I am fed up with the whole business of job hunting.

Just yesterday I drove into the Bronx for an interview (got lost twice on the way and had difficulty finding my way out of the city afterwards). since I was pressed for time, I parked in a weirdly marked area that was probably not legal but I had to get in. So I could wait a full 40 minutes before I was to be interviewed.

Once I did get my turn, the principal barely even gave me time. In fact, after asking the first question, while I was mid-answer, she left the room because someone needed to ask her a question. At that time I introduced myself to the assistant principal who was also in the room. We chatted a bit then the principal came in to hear my full answer. She asked another question and then there was another interruption. Finally, it was the AP who really conducted the interview while the principal had her attention elsewhere.

When I left, I found -- big surprise -- a ticket on my windshield. this morning I learned that I didn't get the job. Hmmmmmm.....

I am really sick of this. And worse, I need a paycheck. Because while I was in the city, Rod was home dealing with a plumber who installed a new well pump to the tune of $2800. I don't really know how we're supposed to stay afloat.

I got to thinking last night, as a result of someone's facebook status, that the country simply doesn't understand the foundations of the democracy they so willingly go to war for. Case in point: Glen Beck's march on Washington suggesting that we must respect the feelings of those whose loved ones were killed at the twin towers on September 11th. What much of this country seems to have forgotten, in my humble opinion, is that the idea of blind justice is what makes this a great nation. Sure there are bumps in the road, and will continue to be so, but the ideas are worth fighting for.

What am I saying? The mosque should be allowed to be built because they have the right to build it. If we allow emotions to muddy the water, then we cannot possibly believe there is any justice being served. Further, we need to recognize that we did not go to war with a religion but with the people who designed the hijackings.

If I had died on Sept. 11, 2001 I would hope my death would bring a greater good, not this constant bickering and hatred against innocent people who had nothing to do with what happened that day.

It's time for America to remember that we cannot acknowledge rights only when they serve a particular interest. We have to separate church and state; rights from emotions. If Glen Beck wants to talk about respect, I think he should begin by respecting the laws of this great nation.