JohnsonJones

I would probably ALSO trust the police force far more when it comes to arresting people.
The military is trained more to kill then to restrain (or detain), at least the portions I served in and when I served.

I've been off arguing church finances with the critics on another board for a few years.  I did a little research on where we stick our temples, measured by the GDP of the country where they're built, and I made this chart:

Each dot represents all the temples in a certain country.  So those two dots at the bottom right represent Brazil's 22 and Mexico's 25 temples, both horrendously poor nations with a per capita GDP of under $10k per year.  Temples are a massive investment of funds.  Maybe ~$60 million each to build, and maybe ~$3-4 million per year to operate.   
Yes, roughly half of the temples are built in happy rich 1st world high GDP USA.  Because that's where roughly half of the worlds' saints live.  But with only two exceptions, every other temple we build is built in a nation poorer than the US.  
158 temples are in countries with under $40k per capita GDP.  150 in countries with under $20k.  131 in the world's poorest nations, with the crushing poverty of under $10k per capita GDP.   If the saints in those areas had to rely on their own tithing donations to fund their temples, they couldn't hope to ever pay for one.
If you're a church critic with issues on how the church uses it's wealth, even you are forced to admit that half of the temples cost more than they bring in.  
We're currently seeing exponential growth in new temples.  When I ask myself how long that exponential growth will continue, one possible answer would be "as long as we can afford it".   Someone with a background in monitoring how large wealthy organizations run their charitable endowments ran the numbers.  Their back-of-a-napkin numbers said the church might be able to fully fund roughly ~2500 temples in poor areas who can't afford to pay for it via tithing.   At the current rate of growth, we could reach that in the year 2067.  
Imma be paying attention in General Conference when they announce new temples!   Hoping for 18-20 or more!  And every time a poorer nation is named, I'll be rejoicing!

The world will be balanced (for sure) when the announcement is made for 24 temples in Independence Missouri.  🙂
 
The Traveler

Isn't Negative income tax just another coin, or another side of the coin of Universal Basic Income? 
Experiments showed (on a quick look up) that it only returned a postive $1 for every $3 taxed on it.
It may be different if we restricted it only to those who were able to qualify for Social Security, but we'd still need a Social Security Tax in order to provide for it.
However, it is a considered by some a form of UBI, which many also consider another form of Socialism.
Personally, I'm not sure what I think of UBI or other ideas similar to it right now.  Some of the ideas sound off to me, so I don't think I'm in favor of it, but at the same time...in regards to Social Security, that's the only form of income some people have.
ON the otherhand, if we instituted Negative Income Tax, I probably would still be taxed on SS in my paycheck, but may not get a check from the government anymore in that sort of payment scheme. 

We bought our 4 bedroom home for $145,000 in 2011; it is now worth $450,000. I am not selling though, I like my neighborhood.

I have heard that this is because, in part, corporations are buying up houses and renting them, keeping people from being able to buy houses, increasing the demand, which increases the price.  While I don't suppose I can blame any home-seller for accepting the highest bid, my advice to those who can is to refuse to sell to anyone other than an actual person who intends to live in the home (don't sell to corporations).

I'm not sure government and taxes is sufficient to explain the fact that our house is worth 3 times the amount we originally bought it for 15ish years back though.

Unfortunately, it is not about availability.  It is about government intervention.
Lumber can be grown at a very fast rate.  With more supply, lower costs.  But government is preventing private forests through environmental and tax intervention. Property taxes are just plain too high. Cities and counties have overly restrictive building codes.  And the enforcement by untrained bureaucrats causes compliance costs to go through the roof. Minimum wage causes all the little expenses to go up.  And they add up pretty fast. Put it all together, and there is no way to build a cheap home.

In 1960 the most intensive government census in history was conducted in the USA.  As a result, a political movement was created with two major objectives (among others).  End poverty and the destruction of our environment caused from human pollution.  This was initiated by the Democrats under President Johnson in May of 1964.   This initiative has now become the greatest tax and expenses on Americans. 
I would point out that with all the government involvement and research that the results are that poverty today is worse than in 1964 (more Americans per capita) living below the poverty level and that even by all the government standards and documentation of our environmental issues since 1964 – we are in greater danger of destroying our environment today than back in 1964.  
Concerning global warming – it is interesting to note that all the planets and also our sun of our solar system are all experiencing global warming climate change.  It is also interesting to note that the areas of our earth that are experiencing the greatest percent in global warming climate change – it has been discovered that the cause is geological and not atmospheric.  It is also important to note that in general there has been a global climate warming change since the decline of the last major ice age caused by geological changes.
The second largest super volcano in the world is sitting under almost 3 miles of ice at the south pole in antarctica.  There is warming and expansion within that volcano’s caldera indicating a possible eminent eruption.  If and when a major eruption occurs it will cause the melting of enough ice to raise the oceans from 20 to 60 feet.  If such an eruption was rapid, over 80% of the world’s human population would have to migrate within 48 hours.   Also such an eruption would emit more green house gases within a few hours than humans would in decades. Why are environmentalists (and politicians) not worried about geological effects on climate? 
 
The Traveler

I didn't say they were. But there are some things that are. Greed for example. 

So, my family is going to see the eclipse this coming Monday.  We're just a few hours away from the path of Totality.  We're planning on heading out right near @Ironhold's stomping grounds.
We have no idea what the popularity will be.  But if it is the nearest spot for me, you can bet that most of the eclipse chasers (out of 4 million people in Houston) will want to go to the same location. 
Texas is fortunate since the duration of the total eclipse will be longer with a decrease in latitude.  We'll get nearly four minutes of the total eclipse.
With the roads clogged, we may have difficulty returning.  I hope we don't run out of gas.  Or we'll be the only idiots driving out in the middle of nowhere looking at an event for just a few minutes only to returrn home with a memory.  We can't really take pictures... can we?
But memories will be what makes and breaks this family.

I lament King David lost his exaltation because of his murder of Uriah.  Doctrine & Covenants 132 verses 38 and 39 talks about this.  Verse 39 says:  " . . . he he hath fallen from his exaltation, and received his portion . . ."
He was a good ruler the most part of his life and was humble most of time.  I would not have had the faith at his age to face the mighty warrior Goliath and prevail.  I would have likely also killed Saul if he were hunting me and trying to put me to death.  David could have killed Saul a few times but said:  "Destroy him not, for who can stretch forth his hand against the Lord’s anointed and be guiltless?”  (I Samuel 26:9)
It is sad how any of us can work so hard our entire lives to build something then begin to make bad decisions and lose our exaltation.  Likely, David will receive the Telestial Kingdom because of his adultery and murder, but nothing has been revealed on his judgment.  He was not resurrected when Christ began the first resurrection of the just.

As I delved into the narratives spanning 1 Samuel 16 through 2 Samuel 10, a profound journey unfolded—one that took a young shepherd boy and transformed him into the king of Israel. This stretch of scripture is not merely a historical recounting but a rich tapestry that reveals the complexities of divine anointing, the essence of godly leadership, and the intricate ways in which God's sovereignty intertwines with human agency. The stories of David's anointing, his rise to prominence, his complex relationship with Saul, and his eventual kingship over Israel offer timeless lessons on faith, power, and the heart of true leadership.
Anointed Yet Patient: David's Early Journey
In 1 Samuel 16, David is anointed by Samuel, chosen by God not for his physical prowess or royal lineage but for his heart. This divine selection of a shepherd boy underscores a fundamental kingdom principle: God values character above external qualifications. Yet, what struck me most profoundly was David's patience and humility following his anointing. He did not rush to seize the throne; instead, he served faithfully under Saul, even when Saul sought his life. This period of waiting and service was not wasted time but a divine incubation period where David's character, faith, and reliance on God were refined.
Leadership Tested Through Adversity
David's ascent to kingship was fraught with challenges—from evading Saul's jealous rage to navigating the political and military complexities of uniting Israel. Each trial tested David's leadership, not just in terms of martial prowess but more significantly, in spiritual faithfulness and moral integrity. David's lament over Saul and Jonathan's deaths in 2 Samuel 1 reveals a leader who could mourn his adversaries, showing the depth of David's capacity for empathy and forgiveness—hallmarks of godly leadership.
The Heart of Leadership: Serving God's Purposes
Upon becoming king, David's actions—from his desire to bring the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem in 2 Samuel 6 to his military campaigns that expanded Israel's borders—were driven by a desire to fulfill God's purposes for Israel. Yet, it was God's covenant with David in 2 Samuel 7, promising an everlasting dynasty, that highlighted the essence of David's leadership: a heart aligned with God's will. This covenant underscored that David's kingship was not merely a personal achievement but a pivotal moment in the unfolding of God's redemptive plan for humanity.
Personal Reflections and Application
Studying these chapters has prompted me to reflect on the nature of the leadership roles I occupy—whether in family, work, or community. Like David, am I leading with patience, humility, and a heart aligned with God's purposes? David's story challenges me to evaluate not just my actions but the state of my heart in leadership.
Moreover, David's journey from shepherd to king serves as a powerful reminder that our current station in life is not our final destination. With faith in God and fidelity to His commands, the seemingly ordinary can lead to extraordinary paths of divine destiny.
As we navigate our own life's challenges and opportunities for leadership, may we draw inspiration from David's journey, remembering that true greatness in God's kingdom is measured by the condition of our hearts and our faithfulness to His call.

Thanks CV75 for the information.  It had been about five years ago when I posted that so I forgot.
Reading through the other comments on the previous posts it appears there is no answer for me.  It will be one of those questions I will need to wait to find until later.
Edit:  Pondering over this I believe I found the answer.  In 1979 the Re-Organized Church of Jesus Christ gave the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints permission to use the Inspired Version of the Bible.  We put it into our King James Version Latter-Day Saint scriptures in the margins and into other extra study material in our Bibles around this time.  The information I have been discussing probably was omitted by accident and so it is not in our scriptures.
The Joseph Smith Translation of the Bible (Inspired Version) was never completed anyway according to Joseph Smith.  Someday, in the future, we will be given the fullness of the scriptures including the sealed portion of the Book of Mormon when the world is ready for it.
"And in that day that they shall exercise faith in me, saith the Lord, even as the brother of Jared did, that they may become sanctified in me, then will I manifest unto them the things which the brother of Jared saw, even to the unfolding unto them all my revelations, saith Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the Father of the heavens and of the earth, and all things that in them are."  -- Ether 4:7

I will predict at least two in places I did not know there was even a ward there and one in a place I did not know even existed.
In my youth I could name all the temples – but back then there were only 12 and the year I graduated from high school they dedicated the 13th.   I set a goal to visit al the temples.  Currently I can’t even tell you all the temples in Utah.  I am starting to take all the temples for granted.  The wife and went to our assigned temple forgetting that it was closed for a week of deep cleaning.  So we just went to another temple.  We ended up finding out there 4 temples were closed for something before we found one (all within less than an hour drive of our home) was open.  Now days that problem is solved because we make appointments.   At the most recent Roots Tec I learned that on the Family Tree app I can find the name(s) of the closest relation to take to the temple.
I am guessing that we will be told that the Kirtland temple will soon be restored and rededicated.  I would like to be there for that.
 
The Traveler

Here is a list of places with no temples built, in progress, or announced. Most new temples lately have been in places that already have at least one in the relevant state/country, but I think I usually have to cross one or two off the list per conference. So something to consider.
North American States/Provinces/Territories
New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Prince Edward Island, Yukon
Delaware, Iowa, Maine, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Northern Mariana Islands, Rhode Island, South Dakota, U.S. Virgin Islands, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Aguascalientes, Baja California Sur, Campeche, Colima, Durango, Guanajuato, Guerrero, Michoacan, Nayarit, Tlaxcala, Zacatecas
Africa
Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Lesotho, Libya, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, The Gambia, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia
Asia/Middle East
Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Georgia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, North Korea, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tajikistan, Timor-Leste, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Yemen
Europe
Albania, Andorra, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Estonia, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Kosovo, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Turkey, Vatican City
Also Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland
Central America/Caribbean
Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Cuba, Dominica, Grenada, Jamaica, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago
Oceania
Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, Palau, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu
South America
Guyana, Suriname
Also French Guiana and the Falklands
Utah Counties
Beaver, Carbon, Daggett, Duchesne, Emery, Garfield, Grand, Juab, Kane, Millard, Morgan, Piute, Rich, Sevier, Summit, Wasatch, Wayne

@JohnsonJones  If you have the experience you say (I'm taking you at your word that you do) then you know how safe that child was and how ridiculous your concerns are.
 
Timestap 7:40 so you can see clearly what you will also see in the next picture.  Rifle slung downwards.
 

 
 
Time stamp 7:42 the rifle is slung.  Non threatening.  Puh-leeze JJ...puh-leeze.  
 

 
 
 
My bonafides on the topic:
 
I am 26 year officer (still working.)
I am a building clearing instructor.
I am an active shooter/rapid response instructor.
I am a MACTAC instructor (counter terrorist active shooter stuff.)
 
You are really reaching JJ.

I'm not so sure I agree with the idea of either you are progressing or regressing.
There is a very damaging idea in corporatism today (not to be confused with capitalism, which is the ideal, corporatism and monopolist are probably the counter of capitalism in the opposite direction of socialism if one thinks about it) that you must always be increasing your profits.  Each Quarter needs to be better than the last and you must always be expanding.  
However, sometimes the best course is to simply stay where you are at. 
An Empire is normally the precursor to a nation's fall.  Sometimes that fall is greater than what they would have been had they merely been content with existing. 
This also goes along with what the Chemist writes above, and IS problematic.  As per his own statement, things progress until they reach their zenith (like an Empire) and then regress after that. 
This would indicate that once we reach the zenith in eternity, we automatically start regressing.  That's a TERRIBLE idea and one that is ignored after he talks about it and forgets to apply THAT principal to his ideas in what follows as well.
I think there could be eternal progression, there can also be regression, but I also think there are those that can just be existing.  They are neither progressing or regressing, but have an end to their progress and regress in the glory that they receive. 

All he did was for others—his was a life of service. There was not one selfish act.
Approaching the finish of his mission here, he prayed to the Father: “I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do.
“And now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory which I had with thee before the world was.”
He took upon himself the sins of all who shall repent, and gave his life that all might live. He brought about the resurrection for all. Do you realize that the creation of this earth, and all the work of Jesus and the prophets since the very beginning, was for you—that you might have immortality and eternal life—just as much as for anyone else?
- Eldred G. Smith
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
- John 15:13
 

We acknowledge that your path will at times be difficult. But I give you this promise in the name of the Lord: rise up and follow in the footsteps of our Redeemer and Savior, and one day you will look back and be filled with eternal gratitude that you chose to trust the Atonement and its power to lift you up and give you strength.
- Dieter F. Uchtdorf
Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the Lord Jehovah is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.
- Isaiah 12:2
And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, Lord, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.
- Psalm 9:10

God promises His children that if they follow the precepts of His plan and the example of His Beloved Son, keep the commandments, and endure in faith to the end, then by virtue of the Savior’s Redemption, they “shall have eternal life, which gift is the greatest of all the gifts of God.” Eternal life is the ultimate exceeding great and precious promise.
- David A. Bednar
And this is the gospel, the glad tidings, which the voice out of the heavens bore record unto us— That he came into the world, even Jesus, to be crucified for the world, and to bear the sins of the world, and to sanctify the world, and to cleanse it from all unrighteousness; That through him all might be saved whom the Father had put into his power and made by him;
- Doctrine & Covenants 76:40-42

Brothers and sisters, today on this Palm Sunday, let us as disciples of Jesus Christ also praise our holy God and rejoice in His goodness to us. “What do we hear in the gospel which we have received?” Truly “a voice of gladness!”
- Kevin R. Duncan
And when he was come nigh, even now at the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen; Saying, Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest. And some of the Pharisees from among the multitude said unto him, Master, rebuke thy disciples. And he answered and said unto them, I tell you that, if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out.
- Luke 19:37-40

And the blind and the lame came to him in the temple; and he healed them.
- Matthew 21:14
...as we come unto Jesus Christ by exercising faith in Him, repenting, and making and keeping covenants, our brokenness—whatever its cause—can be healed. This process, which invites the Savior’s healing power into our lives, does not just restore us to what we were before but makes us better than we ever were. I know that through our Savior, Jesus Christ, we can all be mended, made whole, and fulfill our purpose.
- Cristina B. Franco

Many profess to be Christians and yet do not believe that Jesus Christ is the literal Son of God, indeed, the eldest son of God the Father. Men are willing to follow some of his teachings but do not recognize the divine, eternal purpose and the significance of his life to all mankind. “What think ye of Christ?” and “Whom say ye that I am?” These were questions asked by Jesus to make men think, so that he might teach them who he was, that they might use their own free agency, come to their own conclusions and commitments, follow him, and gain a testimony that he is the Son of God, our Redeemer.
Using the sacred scriptures we can know Jesus Christ. He is more than a great teacher; he is the Messiah. He was willing to lay down his life for us; he is the only one who could.
- Robert D. Hales
While the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them, saying, What think ye of Christ? whose son is he? They say unto him, The son of David. He saith unto them, How then doth David in spirit call him Lord, saying, The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool? If David then call him Lord, how is he his son? And no man was able to answer him a word, neither durst any man from that day forth ask him any more questions.
- Matthew 22:41-46
 

Utah judges don’t tend to have much discretion on felony sentencing.  They can only impose the statutory period and specify whether the sentences (if there are multiple counts) run concurrent or consecutive (in this case, four sentences of 1-15 years, running consecutively; but Utah has a separate statute limiting consecutive terms on second-degree felonies to a total of 30 years).  The case is then handed over to the state board of pardons and parole, which decides when a person may be eligible for release.  Theoretically one would think there would be a 4-year minimum, but I’ve heard well-placed sources suggest that if Mom reeeeally impressed the parole board at their first meeting (likely to occur sometime this fall) then they may declare her eligible at that point.
Given the public furor that has come out with this document release, I think the parole board will be under a lot of pressure to keep her locked up.