Jan
29
Swear an Oath to Protect and Defend, but How Many Mean it?
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I wonder what it means anymore when certain politicians, one hand on the Bible, the other up toward the heavens, swear a solemn oath to, “…protect and defend the Constitution…?” Is it dishonest to even run for, or accept appointment to an office when you’ve publicly expressed disagreement with, disrespect for, and in some [...]
Jan
27
The kerfuffle arising from the impending Super Bowl ad featuring University of Florida Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow and his mother points out, once again, the striking lack of tolerance on the self-declared, “tolerant” political left. If I’m correct on this issue, one side refers to themselves as “pro-life,” and the other as “pro-choice.” [...]
Jan
25
Anyone who’s studied libertarian/conservative political philosophy realizes that a key issue is government use of force against peaceful and free people. Many people may not think of it this way, but when the government mandates something, they’re basically doing it at the point of a gun. This may be figurative, but in essence the [...]
Jan
24
Police Work from the Streets not the Bench
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Being a libertarian I pay close attention to legal issues affecting individual freedom vs. police procedures. Obviously, my opinion doesn’t just come from a book or a classroom; it comes from working the streets for nearly two decades now. I don’t simply talk about the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights; I have [...]
Jan
21
Civility, yes of Course, But…
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People must be open-minded, reasonable, and must compromise; the political left elites admonish us. But they call for this as if it’s an unconditional equation when it’s far from it. I understand these attributes can be appropriate in certain circumstances, but compromise has no place when it comes to our principles and values—we should [...]
Jan
21
For Once Massachusetts is Right
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Wow! Massachusetts.
Being my home state how could I not at least comment on the great upheaval that has propelled Scott Brown to U. S. Senator? A Republican no less. Comparisons to the Bay State’s secure place in early American history abound, “…the shot heard ‘round the world…”, paraphrased by radio host and writer [...]
Jan
18
Why do the writing gods have to play such mischief with writers? I mean, come on; why do so many of our greatest ideas, or at least what we think are our greatest ideas at the time, so often come to us when we have no ability to record them? Some notions are so [...]
Jan
15
Want to help Haiti? Promote Liberty!
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The horrendous situation occurring in Haiti since a major earthquake struck the island nation last weekend points up something that should sober the world—especially the so-called “developed,” and “free” nations. Countries like Haiti are an embarassment to a modern, “enlightened” world, and are a condemnation of the tyrants and most of all, of all the good people who do [...]
Jan
11
I’ve been writing about my opposition to helmet and seatbelt-type laws for many years. In fact, I’ve been doing this for about three decades now. I believe if government should be involved at all, it should educate, not mandate. One frustration I’ve found, even with some sympathetic and otherwise conservative/libertarian-leaning folks, is they too often [...]
Jan
7
Obama: It’s All About “Me.”
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I’ve heard many conservatives talk about how President Obama is all about “Me.” That his speeches are filled with references to, “I this… and I that,” but believe it or not, although I am far from a fan, I wasn’t ready to purchase this particular observation—yet. I thought he was still about his progressive cause. [...]