Not All Teenagers Eat Tide Pods

Patriots young and old showed up in force at the Rally for Our Rights, pro-second amendment gathering in Kalispell, MT

by James White    NorthWest Liberty News    April 17, 2018

(Kalispell, MT) With all the coverage lately of teenagers and young adults marching to have their rights removed, one could easily conclude that the outlook for liberty in general, and the 2^nd Amendment specifically, is quite bleak.  To me, this anti-freedom, liberty-hating agenda pushed by the failing propaganda press is one of the last plays of a movement overcome by desperation.

As my friends can attest to, I have stated for over 18 months that the establishment is finished.  Once the “powers that be” lost control of the mainstream narrative, their fate was sealed.  Alternative media kept hammering away with the truth, which made the lies of the MSM openly apparent.  Contrary to what is shown on the phony press, there is a movement to regain control of our government and shift the narrative back to Constitutional principles.  Although there are many elder statesmen who are deeply steeped in the fight, it is the youth who will eventually win the day.

By all appearances, Ron Paul left the “Liberty” movement smoldering, while Donald Trump has been fanning the flames into a growing inferno.  People inherently want to be free, a fact that was clearly apparent in the minds and hearts of everyone who showed up in Kalispell’s Depot Park at the pro-gun, “Rally for Our Rights” over the weekend.  The event was organized by 3 high school students, Braxton Shewalter, Grant Miller and Cole Medhus.  Despite facing verbal abuse hurled at them by teachers from their own school, these three young men soldiered on and successfully pulled off a very inspiring event.

I was contacted by one of the organizers to capture a video diary of the rally, which I was delighted to do.  Click on the link below for YouTube or click this link for videos on BitChute.

[This is the first video of the speeches at the rally, mostly by patriotic, 2nd Amendment supporting teenagers. Glacier High School Sophomore, Cole Medhus speaks out during the Rally for Our Rights on April 14, 2018 in Kalispell, MT. Videos of the other speakers are here NorthWestLibertyNews .]

James White – Jim is the owner and editor of Northwest Liberty News. He is a patriot who could no longer ignore the Founding Fathers whispering in his ear to take action and his goal is to inspire you to take action.

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Congress Passes Bill to Throw Parents of Sexting Teens in Jail for 15 Years

The United States House of Representatives has passed a bill to criminalize “sexting” among teenagers. But that’s not all. This ominous bill also punishes their parents by making them face a 15-year mandatory, minimum sentence.

H.R. 1761, the Protecting Against Child Exploitation Act of 2017, seeks to “criminalize the knowing consent of the visual depiction, or live transmission, of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct, and for other purposes.”

“Any person who, in a circumstance described in subsection (f), knowingly—employs, uses, persuades, induces, entices, or coerces a minor to engage in any sexually explicit conduct for the purpose of producing any visual depiction of such conduct, or transmitting a live visual depiction of such conduct; produces or causes to be produced a visual depiction of a minor engaged in any sexually explicit conduct where the production of such visual depiction involves the use of a minor engaging in sexually explicit conduct and such visual depiction is of such conduct; or transmits or causes to be transmitted a live visual depiction of a minor engaged in any sexually explicit conduct.”

But the teenagers who are caught “sexting” are not the only ones who will be punished. The bill also states that “any parent, legal guardian, or person having custody or control of a minor” who “knowingly permits such minor to engage in, or to assist any other person to engage in, sexually explicit conduct knowing that a visual depiction of such conduct will be produced or transmitted shall be punished.”

As the Public Defender Blog points out:

The key words here are “knowingly permits.”  That’s an extraordinarily low standard for a criminal offense.  This language would apply to any parents who discover that their teenager is sexting with a romantic partner and then fail to cut off the child’s phone and internet access.

It is certainly justifiable for parents to take such decisive action when they catch their children sexting.   But it is also understandable that some parents might prefer a different approach.  Phones and the internet are essential to modern life, and parents might reasonably choose to tolerate sexting while warning their teenagers against it.   Indeed, experts advise that parents should supervise their kids’ phone and internet use, but also caution that “throwing the book” at teens when they’re caught won’t do much good.

Even if the clause that punishes parents was taken out of the bill, it still leaves the question of why 15-year-olds are being subjected to mandatory minimum sentences.

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During a debate over the bill on the House floor, Rep. Bobby Scott (D-Virginia), noted that one of the most alarming parts about the bill is that it “explicitly states that the mandatory minimums will apply equally to an attempt or a conspiracy.”

“That means if a teenager attempts to obtain a photo of sexually explicit conduct by requesting it from his teenage girlfriend, the judge must sentence that teenager to prison for at least 15 years for making such an attempt,” Scott said. “If a teenager goads a friend to ask a teenager to take a sexually explicit image of herself, just by asking, he could be guilty of conspiracy or attempt, and the judge must sentence that teenager to at least 15 years in prison.”

Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas), ranking member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, also noted that the bill raises “new constitutional concerns” and would arguably “exacerbate overwhelming concerns with the unfair and unjust mandatory minimum sentencing that contributes to the over-criminalization of juveniles and mass incarceration generally.”

“While the bill is well intended, it is overbroad in scope and will punish the very people it indicates it is designed to protect: our children,” Lee said.

The bill, which was introduced by Rep. Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) in March, passed in the House of Representatives last week with a larger majority. It was opposed by 53 Democrats, and just two Republicans—Reps. Justin Amash (R-Mich.) and Thomas Massie (R-Ken.).

While supporters of the bill argue that each individual case would be up to the discretion of the judge, the fact is that if this bill becomes law, and it includes a 15-year, mandatory minimum sentence, it will set a troubling precedent for both teenagers, and their parents. It also serves as a reminder that making something “illegal” won’t scare teenagers out of doing it—instead, it will just create another way for the government to meddle in the personal lives of citizens, and it will do so by punishing only the ones who are caught.

3 US Million Teens Per Year Suffer with Depression

The Center for Mental Health Services at the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has released a report citing that 3 million teens in the United States suffer from depression each year.

The number of 12- to 17-year-olds suffering from depressive episodes has been steadily increasing in the past few years. The overall rate of depression amongst teens has jumped from 9.9 percent between 2013 to 2014 to over 11 percent the following year.

According to the report, the state with the highest rate of depressive episodes amongst teens was Oregon, where an average of 14.6 percent of teens were affected. In contract, the District of Columbia only saw 8.7 percent of teens suffering from depression, which is the lowest in the nation.

Paolo del Vecchio, Director of SAMHSA’s Center for Mental Health Services said of the study:

“Adolescence is a critical time in a person’s development, and battling with depression can be devastating for teens unless they receive effective treatment. Effective treatment is available, but parents, teachers and all concerned members of the community must work to assure that adolescents in need get help.”

As of 2014, 1 in 9 adolescents in the US were receiving care to combat trouble sleeping, lack of concentration, lost interest in activities, and plummeting self-esteem among other symptoms.

Teens who are depressed typically lose interest in activities they once enjoyed, and typically lasts longer than two weeks. They may also struggle with low self-esteem and have trouble concentrating and sleeping. Some teens may also either stop eating as much as they normally do due to their feelings of depression, or begin to eat in excessive amounts in order to find comfort. They may also talk or move slowly, sleep more than normal, complain of excessive fatigue or have trouble remembering things. Teens with depression may also report feelings of sadness, emptiness, anger, numbness or worthlessness.

Aside from Oregon, other states with higher instances of depression included:

• Rhode Island


• Virginia


• Maine


• Utah


• Washington State


• Wisconsin


• Arizona


• Indiana

Many states in the southern United States recorded very low instances of depression, in addition to several other states. These states include:

• Alaska


• Connecticut


• Georgia


• Hawaii


• Kentucky


• New Mexico


• North Dakota


• South Dakota


• Tennessee

It is recommended that if you or someone you know is suffering from depression to seek advice from your GP. You can also phone the National Institute of Mental Health’s 24-hour helpline for free professional service at 1-800-273-8255.

Sources:

The Daily Mail

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Replace Junk Food Snacks with This FATTY Snack to Lose Weight?

The simple decision to toss back a handful of peanuts a few times a week in place of other junk food snacks could go a long way to help people fight the battle of the bulge and could prevent childhood obesity, researchers say.

Peanuts are packed with vitamins and nutrients that make the tiny legumes one of the healthiest foods around. Look at the nutritional punch you get from just a 1/4 cup:

• 88% biotin


• 47% copper


• 36% manganese


• 28% vitamin B3


• 24% molybdenum


• 22% folate


• 20% phosphorus


• 20% vitamin E


• 19% vitamin B1


• 19% protein

Peanuts are rich in heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, high in oleic acid, and loaded with antioxidants, too. In fact, previous research found that consuming more nuts was associated with decreased overall disease mortality.

But continuing with the original study at hand …

According to scientists, eating peanuts 3 to 4 times a week could help lower body mass index (BMI). That could be especially good news for children and teens with developing bodies. U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) statistics show obesity affects about 12.7 million children and adolescents between the ages of 2 and 19. (The only problem is that BMI is a bit antiquated.)

For the study researchers at the University of Houston, Baylor College of Medicine, and Texas Woman’s University followed 257 Latino adolescents over the course of 6 months. Each was in the 85th percentile or greater for BMI.

Source: CDC

During the study period, about half the group snacked on peanuts or peanut butter right after school 3 to 4 times a week. The other half of the group had the same snack less than once a week. All of the students were taught proper nutrition and engaged in physical activity.

The group eating the most peanuts during that time reduced their BMI more than twice as much as the group eating peanuts less than once a week.

“Peanuts provided an acceptable, healthy snack for children. Although peanuts were relatively high in fat, the weight loss intervention of replacing energy-dense and unhealthy snacks with peanuts and peanut butter helped children maintain a healthy body weight.”

Lead study author Craig Johnston, assistant professor at the University of Houston’s department of health and human performance, said in a statement:

“Schools are doing a great job of teaching kids, getting them workforce ready, and a whole bunch of other things. We’ve just got to make sure that our kids are going to live long, happy lives with that kind of education.”

Snacking is more common among teenagers, who are usually left to their own devices in the food department, and that can lead to serious weight gain.

Johnston said:

“What we found is that kids get home from school around 4 p.m. There’s less supervision by parents and less structure. Kids are sitting down at the TV and eating, eating, eating because they really didn’t eat at school.”

The researchers recommend schools cut out energy-dense unhealthy snacks and replace them with healthier ones like peanuts to get kids in the habit of eating nutritious foods in proper serving sizes.

Johnson said obesity “is the most pressing health issue facing us today We’d like to think it’s preventable, but from where I sit right now, there hasn’t been a lot shown to be very effective on a large scale.”

As snacks go, peanuts have been shown to be more universally liked than “health foods” like vegetables, and the protein found in peanuts can help kids feel full longer.

The study was published in the Journal of Applied Research on Children.

Sources:

Medical Daily

Newser

CDC

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