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What Is Going on with ICE Raids?

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This is not a political document: it is not intended in any way to sway its readers to any political point of view. My goals are accuracy and clarity. I asked Microsoft Copilot some questions the other day about ICE raids and learned a number of things. I’m sharing them here in the interest of better understanding. I have edited the responses below for length. I am not a lawyer, and nothing stated below should even remotely be considered as legal advice. If you disagree with anything below or believe it is inaccurate, please let me know—I enjoy mutually respectful conversations! Steve Skaggs February 2026 Is this an accurate depiction of an ICE raid? I thought when Trump started cracking down on “illegal immigrants,” the goal was to go for (violent) criminals who are here illegally or people who are here illegally and have committed crimes since they got here. But lately we have all seen videos of masked officers arresting seemingly random people in Latino neighborhoods. Wha...
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Just Like It Was Made for It

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  Dear readers,   It’s been a long time since I’ve posted, I know! I felt as though I’d said everything on the blog that I wanted to say. I hope my children will enjoy reading these little essays for many years into the future. I’ve moved on to making YouTube videos ( TimeLapseLegoGuy ).   But I need to add a new entry, dedicated to the memory of my brother-in-law, Mark Johnson. My story, as usual, is based on a true event, but I’ve spiced it up with some fictional humor. I hope you enjoy it.   After you read my story, please take a moment and read Mark’s obituary, beautifully written by his son Paul. It really captures the person Mark was. He and I were opposites in many ways—he was patient, I am often impatient; he took time for people, I look for ways to bring conversations to an end; I never saw him angry, but me—well, you get the idea.   Although in our view his life was cut short by cancer, he lived his life well. I asked him, several months befor...
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Post-Father's Day Dad Humor

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Hello all, A few words of explanation. 1.      I’m calling this “Post-Father’s Day Dad Humor,” but Father’s Day really has nothing to do with it. 2.      I am a fantastic cartoonist. 3.      I do these only when sweet inspiration hits me and will not calm herself until I have created the comic. 4.      The fact that two of these “jokes” involve nuns is a coincidence. However, my lawyer, Microsoft Copilot, Esq., has provided me with this legal (?) disclaimer: > Religious Sensitivity Disclaimer > The content presented here is intended for informational and/or creative purposes only. While every effort has been made to approach topics with respect and cultural awareness, some material may touch on themes related to religion or belief systems. These references are not intended to offend, diminish, or misrepresent any faith or tradition. > > We recognize and honor the diversity of religious perspec...
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