John Brookie:  

John is from Shelby, North Carolina. John's schools include Crest High School. Music John likes includes Boston, Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, Fettes Brot. Books John likes include The Old Man and the Sea Ernest Hemmingway, Let's Get to Know Each Other Tony Evans, Of Mice and Men John Steinbeck. Movies John likes include Saving Private Ryan, Master And Commander, Gladiator. TV shows John likes include Saturday Night Live, BBC America. One of John's favorite quotes is:"302. Remedy for public evils.—The command of God is, “He that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God,” 2 Sam. 23:3. This command prescribes the only effectual remedy for public evils. It is an absurd and impious sentiment, that religious character is not necessary for public officers. So far is this from being true, that it is one of the principal qualifications, for any man making or administering laws. When the form of government admits men to office by hereditary right, rulers may or may not be good men; the people have no choice, and must submit. But in representative governments, if rulers are bad men, it is generally the fault of the people. The electors may indeed be deceived in regard to the principles of the man they choose; they are sometimes most woefully deceived. But in general, the calamity of having evil counselors, legislators, judges, and ministerial officers, is the fault of the electors. They do not regard the precept, to choose “just men, who will rule in the fear of God.” They choose men, not because they are just men, men of religion and integrity, but soley for the sake of supporting a party. This is a fruitful source of public evils. But as surely as there is a God in heaven, who exercises ...Expand for more