Category Archives: politics

Is hate speech a good thing? That question is so loaded with different meanings that I can’t answer it. Is it wrong to say evil things about other people? Yes. Is it wrong to demean others? Yes. Is it wrong … Continue reading →

I am a political conservative.  I believe that people should be able to enjoy the fruits of their own labors, and distribute their resources however they wish.  I believe in the sanctity of life from conception to the grave.  I … Continue reading →

I was having a discussion online (I know, always a bad idea).  The discussion centered on this article. One person made the comment, “ignorant people. They’re hard workers and u all have no idea how tough it is in other … Continue reading →

I heard someone say we should get rid of all gun crime.  That sounds like a good idea to me.  But then I thought: why stop with guns?  Let’s get rid of all murders committed with guns, knives, baseball bats, … Continue reading →

There seem to be at least two sides to the gun control debate.  The first side accepts limitations on guns such as bazookas and howitzers, but thinks assault rifles should be allowed.  The other side thinks all guns are bad … Continue reading →

The question we all have to ask ourselves regarding the murders at Sandy Hook Elementary is this: what would have prevented this tragedy? One solution I have heard (as always occurs when there is a crime committed with guns) is … Continue reading →