocked that the recent financial legislation is going to have a negative impact on my employer?

Should I be shocked that those in power are frighteningly close to voting against basic rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution?

In this time of chaos, uncertainty, and moral decay, I am eternally grateful for the Gospel of Jesus Christ in my life. I am grateful for a living prophet. I am grateful for the scriptures. I am grateful for my family.