Is America Really At War?
In July 2005 in London, eight Islamic terrorists detonated bombs at various public transportation hubs, killing fifty-two people and injuring seven-hundred others. The stated motivation for the attacks was Britain's alliance with the U.S. and their involvement in military operations in the Middle East. In a video released by al ...
Diagnosing “Disorder”
"For a man to conquer himself is the first and noblest of all victories." Plato Over the course of the last century, Americans have become increasingly obsessed with psychology. We have embraced a therapeutic culture which posits that everyone is a victim, consciously or not, of emotional and environmental factors which ...
Hate Is Not A Family Value
The other day I saw a car displaying the bumper sticker, "Hate is not a family value." As slogans go, I thought, this one is just about perfect. Packed with emotional impact, in just six short words it exposes the hypocrisy of "family values" proponents. That is the intent, at ...
Credit Culture – Incentivizing Greed and Irresponsibility
On February 22, 2010, nine months after President Obama signed the legislation, new credit card rules designed to protect consumers from the unscrupulous and manipulative tactics of credit card companies went into effect. The legislative momentum that led to the passage of the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility, and Disclosure Act ...
A Case for Term Limits
The debate about the benefits and risks of term limits for congressmen and senators in the federal government is increasing as public perception of corruption in Washington continues to grow. There are credible arguments on both sides of the issue. While it is true that legislators too often react to ...
Where’s Al?
"I'm like Punxsutawney Phil, but do you know what it means when I see my shadow? It means the earth is dying. Have you been outside today? It's 60 degrees in late November. I mean there's a Christmas tree in front of this building and guys are wearing flip-flops. You ...
Symposium #9: Dysfunctional Congress, Medical Insurance Rate Hikes, and the Mount Vernon Statement
Zachary Gappa and Erica Wanis discuss the dysfunction in Congress, the Mount Vernon Statement and the future of the Tea Party movement, and enormous hikes in medical insurance rates.
Promoting Family Identity
I have a very dear friend who gave me some wise counsel when I was a young mom. We were talking about the importance of giving our children a strong sense of who they are―those things that they can fall back on and remember when they are making choices at ...
Taking Care of People, Not Problems
Three years ago, the medical community was stunned when Rom Houben―diagnosed to have been in a persistent vegetative state since a horrific car crash in 1983―was discovered to be fully conscious and aware. Unable to speak or communicate, he'd lived as a prisoner in his own body for over two ...
Extortion
ex·tor·tion: "the crime of obtaining money by the abuse of one’s office or authority." If you have ever watched movies such as "The Godfather" or "Goodfellas," or seen "The Sopranos," you get a feel for what it's like to deal with organized crime. Once someone receives a favor or accepts ...
Credit Culture – Incentivizing Greed and Irresponsibility
Ken ConnorOn February 22, 2010, nine months after President Obama signed the legislation, new credit card rules designed to protect consumers from the unscrupulous and manipulative ...
A Case for Term Limits
Robert C. WilsonThe debate about the benefits and risks of term limits for congressmen and senators in the federal government is increasing as public perception of corruption ...
Where’s Al?
Ken Connor"I'm like Punxsutawney Phil, but do you know what it means when I see my shadow? It means the earth is dying. Have you been ...
Promoting Family Identity
Paula MooreI have a very dear friend who gave me some wise counsel when I was a young mom. We were talking about the importance of ...
Taking Care of People, Not Problems
Ken ConnorThree years ago, the medical community was stunned when Rom Houben―diagnosed to have been in a persistent vegetative state since a horrific car crash in ...
Extortion
Brad Bradleyex·tor·tion: "the crime of obtaining money by the abuse of one’s office or authority." If you have ...
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